The Interplay Of Psychological Well-Being And Adjustment: A Study Among College Students

Abstract

 Mental well-being that allows individuals to manage life's challenges, recognize their capabilities, perform effectively in various aspects of life, and actively participate in society. The study explored the relationship between psychological well-being and adjustment among 124 college students (62 male, 62 female) aged 18-25 from North 24 Parganas. Using Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale and the Bell Adjustment Inventory, the data were analysed with means, SDs, Pearson correlation, and t-tests. Results showed a significant negative correlation between psychological well-being and adjustment difficulties, indicating that higher well-being is linked to better adjustment. Gender differences in social adjustment were also found, emphasizing the role of psychological well-being in students' social, emotional, and academic adjustment.