ICPS

2023 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2023

Better Social Adjustment to College Is Related to Positive Academic Engagement and Classroom Behavior

Brussels, Belgium · March 2023

poster · Personality/Emotion

  • Ali Williams
    University of Mount Union
  • Michael Knepp
    University of Mount Union

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between social adjustment to college and academic variables such as classroom civility, engagement, and classroom citizenship behaviors. Individuals with higher adjustment to college scores showed more negative attitudes toward classroom incivility and plagiarism. Additionally, those individuals reported higher levels of engagement and classroom citizenship.

Education