Lunch Talk #2: Empathy in Digital World
In the digital world, empathy refers to the capacity to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others despite the absence of physical presence. Through text, emojis, and virtual interactions, individuals can convey emotional support, actively listen, and offer understanding. Cultivating digital empathy requires mindful communication, considering context, and being attuned to nonverbal cues within the limitations of online platforms. Fostering genuine connections and addressing misunderstandings become essential as people rely more on digital communication. Ultimately, practicing empathy in the digital realm enhances relationships, minimizes conflicts, and promotes a more compassionate online environment. The second #LunchTalk presented Dr Charyna Ayu who are expert in this field, exploring emphaty topic in the recent situation.
recording in Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1HwZoHDAVc
Lunch Talk #1: Group Decision Making
Group decision-making involves a collective process where individuals collaborate to reach a consensus or make choices. Through discussions, information sharing, and considering diverse perspectives, groups aim to make informed decisions that may be more balanced and robust than those made individually. Effective communication, conflict resolution, and clear decision-making frameworks are crucial for successful outcomes. On this Occasion Dr Lukman Nul Hakim explained the topic as the first commencement of LunchTalk seminar in Faculty of Education, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia.
recording in Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8be9x9qMDT4
Online Mental Health Survey for Addressing Psychosocial Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: Instrument Evaluation.
Sunjaya, D.K., Sumintono, B., Gunawan, E., Herawati, D.M.D., and Hidayat, T. (2022). Online Mental Health Survey for Addressing Psychosocial Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia: Instrument Evaluation. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 15, pp.161-170. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S347386
Background: Regular monitoring of the pandemic’s psychosocial impact could be conducted among the community but is limited through online media. This study aims to evaluate the self-rating questionnaire commonly used for online monitoring of the psychosocial
implications of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Methods: The data were taken from the online assessment results of two groups, with a total of 765 participants. The instruments studied were Self-Rating Questionnaire (SRQ-20), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale-
10 (CESD-10), used in the online assessment. Data analysis used Rasch modeling and Winsteps applications. Validity and reliability were tested, and data were fit with the model, rating scale, and item fit analysis.
Results: All the scales for outfit mean square (MnSq) were very close to the ideal value of 1.0, and the Chi-square test was significant. Item reliability was greater than 0.67, item separation was greater than 3, and Cronbach’s alpha was greater than 0.60; all the instruments
were considered very good. The raw variance explained by measures for the SRQ-20, PTSD, and CESD-10 was 30.7%, 41.6%, and 47.6%, respectively. The unexplained eigenvalue variances in the first contrast were 2.3, 1.6, and 2.0 for the SRQ-20, PTSD, and CESD-
10, respectively. All items had positive point-measure correlations.
Conclusion: The internal consistency of all the instruments was reliable. Data were fit to the model as the items were productive for measurement and had a reasonable prediction. All the scales are functionally one-dimensional.
Writing Competition 2022
The 2022 Writing Competition was held in accordance with the Faculty of Education’s plan to publish its journal, Muslim Education Review (MER). This competition aims to provide a means for researchers to publish their work in MER, as well as to provide incentives and rewards for those who have conducted research, written research reports, and published them using the MER journal template.
Out of 78 submitted papers, 14 selected papers were granted IDR 2.000.000 each, the 3rd winner was granted IDR 5.000.000, the 2nd winner was granted IDR 7.000.000 and the 1st winner was granted IDR 10.000.000, but none of the participants became the 1st winner.