THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOCIAL SUPPORT AND HOMESICKNESS AMONG NON-LOCAL STUDENTS IN JAKARTA’S PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
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Education is a fundamental aspect of every individual’s life, and pursuing higher education is a common societal aspiration. However, a key challenge in this journey is migration, driven largely by the uneven distribution of educational facilities in Indonesia. Many regions lack higher education institutions, compelling high school graduates to move far from their hometowns to continue their studies. The growing demand for higher education has also encouraged young adults to migrate to major cities like Jakarta, known for its numerous quality private universities and scholarship opportunities. Despite the benefits, relocating often causes homesickness, an emotional condition marked by deep longing for home experienced by individuals in unfamiliar environments. Social support, defined as the presence of dependable individuals offering care, appreciation, and love, plays a critical role in alleviating homesickness. This study investigates the relationship between social support and homesickness among non-local students at private universities in Jakarta. Using a quantitative survey of 151 students, the research employs the Utrecht Homesickness Scale and Bentuk Dukungan Sosial to measure these variables. Correlation analysis with the Spearman-rank test reveals a significant negative correlation between social support and homesickness. The findings suggest that higher social support reduces feelings of homesickness among students living away from home, whereas lower social support correlates with increased homesickness. This study highlights the importance of building strong social networks to help non-local students adapt to new environments and maintain emotional well-being during their educational journey.
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