I/O Psychology

Industrial & Organizational Psychology

A Thematic Research Group at Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar

Rigorous, context-relevant research that strengthens workforce capability and promotes healthy work environments across Indonesia.

Research at a glance
10+
Published Articles
Scopus & Google Scholar
10+
Research Sub-Themes
From JD-R to psychometrics
3
International Collaborators
LBS & Rabdan Academy, UAE
What we study

Four interconnected
research areas

Work psychology, leadership, measurement, and applied practice β€” each area building on the others to form rigorous, context-relevant science.

Psychological Resources
PsyCap, mindfulness, and self-compassion as protective factors against job stress, insecurity, and work–family conflict.
Leadership & Workplace Relationships
How constructive and destructive leadership shapes employee motivation, well-being, and performance.
Measurement & Psychometrics
Developing and validating robust tools using Rasch, IRT, and SEM with culturally sensitive adaptations.
Evidence-Based Practice
Translating research findings into training programs, organizational interventions, and policy recommendations.

Explore our 10+ research sub-themes and discover how our work addresses the most pressing challenges in Indonesian workplaces.

Latest Updates
News & Activities

Talks, workshops, and outreach from our research group β€” updated as they happen.

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Beyond the Screen: How Self-Confidence Can Protect Teenagers from the Fear of Missing Out

MAKASSAR, Indonesia June 25 2026 /IOP/–Scrolling through social media has become a daily habit for...

Blame Game at Work: How You Explain a Bad Boss Changes Everything That Follows

MAKASSAR, Indonesia April 19 2026 /IOP/–You have just been publicly humiliated by your supervisor in...
Active Projects
Research Projects

Multi-year studies translating I/O psychology research into practical solutions for Indonesian workplaces.

3 Active
2031 Target
Team
The people behind the research

Meet the Team

Faculty, researchers, and students united by a shared commitment to rigorous, context-relevant I/O Psychology science in Indonesia.

Desain tanpa judul (2)

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Tamar, M.Psi.

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin
Social Psychology
Our expertise
A multidisciplinary team
built for impact

We combine expertise in I/O psychology, measurement and statistics, and HR management β€” collaborating with academic and professional partners across Indonesia and internationally.

Desain tanpa judul (3)

Hillman Wirawan, S.Psi., M.M., M.A., Ph.D

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin
I/O Psychology
Desain tanpa judul (4)

Rezky Ariany Aras, S.Psi., M.Psi.

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin
I/O Psychology
Desain tanpa judul (5)

Dwiana Fajriati Dewi, S.Psi., M.Sc

Department of Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Hasanuddin
I/O Psychology