Factors Influencing Psychosocial Adjustment among University Students with Visual Impairment in Pakistan

Abstract

This research looks into what influences the psychosocial adaptation of students with visual impairment at university in Lahore, Pakistan. 100 visually impaired students from seven universities participated in this study by responding to a set questionnaire that was developed and used in a descriptive quantitative research design. It looked into aspects such as social support, how easy it was to get help, psychological well-being, technological aids, physical improvements and the environment in the organization. It appears that many visually impaired students deal with several psychosocial problems, for example, shortage of access to university facilities, unused assistive resources and professors uninformed about student needs. There were noticeable differences between genders, as male students were more likely to deal well with psychosocial issues than female students. Besides, students at private universities adjusted more psychologically and were offered more support in comparison to students in public ones. It was found through statistical analysis that adjusting to life in Singapore is affected by factors such as gender, type of institution, age and academic qualifications. Those who succeeded in adjusting to college had plenty of support from others, helpful campus programs and knew how to use assistive technologies. The research findings highlight that now there is an urgent requirement for inclusive rules, special training for teachers and better infrastructure in higher education. This study gives evidence that policymakers and educators can use to assist students with visual impairments in Pakistan.