ADAPTATION AND CULTURE SHOCK TO SOCIAL LIFE IN PARTICIPANTS OF THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM (PMM) AT POLITEKNIK NEGERI BATAM
Repository Politeknik Negeri Batam
Date
2025-01-20
Authors
Zalzabillah, Jasmine Alviana
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Politeknik Negeri Batam
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of adaptation and culture shock on the social life of participants in the
Independent Student Exchange Program at Politeknik Negeri Batam. Using a quantitative approach, data were
collected from 100 respondents, selected via purposive sampling from a population of 123 students. Questionnaires
served as the primary data collection tool, and the analysis employed descriptive statistics and multiple linear
regression. Results show that adaptation significantly enhances students' ability to build social interactions, while
effective management of culture shock mitigates adjustment challenges. Institutional support, such as cultural
orientation programs, plays a critical role in facilitating students’ social integration and improving their overall
exchange experience. This research highlights the need for structured support systems to maximize the benefits of
student exchange program.
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Keywords
Adaptation, Culture Shock, Social Life, Independent Student Exchange Program, Student Exchange.
Citation
American Psycological Association 7th Edition