ADAPTATION OF STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT REGIONS: PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC ASPECTS

This article analyzes the psychological and socio-demographic aspects of the process of adaptation of students from different regions to higher education institutions. Psychological barriers, stress factors, and problems in intercultural communication that students encounter when entering a new social and cultural environment are highlighted. The impact of demographic factors such as age, gender, nationality, social origin, and economic status on the level of adaptation is also scientifically examined. The research uses questionnaires, interviews, and observation methods, and the results are summarized through statistical analysis.