Yogyakarta, 3 February 2026 – The rapid development of digital technology has transformed the way people work, interact, and live their daily lives. Behind the many conveniences it offers, an important question arises: how can well-being be maintained in an increasingly digital world? This question is explored by researchers from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), through a comprehensive study on digital well-being. The findings were published in the international journal Wellbeing, Space and Society (Elsevier) in an article entitled “Navigating Well-being in the Digital Era: A Scoping Review of Digital Well-being.” The study was authored by Sovi Septania, Avin Fadilla Helmi, and Haidar Buldan Thontowi.

Yogyakarta, 3 February 2026 – Type 2 diabetes mellitus remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia. Beyond medical treatment, the success of diabetes management is strongly influenced by patients’ ability to perform daily self-care. Responding to this need, a research team from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), has developed EduDiaCare, a diabetes education module specifically designed to align with the cultural context and living conditions of patients in Indonesia.

Bangli, Bali — In commemoration of the 61st Anniversary of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the UGM Faculty of Psychology Alumni Association (Kapsigama) organized a series of Alumni Day 2026 activities at Pasraman Gurukula, Bangli, Bali, on 31 January–1 February 2026. The event combined an alumni gathering with community service in the form of mental health promotion for students at Pasraman Gurukula.

Yogyakarta, 30 January 2026 – A recent study entitled “Is low self-compassion characteristic of ICD-11 complex PTSD? Further investigation using cross-cultural samples,” authored by Hong Wang Fung, …, Riangga Novrianto, et al., and published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research (Vol. 193), examines the association between self-compassion and symptoms of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) as classified in ICD-11. Complex PTSD is a trauma-related disorder that has been relatively recently recognized in ICD-11 and is reported to have a higher prevalence than standard PTSD.

Isnan Hidayat’s journey reflects consistency and dedication in navigating the field of psychology. A 2009 cohort alumnus of the Undergraduate Psychology Program at Universitas Gadjah Mada, he completed his bachelor’s degree in 2013. From his early years in university, his academic path was closely tied to active involvement in community service and education.

Yogyakarta, January 26, 2026 – Online shopping is not only an economic activity but also involves complex cognitive processes. However, identifying cognitive load during online shopping activities is often inconsistent. To address this, a research team from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technology to classify users’ cognitive load levels while shopping online.

The Faculty of Psychology at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) carried out an aptitude assessment and counseling program for Grade XI students of SMA Taruna Nusantara Magelang. This activity aimed to obtain an overview of students’ interests and potential talents as a foundation for personal development and future educational planning.

Martaria Rizky Rinaldi, S.Psi., M.Psi., Psikolog, has earned her doctoral degree after completing her Open Dissertation Defense in the Doctoral Program in Psychology on Wednesday (January 14) at Room A203, Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). She graduated as UGM’s 7,093rd doctoral graduate with a dissertation titled “HypnoDiaCare for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: From Evidence Mapping and Intervention Development to Randomized Controlled Trial and Psychophysiological Evaluation.”

Nevi Kurnia Arianti, S.Psi., M.Si., has officially earned her doctoral degree from the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), after successfully completing her Open Dissertation Defense in the Doctoral Program in Psychology on Tuesday (January 13) at Room A203, Faculty of Psychology UGM. In the session, she graduated as UGM’s 7,092nd doctoral graduate after defending her dissertation titled “Profiles and Strategies of Community-Based Psychosocial Support for Volunteers in Multi-Hazard Disaster-Prone Areas in Yogyakarta.”

Yogyakarta, January 12, 2026. A recent study titled “Unveiling the characteristics of depression symptoms in Indonesia population: Lessons learned from the 5th wave of the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS-5)” by Ramadhan D. Marvianto et al., published in Acta Psychologica (262), provides a comprehensive overview of the diversity of depression symptoms within the Indonesian population. This research responds to the high burden of depression in Indonesia, which has not been matched by population-level empirical evidence regarding symptom heterogeneity.