Abstract:
The study was conducted in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and
Technology to investigate the effects of psychosocial education on the
adjustment of students to the university environment. The study was guided by
four research questions and one hypothesis. The cross-section survey design
was used for the study. A total of 257 respondents were selected for the study
using a stratified sampling method. A self-developed questionnaire was used
as the research instrument and data were analysed using frequencies and
percentages. The hypothesis was tested by using the independent samples t
test. Using students’ involvement and attachment theories as the theoretical
lens of the discussion, the finding of the study revealed attending study skills
seminar and applying the suggestions made by professional counsellors help
students to adjust positively to the university environment. Also, it became
evident that the knowledge of students about campus security is greatly
enhanced after receiving psychosocial education. It therefore positively affects
their adjustment to the university environment. Moreover, it was established
that psychosocial education helps students manage stress in a healthy way
which in turn enhances their adjustment to the university environment. It was
recommended that students should continue to avail themselves of study skills
seminars organized in their schools by the Counselling Centre to learn more
about study skills and that they should put into practice the suggestions and
recommendations they receive from professional counsellors
