Yogyakarta, 3 September 2026 — Research conducted by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has revealed that religious beliefs and purpose in life are the most salient aspects of personal identity among Indonesian adolescents.

The finding comes from a study entitled “Personal Identity Domains among Adolescents in Indonesia: Salience of Religious Beliefs and Purpose in Life” conducted by Darmawan Muttaqin, S.Psi., M.A., Prof. Dr. Tina Afiatin, M.Si., Psikolog, dan Sutarimah Ampuni, S.Psi., M.Si., M.Psych., Ph.D., Psikolog. The study highlights the importance of culture-specific contexts in determining which aspects of life are most relevant to adolescent identity development. Historically, research on adolescent identity has focused primarily on the processes of exploration and commitment, while the identity content or domains that are most salient within particular cultural contexts have not been systematically mapped.

How does a generation that grew up amid social and political changes in Indonesia understand pride in its nation? A recent study reveals that Generation X in Indonesia views national pride through experiences related to the people, the nation, and Indonesia’s natural wealth and cultural diversity.

The rise of social media has changed the way the public expresses its assessment of the performance of public institutions. Negative opinions circulating on social media not only pose challenges to organizational reputation but may also influence the attitudes, motivation, and behavior of public servants in carrying out their duties.

Yogyakarta, August 24, 2026 — The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has once again conducted innovative research on mental health interventions in the workplace. A recent study examined the effectiveness of Hypnotic Guided Imagery (HGI) in transforming negative emotions into positive emotions among employees experiencing mental exhaustion or burnout.

Yogyakarta, August 4, 2026 – A research team from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has found that clinical hypnosis has the potential to serve as an effective complementary intervention in the management of various chronic diseases. The findings were obtained through a scoping review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and have been published in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

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.

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.

Yogyakarta, July 8, 2026 – A research team from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has successfully developed and validated a new paradigm for measuring working memory control. The findings, published in the international journal Cognitive Processing, offer a more comprehensive approach to understanding a key cognitive ability that plays an essential role in learning, decision-making, and problem-solving.

Yogyakarta, June 22, 2026 – Smart home applications such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings have become increasingly integrated into daily life, offering greater automation and convenience. However, behind this convenience lies an important question: could these technologies inadvertently violate users' fundamental values? This question is at the heart of a recent study conducted by researchers from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in collaboration with researchers from Deakin University (Australia), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and Universiti Malaya. The findings were published in the international journal Internet of Things (Vol. 38) in an article titled "A Human-LLM Study of Value Concerns in Smart Home App Reviews."