2012
DOI: 10.5539/ies.v5n6p244
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An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Students’ Adjustment at a University in Zimbabwe

Abstract: This study provides insight into transition experiences and adjustment of students at a university in Zimbabwe.Research was based on students in the first three semesters of college. Based on prior research college adjustment was conceptualised in this study as involving personal, emotional, social and academic issues. The study was qualitative in nature and the descriptive research design using case study method was used. Structured and unstructured questionnaires were used to gather information. A sample of … Show more

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“…Successful college adjustment can be seen from their involvement in institutional activities, psychological wellbeing, and good academic performance (Julia & Veni, 2012).…”
Section: The Problem Of College Student Adjustmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Successful college adjustment can be seen from their involvement in institutional activities, psychological wellbeing, and good academic performance (Julia & Veni, 2012).…”
Section: The Problem Of College Student Adjustmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The adjustment process is the way in which individuals try to cope with stress, conflict, tension, and meet their needs (Julia & Veni, 2012). During this process, the individual also seeks to maintain a harmonious relationship with the environment.…”
Section: The Problem Of College Student Adjustmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Así por ejemplo, el 85.3% estuvo de acuerdo o muy de acuerdo con la utilidad del juego para comprender la importancia de los hábitos de estudio (pregunta 8), frente a un 84% relacionado con la comprensión de los hábitos de vida saludable (pregunta 9) y un 73.3% relacionado con la comprensión de los conceptos académicos considerados (pregunta 10). En el caso de dichos hábitos, tanto de estudio como de vida saludable, es importante recordar que son varias las investigaciones que afirman que son unos de los factores más relevantes para lograr una adaptación exitosa (Abe et al, 1998;Credé y Kuncel, 2008;Parker, Yu, 2011;Julia y Veni, 2012). Incluso, en algunas se ahonda en el análisis de estrategias para la apropiación de ellos (Cardona et al 2001;Mattanah et al,2010;Credé y Niehorster, 2012), pero basadas en mecanismos más tradicionales como es el caso de las consejerías o las tutorías por pares.…”
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“…Penyesuaian adalah proses menemukan dan mengadopsi mode berperilaku yang sesuai dengan lingkungan atau perubahan pada lingkungan (Mangal, 2002). Penyesuaian juga melibatkan proses menghadapi stres, konflik, tekanan, dan pemenuhan kebutuhan (Julia & Veni, 2012). Penyesuaian diri pada kehidupan universitas terdiri atas penyesuaian akademik, sosial, personal-emosional, dan institusional (Taylor & Pastor, 2007).…”
Section: Pendahuluanunclassified