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Journal : PAEDAGOGIE

Hidden Struggles in Higher Education: A Systematic Review of Adjustment Experiences of Minority Alimuddin, Najiba; Alwi, M. Ahkam; Nur, Haerani
Paedagogie Vol 21 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/paedagogie.v21i1.16318

Abstract

Student adjustment in higher education is a key determinant of academic success, psychological well-being, and study persistence. In the Indonesian context, minority students including those from different cultural, ethnic, religious backgrounds, students with disabilities, and other marginalized groups often face more complex adjustment challenges. This study aims to systematically review the literature on adjustment challenges, coping strategies, and supporting factors influencing minority students’ adaptation in higher education. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach by analyzing national and international peer reviewed journal articles published between 2015 and 2025. Data were collected through Google Scholar, Scispace, and reputable journal platforms and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The findings reveal that minority students commonly experience academic pressure, acculturative stress, emotional difficulties, and social exclusion. Effective coping strategies such as emotion-focused coping, problem-focused coping, and social support seeking play an important role in overcoming these challenges. Furthermore, perceived social support, psychological capital, and inclusive institutional environments consistently support successful adjustment. These findings highlight the importance of inclusive policies and comprehensive support systems within Indonesian higher education to promote equitable student success and well being.
Co-Authors Abd. Rahim Hatala Abiyyu Arib Mahyiyuddin Afifah, Mawaddah Nur Ahmad Yasser Mansyur Alimuddin, Najiba Alwi, M Ahkam Alwi, Muhammmad Ahkam Ananda Ade Salsabila Andi Farrasakti Mirdin Andi Nadia Qarirah Rafifah Alisyahbana Andi Nur Isnayanti Andi Sri Wahyuni Anggraeni, Poppy Dian Annisa, Siti Wardah Ansar, Wilda Anwar, Elshafa Salsabil Anwar, Nabila Putri AR, Hasniar Arifin, Auliyah Ariany Arini, Nurul Yustika Asniar Khumas Astika Putri Kamal Astuti, Andi Esti Emalia Aswar, Nurhaliza Ainun Audy Adelia Putri Agusalim Azizah, Nur Fuanni Daud, Muh. Dewi Munadiah Hasrullah Eka Damayanti Erfianah, Irfa Faradhilla Shabriyah, Fadhiyah Faradillah Fina Nadzifah Rahman Gusma, Novaria Hadisaputra, Hadisaputra Halim, Nurul Khafifah Haspi, Nurlaila Hendra Suwardi Ihram, Nurul Al Ilham La Jamri, Irdianti Jafar, Eka Sufartianinsih Jaya, Muh. Ilham Karnedy, Astari Khafifah Indah Ramadhani Kurniati Zainuddin Kurniati Zainuddin, Kurniati Lindah, Nur Eva Luthfi, Aqidatul Izzah M. Ahkam Alwi Mahmud, Aulia Mastanning, Mastanning Mayangsari, Putri Muhammad Daud Murdiana, Sitti Nabila, Nur Indah Nadia Khulaida Rezky Najiba, Najiba Nasywa Nur Fitrah Nisza, Nur Maghfira Novita Maulidya Jalal Nur Ainul Nur Akmal Nur Shofiyah Jafni Nur, Yusril Abdan Nurfitriany Fakhri Nurmila Sari Nurul Azmi Widya Rahayu Nurussakinah Daulay Daulay Pasenrigading, Andi Riola Pawiloi, Andi Baeduri Poppy Dian Anggraeni Rahmah, Tri Rahmawati Ramadhani, Anita Rohmah Rifani RUSTAN EFENDY, RUSTAN S, Salsabila Qur'ana Putri Sari, Nur Nilam Saryuti, Saryuti Saudi, Rizky Rahmawati Sayidah Aulia Ul Haque Sir, Ahmad Amirul Sirajuddin, Witasari Solihin, St Aisyah Humairah Solihin, St. Aisyah Humairah St. Aisyah Humairah Solihin Syamsul Bachri Thalib, Syamsul Bachri Syamzan Syukur Tenribali, Dewani Thohirah, Mursyidah Dianti Tri sulastri, Tri Trijanutami, Andi Anggita WIDYASTUTI Widyastuti Widyastuti Wijaya, Citra Adelia Wiwin Hendriani Yani, Wilda Dewi