Major Features of Language Adaptation as a Sign of a Stable Psychological Conditions

In the context of the Crimea annexation and military actions in the East of Ukraine, increasing the number of first-year students of Lviv Polytechnic coming from bilingual or Russian-speaking families has become a trend. There is a need for research to analyze the psychological state of the student adjusting to the Ukrainian language environment. Purpose. The study aims to analyze the student’s language adaptation as a component of socio-cultural and psychological adaptation. Design/Methodology Approach. The main diagnostic tool is a survey conducted among first year students. Results. The data prove that the students’ attitude toward the national language is improving. The strategy for students’ socio-psychological support is based on various educational factors, particularly the Ukrainian language courses delivery. This is supportive of overcoming disintegration factors, which allows to achieve psychological stability.Limitations and strengths of the study. The Ukrainian community first encountered the problem of socio-psychological adaptation of IDPs caused by military actions. This does not allow to see the problem under study in dynamics. Due to the consideration of quantitative indicators a wide range of information is analyzed. ractical/Social Value. The outlined educational factors promote students’ love for Ukrainian and a sense of responsibility for their state. Originality/Conclusions. The findings indicate that the language adaptation of young Ukrainians happens smoothly, supported by motivational teaching, interactive learning, students’ social participation and involvement in cultural events