adjustment psychology, Summaries of Personality Psychology

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Adjustment psychology

Prepared by : Dr.Hiteshwari

Structure

 (^) An introduction to psychology of adjustment  (^) Meaning and nature of adjustment  (^) Scope of adjustment psychology  (^) Important of the study of adjustment psychology  (^) Characteristic of satisfactory adjustment

INTRODUCTION

Adjustment is a behavioral process by which one maintains an equilibrium among various needs that one encounters at a given point of time. Almost every situation requires a person to perform action in accordance with a set standard of principles in order to strike a balance among various forces. Adjustment is defined as a process wherein one builds variations in the behavior to achieve harmony with oneself, others or the environment with an aim to keep a balance between the individual and the environment. Adjustment mechanisms are used to handle difficult situations. These include aggression, compensation, identification, projection, rationalization, negativism, withdrawal, regression, repression and sublimation. In order to successfully navigate through the complexities of the modern world, we use scientific research tool. Scientists explain how the world around us works and for this they propose various theories that form hypotheses. In this unit, we will study how psychologists use the scientific method to study and understand behavior. Moreover, we will study about the importance of psychological well-being for good quality of life.

Nature of adjustment

 (^) It is a continues process  (^) Two-way of process  (^) Not only the process of fitting oneself into available circumstances but also the process of changing the circumstances to fit one’s needs  (^) It is the the process of need reduction  (^) It is an achievement  (^) It beings happiness, efficiency and some degree of social feelings  (^) It involves psychological and physiological problems.

Factors Affecting Adjustment

 (^) Family factors (social, economic, psychological)  (^) Personal factors  (^) School factors  (^) Teachers  (^) Peer group

Family Causes – Social

 (^) Broken homes due to death, divorce, separation.  (^) Alcoholism of parents.  (^) Marital conflicts and family quarrels.  (^) Creates insecurity and frustration in children.