Social Adjustment Among University Students: The Predictive Role of Social Support and Emotional Exhaustion

The present study examined the impact of social support and emotional exhaustion on the social adjustment among university students. Using cross-sectional correlational research design, this study explored that how support networks and emotional strain affect students’ adaptation to university life. There were total 280 participants were selected from the University of Gujrat. Measures included social support, emotional exhaustion, and social adjustment were used to record participants’ behaviors in relation to study variables. The overall findings showed that social support strongly predicted social adjustment, while emotional exhaustion also showed significant effect. The model explained 51% of the variance in adjustment. The findings highlight the importance of supportive families, peers, and institutional structures in fostering students’ academic success and well-being.