The Process of Socio-Educational Adaptation of First-Year Students at Lomza State University of Applied Sciencies

Abstract

Introduction. The prolonging process of adaptation and the obstacles related to it can negatively influence the course of studies, which can lead to students’ personality disorders. The aim of the research was to evaluate the level of socio-educational adaptation of first-year students. Materials and methods. The diagnostic survey method was used in the research, with the survey research technique utilizing the survey questionnaire ‘Students Adaptation Difficulties’. The total number of 313 people were examined. Results. The studies proved that the majority of students demonstrate partial adaptation to studies. Sex constitutes the variable differentiating the level of adaptation in favor of women, who adapt better than men. Conclusions. The university activities should oscillate around the tasks that would help students overcome adaptation thresholds.