Jurnal Psikologi Ulayat

A systematic review of Balinese caste-based Balinese women's perspectives on nyerod marriage: Between tradition and modernization

I Gusti Ayu Suryaning Wagiswari — 2025-05-19

Nyerod marriage continues to exist within Balinese Hindu society, wherein women from higher castes marry men from lower castes. This study reviews existing literature on nyerod marriage from women's perspectives, exploring the tension between tradition and modernization. The research method used is a literature review, sourced from four databases such as Google Scholar, OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, and Crossref, with ten articles selected using the PRISMA flowchart. The findings reveal that traditionally, women in nyerod marriages face significant consequences. These include bringing shame upon their families, being required to adopt and constantly display a new social identity at all times, experiencing psychological challenges, shifts in how they communicate with their families, and other forms of social sanction. From a modern perspective, however, nyerod marriage is seen as an act of resistance by high-caste women against traditional norms of partner selection norms, driven more by economic considerations than by a desire to uphold caste hierarchy.

Advancing mental health research in Indonesia: Bridging cultural values, ethics, and scientific rigour

Ratih Arruum Listiyandini — 2025-06-01

This article highlights the urgency of developing a mental health research ecosystem in Indonesia that combines cultural relevance, ethical process, and rigorous scientific methods. Despite the growth of mental health practices, few interventions in Indonesia are both evidence-based and culturally grounded. The author calls for structural support, cross-sector collaboration, and capacity-building to produce contextually relevant, evidence-based interventions rooted in local wisdom and contributing to the global body of mental health science.

Proficiency of language and item familiarity: Their effects on the I-BNT in Balinese

Aria Immanuel — 2025-05-29

This study investigated whether language proficiency, familiarity with the test items, years of education, age, sex, and type of residential area affect the performance of the Indonesia-adapted Boston Naming Test (I-BNT) among Balinese. 154 participants from urban and rural parts of Bali Island, varying in age and years of education, divided into three language proficiency groups, participated in this study. The results showed positive correlations between familiarity with the items and performance scores. Also, language proficiency affected the scores. However, the effect of language proficiency disappeared after accounting for age and education as covariate variables. There were no residential area effects. It can be concluded that the normative scores for the I-BNT do not need an extra adaptation beyond education and age.

“Know Thyself!”: Self-concept clarity improves relationship quality among dating emerging adults

Esther Josephine Kurniawan — 2025-05-29

Establishing committed romantic relationships is one of the developmental tasks during emerging adulthood. However, low relationship quality can lead to short-lived romantic relationships. Erikson's theory suggests that the development of romantic relationships in emerging adulthood is influenced by the identity formation tasks in adolescence. Therefore, this quantitative study aims to examine the role of self-concept clarity in relationship quality among emerging adults in a romantic relationship. The Self-Concept Clarity Scale and Quality of Relationship Inventory were used to measure self-concept clarity and relationship quality in 215 emerging adults aged 18-29 who were in a relationship (M_Age = 23.619; SD = 2.425), selected through convenience sampling. Results showed that self-concept clarity significantly influences (8.1%) relationship quality among emerging adults in romantic relationships in Jakarta. The result highlights the need to adopt a multicultural approach and balance between collectivist and individualistic values to achieve a more stable self-concept and enhanced relationship quality.

The role of multiple sense of community as a mediator in the relationship between urban identity and citizen participation

Kamalia — 2025-05-29

In the urban context, place identity has been found to have an important role in increasing citizen participation. Although some studies have shown a positive relationship, some other studies have shown weak and contradictory relationship between individual attachment to the place and citizen participation. A mediator variable is needed so that the mechanism behind the relationship could be examined. This study examines the relationship between urban identity and citizen participation among 334 people living in Jakarta. Multiple Sense of Community (MSOC) which comprises of Sense of Community Territorial (SOC Territorial) and Sense of Community Relational (SOC Relational) were treated as mediators in the relationship between urban identity and citizen participation. This study used path analysis with a bootstrapping method in mediation analysis. The result indicates that urban identity has a direct positive relationship with citizen participation. The relationship is also partially mediated with the Relational SOC, but not the Territorial SOC. This study has shown the mechanism behind the relationship between urban identity and citizen participation and suggest the important role of relational SOC in the urban context.

The impact of future orientation and social support on career adaptability

Muhammad Fikri Pratama — 2024-11-16

Career adaptability is a crucial aspect for students, particularly those in urban settings, in their career development. Future orientation and social support are known to predict career adaptability. The study explores the impact of future orientation and social support on students' career adaptability. This study involved 300 participants aged 17-24. Utilizing validated scales, including the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale, Future Orientation Scale, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the research employed multiple regression analysis for data analysis. Results indicate that both future orientation and social support significantly influence career adaptability. Future orientation partially affects adaptability, while social support does not have a partial effect. The findings underscore the importance of future orientation and social support in fostering career adaptability among students. This study offers valuable insights into the factors contributing to students' readiness to navigate challenges in the workplace, shedding light on areas for further exploration in career development research.

The experiences of male adolescents who have been in a toxic relationship

Putu Divariani — 2025-04-12

This study explores the experiences of male adolescents in toxic relationships and their considerations for leaving such relationships. Contrary to common perceptions, females can also exhibit toxic behaviors, significantly affecting male victims. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, researchers analyzed data from five male adolescents in Bali who experienced toxic relationships during high school. The data were processed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), revealing five main themes: 1) the journey of the relationship; 2) the role of family; 3) forms of toxic partner behavior; 4) factors influencing decisions to stay or leave; and 5) psychological responses. These findings highlight the complex dynamics of toxic relationships involving male adolescents.

The role of fear of happiness in the prism of the dual continua model of mental health in Indonesian society

Asalia Najib — 2025-05-09

Fear of happiness is the belief that there may be negative consequences associated with experiencing happiness. This belief is speculated to lead individuals to avoid positive emotions, ultimately contributing to diminished levels of mental health, encompassing both psychological functioning and psychological dysfunction. The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of fear of happiness on mental health using dual continua, encompassing psychological functioning as a continuum of mental health and psychological dysfunction as a continuum of mental illness within the Indonesian population. Using non-probability sampling technique with convenience sampling type and distributing it via social media, the total sample consisted of 1720 Indonesian citizens. The findings indicated that fear of happiness significantly negatively influences the continuum of mental health and positively contributes to the continuum of mental illness among the Indonesian population. Furthermore, variations in fear of happiness scores were observed across different mental health categories, with the highest scores found in the floundering category and the lowest in the flourishing categorization.

The role of parenting patterns on cyberbullying mediated by the tendency of adolescent depression

Teguh Lesmana — 2025-05-29

Previous studies have shown that parenting plays a significant role in adolescents' emotional and social development, which can influence their involvement in cyberbullying. This study examines the mediating role of depression tendencies in the relationship between parenting and cyberbullying behavior as a perpetrator. This study used a quantitative survey method with a cross-sectional approach on 165 adolescents who actively use social media, as well as mediation analysis using the JASP program. The results showed that authoritative parenting and neglectful parenting played a role in cyberbullying behavior through depression as a partial mediator. These findings emphasize the importance of authoritative parenting as a protective factor against cyberbullying, while neglectful parenting is a risk factor. The implications of this study underline the need for cyberbullying prevention interventions through education for parents about the importance of authoritative parenting, as well as school-based approaches to improve adolescents' emotional regulation and social skills.

"I don’t want to die for nothing in prison”: A life experience of a former 1965–1966 political prisoner in Indonesia

Muhammad Miftahul Hidayat — 2025-05-09

This study aims to fill a gap in the existing literature by examining the lived experiences and resilience of survivors of 1965–1966 political prisoners in Indonesia. Using a phenomenological approach, the research explores in depth how survivors cope with past traumatic experiences. The study was conducted over the course of one month in Jakarta, utilizing in-depth interviews, participartory observation within the Kamisan Action movement, and the collection of relevant documentary materials. The findings reveal that social movements can create spaces for memory preservation and resilience building. Participants' involvement in activism, such as Aksi Kamisan, not only strengthens personal resilience, but also fosters a sense of collective agency that challenges oppressive political systems and structures. Furthermore, this research highlights the importance of exploring the role of collective memory and social activism in building resilience, particularly in contexts where survivors of political violence are actively involved in shaping historical narratives.