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).

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.

Public debates surrounding sound horeg have increasingly framed the phenomenon in two opposing ways: as a form of cultural expression or as a disturbance to the community. However, researchers from the Center for Indigenous & Cultural Psychology (CICP), Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), highlight that sound horeg is a far more complex social phenomenon shaped by economic, political, and cultural dynamics.

The Psychodiagnostic Instrument Development Unit (UPAP) of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), remains committed to accommodating the needs of test-takers with disabilities during the Graduate Academic Potential Test (PAPS). On Thursday (October 22), UPAP once again provided special assistance to a test-taker with a physical disability.

Yogyakarta – A research team from the Behavioral Neuroscience Research Group and the Mental Processes and Behavior Laboratory at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), is conducting a systematic literature review on the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on brain inhibitory control. The review draws on evidence from electroencephalography (EEG) paradigms and is funded by the 2026 Faculty of Psychology UGM Research Grant.

The Psychology Consultation Unit of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UKP UGM) welcomed a visit from the Psychology and Counseling Service Center of Universitas Negeri Jakarta (PLPBK UNJ) on Thursday (October 15). The visit aimed to improve the services provided by PLPBK UNJ’s divisions. The event was attended by lecturers, unit and division heads, psychologists, administrative staff, division staff, and technical staff from both UKP UGM and PLPBK UNJ.

Dr. Wenty Marina Minza, S.Psi., M.A., has been inaugurated as Dean of the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) for the 2026–2031 term. She succeeds Rahmat Hidayat, S.Psi., M.Sc., Ph.D., who led the faculty from 2021 to 2026.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) discussed social resilience amid the development of digital technology with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The discussion took place in Room A-215 of the UGM Faculty of Psychology on Thursday, September 17, as part of BRIN’s efforts to develop the National Research Agenda Roadmap.

The Center for Life-Span Development (CLSD) at the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Faculty of Psychology opened its International Summer Course on Monday (6/7). Held under the theme “Child and Adolescent in the Digital Age: Safety, Health, and Well-Being,” the program brought together academics from Indonesia and abroad to discuss the opportunities and challenges surrounding child and adolescent development amid the rapid expansion of digital technology.

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.