The role of anxiety, depression, and mindfulness in predicting college adjustment

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between anxiety, depression, mindfulness, and college adjustment. A quantitative research methodology was utilized as the design of this study. The sample consisted of 358 university students and the data were collected using a Demographic Information Form, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and the University Life Scale. A multiple linear regression model was used that included college adjustment levels as the criterion variable and depression, anxiety, and mindfulness levels as predictor variables. As a result of the analyses, significant correlational relationships were found. College adjustment was positively correlated with mindfulness and negatively correlated with anxiety and depression. According to the regression model, depression was the best predictor of the college adjustment levels, followed by anxiety and mindfulness, respectively. The regression model explained 53% of the variance in college adjustment.