Biography

Prof. Dr. Benedicta P. Dwi Riyanti completed her undergraduate education at Gadjah Mada University in 1988 and continued her master's studies at the University of Indonesia, earning her degree in 1994. She then obtained her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the University of Indonesia in 2002. With expertise in Entrepreneurship, Creativity in the Workplace, Competence, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Prof. Dr. Benedicta has extensive experience in understanding organizational dynamics and individual development in the work context. As an educator, she teaches various courses such as Entrepreneurship & Creativity, Training, and Advanced Statistics, helping students develop their psychological skills. As a leading psychologist, Prof. Dr. Benedicta has made significant contributions, particularly regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, she published the work "Adaptation of Three Psychological Measurement Instruments Assessing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic," which discusses the adaptation of psychological measurement instruments to assess the pandemic's impact. She also adapted the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS) into Indonesian and validated the Indonesian Entrepreneurial Competence Inventory-Situational Judgment Test Model. Her latest work in 2023, "Key Competencies for Business Success," focuses on the competencies needed to achieve success in business. Prof. Benedicta's works reflect her dedication to understanding the psychological challenges faced by society, especially during times of crisis.

Education

Prof. Dr. Benedicta completed her undergraduate education at Gadjah Mada University in 1988. She then continued her master's studies at the University of Indonesia, earning her degree in 1994. After that, Prof. Dr. Benedicta successfully obtained her doctoral degree (Ph.D.) from the University of Indonesia in 2002.

Expertise

Prof. Dr. Benedicta has expertise in Entrepreneurship, Workplace Creativity, Competency, and Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Her experience in these fields helps her understand organizational dynamics and facilitate individual development in the workplace context.

Teaching

As a lecturer, Prof. Dr. Benedicta teaches various courses, including Practical Observation & PIO WWN Assistant, where students are trained to conduct psychological observations and analyses. She also teaches Entrepreneurship & Creativity, Workplace Creativity, and Training 2, which provide practical insights into innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Benedicta teaches Development of Psychological Measurement Tools, PIO Work Practice 1, Dissertation Proposal, Occupational Health & Safety Psychology, Entrepreneurship Psychology, Research Design, and Advanced Statistics, all of which help students develop their skills and understanding in the field of psychology.

Recent Publications

Prof. Dr. Benedicta P. Dwi Riyanti, a leading psychologist, has made significant contributions to the field of psychology, particularly in the context of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, she published several works, including "Adaptation of Three Psychological Measurement Instruments Assessing Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Fear of COVID-19 Scale, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale, and Altruism," which explains the adaptation of psychological measurement instruments to assess the psychological impacts of the pandemic. She also developed research titled "Cultural Identification of Entrepreneurship Competency through Tampan Tailor Film based on Multimodality Perspective," exploring cultural identification in entrepreneurship competency through film analysis.

In the same year, Prof. Benedicta adapted the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome Scale (C-19ASS) into Indonesian, demonstrating the importance of relevant psychological measurement in a local context. She also validated the construct and predictive validity of the Indonesian Entrepreneurial Competence Inventory-Situational Judgment Test Model, aimed at assessing entrepreneurial competency in Indonesia. In 2023, she continued her research with the publication "KOMPETENSI Kunci Sukses Usaha," which focuses on identifying key competencies needed to achieve success in business. Prof. Benedicta's works reflect her dedication to understanding and addressing the psychological challenges faced by society, especially in times of crisis.