Traditional bullying, cyberbullying, and subjective well-being post-COVID-19 in Indonesia

Previous research has highlighted bullying as a significant issue in Indonesia, with a notable increase in cyberbullying among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, adversely affecting their psychological well-being. However, there has been limited discussion on bullying in the post-COVID-19 era. This study has three aims. The first is to examine the subjective well-being (SWB) of children who have either experienced bullying or have not been bullied after the pandemic. The second is to assess the occurrence of both traditional bullying (involving siblings and at school) and cyberbullying in Indonesia following COVID-19. The third aim is to investigate the factors linked to these forms of bullying post-pandemic. The participants were middle school students (N = 943; 57.2% girls, 45.0% in grade 7). The Children's Worlds Subjective Well-Being Scale with five items (CW-SWBS5) was employed to assess children's SWB. Separate measures were utilized for traditional and cyberbullying. Six factors—family, school climate, personal satisfaction, friendships, safety, and social media usage—were analyzed as independent variables using linear regression to determine their impact on bullying forms. The structural equation model (SEM) was applied to evaluate how these bullying types affect SWB. The findings revealed that sibling bullying and cyberbullying significantly influenced children’s SWB, with girls reporting lower SWB scores than boys. Cyberbullying emerged as the most prevalent form of bullying post-pandemic. A positive school climate was found to shield children from bullying. Cummins' theory of well-being homeostasis was employed to interpret the results. This study also discussed implications for educators and parents

Forgotten Livelihood Heritage: An Uncertainty Identity-Theory Analysis of the Re(de)generation Process Among Floating Market Traders' Children in South Kalimantan

The floating markets of South Kalimantan, a vital piece of cultural heritage and economic icon, are at risk of extinction due to modernization and the declining interest of the Gen Z children of acil jukung (floating market traders) in continuing the tradition. This research addresses the critical issue of regeneration barriers through the lens of uncertainty-identity theory, exploring why younger generations are reluctant to sustain this livelihood. Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through observations, semi-structured interviews, and focus group discussions with nine Gen Z participants (six female and three male) from the Lok Baintan and Muara Kuin floating markets. The findings identify three primary obstacles: income uncertainty, environmental unpredictability, and a perceived mismatch between the profession and Gen Z's aspirations, often accompanied by feelings of shame. Despite these challenges, participants expressed pride in their parents' roles and proposed innovations, such as diversifying merchandise, enhancing boat aesthetics, utilizing social media for promotion, and forming a community of traders. This study highlights the psychological and social dynamics behind regeneration challenges while offering actionable strategies to preserve the cultural and economic sustainability of floating markets

The Role of Risk Perception and Big Five Personality Traits in COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Indonesia

Even when the COVID-19 global health emergency is declared over, vaccine hesitancy is a relevant topic that needs to be studied to ensure effective intervention when such cases arise again in the future. Vaccine hesitancy is a phenomenon of public doubt about whether to accept or reject vaccination. This study aims to determine the characteristics of vaccine hesitancy in Indonesian society and its relationship with the risk perception of COVID-19 and the Big Five personality traits. We also discuss how the present findings can inform future decision making on pandemic interventions. This multimethod cross-sectional study incorporated both quantitative and qualitative analyses through self-report measures and an open question. We distributed the questionnaire online through convenience sampling technique and involved 390 Indonesian citizens aged 18-62 years (Mage = 30.68, SD = +13.17). Through regression analyses, we found that risk perception of COVID-19, Extraversion, Conscientiousness, and Intellect were significant predictors of vaccine hesitancy. Thematic analysis showed that themes of lack of confidence, convenience, and complacency were present in participants’ attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines. Demographic analysis also showed a correlation between vaccine hesitancy and economic status. Vaccination campaigns should focus on extensive education on vaccine safety that is backed by factual data, education on the risk of preventable diseases with vaccination, and increasing public confidence in government and health authorities

Psychological Distress and Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help among Transwomen in Indonesia

Transwomen are one of the minority groups in Indonesia vulnerable to a high level of psychological distress. The level of psychological distress can indicate the need to seek psychological help. The most basic component of seeking help is attitude. Without a positive attitude, individuals are less likely to have the intention of seeking help and do seeking help. This study aimed to investigate the level of psychological distress, attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help, and the relationship between symptoms of psychological distress with attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help in 117 samples of transwomen in Indonesia. Results indicated that 72% of participants were classified as having a high level of psychological distress. A negative association between anxiety symptoms and psychological openness indicated that the more symptoms of anxiety that participants were experiencing, the less likely they were to open up about their psychological problems

Editorial: Review of the Aims and Scope of Jurnal Psikologi

The editorial team of Jurnal Psikologi is excited to announce the renewal of our aims and scope to include emerging areas of psychological research, while reinforcing our commitment to the study of Indonesian psychology. The revised aims and scope offer a more precise and direct focus on understanding the unique ways cultural, social, environmental, and technological influences shape the mental processes and behavior of Indonesians. These insights can be presented in the form of original research and review articles, as we recognize that human knowledge can flourish and advance thanks to the empirical results reported in original research, while reviews help to refine our awareness of important subjects. In highlighting the unique psychological landscape of Indonesia, our goal is to enrich the psychological research based on Indonesians’ vast and diverse characteristics, enabling both local and global society to discover an in-depth understanding and empathetic utilization of the information. We are especially interested in several topics regarding the Indonesian psyche, including the influences of environment, technology, and the digital world. Why? We argue that these aspects play a crucial role in (re)shaping and cementing the psychological landscape of Indonesia. Other topics, such as neuroscience and cognition, also potentially contribute significantly to explaining the psychology of the Indonesian people. With the updated aims and scope in mind, we encourage authors to explicitly address the impact of their work on the current state of propose improvements to existing practices. The editor and reviewers will specifically evaluate this discussion within the manuscript

Does Perceiving the Authentic Self Affect the Meaning of Life?

Self-authenticity and the meaning of life are important for an individual’s psychological well-being. However, studies on the relationship between authenticity and the meaning of life using a quantitative approach have been largely carried out in Western countries, with minimum research being conducted in the Indonesian context. However, several studies have found differences in self-authenticity among different social and cultural conditions. The purpose of this study was to unveil the influence of perceived authenticity on the meaning of life by controlling for self-esteem and positive affect in Indonesian adults. These control variables were added to see the influence of the two variables more precisely. This study involved 369 adult Indonesians (aged 18-64 years old, M=32.2 years). The instruments used were the Authenticity Scale, Multidimensional Existential Meaning Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Test. Data collection was carried out online, and multilevel regression analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The findings indicate that, by controlling for self-esteem and positive affect, feeling authentic influences the person’s meaning in life. Perceived authenticity in the 18-35 age group is lower than in the 36-45 and 46-55 age groups. The study also found that the married group perceives themselves as more authentic than the unmarried. The findings of this study can be a basis for future studies on authenticity in Indonesia and help build awareness about the importance of authenticity for Indonesian adults

Resilience and Negotiation: Ancestral Belief Adherents Facing Discrimination in Indonesia

Adherents of indigenous beliefs have long been a part of Indonesia's diverse cultural landscape and have historically faced significant discrimination, making it crucial to understand how resilience in these individuals affects their empowerment and well-being. This study aims to understand the resilience of followers adherents of indigenous belief systems in dealing with the phenomenon of fluctuating recognition of their religious traditions in Indonesia. Informants in this study were chosen based on the criteria of the research objective: adherents of indigenous beliefs aged over 45 years who had experienced the phenomenon of fluctuating recognition of indigenous beliefs. Three informants were involved (two males and one female, aged 49 to 68 years old). Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews, and a descriptive phenomenological approach was used for data analysis. The study identified one main theme: negotiation used to confront power asymmetries. Two forms of negotiation were found: self-negotiation and negotiation with others. Self-negotiation strategies include emotional regulation and adaptive actions towards life events. Negotiation with others involves effective communication and efforts to obtain rights and recognition both legally and socially. Through negotiation, adherents of indigenous beliefs can be resilient, even when this method does not change the existing power asymmetries. The implications of this study highlight the necessity for a collective movement to advocate for the recognition of both legal and social rights for all faiths

Enhancing Performance: The Role of Organizational Culture, Commitment, and Support in Indonesian Paper Industry

Human resources play an important role in the successful achievement of performance. Employee performance is the result of the work achieved by employees in a company. This study aims to investigate the impact of organizational culture, organizational commitment, and perceived organizational support on employee performance at a paper manufacturing plant. The descriptive data and SEM were analyzed using The Jeffreys’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP) method. Data were collected from 107 respondents who participated in paper manufacturing plants (52 males (48.6%), 55 females (51.4%); MageMage= 38, SD = 8.4). The results showed that (1) organizational culture has a significant effect on employee performance (β = 0,533, p 0,05). (3) Perceived organizational support has no significant effect on employee performance (β = 0,039, p > 0.05). In this study, organizational commitment and perceived organizational support did not influence employee performance. Among employees, expectations for increasing organizational commitment and perceptions of organizational support for improving employee performance are still not high enough. The findings of this study highlight that organizational culture has the strongest influence compared to organizational commitment and perceived organizational support on employee performance. To improve employee performance, organizations can internalize cultural values through socialization activities, corporate culture training, and cultural rituals so that employee work behavior will develop, contributing to improved performance in the organization

A Serial Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Unrealistic Optimism, Risk Perception and Protective Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Protective behavior is crucial and needed when crisis conditions occur, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study wanted to examine whether (1) unrealistic optimism is significantly correlated to risk perception; (2) risk perception significantly affects protective behavior (3) risk perception mediates the relationship between unrealistic optimism and protective behavior and (4) whether they (unrealistic optimism, risk perception, protective behavior) are sifted from early phase to middle phase of COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia context. This study used a cross-sectional quantitative method, involving 549 respondents (age mean 26.02) obtained through a nonprobability (accidental) sampling technique. The study was divided into two-time windows; study I during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic and study II when the pandemic had been running for more than 1 year. The results confirmed there was a relationship between unrealistic optimism and protective behavior, risk perception and protective behavior, but risk perception does not mediate the relationship between unrealistic optimism and protective behavior. There was a shift in the level of unrealistic optimism, risk perception, and protective behavior over time, specifically between Study I and Study II. Respondents' unrealistic optimism in Study I was at a higher level compared to Study II. The risk perception of respondents has increased along with the longer duration of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the level of protective behavior of respondents has decreased along with the longer the pandemic lasts

The Indonesian Version of the Online Learning Motivated Attention and Regulatory Strategies (OL-MARS v.2) Scale

The increasing use of ICT and the tendency for media multitasking among students have raised concerns about their negative impact on attention and the challenges they pose to regulation strategies. This study aimed to adapt and validate the Indonesian version of the Online Learning Motivated Attention and Regulatory Strategies (OL-MARS v.2) scale among undergraduate university students. The OL-MARS v.2 is a 24-item scale measuring two main constructs: perceived attention problems (PAP) and self-regulatory strategies (SRS). PAP includes three subscales: perceived attention discontinuity (PAD), lingering thoughts (LT), and social media notifications (SMN), while SRS comprises behavioral strategies (BS) and outcome appraisal (OA). The scale was administered to 1,360 undergraduate students at a private university in Indonesia. Alpha coefficients for the total scores ranged from 0.463 to 0.800, indicating overall good to acceptable reliability, although the LT subscale showed the lowest alpha (0.463), which was acceptable but not ideal. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to evaluate the model fit. The OL-MARS v.2 shows potential as a valuable tool for assessing students' attention states and self-regulation strategies in online learning environments