Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 Assistant professor of Health Education and Promotion, School of Health, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

3 Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Abstract

Background: Adolescence is a period of important emotional, physical, and mental changes  characterized by significant adjustment problems. Adjustment with others is the most essential aspect of personal development. On the other hand, the inability to adjust with others may disrupt the normal flow of everyday life and emotional, social, and cognitive aspects. The present study aimed to  investigate the relationship between adjustment and individual and family characteristics in secondary school female students in Mahshahr city.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 194 students. The participants were selected through multi-stage sampling.  First, the data were collected using two questionnaires, including demographic and Adjustment Inventory for School Students (AISS). Then, the data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, chi-square, correlation coefficient, and one-way ANOVA.
Results: The results showed a significant relationship between the mother’s educational level, the families’ economic conditions , and  leisure time management with total and emotional adjustment in students(P<0.05). There was a significant relationship between the number of brothers and the educational level of the mother, with educational adjustment in students. (P <0.05). The  correlation coefficient results showed a positive and significant correlation (P <0.05) between emotional, social, and educational adjustment,
Conclusion: According to the research findings, family factors need special attention to increase student adjustment.

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