Yogyakarta, 15 September 2026 — Researchers from the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have examined the association between religiosity and happiness among Indonesian Muslims using a Bayesian analytical approach. The findings offer a new perspective that is more representative than those of previous studies.

Yogyakarta, 8 September 2026 — An international collaborative study involving researcher from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Riangga Novrianto, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psychologist, has found that specific post-traumatic symptoms, namely re-experiencing, or reliving traumatic experiences, and the dissociative symptom of depersonalization, significantly predict the severity of depression six months later.

“Try to focus.” “Don’t be lazy.” “You just need more discipline.” These comments may seem harmless, but for individuals with ADHD, they can be exhausting and hurtful.

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 (1/9). Hosted by Hendry Saputra, this year’s thirteenth episode featured UGM psychology lecturer Muhammad Nabhan Husein, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, who discussed how ADHD manifests in adults.

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.

The Center for Indigenous and Cultural Psychology (CICP), Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized the International Summer Course CICP 2026 from August 3–8, 2026. Under the theme “Understanding Solidarity in the Global South: Cultural and Psychological Perspectives,” the program explored the formation of solidarity within Global South communities through social and cultural psychology perspectives.

Yogyakarta, August 20, 2026 — Collaborative research involving Sri Kusrohmaniah, a researcher from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has revealed the relationship between parenting styles, psychological resilience, social support, and parental mental health in the post-COVID-19 pandemic context. The study of parents in Malaysia shows that parenting styles and the social environment play important roles in shaping the psychological well-being of parents with young children.

The moment a child begins to speak is certainly a joyful milestone for parents. However, a child’s development does not always progress as expected. When a child’s speaking ability appears different from that of other children their age, parents should observe their development carefully without immediately panicking.

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.

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.