Commemorating its 61st anniversary on January 8, 2026, the Faculty of Psychology of Universitas Gadjah Mada adopts the theme “Psychology in Synergy Toward a Resilient and Prosperous Nation.” This spirit is not merely a slogan, but a tangible reflection embodied in a series of reputable international scientific publications produced by the academic community of the Faculty of Psychology UGM over the past year. We have compiled these publications as a “special gift” that highlights the Faculty’s contributions across three main pillars: global mental health, Indonesian local wisdom, and disaster resilience.
One significant achievement is reflected in the publication entitled “Is low self-compassion characteristic of ICD-11 complex PTSD? Further investigation using cross-cultural samples” by Hong Wang Fung, …, Riangga Novrianto et al. This cross-cultural study strengthens the Faculty of Psychology UGM’s contribution to clinical psychology by demonstrating that individuals with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) tend to exhibit low self-compassion regardless of their cultural background. These findings underscore the importance of considering cultural contexts in the formulation of psychological interventions, so that mental health recovery efforts can be more precise and effective.
The contribution of psychology to promoting national well-being is also reflected in the publication “Unveiling the characteristics of depression symptoms in Indonesian population: Lessons learned from the 5th wave of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5)” written by Ramadhan D. Marvianto et al. By utilizing national survey data from IFLS-5, this study reveals the heterogeneity of depressive symptoms among the Indonesian population, as well as the role of collectivist values and religiosity in shaping emotional expressions that differ from Western concepts of depression. These findings provide a scientific foundation for the development of more contextual mental health screening instruments and more targeted intervention models.
Meanwhile, the publication “The psychological preparedness of at-risk Indonesian communities to disaster (PREPARED) scale: Validation and norm development” by Pradytia Putri Pertiwi et al. highlights the role of the Faculty of Psychology UGM in strengthening community resilience. The development and validation of the PREPARED scale, complemented by national normative data, represents a strategic contribution to enhancing the psychological preparedness of Indonesian communities living in disaster-prone areas.
Synergy for the Future
These three publications reflect the synergy of psychology at multiple levels—individual, community, and nation—in line with the theme of the 61st Anniversary of the Faculty of Psychology UGM. These achievements affirm that the Faculty of Psychology UGM continues to play an active role in generating scientific knowledge that is not only academically excellent, but also relevant and impactful for national resilience and well-being.
As it enters its 61st year, the Faculty of Psychology UGM is committed to further strengthening scientific synergy, cross-sector collaboration, and the tangible contributions of psychology to the development of a resilient and prosperous Indonesian society.
Congratulations to Riangga Novrianto, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog; Pradytia Putri Pertiwi, S.Psi., Ph.D; Ramadhan Dwi Marvianto, S.Psi., M.A.; and all members of the author teams.
Article link:
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395625007022
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825014076
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691825014507
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