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One purpose of the present study was to examine the effect of self-concept as a trait of personality on adjustment. Self-concept scale was prepared and standardized by Dr S.M. Mohsin along with Mohsin-Shamshad Adaptation of Bell�s Adjustment Inventory to be utilized as research tools. Self-concept scale was administered to all the respondents (N=480) and their scores were obtained. The respondents were divided into high self-concept group and low self-concept group on the basis of their scores on Mohsin Self-concept inventory administered to them. Those falling at and above the median value of the self-concept scores were placed in high self-concept group and those below it was placed in low self-concept group. Then, Mohsin-Shamshad Adaptation Inventory was administered to the subjects of both the groups and their scores on all the dimensions of adjustment were collected. For the analysis and treatment of the scores t-test, r-test and chi-square test were employed. The results showed that the high self-concept group of subjects was found more adjusted than the low self-concept group of subjects. Thus, self-concept and adjustment were found positively and significantly correlated.