Rahmat Kurnia, Dita Romadhoni, Muhammad David, Muhammad Agung Kombih, Muhammad Hasyim Firdaus Siregar, Listiawati Listiawati

INTERSEKSI NILAI KULTURAL DAN DISIPLIN MARITIM DALAM MEMBENTUK HABITUS MAHASISWA PELAYARAN

Introduction

Interseksi nilai kultural dan disiplin maritim dalam membentuk habitus mahasiswa pelayaran. Telusuri interaksi nilai kultural & disiplin maritim dalam membentuk habitus mahasiswa pelayaran. Pahami dinamika adaptasi & sintesis untuk kurikulum sensitif budaya.

Abstract

This study aims to explore how the interaction between the cultural values brought by maritime cadets and the maritime discipline system within educational institutions shapes their habitus during the learning process. Maritime education is characterized by a high level of discipline, strict hierarchy, and the integration of technical skills with strong work ethics and character formation. However, cadets come from diverse cultural backgrounds, carrying values, norms, and social behaviors rooted in their communities. Cultural aspects such as collectivism, attitudes toward authority, and communal responsibility influence their perceptions of institutional rules and discipline. Using a qualitative approach with a case study method at the Malahayati Maritime Polytechnic in Aceh, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis. The findings reveal that the interaction between cultural values and maritime discipline leads to dynamics of adaptation, resistance, and synthesis that form a new habitus. Cadets from collectivist cultures tend to adapt more easily to the hierarchical structure and teamwork, while those from more egalitarian backgrounds are often more critical of authority. Nonetheless, through continuous exposure, practical field experience, and mentorship, most cadets gradually internalize the values of maritime discipline without losing their cultural identity. This study highlights the importance of culturally sensitive curricula and inclusive guidance strategies. The results are expected to contribute to the development of maritime education that not only produces technically competent seafarers but also individuals with strong character, ethics, and the ability to thrive in multicultural working environments.

Review

This study, titled "INTERSEKSI NILAI KULTURAL DAN DISIPLIN MARITIM DALAM MEMBENTUK HABITUS MAHASISWA PELAYARAN," provides a timely and insightful exploration into the complex interplay between the cultural backgrounds of maritime cadets and the rigorous disciplinary environment of maritime education. Utilizing a qualitative approach with a case study method at the Malahayati Maritime Polytechnic in Aceh, the research effectively investigates how this interaction shapes the cadets' habitus. The abstract clearly articulates the study's aim to understand the dynamics of adaptation, resistance, and synthesis, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of social conditioning within a specialized educational setting. The findings, particularly the observation that cadets from collectivist cultures adapt more easily to hierarchy while those from egalitarian backgrounds exhibit more criticality, offer valuable distinctions in this formative process. The methodology, incorporating in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, appears robust and well-suited for capturing the intricate social processes involved in habitus formation. A key strength lies in the recognition that cadets, through continuous exposure, practical experience, and mentorship, internalize maritime discipline *without* necessarily losing their cultural identity, highlighting a complex integration rather than a simple substitution. This nuanced outcome underscores the potential for maritime education to foster both professional competence and personal integrity. The explicit call for culturally sensitive curricula and inclusive guidance strategies directly translates the findings into actionable recommendations, making the research highly relevant for practitioners and policymakers in the field. In conclusion, this study makes a significant contribution to the understanding of character formation within specialized professional education, particularly within the multicultural context of maritime training. It moves beyond a simplistic view of discipline enforcement to explore the deeper psychological and sociological processes at play. While the abstract offers compelling insights into adaptation, further elaboration on the specific manifestations of "resistance" and the nature of "synthesis" in the formation of the "new habitus" would provide even richer detail. Future research could benefit from comparative studies across different maritime institutions or countries, or longitudinal approaches to track the evolution of habitus over longer career trajectories. Nonetheless, this work is crucial for developing educational frameworks that not only produce technically proficient seafarers but also culturally aware and ethically strong professionals capable of thriving in diverse global environments.

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