AbstractAdolescence is a dynamic period of growth and development that bridges childhood to adulthood while being distinctively different from both groups. Adolescence is characterized by many interrelated change of body mind and social relationships. The objectives of study were to assess the self concept and adjustment levels and to co-relate the self concept and adjustment among B.Sc. nursing students. Quantitative approach and descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A total of 90 samples were selected using non probability purposive sampling technique. The tools used for the study comprised of 3 sections, section A demographic data, Section B includes self concept questionnaire developed by the investigator which includes 21 questions. Section C includes adjustment questionnaire which includes 25 questions. The data was collected and the analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study findings reveals that among 90 samples taken for the study it is known that 15 (16.7%) students had moderate level of self concept, 75 (83.3%) had good level of self concept. Considering the adjustment level, 14 (15.6%) reported good level of adjustment; 60 (66.7%) reported average level of adjustment and 16 (17.7%) had unsatisfactory level and the findings also revealed that there was a significant relationship between self concept and adjustment level at p=0.495.
Keywords: Self Concept; Adjustment; Relationship; Adoloscent.