Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Professor, Department of Educational Science,University of Tabriz, , Iran
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Ph.D Student in Eduactional Psychology, University of Tabriz, Iran.
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Ph.D Student in Eduactional Psychology,Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz,, Iran.
Abstract
Abstract
Objective: This study aims to investigate the role of satisfaction of basic psychological needs in social adjustment and friendship quality of students.
Methods:The method of the present study is one of the descriptivel and correlational studies. The statistical population consisted of all male high school students in Khoy city during the academic year 2023-2024, totaling 5543 individuals. The sample of 360 students was selected using a multi-stage cluster random sampling method, with sample size determined by Cochran's formula. The data collection tools were the basic Psychological needs scale (Li Gardia et al., 2000), the friendship quality questionnaire (Hijazi & Zohrevand, 2006), and the California Personal-social adjustment questionnaire (Clark et al., 1953). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression in software SPSS-23.
Results:The results indicated that the satisfaction of basic psychological needs had a positive and significant correlation with the components of social adjustment (social patterns, social skills, family relationships, school relationships, and social relationships) and friendship quality (proximity, self-disclosure, satisfaction, and trust). Conversely, it showed a negative and significant correlation with the components of social adjustment (interests). Furthermore, the results of stepwise regression analysis revealed that the satisfaction of basic psychological needs could predict 30% of the variance in social adjustment, and 37% of the variance in friendship quality among students. Conclusion: Overall, the results of this study suggest that meeting students' basic psychological needs is an effective strategy for improving social adjustment and friendship quality among students
