Journal History

Jurnal Psikologi (JPSI) was established through the initiative of the late Prof. Dr. Masrun, M.A., and Prof. Dr. Sutrisno Hadi, M.A., both esteemed lecturers from the Faculty of Psychology. The journal was conceived as a platform to accommodate the numerous unpublished scientific articles authored by faculty members.

The publication of its first issue in 1970 marked a significant milestone for Jurnal Psikologi. The initial editorial team consisted of the late Prof. Dr. Masrun, M.A. (Chairman); the late Drs. Hasan Basri (Secretary); the late Prof. Drs. Sutrisno Hadi, M.A.; the late Prof. Drs. Radio Putra; the late Drs. Soemadi Suryabrata; the late Prof. Dr. Siti Meichati, M.A.; the late Prof. Dr. Siti Rahayu Haditono; the late Prof. Dr. Sri Mulyani Martaniah, M.A.; the late Prof. Dr. Sri Rahayu Partosuwido; Dr. Marcham Darokah, M.A.; and Prof. Dr. Bimo Walgito. Over the years, the editorial team has evolved to meet the increasing demands of publication.

Initially, most manuscripts were authored by faculty members to disseminate research findings and community service programs. Over time, the journal expanded to include contributions from alumni, authors from other universities, and professionals in the field of psychology. Today, Jurnal Psikologi publishes scientific articles triannually (April, August, and December). The current editorial team, led by Prof. Subandi, M.A., Ph.D., includes: Prof. Dr. Thomas Dicky Hastjarjo., Dr. Diana Setiawati, M.Hsc., Psy., Psikolog., Adelia Khrisna Putri, S.Psi., M.Sc., Prof.Augustinus Supratiknya, Ph.D., Dr. Mirra Noor Milla, M.S. ., Prof. Byron J Good, Ph.D. BD., Prof. Rozainee Khairudin, Ph.D., Dian Nasrah Marissa, M.A., Ph.D., Prof. Theo Bouman, Ph.D., Prof. Harry Minas, Ph.D., Prof. Evelin Witruk, Ph.D., Erminia Colucci, Ph.D., Hans Pols, Ph.D., and Prof. Rolf Steyer, Ph.D., Andrian Liem, Ph.D, Prof. Byron J. Good, and Prof. Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good.

Since 2007, the editorial board has collaborated with the Faculty of Psychology on research development, community outreach, and publication. Jurnal Psikologi is registered with ISSN 2460-867X (online) and ISSN 0215-8884 (print) and is accredited as SINTA 2. In 2011, it was nationally accredited under Decree No. 66b/DIKTI/Kep./2011 (valid from 2011 to 2016), and No.2/E/KPT 2015, the journal adopted a one-column layout, replacing the two-column format used since its inception. This change was intended to make the articles more reader-friendly and align with modern scientific publication trends. Jurnal Psikologi aims to deliver cutting-edge developments in psychological science to both the Indonesian and global scientific communities.

In May 2024, the journal updated its focus and scope to ensure a clear and distinctive identity within the field of psychology. Additionally, in July 2024, the journal adopted the subtitle Indonesian Journal of Psychology. This decision was made to distinguish Jurnal Psikologi from other journals with similar names—approximately 30 were identified in various metadata and search engines. The new subtitle aligns with the journal's refined focus and scope. Since Vol. 48, No. 2 (2021), Jurnal Psikologi has utilized LaTeX for its layout, enhancing publication quality and maintaining its commitment to excellence in academic dissemination.