INFLUENCE OF COPING VALUES AND STRATEGIES ON ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NASARAWA STATE

Abstract

A significant number of Nigerian pupils are not meeting the expected academic standards. This may be attributed to several things, including coping values and methods. This research examined how coping values and techniques affect the academic adaptation of university students in Nasarawa State. This research used a descriptive survey approach. The research included a population of 29,252 undergraduate students located in Nasarawa State. The study's sample consisted of 360 undergraduate students. The data collecting tool used was a researcher-developed questionnaire called the Coping Values, Strategies, and Academic Adjustment Questionnaire (CVSAAQ). The instrument produced a consensus validity index of 0.87 for CVSS and 0.82 for AAS, respectively. The instrument's dependability was confirmed with a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.88. The study questions were answered using mean and standard deviation, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics at a significance level of 0.05. The findings revealed that the social skills coping value and strategy have a substantial impact on the academic adjustment of university students in Nasarawa State. The researcher suggested that counseling psychologists could aid university students in managing their social environment by offering guidance on establishing effective study groups and fostering positive peer connections.