Proficiency in more than one widely used international language is an important skill for individuals to navigate the challenges of globalization. Today, it has become increasingly common for parents to introduce foreign languages to their children from an early age. However, this practice has also raised concerns about potential disruptions to language development and communication difficulties in children.

Indonesia is known for its diversity of ethnic groups, languages, cultures, and religions. Amid this diversity, individuals can take pride in their ethnic groups while simultaneously identifying themselves as part of the Indonesian nation. But how are ethnic and national identities formed, and under what circumstances does each identity become more prominent? These questions are the focus of a literature review conducted by a research team from the Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (CICP), Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM).

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), celebrated the graduation of 36 postgraduate students in the First Graduation Period of the 2026/2027 Academic Year on Thursday (October 29). The graduates comprised 29 students from the Master’s Program in Psychology and seven from the Doctoral Program in Psychology.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), inaugurated 35 new psychologists from the Professional Psychology Education Study Program during the Inauguration and Professional Oath-Taking Ceremony for the First Period of the 2026/2027 Academic Year, held on Wednesday (28 October) at the D Building Hallway of the UGM Faculty of Psychology. This was the third inauguration ceremony since the Professional Psychology Education Study Program was established at UGM.

Yogyakarta – The transition from junior high school to senior high school is a developmental phase that presents various challenges, including academic anxiety and decision-making about the future. To help students navigate these challenges, the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) conducted neuropsychology-based psychoeducation for 10th-grade students at SMA Kolese De Britto from October 22 to 28, 2026.

Yogyakarta – As part of its community service program, the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), launched a pocketbook on academic anxiety management and strengthening decision-making skills. The pocketbook was officially launched at SMA Kolese De Britto on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, targeting tenth-grade students.

Cilacap. A total of 45 residents of Cibeunying Village, Majenang District, Cilacap Regency, gathered at the Cibeunying Village Hall on Saturday (October 24) to practice remembering places and recognizing routes. The activity, titled “Training in Place Memory and Route Recognition and Neurocognitive Disaster Psychoeducation,” was organized by the Behavioral Neuroscience Expertise Group (KBK) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), in collaboration with the Cibeunying Village Government. The program was part of the Faculty of Psychology UGM's 2026 Community Service Grant.

Tattoos, piercings, and plastic surgery are forms of body modification performed to alter one's appearance. Although these practices are related to personal choices, they are not always accepted by society. Opposition to body modification is also found among communities with different cultural and religious backgrounds. This phenomenon has prompted a research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) to investigate how individuals form moral judgments about body modification.

Yogyakarta, October 27, 2026 — Research on grief following the loss of someone to suicide (suicide bereavement) and post-suicide support services (postvention) continues to grow globally. However, scientific publications in this field remain dominated by researchers from high-income countries, while studies from lower-middle-income and low-income countries remain limited.

Yogyakarta, October 26, 2026 — Childhood complex trauma can pose long-term challenges in a person's life, including when pursuing higher education. However, traumatic experiences do not necessarily hinder individual development. A study by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) reveals how a complex trauma survivor successfully completed graduate education despite facing various life challenges.