The Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), welcomed Prof. Emiko Kashima from La Trobe University, Australia, from July 3 to July 10, 2024. Prof. Emiko Kashima’s visit is part of CLSD’s Visiting Professor Program to foster international research collaboration. The main objectives of this program are to establish partnerships and collaborative research with global partners, publish research manuscripts, and develop research proposals for submission to secure international funding in the coming years. The program was conducted at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and led by Sutarimah Ampuni, S.Psi., M.Si., MPsych., Ph.D., Psikolog, as the Head of CLSD. The program also involved lead researchers Zahra Frida Intani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, and Smita Dinakaramani, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, both lecturers at the Faculty of Psychology UGM, along with interns (student trainees) from CLSD. read more

Yogyakarta, November 13, 2024— The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by researching the adaptation of financial well-being measurement tools. This research focuses on Indonesia’s growing middle class, which plays a critical role in national economic growth. read more

In a study on organizations, it was found that an organization is a complex institution with interconnected elements, such as mission, leadership, human resources, values, strategy, goals, performance, vision, structure, systems, skills, and time management. To better understand problems within organizations, this research developed and tested a practical method through the Backbone Organizational Model (BOM). read more

Islamic Psychology Study Group

The Indonesian society, which is predominantly Muslim, is already familiar with the term diseases of the heart. This concept originates from a verse in the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 10, which means: “In their hearts is a disease, and Allah increases their disease; and for them is a painful punishment because they [habitually] lie.” The heart referred to here is not the physical heart (liver), nor the cardiovascular organ (heart), but rather the spiritual heart, known as qolbu. read more

Haryanta pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) and successfully obtained the title of Bachelor of Psychology in 1998. In his research titled “The Relationship Between the Intensity of Employee Involvement in Quality Control Circle Activities and Work Ethic,” he was guided by Prof. Dr. Asip F. Hadipranata. In 2000, Haryanta obtained a degree in Psychology from the same institution. He then continued his master’s studies in Psychology with a focus on Psychometrics at UGM and earned his Master’s degree in 2008. The thesis he wrote is titled “Analysis of the Quality of the UGM Potential Test 2007.”

Lavenda Geshica, S.Psi., M.A., is an academic in the field of Psychology. Currently, Lavenda Geshica, S.Psi., M.A., is pursuing a PhD in Mental Health at the University of Glasgow. During her doctoral studies, she is actively involved as a member of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory (SBRL) at the University of Glasgow. Additionally, she actively participates in training related to suicide prevention, such as Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and SafeTALK.

Samudera Fadlilla Jamaluddin, S.Psi., M.Sc. completed his undergraduate education at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. After that, he continued his education by enrolling in a Master by Research program in Social Psychology: Regulation of Social Behavior, which is a program under the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. During his studies, he learned a lot about the use of evolutionary psychology paradigms to examine human behavior. He was also equipped with skills to design experimental research in the context of social behavior.

Wahyu Jati Anggoro, S.Psi., M.A. is an academic and researcher in the fields of Psychometrics and Social Relations. He completed his undergraduate (S1) and master’s (S2) education at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada, demonstrating his commitment to this institution and his deep understanding of psychology in the Indonesian context.

Wahyu Widhiarso, S.Psi., M.A. is a prominent academic and researcher in the fields of psychometrics, educational evaluation, and educational psychology. I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in the Department of Methodology and Research Evaluation at the University of Jena, Germany, with a dissertation on the exploration of item attributes that are resistant to response faking. Previously, Wahyu obtained a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.

Prof. Dr. Avin Fadilla Helmi, M.Si. is a prominent academic in the field of Psychology. She completed all of her higher education at the Faculty of Psychology, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), from the undergraduate level to the doctoral level. Her remarkable academic achievement is evidenced by the title of professor she holds, with an inaugural speech titled “Psychological Aspects of Social Interaction in Cyberspace.” As an expert, Prof. Avin has specialized knowledge in the fields of Social Relations as well as Organizational Development and Change. The focus of the research includes important and relevant themes in the modern world, namely cyber psychology, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and psychological measurement. With a strong educational background and a specific research interest, Prof. Avin makes significant contributions to the development of psychology, particularly in the context of organizations and society. Her skills are not only beneficial in the academic realm but also have practical applications in human resource development and organizations.