Catastrophic Thinking Among Employees and Its Relationship to Social Adjustment in Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences

Abstract

Objectives. This study aimed to identify the level of catastrophic thinking among employees in the Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Maysan, determine the level of their social adjustment within the same work setting, and examine the relationship between catastrophic thinking and social adjustment among these employees.

Materials and Methods.  This study involved employees working in the Colleges of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Maysan. A total of 60 employees were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected from the selected participants and analyzed to describe the levels of catastrophic thinking and social adjustment, as well as to test the relationship between the two variables.

Results. The findings indicate that catastrophic thinking and social adjustment are important issues among employees. The work environment can involve continuous demands and pressure; when social adjustment is disrupted, work-related stress tends to increase. The results also suggest that employees’ work experiences are closely connected to social pressures, highlighting the need to understand the social context surrounding the workplace.

Conclusions. This study concludes that identifying catastrophic thinking and social adjustment among employees is essential. Employees may face ongoing pressure in their work, and difficulties in social adjustment can contribute to broader work stress. Because work is strongly influenced by social pressures, attention to the social environment is necessary to support employees’ well-being and performance.