LABORATORIUM PSIKOLOGI POLITIK

Fakultas Psikologi – Universitas Indonesia

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Established in 2008, the Political Psychology Laboratory at Universitas Indonesia is a leading center dedicated to understanding the intersection of politics and human behavior. Our research explores how political landscapes, ideologies, and social dynamics influence decision-making, identity, and collective action.

Through evidence-based methods, we analyze political attitudes, voter behavior, radicalization processes, and the psychological mechanisms behind extremism. Our work contributes to policymaking, counterterrorism efforts, and the development of strategies to foster democratic resilience and social cohesion.

At the forefront of political behavioral studies in Indonesia, we collaborate with experts, institutions, and communities to produce impactful research and practical solutions. Explore our work and join us in advancing the understanding of political psychology for a more informed and engaged society.

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OUR RESEARCH

Radicalism, Extremism, and Terrorism

Understanding the roots and manifestations of radicalism, extremism, and terrorism is crucial in today’s global landscape. These phenomena often arise from complex socio-political, economic, and psychological factors. By examining the motivations and ideologies behind such actions, we can develop more effective strategies for prevention and intervention.

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Group Psychology in Conflict and Peace-building

Group dynamics play a significant role in both conflict and peace-building efforts. The way individuals interact within groups can either escalate tensions or foster reconciliation. Understanding these psychological processes is key to creating sustainable peace and resolving conflicts.

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Ideology and Meaning of Life

Ideologies often provide individuals with a sense of purpose and direction. They shape our beliefs, values, and actions, influencing how we perceive the world and our place within it. Exploring the connection between ideology and the search for meaning can offer insights into human behavior and societal trends.

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Political Cognition

Political cognition involves the mental processes that underlie political thought and decision-making. It encompasses how individuals perceive, interpret, and respond to political information. Understanding these cognitive mechanisms can help explain political attitudes and behaviors.

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Political Behavior

Political behavior refers to the actions and activities through which individuals and groups express their political preferences and influence political outcomes. This includes voting, protesting, lobbying, and other forms of political engagement. Analyzing these behaviors provides valuable insights into the functioning of political systems.

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Selected Articles

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Trust in government regarding COVID-19 and its associations with preventive health behaviour and prosocial behaviour during the pandemic: A cross-sectional and longitudinal study

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What determines incumbent vote in Indonesia? Understanding the roles of economic conditions, religiousness, political ideology, and incumbent performance

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Identifying important individual- and country-level predictors of conspiracy theorizing: A machine learning analysis

current projects

Pengembangan Sistem Nasional Pemantauan Kekerasan

Kementerian Koordinator Bidang Pembangunan Manusia dan Kebudayaan bekerjasama dengan Labpsipol untuk memetakan probabilitas konflik berdasarkan data dari seluruh Indonesia.

MULTIPREV

A Multi-Theory Multi-Method Approach for Preventing and Reducing Radicalization leading to Violence

Aiming to understand the nature of radicalisation, develop intervention programmes and an innovative methodology to estimate radicalisation and deradicalisation processes through a platform for data collection from five continents.

RADICALIZATION PREVENTION AI

Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence (LLM AI) for Radicalization Prevention

Working with experts from Nanyang Technological University (SG), we are developing an AI model capable of detecting potentially radicalized profiles to support terrorism prevention.