Relationship Between Adjustment and Support Types: Young
and Mature-aged Local and International First Year University Students |
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| Authors: | Sheryl Ramsay Elizabeth Jones and Michelle Barker |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Management, Griffith University, Brisbane, Queensland, 4111, Australia;(2) School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia;(3) Department of Management, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia |
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| Abstract: | First year university is an important transition context for students. The present study examined the relationship between
adjustment and support types, sources and levels of support, and satisfaction with levels of support, for first year students
in an Australian university. Comparisons were made between young (17–21 year olds) and mature-aged students and local and
international students. Findings indicate that well-adjusted students reported higher levels of social companionship support
than the less adjusted group. Many students would have liked more support overall. In comparison to the local group, international
students would have liked to receive more emotional, practical and informational support. The implications for service provision
and university strategies are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | international students mature-aged students support university adjustment |
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