Yogyakarta, June 22, 2026 – Smart home applications such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings have become increasingly integrated into daily life, offering greater automation and convenience. However, behind this convenience lies an important question: could these technologies inadvertently violate users' fundamental values? This question is at the heart of a recent study conducted by researchers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with researchers from Deakin University (Australia), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Universiti Malaya. The findings were published in the international journal Internet of Things (Vol. 38) in an article titled "A Human-LLM Study of Value Concerns in Smart Home App Reviews."

Born and raised in Yogyakarta, Analisa initially dreamed of majoring in Communication Studies. Her interest in psychology grew from her love of reading, particularly The Lost Boy by Charlie Flotman, a story about a psychologist supporting a child with autism. Through the book, she discovered a connection between her passion for communication and her desire to help others, ultimately leading her to pursue her studies at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

Ryan Sugiarto, M.A., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa Yogyakarta, has officially earned his Doctor of Psychology degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) after successfully defending his dissertation in a public examination held on Wednesday (June 17) in Room A-203, Faculty of Psychology UGM.

The klitih phenomenon involving adolescents continues to attract public attention in Yogyakarta. Why do children who should be holding books instead carry sharp weapons? Where does the breakdown in communication between them and adults occur?

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and the Center for Educational Assessment (Pusat Asesmen Pendidikan/Pusmendik), under the Agency for Primary and Secondary Education Policy, signed a Self-Managed Cooperation Agreement on the Equating of National Assessment Scores between the 2024 and 2026 National Assessments. The signing ceremony took place on Monday (June 15) in Room D-506 of the Faculty of Psychology, UGM.

Professor of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog, served as a Visiting Professor at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) on Tuesday (10/6). On this occasion, he delivered a presentation entitled "The Influence of Culture on Hallucination & Delusion Among Schizophrenia Patients," which explored how sociocultural factors shape the experiences of hallucinations and delusions among individuals with schizophrenia.

Expanding the reach of early warning systems does not necessarily mean that warnings reach all communities in the affected areas, nor that they are received, understood, and acted upon appropriately. This was emphasised by Pradytia Putri Pertiwi, S.Psi., Ph.D., a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), during her participation in the Reaching the Last Mile webinar on Tuesday (June 9).

Mental health information is increasingly accessible through social media, including content about depression, anxiety, ADHD, and burnout. However, this ease of access also carries the risk of misunderstandings, as many individuals attempt self-diagnosis without proper psychological assessment, labeling themselves without fully understanding the context or limitations of the information they receive.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Firefighting Training session on Friday (22/5) at Hall D and the landscape area of the Faculty of Psychology UGM. The activity, organized in collaboration with K5L UGM (Office of Security, Occupational Safety, Emergency, and Environment), was attended by more than 75 members of the academic community.

The Faculty of Psychology Universitas Gadjah Mada officially graduated 90 students during the Graduation Ceremony for the Undergraduate Psychology Study Program, Period III of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held on Wednesday (20/5) at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM.