Following the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the Acceleration of Psychological Service System Integration and GMST Mandiri held on April 10–11, 2026, the Unit for the Development of Psychodiagnostic Instruments (UPAP) conducted a trial of its new PAPs test platform.
Yogyakarta, May 7, 2026 – Amid the euphoria surrounding scientific publication and the obsession with global indexing systems, one fundamental question is rarely asked: are we truly producing knowledge, or merely fulfilling academic administrative standards?
Research from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada on people-pleasing behavior from the perspective of the Javanese concept of sungkan opens the door to broader reflection. The article titled “People Pleaser Behavior within the Perspective of Sungkan: A Psycho-Anthropological Interpretation” demonstrates that the tendency to please others is not merely an individual trait, but rather the result of deep cultural constructions rooted in values of respect, harmony, and social relationships.
Yogyakarta, May 6, 2026 – Amid growing pressure to publish and the increasing emphasis on global indexing systems such as Scopus, researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada have warned that methodological quality should not be sacrificed for publication quantity. This concern was emphasized through a recent study examining common method bias (CMB) in quantitative research methodologies.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a send-off ceremony for postgraduate graduates of Period III Academic Year 2025/2026 on Thursday (23/4) at Hall D. In the solemn ceremony, the faculty officially sent off a total of 37 graduates, consisting of two Doctoral graduates and 35 Master’s graduates.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a Graduate Briefing titled “Becoming with Purpose: Finding Direction at Work,” Monday (20/4). The event is held at the Selasar of Gedung D, with 35 graduate students participating from 10:00-12:30 WIB. The session prepares graduates not just for entering the dynamic workplace, but also encourages them to understand the meaning and purpose of the journey of building a career.
This topic was discussed in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), organized by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. Maria Gracia Amara Pawitra, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist and lecturer at UGM, explained the phenomenon of violence committed by a partner or former partner, whether in dating relationships or marriage. Such violence can result in physical, psychological, and sexual harm for victims.
The Faculty of Psychology held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to accelerate the integration of psychological service systems and GMST Mandiri on Friday (10/4) and Saturday (11/4) at Grand Rohan Hotel, Yogyakarta. This event is a strategic step to answer the digital development demands.
The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to strengthen its international academic network. This commitment was highlighted by the visit of Prof. Drs. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., Psikolog , a prominent professor from the faculty, to Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) from April 6 to 9, 2026.
During this visit, Subandi served as a visiting professor and was warmly welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Development (FPEPS). This strategic meeting focused on bolstering institutional cooperation and discussing academic advancements relevant to both universities.
This topic is explored in the latest episode of OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi, presented by the Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta. In the third episode of OPSI this year, Istiana Tajuddin, S.Psi., M.Psi., student of the Doctoral Program in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), discusses the phenomenon of when home no longer feels like a place to return to.
Proud news comes from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada. Beginning April with positive momentum, Jurnal Psikologi UGM has officially been accepted into the APA PsycInfo index as of Thursday (09/04). APA PsycInfo is a prestigious bibliographic database managed by the American Psychological Association (APA). This achievement marks a major step forward in strengthening the journal’s position on the international stage.