Published: 2025-10-01
Strategi Komunikasi Mahasiswa Perantau Menghadapi Culture Shock di Kota Medan
DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i4.4405
Jihan Syalwa, Anang Anas Azhar
- Jihan Syalwa: Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
- Anang Anas Azhar: Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the communication strategies used by migrant students in dealing with culture shock in Medan City. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The informants consisted of five students from various regions in Sumatra who were studying at UINSU and UMSU. The results of the study showed that the communication style of Medan people is loud, expressive, and direct triggers culture shock. To overcome this, students apply accommodative communication strategies, are active in campus social activities, build social support networks, and utilize social media as a means of adaptation. Environmental support and mental readiness play an important role in the adjustment process. These findings are relevant to the Communication Accommodation Theory and intercultural communication, and recommend the need for a cultural adaptation assistance program for migrant students in the campus environment.
Keywords
Strategi Komunikasi ; Mahasiswa Perantau ; Culture Shock ; Komunikasi Antarbudaya ; Adaptasi Budaya
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This article has been peer-reviewed and published in the Jurnal JTIK (Jurnal Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi). The content is available under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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Issue: Vol. 9 No. 4 (2025)
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Section: Computer & Communication Science
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Published: October 1, 2025
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License: CC BY 4.0
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Copyright: © 2025 Authors
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DOI: 10.35870/jtik.v9i4.4405
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Jihan Syalwa
Program Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara.
Anang Anas Azhar
Program Ilmu Komunikasi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara.
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