RELATIONSHIP OF ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS WITH QUALITY OF LIFE: A SURVEY AMONG STUDENTS LIVING IN HOSTEL SETTINGS

Abstract

The current research was carried out to check the relationship of adjustment problems of university students who are living in hostel setting. Furthermore, the study also highlighted its relationship on their quality of life. For that purpose, a sample of (N=140) students was collected by using convenience sampling technique. The overall study was quantitative in nature and a cross-sectional research design was used to carry out the study. The variables under study were quantified or assessed by using two scales. The adjustment problems of university hostel students were assessed by using College Adjustment Test (1990) developed by Pennebaker and Quality of Life was measured by using World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL). Both of measures were valid and reliable. The collected data was analyzed by using SPSS. The results of the study revealed that overall adjustment levels were higher in male students as compared to female students. Similarly, the quality of life was disturbed in female hostel students. Conclusively, the results revealed that adjustment problems are correlated with quality of life. On the basis of results, it was revealed that females are more vulnerable and prone to adjustment issues in transitional challenges and have lower quality of life. Moreover, hostel life also imposed many responsibilities on student’s lives therefore the study suggested to address the factors associated with poor adjustment and low quality of life among students in order to improve their overall adjustment in hostel settings. Keywords: Adjustment Problems, Hostel Settings, Quality of Life.