Psychosocial Adjustment: A Comparative Study of HIV-Positive and Normal Females

Abstract

The present study aims to compare psychosocial adjustment among HIV-positive and normal females. Adjustment is a key indicator of psychological well-being. Comparative cross-sectional research was conducted on 70 females, 35 HIV-positive (recruited from an ART centre), and 35 normal females (from the community). They were assessed on Sinha & Singh’s Adjustment Inventory (Adult Form) to measure emotional, social, and health adjustment. Independent samples t-tests revealed that HIV-positive females reported significantly lower adjustment across all three domains. The conclusions highlight the need for psychosocial interventions and stigma reduction programme to improve the quality of life among women living with HIV.