STUDENTS’ ADJUSTMENT IN ADHERING TO THE REGULATIONS OF ST.MONICA FEMALE DORMITORY IN WAENA JAYAPURA

Abstract

This study aims to explore students' understanding of self-adjustment (penyesuaian diri) and to identify the factors and aspects that influence students' self-adjustment in complying with dormitory rules at St. Monica Women's Dormitory. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data and information were obtained through interviews with dormitory supervisors and several students, supported by participatory observation of students' daily communal life in the dormitory. The results of the study show that: (1) students' understanding of the meaning of selfadjustment is very good, although the ways they explain it differ, they share the same underlying meaning; (2) the factors of self-adjustment namely physical and psychological condition, family and social environment, and experience are interrelated and influence students' self-adjustment in the dormitory, particularly in complying with dormitory rules; (3) the aspects of self-adjustment include self-acceptance, adjusting oneself to the environment, and the environment adjusting to the individual. These three aspects also influence students' self-adjustment within the dormitory environment. It can thus be concluded that the ability to adjust oneself is very important in dormitory life, especially in complying with dormitory rules. Dormitory supervisors and students understand what self-adjustment means and treat the rules as a tool to support the adjustment process, along with the factors and aspects that influence students' self-adjustment in complying with dormitory rules.

Keywords: Self-adjustment, factors and aspects of self-adjustment, dormitory supervisor, students, and St. Monica Women's Dormitory.