Personal-Social Adaptation

This study investigates the relationship between metacognitive beliefs and personal-social adaptation and happiness among high school students. Using a descriptive-correlational design, 373 high school students from Robat Karim city were selected via convenience sampling. Data was collected using the Metacognitive Beliefs Questionnaire short form by Wells & Cartwright-Hatton (2004), the California Psychological Inventory by Clark et al. (1939), and the Oxford Happiness Inventory by Argyle et al. (1995). Statistical analysis involved Pearson correlation and regression. The study identified significant correlations between metacognitive beliefs and personal-social adaptation and happiness. Positive correlations were noted between beliefs about concern and personal adaptation (0.245), and uncontrollability and danger and personal adaptation (0.520). Cognitive confidence also correlated positively with personal adaptation (0.383), while the need for control of thoughts showed a negative correlation (-0.361). Social adaptation displayed similar trends with substantial correlations linked to positive beliefs about concern (0.741) and cognitive confidence (0.471). The need for control of thoughts showed a strong negative correlation (-0.798). Happiness correlated positively with metacognitive beliefs (0.518), with these beliefs predicting a 0.118 unit change in happiness.Metacognitive beliefs significantly affect personal-social adaptation and happiness among students. Workshops involving parents on metacognitive beliefs are recommended to enhance student outcomes.