Banda Aceh, December 17, 2024 – To commemorate 20 years since the Aceh tsunami tragedy, a series of events were held to reflect on the community’s recovery journey and to formulate sustainable steps for the future. One of the opening events was the Mental Health Strengthening Workshop: Reflections on Dreams 20 Years Post-Disaster, held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine, Syiah Kuala University (USK).
Yogyakarta – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has achieved first place as the Best Implementer in the Inclusive Learning Innovation Project initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) of the Republic of Indonesia. The award was presented on Sunday (15/12) during the closing seminar held as part of the program.
The Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed Prof. Emiko Kashima from La Trobe University, Australia, from July 3 to July 10, 2024. Prof. Emiko Kashima’s visit is part of CLSD’s Visiting Professor Program to foster international research collaboration. The main objectives of this program are to establish partnerships and collaborative research with global partners, publish research manuscripts, and develop research proposals for submission to secure international funding in the coming years. The program was conducted at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and led by Sutarimah Ampuni, S.Psi., M.Si., MPsych., Ph.D., Psikolog, as the Head of CLSD. The program also involved lead researchers Zahra Frida Intani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, and Smita Dinakaramani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, both lecturers at the Faculty of Psychology UGM, along with interns (student trainees) from CLSD.
Yogyakarta, November 13, 2024— The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by researching the adaptation of financial well-being measurement tools. This research focuses on Indonesia’s growing middle class, which plays a critical role in national economic growth.
In a study on organizations, it was found that an organization is a complex institution with interconnected elements, such as mission, leadership, human resources, values, strategy, goals, performance, vision, structure, systems, skills, and time management. To better understand problems within organizations, this research developed and tested a practical method through the Backbone Organizational Model (BOM).
Islamic Psychology Study Group
The Indonesian society, which is predominantly Muslim, is already familiar with the term diseases of the heart. This concept originates from a verse in the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 10, which means: “In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increases their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] lie.” The heart referred to here is not the physical heart (liver), nor the cardiovascular organ (heart), but rather the spiritual heart, known as qolbu.
The Elderly Phase and Its Characteristics
The elderly phase begins at the age of 60, a period marked by shifts in social roles and often characterized by increased needs for health support. This phase has unique traits, such as emerging physical health issues, the potential loss of social roles, and intensive psychological adjustments. The growing elderly population, as seen in Indonesia today, reflects significant demographic changes and presents both challenges and opportunities to support elderly well-being and active participation in society. The elderly can provide valuable contributions through the life experiences and knowledge they have accumulated, while also facing challenges stemming from social, physical, and psychological changes related to aging. Therefore, understanding the social and psychological context of aging is crucial for supporting their sustainable well-being.
Chairperson of the Islamic Psychology Summit (IPS) committee, Indrayanti, M.Si., Ph.D., Psychologist, explained the series of events in IPS 2024, “The event towards the Islamic Psychology Summit 2024 will begin with an online webinar every month, discussing specifically about contemporary issues, for example like today which discusses in detail about celebrity worship. In addition, there are also calls for paper activities, pre-conference workshops, and then closed with a peak event that presents 15 expert speakers on Islamic psychology from around the world.”
Fuadh Naim, S.I.Kom, the first speaker who is also a content creator and founder of XKwavers explained why teenagers can become K-pop fans, “The majority of Korean artists have multi-talents that have been formed by entertainment agencies. They can sing and are also good-looking, smart, good at playing musical instruments, and various other advantages. This has resulted in Korean artists being seen as perfect by K-pop fans, K-popers are willing to fight anyone who dares to make fun of their idols”.
Fuad conveyed three factors that can make a person experience celebrity worship, “The first is of course a cool product, the second is an injury that eventually makes the individual look for fun entertainment, the third is the most influential, namely having no life value. As a result, someone who experiences celebrity worship can potentially absorb values contrary to existing norms”.
The second speaker who is a professor of social psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, Prof. Drs. Koentjoro, M.BSc., Ph.D., Psychologist, advised, “When having an idol, try to choose one that is by religious law, exemplify the spirit of your idol instead of copying his lifestyle. In order not to be easily carried away, then make a directed life plan and study with full seriousness. Imagine the tears of your parents because of your achievements, not because of your negative behavior that hurts their hearts.”
Author: Relung Fajar Sukmawati
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The mixed event was attended by 72 participants from various professional backgrounds and institutions, including researchers, doctors, and psychologists from puskesmas, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, universities, companies, and professional organizations.
Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D., Psychologist, as Principal Investigator of HGI Studio and workshop moderator, opened the event by providing an overview of the research that has been carried out since 2019. This research is funded by the Productive Innovative Research of the Education Fund Management Institution of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance (RISPRO – LPDP). This research aims to develop measurements of human emotions using psychophysiological equipment such as EEG, HRV, GSR, and body temperature.
The research, which has entered its third year, is also supported by nine research centers from various universities in Indonesia, including North Sumatra University, Gunadarma University, Padjadjaran University, Maranatha University, Diponegoro University, Widya Mandala Christian University in Surabaya, Udayana University, and Ganesha University of Education.
Prof. Kwartarini explained that the rampant phenomenon of gendam and fraud became the basis of her interest in studying hypnosis further. From her findings, the use of hypnosis in therapy resulted in rapid changes for cases such as smoking cessation or specific phobias through memory reconstruction. In her exploration, Prof. Kwartarini met with various experts and realized the need for in-depth understanding so that clinical hypnotherapy can be utilized optimally. Therefore, in this workshop she invited Prof. Ismail to explain the process of memory reconstruction from a physiological perspective.
Prof. Dr. dr. Ismail Setyopranoto, Sp.S (K), is a professor of Neurology from the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Public Health Medicine and Nursing (FKKMK) UGM.
“Our organs other than the brain only receive orders,” explained Prof. Ismail. When the body receives a signal such as pain, there is a process where the signal can be amplified or ignored. This process involves chemicals such as tnf alpha and tnf beta, where tnf beta acts as a protector. With proper regulation, stress, confusion or pain can be minimized.
Furthermore, Prof. Ismail explained about the concept of balance in the body, called the interior milieu. According to him, it is important not to see bacteria as an enemy that must be eliminated immediately, because our bodies need antibodies to fight infection. The same goes for stress, which is important to manage well in children in order to maintain their mental health.
“Don’t assume that a child who learns to walk and then falls is stopped. It is a process of balance between inhibition and excitation,” she explained.
This workshop is expected to provide a deep understanding of the integration between clinical hypnosis and neuroscience and its application in modern psychological practice.
The first part of this workshop can be watched through the Knowledge Channel of the Faculty of Psychology UGM.
Author: Edwin Gandawijaya
Editor: Erna Tri Nofiyana
Photo: Yunissa Meganingtyas
The Dean of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, Rahmat Hidayat, S.Psi., M.Sc., Ph.D., emphasized that the Faculty of Psychology UGM provides equal educational opportunities for all its students. “The Faculty of Psychology is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone in society, especially high school students, to continue their education at the Faculty of Psychology UGM. “It doesn’t look at the financial capabilities or welfare of the family,” he said on Tuesday (4/6).
Rahmat Hidayat added that the main consideration in student admissions is academic ability. “The only thing that is considered is academic ability, because like it or not, it is very competitive to be accepted at the UGM Faculty of Psychology,” he explained.