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✍️ Q9. Examine the concept and strategies of adjustment.
समायोजन की अवधारणा एवं रणनीतियों की विवेचना कीजिए।
[Marks: 16]
🔶 Introduction
In psychology, adjustment refers to the process through which individuals maintain a balance between their needs and the demands of the environment. It is essential for emotional, mental, and social well-being. Students and teachers both must develop proper adjustment skills to ensure a healthy learning environment.
🔷 Meaning / Concept of Adjustment (समायोजन की अवधारणा)
Adjustment is a continuous process in which a person modifies behavior, thoughts, and actions to cope with changes in personal and social life.
🧠 Definition by Shaffer:
“Adjustment is the process by which living organisms maintain a balance between their needs and the circumstances that influence the satisfaction of these needs.”
🧠 Definition by Gates & Jersild:
“Adjustment is a continual process by which a person varies behavior to produce a more harmonious relationship with the environment.”
🎯 Types of Adjustment
| Type | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Personal Adjustment | Adjustment related to self-concept, emotions, and mental health |
| Social Adjustment | Ability to get along with others – friends, family, teachers |
| Academic Adjustment | Coping with school workload, competition, and learning style |
| Emotional Adjustment | Managing feelings like stress, anxiety, anger, or sadness |
| Vocational Adjustment | Related to job roles, career decisions, and responsibilities |
📌 Importance of Adjustment in Students’ Life
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Reduces mental stress and anxiety
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Promotes better interpersonal relationships
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Enhances academic performance
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Supports emotional maturity
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Develops a positive self-image
🔷 Strategies for Healthy Adjustment (समायोजन की रणनीतियाँ)
Here are the major strategies to promote good adjustment:
🧩 A. Direct Strategies (Positive, constructive methods)
| Strategy | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1. Problem-Solving Approach | Facing problems logically and finding practical solutions. |
| 2. Seeking Help | Taking support from teachers, counselors, or parents. |
| 3. Time Management | Organizing tasks, studies, and responsibilities effectively. |
| 4. Assertive Communication | Expressing needs and feelings in a respectful manner. |
| 5. Positive Thinking | Maintaining an optimistic and growth-oriented mindset. |
🧨 B. Indirect / Defense Mechanisms (Unconscious protective strategies)
Sometimes, people use defense mechanisms (as per Freud) to reduce internal stress:
| Mechanism | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1. Repression | Forgetting painful thoughts unconsciously. |
| 2. Projection | Blaming others for personal faults. |
| 3. Rationalization | Giving false excuses to justify failure. |
| 4. Regression | Returning to earlier, childish behavior. |
| 5. Sublimation | Converting negative feelings into creative work. |
⚠️ Note: These can be useful temporarily but are not long-term solutions.
🏫 Role of Teacher in Adjustment
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Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
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Encourage open communication with students
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Identify signs of maladjustment like withdrawal, aggression, poor performance
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Offer guidance and counseling when needed
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Promote co-curricular activities to release tension and develop social skills
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Teach life skills like decision-making, emotional control, and conflict resolution
🔚 Conclusion
Adjustment is a vital part of every individual’s life, especially for students dealing with academic pressure and social challenges. A well-adjusted person can face difficulties positively and maintain mental peace. Teachers play a key role in helping students develop healthy adjustment strategies and lead successful lives.
✅ “Success in life does not depend only on intelligence, but also on how well one adjusts to situations.”
✅ This answer includes:
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Concept and definitions
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Types of adjustment
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Strategies (direct and defense mechanisms)
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Educational relevance
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Real-life application and conclusion
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