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Mental Health and Its Relationship With Academic Adjustment Among First-year Students in Social Sciences: a Field Study Conducted at the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, University of Hamma Lakhdar – El Oued

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The psychological well-being of first-year university students is a critical factor that has garnered considerable attention from researchers and specialists, as mental health significantly influences academic adjustment, either positively or negatively. Building on this premise, the present study investigates the relationship between mental health and academic adjustment among a sample of 75 first-year students enrolled in the Faculty of Social Sciences at Hamma Lakhdar University of El Oued. The study also examines potential differences in mental health and academic adjustment according to gender. To achieve these objectives, a descriptive research design was employed, utilizing validated and reliable instruments for measuring mental health and academic adjustment. The findings indicate a positive correlation between mental health and academic adjustment (r = 0.679). Furthermore, while no significant gender differences were found in mental health, the results revealed statistically significant differences in academic adjustment, favoring female students.

Source: International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science

DOI: 10.31435/ijitss.3(47).2025.3715

Authors: Mohammedi Abderrahmane, Mohammedi Karima, Zidane Djamila

Institutions: Mouloud Mammeri University of Tizi-Ouzou, University of Eloued

Language: English

Topic: Student Stress and Coping

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100