Yogyakarta, August 10, 2026 – The quality of life of older adults living with type 2 diabetes mellitus is influenced not only by their physical condition but also by psychological and social factors, as well as their ability to independently manage their condition (self-management). These findings are presented in a scientific article entitled Multidimensional Determinants of Quality of Life in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Synthesis, published in the international journal Clinical Gerontologist.

A total of 30 students from the UGM KKN-PPM Nirwana Nusa Penida 2026 unit collaborated with SMPN 4 Nusa Penida to develop a Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) module entitled "Wise Waste Management with SMPN 4 Nusa Penida." Focusing on responsible waste management, the module represents the students' contribution to advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

Yogyakarta, August 7, 2026 – The rising number of mental health crises in higher education settings, ranging from self-harm urges to suicidal ideation, highlights the urgent need for a more standardized crisis response system, particularly within universities. Addressing this challenge, a research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) examined psychologists’ experiences in managing mental health crises at Indonesian universities.

Yogyakarta, August 6, 2026 – A recent study published in the international journal Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour provides a comprehensive evaluation of the reliability of the Driving Cognitions Questionnaire (DCQ), a psychological instrument specifically designed to assess cognitive aspects associated with driving fear and anxiety.

New students of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) were encouraged to use their university years as an opportunity for self-discovery and to build strong personal values. The message was delivered by Alissa Qotrunnada Munawaroh Wahid, S.Psi., M.Sc., Psychologist, during the Cerita Citta session, one of the featured programs on the second day of PIONIR Psikologi Rumah Kita (PRK) 2026, held on Thursday (August 6).

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held the 2026 Parents’ Meeting for the Undergraduate Psychology Program on Monday (August 3) at Hall D, Faculty of Psychology UGM. Conducted in a hybrid format, the event brought together the faculty leadership, academic staff, and parents of newly admitted students as part of the faculty's commitment to strengthening collaboration between the university and families throughout the students' academic journey. Parents attended from various regions across Indonesia, including Yogyakarta, other cities, and areas outside Java.

A total of 276 new students officially began their academic journey at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), during the opening of PIONIR Psikologi Rumah Kita (PRK) 2026 on Wednesday (August 5). Carrying the theme Puspa Parahita, the event marked the beginning of students' introduction to the academic environment while instilling the values of being rooted, growing, and empowered.

Human beings are not born as a “blank slate.” From the beginning of life, people already possess a basic moral framework that continues to develop through environmental influences, culture, experience, and learning.

This topic was explored in the latest episode of Obrolan Psikologi (OPSI), a psychology talk show jointly produced by the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and TVRI Yogyakarta, on Tuesday (21 July). Hosted by Sekarayu Puspita, the tenth episode featured UGM Faculty of Psychology lecturer Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin, S.Psi., M.Sc., who discussed the psychological processes underlying human morality.

The Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), provided students of the Professional Psychology Education Study Program with training and certification as AJT Cognitive Test administrators from Monday (20 July) to Friday (31 July). Held in Room A-203, the F3 Building, and the Psychodiagnostics Lab, the program was attended by 41 students.

Yogyakarta, August 3, 2026 – A research team from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has found that hypnosis based on guided imagery has the potential to enhance employees' sense of meaningful work among those with low levels of work engagement. The findings were published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis following a pilot study employing a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.