Social Adjustment

Adaptation of the person to the social environment. Adjustment may take place by adapting the self to the environment or by changing the environment. (From Campbell, Psychiatric Dictionary, 1996).

Year introduced: 1969

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Tree Number(s): F01.145.813.621

MeSH Unique ID: D012917

Entry Terms:

• Adjustments, Social
• Social Adjustments
• Adjustment, Social

Previous Indexing:

• Adaptation, Psychological (1966-1968)
• Behavior (1966-1968)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Behavior
Social Behavior
Social Adjustment