Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Relationship Between Self-Concept and Anxiety with Adjustment Among First-Year Migrant Students

Jamaah Mundaroh (Program Studi Psikologi, Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Muria Kudus, Kudus, 59327, Indonesia)
Kholifah Umi Sholihah (Program Studi Psikologi, Fakultas Psikologi, Universitas Muria Kudus, Kudus, 59327, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Feb 2026

Abstract

First-year migrant students often face psychological and social challenges when adapting to a new academic and social environment. Internal factors such as self-concept and anxiety play an important role in determining students’ ability to adjust effectively. his study aims to examine the relationship between self-concept and anxiety with self-adjustment among first-year migrant students. This study employed a quantitative correlational design. The participants were 83 first-year migrant students aged 18–25 years, selected using a quota sampling technique. Data were collected using self-concept, anxiety, and self-adjustment scales measured with a four-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed a significant relationship between self-concept and anxiety with self-adjustment (r = 0.730; p < 0.01), with an effective contribution of 53.3%. Self-concept had a significant positive relationship with self-adjustment (r = 0.651; p < 0.01), while anxiety had a significant negative relationship with self-adjustment (r = -0.686; p < 0.01). Self-concept and anxiety are significant predictors of self-adjustment among first-year migrant students. Strengthening positive self-concept and managing anxiety are essential to support successful adjustment in the university environment.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...