The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta once again present OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi (Psychology Talks) with its ninth episode, aired on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM WIB. This episode is titled “Talking About the Meaning of Work with Gen Z.” One of the aims of this episode is to dispel public misconceptions that often label Generation Z as unable to stay in a job for long.

The episode features Kristoforus Lintang Mahadewa, S.Psi., a Research Assistant at the Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (CICP), Faculty of Psychology UGM, as the guest speaker. Lintang explains that Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, tends to view work not merely as a means to earn a living but also as an opportunity to pursue their passions. Therefore, they seek a work environment that is comfortable and supportive.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a Comprehensive Review Training led by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) from July 29 to 31, 2025. Organized by the Indonesian Association of Psychology Higher Education Providers (AP2TPI), the event welcomed 30 participants from various universities across Indonesia. The training was facilitated directly by Dr. Sonia Hines and Dr. Romy Jia from the University of Adelaide, Australia.

The training equipped participants with essential skills to systematically review different types of evidence, with the goal of providing a strong evidence base to support decision-making in healthcare. The program combined both theory and hands-on practice, where participants learned to formulate focused research questions, search for relevant literature, critically appraise, and synthesize evidence from studies.

Yogyakarta – The Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held an online lecture titled “Childhood Footprints: The Impact of Adverse Experiences and the Power of Positive Experiences” on Friday (07/18). The theme explored how childhood experiences affect mental health and how positive experiences can counteract painful ones.

In her presentation, Diana Setiyawati, S.Psi., MHSc., Ph.D., Psychologist, a lecturer at UGM’s Faculty of Psychology, emphasized that life stress alone is not the sole cause of mental disorders.

Yogyakarta, July 30, 2025 – Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, Prof. Gilles van Luijtelaar, Dr. Nida Ul Hasanat, M.Si., Psikolog, and Prof. Dra. Kwartarini Wahyu Yuniarti, M.Med.Sc., Ph.D., Psikolog have successfully published their research titled “Clinical Hypnosis for Chronic Illnesses: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials” in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental, a reputable Scopus-indexed international journal (Q2) with a 2024 SJR of 0.677 and an Impact Factor (IF) of 2.4. read more

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted three major events aimed at strengthening evidence-based psychology practices in Indonesia. Organized by the Association of Indonesian Higher Education Providers in Psychology (AP2TPI) and supported by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), these events took place from July 28–31, 2025.

The three agendas included the Regional Workshop, Comprehensive Systematic Review Training, and the AP2TPI Board of Directors’ Working Meeting. Altogether, these activities served as a strategic step toward realizing stronger, standardized professional psychological practices.

The first agenda, the Regional Workshop: Evidence-Based Psychological Practice, was held on Monday (07/28) in room A-203. Serving as the opening event, it involved representatives from the Indonesian Psychological Association (HIMPSI). The workshop focused on aligning perspectives and formulating an action plan for developing evidence-based psychological services in Indonesia.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, through its Publication Unit, recently held a capacity-building event titled “Workshop on Manuscript Conversion Strategies for Book Publication” on Friday, July 25, 2025. Conducted online via Zoom Meeting, the workshop was attended by lecturers, researchers, and postgraduate students actively engaged in academic writing within the Faculty of Psychology UGM.

The workshop featured Abdur Rahim, S.S., M.Pd., Head of Cooperation, Manuscript Acquisition, and Senior Editor at Intrans Publishing, as the main speaker and was hosted and moderated by Syahrul Fauzi, S.Pt., M.Pd. This activity was designed as part of the faculty’s ongoing efforts to disseminate scientific knowledge, aiming to ensure that academic papers and research manuscripts do not remain merely as academic documents, but are further developed into scientific books accessible to a broader academic and professional audience.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held its graduation ceremony for postgraduate programs alongside the professional oath-taking for psychologists of Academic Year 2024/2025, Term IV. A total of 44 graduates were officially released during the event held at Hall D of the Faculty of Psychology UGM on Wednesday (July 23). This number includes three graduates from the Doctoral Program in Psychology, 19 from the Master of Psychology Program, and 22 from the Professional Master of Psychology Program.

For many postgraduate students, graduation is not always accompanied by clarity regarding their career direction. After completing a master's degree, it is not uncommon for graduates to feel uncertain or lack a clear picture of their next professional steps. The dilemma of choosing between becoming an academic, a practitioner, or even venturing into a different field altogether often becomes a unique challenge.

To address this need, the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada, through the Psychology UGM Career Center, held a postgraduate graduation preparation session titled "Beyond Graduation: Careers, Skills, and Contributions of Psychology Postgraduates" on Monday (July 21). Held in Room B-104 of the Faculty of Psychology, the event was attended by 44 prospective master’s degree graduates and took place from 10:00 to 12:30 WIB.

The Islamic Psychology Study Group (Kelompok Kajian Psikologi Islam/KKPI) of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Indonesian Family Advocacy Institute (Lembaga Advokasi Keluarga Indonesia/LAKI), held a Parenting Principles Workshop on July 19, 2025, in room D-303 of the Faculty of Psychology UGM, from 09.00 to 16.00 WIB. The workshop was led by Dr. Bagus Riyono, M.A., Psychologist, a lecturer at UGM and author of the book "4 Prinsip Parenting" ("The 4 Parenting Principles"). A pre-workshop was held online via YouTube from July 12–18. The main workshop was attended by 23 offline participants and 20 online participants.

The workshop was initiated in response to the widespread adoption of psychological theories—many of which remain contested—that are often taken up and applied by the public. When these theories are adopted without adequate understanding, they can create new problems and lead to increased confusion among parents about their children's behavior. This workshop focused on fundamental and essential parenting principles, rather than superficial tips, enabling parents to apply them across various family contexts and child conditions.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with TVRI Yogyakarta, has once again presented the “OPSI: Obrolan Psikologi” (Psychology Talks) program, now in its eighth episode, aired on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. This episode carried the theme “Online Gender-Based Violence: Caring Together, Protecting Together”, discussing the importance of collective awareness in preventing sexual violence in digital spaces. This increasingly prevalent issue in the digital age must continue to be addressed through public education efforts to help create online environments that are safe, equitable, and free from gender-based violence.

Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) is a form of sexual violence that occurs in digital spaces and can affect anyone—from children to the elderly. This was conveyed by Lucia Peppy Novianti, M.Psi., Psychologist, a clinical and forensic psychologist as well as a doctoral candidate at UGM. She emphasized that individuals with low digital literacy, especially children and adolescents, are particularly vulnerable to becoming victims because they may not yet be able to distinguish between original content and manipulated content such as AI-edited materials.