Adapting to the Fist Semester of College: A Test of Heath's Model of Maturing.

Jones, Lawrence K.

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Adapting to the Fist Semester of College: A Test of Heath's Model of Maturing.

Jones, Lawrence K.

Journal of College Student Personnel, v28 n3 p205-11 May 1987

Investigated the relationship between the psychological maturity of freshmen (N=82) entering college and their success in adapting to the challenges of the first semester of college. Results provided some support for Heath model of maturing, particularly for females; females' level of psychological maturity was related to success in adapting to college. (Author/ABL)

Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Environment, College Freshmen, Higher Education, Maturity (Individuals), Sex Differences, Student Adjustment

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