PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATION OF STUDENTS IN A SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Abstract

The article examines the essence of the concept of “adaptation”, “psychosocial adaptation”, and identifies ways and means of psychosocial adaptation of students of secondary vocational education. It is concluded that the adaptation process cannot exist without the subject of adaptation, who needs to adapt to new conditions in order to achieve an optimal level of functioning within a given environment. Social adaptation is characterized by the presence of an environment or external environment to which the individual needs to adapt. The most important aspect of the adaptation process is the direct interaction between the environment and the subject of adaptation. Successful adaptation to school is critical to a student’s future career. It helps students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, interact with teachers and classmates, and develop professional interests and attitudes.