ADAPTASI POSITIF PADA RESILIENSI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA DOKTORAL

Abstract

This study aimed to findout how doctoral students have academic resilience to overcome various challenge in their doctoral journey and complete all the learning process optimally. The approach chosen in this research was qualitative case study. Participants consisted of six students of Psychology Doctoral Program of Airlangga University who have successfully completed the study. The participants' study period varied from 4 to 6 years. Data collection in this research was conducted by using interview and initial data entry sheet. The thematic data driven was used in analyzing data. The results identified that doctoral students will have academic resilience if they are able to adapt positively to negative experiences during the study process. The three main negative experiences reported by participants are: The problem of time-sharing between roles, problems with mentors and examiners, and problems in conducting the research. The positive adaptation consists of two categories: By prioritizing the positive response of in stressful situations and making positive personal adjustments. Those results can further be utilized to formulate effective steps in providing more accurate mentoring process for doctoral students.