Anjuni Khofifah Hanifi, S.Psi., M.Sc.

Research Interest

Decision making, perception, neuropsychological deficit.

Anjuni Khofifah Hanifi, S.Psi., M.Sc. is a graduate of the Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada and holds a Master of Science with Merit in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Edinburgh. Her academic interests focus on cognitive and neuropsychological processes underlying decision-making and health-related behaviour, particularly within the framework of applied cognitive science. She has experience in quantitative and experimental research, including studies on framing effects in health promotion and examinations of the role of grandparental involvement in children’s psychological well-being using a life-span developmental approach. In addition, she has been involved in teaching assistance, laboratory-based research, and interdisciplinary academic activities at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

  1. Master’s Thesis (2023) – The University of Edinburgh
    Examining the Framing Effect as a Strategy to Increase Compliance Towards Health Regulations
    Investigated the influence of framing effects on decision-making and compliance with health regulations through a quantitative and experimental research design.

  2. Undergraduate Thesis (2020) – Universitas Gadjah Mada
    The Role of Grandparental Involvement in Grandchildren Psychological Well-being, Moderated by Socio-economic Status
    Examined the role of grandparental involvement in grandchildren’s psychological well-being by considering socio-economic status, using a quantitative approach and a life-span developmental perspective.

  • Neuroscience Edinburgh (2023)
  • The Scottish Neuroscience Group (SNG) Annual Meeting (2023)

Health and Sport Division – PPI Edinburgh, United Kingdom (Oct 2022–Sep 2023)
Conducted literature reviews and health promotion campaigns for Indonesian students in Edinburgh, including educational initiatives to increase vitamin D intake during winter.

KKN-PPM – Kaimana Regency, West Papua (Jul–Aug 2019)
Person in Charge for the Education and Health Promotion Program. Conducted participatory action research to identify community needs and developed programs based on behavioural modification and art psychology approaches.

Youth Empowerment Studio – Research Division (Mar 2018–Mar 2019)
Conducted literature reviews and wrote popular psychology articles to promote youth mental health awareness.

SUNSHINE Social Project – Event Division (Aug–Sep 2016)
Researched and designed creative activities for children at Hafara Orphanage.

Research Assistant – The University of Edinburgh (Jun–Aug 2023)
Assisted in the data collection process using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in neuropsychological research.

Academic Operation Associate – Schoters (Mar–Apr 2024)
Contributed to the development of academic operational workflows, formulation of tutoring policies, program coordination, and support for tutors and students.

Research Enumerator – Center for Public Mental Health, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Sep–Oct 2018)
Conducted field assessments and data collection for the formulation of the Family Resilience Index in the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

Research Assistant – Transpersonal and Clinical Hypnosis Research Group, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Dec 2021–Jun 2022)
Prepared and operated research equipment (GSR, EEG), assisted in data collection and compilation, and supported research project implementation.

Laboratory Assistant – Mind, Brain, and Performance Lab, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Jan–Feb 2024)
Managed and operated neuropsychological equipment (EEG, GSR, eye tracker) and supported students and researchers in experimental projects.

Administrative Assistant – Office of Cooperation, International Affairs, and Alumni, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (Jan 2020–Jun 2022)
Handled alumni-related activities, conducted interviews and profile writing, and supported administrative tasks and official social media content management.

Fully Funded Scholarship Awardee – Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP), 2022–2023