Know the types and ways to deal with Duck Syndrome among millennials
UNAIR NEWS – Most people try hard to appear calm and look okay in society. However, they face many struggles and hide their fears. This condition is called duck syndrome. Dari sudut pandang psikologi, Pakar Psikologi UNAIR Margaretha Rehulina, S.Psi., G.Dip.Psych., M.Sc. menuturkan bahwa di dunia klinis tidak memakai istilah duck syndrome. Menurutnya duck syndrome […]
Metaverse idea put forward, UNAIR expert urges people to improve literacy
UNAIR NEWS – Recently, there was a real buzz on technology companies competing to develop Metaverse. The virtual reality world that offers interaction between users using avatars caused concern from various parties about its impacts on human life in the future. Regarding one of the advances in technological developments, a lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas […]
UNAIR Psychology lecturer: Anxiety does not appear suddenly
UNAIR NEWS – Exams are often considered as something worrying. Fear of the bad results and various factors such as examiners may also lead to anxiety. Furthermore, the exam preparation process is also exhausting, both physically and mentally. According to a lecturer of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health Department, Faculty of Psychology, Afif Kurniawan M.Psi., […]
Ghosting victims should not blame themselves
UNAIR NEWS – Lately, a phenomenon of cutting off all contact without prior notification or better known as ghosting has been trending in social media. This phenomenon is often done by guys towards their partners. From a psychological perspective, a lecturer at Faculty of Psychology (FPsi) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) Ilham Nur Alfian, M.Psi., said that the phenomenon of ghosting is […]
Interest and talent should be for choosing college major
UNAIR NEWS – Interest and talent are two things that are often too late to realize. In fact, both should be considered in planning the future, including when choosing a major. We must understand beforehand that interests and talents are two different things. Talent is defined as potential or special ability, the innate factor that become […]
UNAIR Expert: During pandemic, people with PTSD need support
UNAIR NEWS – People with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) need special attention and support from everyone in the surrounding environment, especially during Covid-19 pandemic that reduces intensity of one’s activities, sufferers also need a positive response from others to reduce their anxiety. Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) Psychology expert Tri Kurniati Ambarini, M.Psi., Psychologist said, if someone […]
Bad memories in children can affect health
UNAIR NEWS – Everyone in the world has memories, from memories in childhood, happy memories, even bad memories that can actually affect health. Cases of sexual harassment, violence, and other cases that occurred in the past, on children were shared widely. It can lead to a mental health disorder known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). […]
Know and understand the dangers of toxic friendship
UNAIR NEWS – Humans are basically social creatures who cannot live alone. In this case, one of the most influential social environments on the character and psychological life of humans is the environment of friendship. Friendship often has positive influences such as making life happier, getting a good support system, reducing loneliness, and making life […]
Know more about Cabin Fever, psychological health threat amid pandemic
UNAIR NEWS – Covid-19 pandemic and PSBB policy from the government make everyone isolate themselves and limit outdoor activities. It is intended to prevent the spread of the virus so it will not spread even worse. But on the other hand, the community is also facing with the threat of psychological health due to self-isolation, […]
Two months of working from home, UNAIR psychology expert: everyone should change and adapt to new things
UNAIR NEWS – Work from Home (WFH) has been implemented for almost two months by Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) and the public community. Various parties receive different experiences and challenges of WFH. Unlike students who get assignments at the same time, some lecturers also have their challenges, according to Dr. Hamidah, M.Si. Psikolog. Not giving up […]
UNAIR Psychology expert statements on murder committed by teenager
UNAIR NEWS – Lately, people were shocked by the case of a 15-year-old girl who a five-year-old kid. It is a rare case and very different from other murder cases in general. Seeing the case, Dr. Nurul Hartini, S.Psi., M. Kes., Psychologist as an expert in Family Psychology and Mental Health Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) believed […]
Is it okay for parents to tell white lies for the good of children?
UNAIR NEWS – Come on, if you don’t sleep quickly, a ghost will visit you; If you’re naughty, I’ll call the police officer later; If the food is not finished, the chicken will die. These statements are often heard as a child, even still spoken by parents to this day. It is common knowledge that […]