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Psychosocial adjustment is the dynamic process through which individuals respond to and adapt to changing circumstances, stressors, and environmental demands while maintaining psychological well-being and effective social functioning ^[1]. It encompasses psychological dimensions such as emotional well-being, distress, self-esteem, and perceived control, as well as social dimensions including interpersonal relationships, social roles, communication, and participation in family, educational, occupational, or community settings ^[2]. Psychosocial adjustment is influenced by individual characteristics, coping strategies, social support, environmental conditions, and the nature of the challenges or transitions encountered ^[3]. Adjustment is not necessarily a static state; it may change over time as individuals modify their coping responses, relationships, goals, and behaviors in response to changing circumstances. The concept is therefore broader than the absence of psychological symptoms and includes the capacity to manage demands, maintain meaningful relationships and roles, and achieve an appropriate level of psychological and social functioning within a particular context.