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@article{187289,
        author = {Anmol priyadarshi and Saloni kumari and Niharika kumari and Abhimanyu prajapati and Monika Phillips and Shweta kumari and Dr k Latha},
        title = {A Study to Assess Adjustment Problems among First-Year Nursing Students at Narayan Nursing College, Jamuhar, Bihar.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {4869-4871},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187289},
        abstract = {Background: Adjustment problems among nursing students are common due to academic pressure, new responsibilities, hostel living, and separation from family. Early identification and intervention can help prevent psychological distress. Objectives: To assess the level of adjustment problems among 1st-year nursing students. To evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention (mindful meditation) on adjustment problems. To determine the association between adjustment levels and demographic variables. Methodology: A quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was used on 40 first-year nursing students selected through purposive sampling. Tools included a demographic profile, knowledge questionnaire, and College Adjustment Scale. Mindful meditation was provided as the intervention. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results:  Pre-test showed severe adjustment problems among 80% of students. Post-test findings indicated significant improvement, with mean adjustment scores reducing from 11.8 ± 5.12 to 2.75 ± 1.67. The paired t-test value (t = 11.13; p < 0.05) confirmed statistical significance. Educational status of fathers showed significant association with adjustment levels. Conclusion: Mindful meditation was effective in reducing adjustment problems. Integration of mental-health promotion strategies in nursing education is recommended.},
        keywords = {Adjustment, Nursing students, Stress, Mindful meditation, College adjustment.},
        month = {December},
        }