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.

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.

A representative of the Indonesian National Armed Forces Psychology Center (PusPsi TNI) shared a meaningful analogy when describing its partnership with the Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM): if PusPsi TNI is the fruit of a tree, then the Faculty of Psychology is its roots. To produce the best fruit, the roots must first be well nurtured. This analogy aptly reflects the findings of the 2026 Partner Satisfaction Survey, which reveal that the Faculty's partners are not only satisfied with its services but also trust the institution and aspire to continue growing together.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) equipped its administrative staff with the knowledge and skills to serve as Safe Adults and First Aiders for colleagues and students in need of initial psychological support. Organized through a collaboration between the Faculty's Health Promoting University (HPU) program and the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH), the training was held in Room D-402, Faculty of Psychology UGM, on Friday (July 24).

Developing the competencies of a psychologist does not begin during professional practice, but from the very first day of professional education. With this in mind, the Professional Psychology Education Program at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), organized the Academic Orientation for New Students (OAMABA) for the Fifth Cohort as an initial preparation for 40 new students enrolled in the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year before they begin their professional psychology education.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is conducting a Bridging Course for 49 incoming students of the Sixth Cohort of the Professional Psychology Education Program as preparation before they begin classes in the Odd Semester of the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The program, which runs for eight weeks from June 15 to August 6, 2026, is designed to equalize participants’ basic competencies while preparing them for the demands of professional psychology education.