Keywords
Psychological Well-Being
Resilience
Adaptation
How to Cite
Abstract
Students who migrate from outside Java Island face various psychological challenges while pursuing higher education in Surabaya, including separation from family, cultural differences, and demands for independence, which may affect their psychological well-being. This study aims to explore the subjective experiences of migrant students in building psychological well-being through the process of resilience. This study employed a qualitative approach using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Participants were selected through purposive sampling and involved seven migrant students from outside Java Island. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed to explore the meanings of participants’ lived experiences. The findings indicate that during the early phase of migration, participants experienced psychological vulnerability characterized by homesickness, culture shock, fear, and emotional distress. Over time, participants developed resilience through emotional regulation, self-reflection, and social support, which contributed to the development of psychological well-being. This study concludes that resilience functions as an adaptive process in achieving psychological well-being among migrant students.
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