Perceived Effect of Psychosocial Factors on Campus Adjustment of New Intake Students in Tertiary Institutions in Ogun State: Counselling Implications for Promotion Ofattitudinal Change

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate how psychosocial factors affect the campus adjustment of new intake students in tertiary institutions.
• Conducted a descriptive research survey across six universities, polytechnics, and colleges in Ogun State.
• Included 50 randomly selected male and female students from each institution for the 2021/2022 academic session.
• Addressed three main research questions related to psychosocial influences.
• Identified key psychosocial factors affecting students' adjustment to campus life.
• Revealed a need for counseling interventions to address these psychosocial challenges.
• Highlighted the significance of positive attitude changes for better campus integration.