This study examined correlations between measures of 137 students' self-concepts and their satisfaction with adjusting to college. The Satisfaction with College Questionnaire was designed to assess quantitatively students' satisfaction with social and academic adjustment. Analyses indicated that a number of self-concept dimensions were significantly correlated with scores on satisfaction. Researchers must focus on refining the questionnaire and examining its relation to outcome variables such as self-concept, attrition, grade point average, and motivation.
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