Keyword: «intercultural adaptation»

The study of intercultural communication in psychology is an important issue in the context of the modern globalized world. Research in this area can lead to the development of more effective methods of training and education, improving the quality of international cooperation based on an understanding of psychological characteristics. The purpose of our research is to study intercultural communication from the point of view of the difficulties that arise in its process. The author's questionnaire was used for the study. The study sample consisted of two groups of students from the Petrozavodsk State University: 1 – a group in which there are foreign students (25 people), 2 – a group in which there are no foreign students (14 people). The results showed that the assessment of difficulties in intercultural communication by students who had experience of intercultural communication differed from the assessment of difficulties in intercultural communication by students who did not have such experience.

Social media has significantly impacted the process of intercultural adaptation by providing new opportunities for interaction and information exchange between different cultures. This article explores how social media facilitates the adaptation process in intercultural contexts, examining how it helps individuals adjust to new cultural conditions and establish connections in the international environment. Key aspects of the influence of social media on intercultural adapta-tion are discussed, and recommendations are provided for more effective use of these platforms in the adaptation process.