Biography

Prof. Dr. Clara R. Pudji Yogyanti A. completed her undergraduate education at Gadjah Mada University in 1983 before pursuing her master's studies at the State University of New York at Albany, where she earned her degree in 1989. She then completed her doctoral program at Katholieke Universiteit Brabant in 1996. With expertise in Educational Psychology, Prof. Dr. Clara has a deep understanding of the learning processes and individual development in educational contexts. As a lecturer, she teaches various courses, including the Application of Psychology in Education, Group Dynamics, and Positive Education, while guiding students in Dissertation Proposals and Research Designs.

As an experienced psychologist, Prof. Dr. Clara has produced several important research works in social psychology and development. In 2021, she published studies such as "Acceptance of Senior Citizens Living Alone," which explores societal acceptance of elderly individuals living independently, and "Self-Compassion for the Sandwich Generation," which highlights psychological support for the generation caring for both children and parents. She also researched the relationship between regular learning and academic adjustment among students, as well as factors influencing risky behaviors in adolescents. In 2022, Prof. Clara continued her work with the publication "Analysis of Child and Adolescent Participation and Engagement in Indonesian Society," focusing on the roles of children and adolescents in Indonesian society. These works reflect her dedication and commitment to understanding psychological dynamics within a broader social context.

Education

Prof. Dr. Clara completed her undergraduate education at Gadjah Mada University in 1983. She continued her master's studies at the State University of New York at Albany and earned her degree in 1989. After that, she successfully completed her doctoral program at Katholieke Universiteit Brabant in 1996.

Expertise

Prof. Dr. Clara has expertise in the field of Educational Psychology. With a strong educational background and extensive experience, she has a deep understanding of the learning process and individual development in the educational context.

Teaching

As a lecturer, Prof. Dr. Clara teaches various courses, including the Application of Psychology in Education, which equips students with the skills to apply psychological principles in educational contexts. She also teaches Group Dynamics, Community Service, Education & Learning in the Elderly, and Positive Education, focusing on educational strategies that support positive development. In addition, she supervises students in Dissertation Proposals, Developmental Psychology, and Research Design, helping them develop the necessary research skills in the field of psychology.

Recent Publications

Prof. Dr. Clara R. Pudji Yogyanti, an experienced psychologist, has produced a number of relevant research works in the fields of social psychology and development. In 2021, she published several important studies, including "Acceptance of Senior Citizens Living Alone," which explores societal acceptance of elderly individuals living alone, and "Self-Compassion for the Sandwich Generation: A Psychoeducational Program through Instagram Social Media," which highlights the importance of psychological support for the generation caught between caring for children and elderly parents.

Additionally, she researched "The Relationship of Self-Regulated Learning with Academic Adjustment of Seventh Grade Santri of Pondok Pesantren," which examines the relationship between self-regulated learning and academic adjustment among students in Islamic boarding schools. Another work, "Why Some Adolescents Engage in Risk-Taking Behavior," investigates the factors influencing risk-taking behavior in adolescents. In 2022, Prof. Clara continued her contributions with the publication "Analysis of Child and Adolescent Participation and Engagement in Indonesian Society," focusing on the roles of children and adolescents in Indonesian society. These works reflect her dedication and commitment to understanding psychological dynamics within a broader social context.