PAC (Personal Attitude Construct) Analysis of Subjective Adjustment in University Students

The purpose of this study was to examine subjective adjustment in university students from the viewpoint of person-environment fit using PAC (Personal Attitude Construct) analysis. Two university students (1 male and 1 female) participated in this research. While one was adjusted to university environment (Subject A), the other was not (Subject B). By comparing the results of two cases, the difference in construct of subjective adjustment and meaning of subjective adjustment was found. In the case of Subject A, it was interpreted that she found positive meaning in university environment and was satisfied with it. In the case of Subject B, it was interpreted that he didn't found positive meaning in university environment and wasn't satisfied with it. There was no particular personal character which promoted their adjustment, and the value of personal character was determined by its relation with the environment. It was thought that the relationship between person and environment determined their adjustment. Finally, from the viewpoint of person-environment fit, the necessity of the research concerning adjustment was discussed.