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Culture shock is a phenomenon commonly experienced by individuals who encounter unfamiliar cultural environments, including children. This phenomenon is represented in the picture book The Way We Do It in Japan through the experiences of Gregory, an Asian-American child who moves from America to Japan and faces cultural differences in daily life. This study aims to analyze the representation of cultural differences between Japan and America and to examine the stages of culture shock experienced by Gregory throughout the story. This study employs a descriptive qualitative method using textual and visual analysis of the picture book. The analysis applies Oberg’s (1960) concept of culture shock and Pedersen’s (1995) stages of culture shock, including the honeymoon, disintegration, reintegration, autonomy, and interdependence stages. The findings reveal that differences in language, social norms, daily habits, and school practices become the main triggers of Gregory’s culture shock. His experiences develop dynamically from curiosity and confusion to gradual adaptation and cultural acceptance. These experiences also contribute to Gregory’s emotional growth, adaptability, and ability to understand cultural differences more objectively. Therefore, this study highlights the important role of children’s literature in promoting intercultural understanding, empathy, and awareness of cultural diversity among young readers.

Most students who have just arrived and live in a new area experience culture shock. This is because it is difficult to adapt and adjust to their social life. Social support is very important to be given especially to new students, because social support can provide comfort and a feeling of being loved. Method: Quantitative research type with cross sectional approach. The sample used was 100 students in Lasem with the technique used was total sampling. The correlation test used in this study was the Chi-square test. The results of the study showed that the majority of students had good social support with moderate culture shock, namely 58 students (58%). Based on the Chi-square test, a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05) was obtained, which means that there is a relationship between social support and culture shock in students at Islamic Boarding Schools in Lasem. There is a close relationship between social support and culture shock in students in Lasem (p value 0.000).

Nurse is power vulnerable health​ experiencing Culture Shock, namely difficulty adapt with environment Work new that has difference culture. A preliminary study was conducted at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang on 12 nurses. show that 89.85% experienced Culture Shock. Of them, 71.05% faced stress Work light, 78.95% stress Work moderate , and 85.53% stressed Work weight . This result indicates the need study more carry on For evaluate connection between Culture Shock and level stress Work nurse , so that step intervention can formulated for quality service health. Analyze connection between Culture Shock and level stress Work nurse at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital, Semarang. Study quantitative with cross-sectional design, conducted on 95 nurses at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang using total sampling technique . Data collected use valid and reliable questionnaire , with analysis using the Chi-square. Based on results study This show that from 95 nurses implementers at the Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital in Semarang, as many as 20,0% experienced Culture Shock in the category less , 33,7% category enough , and 46,3% category good . Meanwhile that , level stress Work shows 56,8% in category light , 33,7% category medium , and 9,5% category heavy. Study This conclude that there is connection significant between Culture Shock and level stress Work nurses at Sultan Agung Islamic Hospital Semarang (p = 0.000).

This article explores the phenomenon of culture shock experienced by new santri in pesantren in Semarang City and its implications for their adjustment process. This research uses a qualitative approach with a narrative study method, involving six new santri who were interviewed about their experiences when they first arrived at the pesantren. The results show that new santri often feel shocked and lonely due to the significant differences in the environment compared to their homes. They face challenges in managing their time, adapting to a busy routine, and interacting with new people. Support from peers and pesantren administrators proved important in helping them overcome culture shock. This article suggests the need for guidance and counseling programs to accelerate the adjustment process of new santri, and emphasizes that this experience can be a valuable lesson for them in facing new environments in the future.