Study on Adjustment and Psychological Wellbeing Moderator to Mitigate Homesickness in Young Adults

Abstract

Adjustment is the result of an individual's attempt to cope with stress and satisfy the demands of maintaining a harmonious connection with the environment. Successful adjustment is crucial for maintaining a good level of life. Individuals with adjustment disorders are more prone to have clinical depression or anxiety, feelings of despair, anhedonia, sleep disturbances, and risky conduct. Homesickness is a distressing situation created by being away from people and places you know and love. It is often a state of emotional anguish. It is a frequent experience for students who relocate away from home, regardless of distance. Psychological well-being involves several aspects of a person's mental and emotional health, such as healthy connections, personal growth and development, positive self-esteem and acceptance, and a sense of control over one's life. The sample consisted of 115 young adults (26 Males, 86 Females and 3 other) with mean age being 21.55 years. Moderation Analysis by Andrew F. Hayes was undertaken to compute the result. The results showed that adjustment has a positive moderation effect between Homesickness and Psychological Wellbeing.