PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE AND EMPLOYEE ADAPTABILITY OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between psychological climate and employee adaptability of Public Universities in Rivers State. The study was guided by 3 objectives and 3 hypotheses. The survey designed used for the study was a correlational survey design.  The target population for this study was 5000 staff in Rivers State Public Universities (University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education). The study adopted Taro Yamene sampling technique to ascertain a sample size of 400 staff. A self-administered structured questionnaire titled “Psychological Climate and Employee Adaptability (PCEAQ)” was used to obtain data from respondents. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.79 was ascertained. PPMC (person product moment correlation) was used to test hypotheses on SPSS version 25.  There is a significant relationship between the dimensions of psychological climate and employee adaptability of Public Universities in Rivers State. The study recommended that to enhance emotional adaptability, institutions should provide clear and consistent communication about job roles, expectations, and performance criteria.