How School Climate Influences Student Adjustment: A Comprehensive Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the secondary school climate and its relationship with students' adjustment. The objectives of the study were to assess different aspects (i.e. teacher’s behavior, school allied facilities, schools' discipline, and interpersonal relationships) of the school climate of public sector girls’ secondary schools and to determine the relationship of school climate with students’ adjustment. The population of the study included all the female students enrolled at the secondary level in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. But only three districts’ i.e. Peshawar, Charsadda, and Mardan class 10th girl’s students were selected as the accessible population of the study. A sample of 439 female students of 10th class from 18 schools of three districts was chosen using a two-stage simple random sampling technique. A 5-point Likert scale adapted questionnaire comprising 28 questions was used for easy understanding and clarity. The collected data was compiled and analyzed by descriptive statistical procedures like percentages, frequency, mean standard deviation, one sample T-Test, and Pearson’s correlation analysis using IBM SPSS software version 24.0 and presented in tabular form. Inferences were drawn from the analysis of data and it was found that there is a strong relationship between School Climate and Student Adjustment. In the light of above, a few recommendations were made for the education planners, policymakers, curriculum designers, principals, school administrators, and teachers to take appropriate remedial measures to improve the school climate according to the national demand and student’s interest/mental level. These improvements will help in students’ emotional, social, and educational adjustment.