I have graduated on Psychology Ph.D program at 2016 from Universiti Sains Malaysia
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Psychology, Clinical Psychology
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Scopus Publications
Exploring the role of self-control in the relationship between happiness and internet addiction among teenagers Zulkarnain Zulkarnain, Indri Kemala Nasution, Raras Sutatminingsih, Rifka Sari South African Journal of Education, 2025 The internet has revolutionised communication, providing teenagers with opportunities for connection and sharing information. However, excessive internet use raises concerns about its negative impact on daily life and well-being. With this study we examined the mediating role of self-control in the relationship between happiness and internet addiction among 260 teenagers using a cross-sectional design. Validated self-administered assessments measured happiness, self-control, and internet addiction. Smart PLS analyses revealed a significant negative relationship between happiness and internet addiction, with self-control mediating this association. These findings highlight the importance of fostering self control to mitigate the risks of internet addiction. Schools should implement strategies to promote self-regulation, encourage balanced internet use, and engage with parents to support students’ well-being.
Climate Change Adaptation Knowledge Among Rice Farmers in Lake Toba Highland, Indonesia Rizabuana Ismail, Erika Revida, Suwardi Lubis, Emmy Harso Kardhinata, Raras Sutatminingsih, Ria Manurung, Bisru Hafi, Rahma Hayati Harahap, Devi Sihotang Sustainability Switzerland, 2025 Climate change has increasingly disrupted traditional farming systems, particularly in highland areas where environmental changes are more pronounced. This study explores how rice farmers in the Lake Toba highlands, Indonesia—both irrigated and non-irrigated—have gradually shifted away from traditional knowledge (TK) in response to climate challenges and what new adaptation strategies have emerged to sustain rice production. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach with a broad and holistic perspective. Data were collected from 130 purposively selected rice farmers in two sub-districts: Harian (irrigated) and Pangururan (non-irrigated). Data were gathered through in-depth interviews guided by semi-structured statements, focusing on farmers’ lived experiences and adaptation strategies across the rice farming cycle—from planting to harvesting. The findings revealed that while the two groups differ in water access and environmental conditions, they show similar trends in shifting away from traditional indicators. Farmers increasingly adopted new adaptation strategies such as joining farmer groups, using water pumps in non-irrigated areas, switching to more climate-resilient crop varieties, and adjusting planting calendars based on personal observation rather than inherited natural signs. This shift from traditional to practical, experience-based strategies reflects farmers’ responses to the fading reliability of traditional knowledge under changing climatic conditions. Despite the loss of symbolic TK practices, farmers continue to demonstrate resilience through peer collaboration and contextual decision-making. This study highlights the need to strengthen farmer-led adaptation while preserving valuable elements of TK. Future research should expand across the Lake Toba highlands and incorporate quantitative methods to capture broader patterns of local adaptation.
Student’s digital literacy competence and its implications for the learning process Iskandar Zulkarnain, Yovita Sabarina Sitepu, Raras Sutatminingsih, Mickhael Rajagukguk International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 2024 This study measures and compares the digital literacy index between general and vocational high school students. The aim is to determine each student’s ability to understand and implement literacy skills in the digital space. The notes from the findings of this study are then related to the proper implementation of the learning process between the two groups of education levels. This study uses quantitative methods, with the research design as a survey. The population of this research is general and vocational high school students in Medan, Indonesia using a margin of error of 5%. The sampling technique in this study used the quota sampling method proportionally to 400 respondents, with 220 respondents coming from general high school education level and 180 respondents from vocational education level. The results of this study indicate that vocational high school students have a higher digital literacy index than general high school students.
Tutur: language and traditional communication in the Mandailing community, Indonesia Iskandar Zulkarnain, Sakhyan Asmara, Raras Sutatminingsih Cogent Arts and Humanities, 2023 Tutur contains moral values, ethical, and good manners with very high spiritual values. This research used the communicative phenomenological method that is part of the qualitative method. The research was conducted at Pasar Maga Village, Lembah Sorik Merapi Sub-district, Mandailing Natal Regency, North Sumatera Province. The data were gathered by conducting in-depth interviews, participatory observation, field notes, documentation, and literature study. The results showed that someone who has understood and applied the meaning of each Tutur can maintain harmony, concord, and intimacy in society. By mastering Tutur, the person will be able to select the right words and to place his interlocutors correctly according to their position and role.
Self-disclosure of Indonesian and Malaysian communities regarding COVID-19: A multicultural study Raras Sutatminingsih, Iskandar Zulkarnain, Robert Sibarani, Nor Shafrin Ahmad, Zulkifli Hussain, Zuhda Husain Cogent Social Sciences, 2023 This study aims to determine to what extent adult Indonesians and Malaysians self-disclose COVID-19 related information during the pandemic. Using an online survey, the study obtained quantitative data in understanding the five dimensions of self-disclosure—amount, valency, accuracy, intention, and intimacy as suggested by Devito. Using descriptive statistics and analysis (mean scores, percentages, and frequencies), the findings demonstrate the patterns and behaviours of Indonesians and Malaysians in self-disclosing COVID-19 related information against the demographic background of respondents’ academic qualification, gender, employment, education, ethnicity, and age. Findings indicate that, generally, Malaysians are more open than the Indonesian when it comes to disclosing sensitive information during the pandemic. Several unique findings seem to indicate the potential of a new understanding of self-disclosure, as well as of altering theories in this field. Nevertheless, more studies are needed before making a strong claim on theorizing of a new way of framing self-disclosure.
Assessing social-psychological functioning between Malaysian and Indonesian undergraduates: a Rasch model analysis Ahamd Zamri Khairani, Nor Shafrin Ahmad, Raras Sutatminingsih Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2022 PurposeThe purpose of this study is to assess the psychometric properties of the Flourishing Scale (FS) by employing samples of Malaysian and Indonesian undergraduates. In addition, the present study seeks to identify aspects of the social-psychological functioning that were perceived differently by both samples.Design/methodology/approachThe present study employs the descriptive design to provide descriptions about psychometric properties of the FS. In total, 351 first-year undergraduates were employed as samples of the study. The authors employed the Rasch measurement model framework using the quantitative approach to analyze the data.FindingsGenerally, the results showed that the FS demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties for both samples. However, the Malaysian and Indonesian samples differ significantly in half of the social-psychological functioning aspects.Research limitations/implicationsOne limitation of the study was the relatively small sample size students in one higher education institution in each country. In addition, in both countries, the undergraduates demonstrated obligatory roles toward their lecturers. Therefore, their response might not be truthful and only respond as requested.Originality/valueWhilst social psychological functioning has been identified as important aspects of well-being, the construct has yet to be studied in the eastern culture in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Markobar: Local wisdom based-rhetorical model Iskandar Zulkarnain, Muryanto Amin, Rizabuana Ismail, Febry Ichwan Butsi, Sakhyan Asmara, Raras Sutatminingsih Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2021 The objective of the research was to find out the reference to alternative rhetoric by digging up markobar as the value of local wisdom implemented in Mandailing ethnicity that uses markobar culture as a local wisdom in communicating in a formal forum. This research used communicative ethnography method. It was conducted at Kelurahan Pasar Maga, Lembah Sorik Merapi Sub-district, Mandailing Natal Regency, North Sumatera Province, Indonesia. The event or the Markobar activity as the object of the research was the Mandailing traditional wedding ceremonies. The research subjects were the informants who got involved in the interaction in the traditional communicative activity, Markobar. The data were gathered by conducting literature study, participants’ observation, and in-depth interviews. The gathered data were analyzed by using Milles and Hubberman model, consisted of Collecting Data; Data Display; Data reduction; Conclusion Drawing; and Evaluation. This model is referred to 8 (eight) components of Hymes; namely, SPEAKING rhetorical analysis. Empirical data found in the fieldwork would be connected in order to develop Markobar as a traditional local wisdom based-rhetorical model. The result of the research showed that in order to master Markobar, one had to understand Dalihan na Tolu and Tutur. In Markobar, rhetorical narration is deductive. This speech (Markobar) has to be presented with full of carefulness, especially in selecting the appropriate words and utterances. The speaking method in it is highly emphasized on the aspect of tenderness, either in intonation or in diction. As a genre, it is an art of speaking which is aimed to attract sympathy; its narration is intended to attract the attention of the listeners and to be successful in achieving its goal. The model developed is AHLI HORAS, an acronym of Akhlak (morals), Ilmu (science), Hormat (homage), and Rasional (rationality).
 
 Received: 16 October 2020 / Accepted: 25 January 2021/ Published: 5 March 2021
Dynamics of resilience on women as intimate partner violence survivors Sri Mulyani Nasution, Raras Sutatminingsih, Marhamah Marhamah Journal of Educational and Social Research, 2020 Women become weak and hopeless when suffering as a victim of Intimate Partner Violence. They experience multiple adversities and conduct searches and struggles to be able to survive and escape from these adversities. Previous research has focused more on efforts to find things that involve domestic violence; however, this research focuses more on finding solutions for women as victims of Intimate Partner Violence. Research has been conducted with qualitative methods that aim to explore the dynamic of resilience on a woman who survives from Intimate Partner Violence. Research’s questions are being compiled based on the understandings about the personal construct and the process of resilience that involved the violence she suffered, thinking style, seven factors of abilities on resiliency, social support, and how the participant’s current life is decided as the main theme of the research (Theme Category) which will be divided into several detailed themes. General results of the research are as follows: (1) Participants experience three types of violence (2) Victims' rejection of violence based on their thinking style which means violence should not be tolerated. (3) Social support greatly influences the victim's ability to survive (4) Initially, participants did not get adequate social support which caused the victim's inability to rise again. When participants begin to receive social support, they continue to try to get out of violence. (5) Several active strategies to control or stop violence can be found in the results of the analysis of research data. (6) Inner strength comes from the behavior of faith in God and identity as a mother. (7) Positive results obtained in this life. Ultimately, these themes will contribute to the resilience model of Intimate Partner Violence. Research conclusions will be discussed based on relevant theory.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Therapeutic Communication and PTSD Symptoms among Children Affected by Flood Disasters in Aceh Tamiang R Yurliani, D Kurniawati, R Sutatminingsih Prosiding Seminar STIAMI 13 (1), 39-50 , 2026 2026
Efektivitas Program Pelatihan Perlindungan Diri (P3D) pada Anak Usia 7-8 Tahun dalam Meningkatkan Pengetahuan dan Keterampilan Perlindungan Diri Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan … SF Hasibuan, R Sutatminingsih, SM Siregar NIZHAMIYAH 15 (2), 222-239 , 2025 2025
Pengaruh Regulasi Emosi Terhadap Kecemasan Kompetisi dengan Dukungan Sosial sebagai Moderator pada Atlet Remaja: Penelitian W Fitri, R Sutatminingsih Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 14143-14145 , 2025 2025
Pengaruh Self-Esteem terhadap Subjective Well-Being pada Wanita yang Bercerai: Penelitian A Risnafitri, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 13910-13914 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Pengaruh Father Involvement Terhadap Subjective Well-Being Dimediasi oleh Resiliensi pada Remaja Batak Toba: Penelitian M Sihotang, R Sutatminingsih, DA Daulay Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 13814-13817 , 2025 2025
Pengaruh Kepuasan Pernikahan dan Self-Esteem pada Sikap Terhadap Perselingkuhan Dewasa Awal yang Bekerja: Penelitian I Afra, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 13818-13821 , 2025 2025
Emosi Positif Dalam Pengasuhan: Pengaruh Rasa Syukur Terhadap Mindful Parenting Pada Ibu Yang Memiliki Anak Down Syndrome: Penelitian S Al-Humaira, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 13477-13483 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS PADA PENGUKURAN ADIKSI TIKTOK (TTAS) LP Sari, R Sutatminingsih, DA Daulay Jurnal Kajian Teori dan Praktik Pendidikan 6 (4) , 2025 2025
Exploring the role of self-control in the relationship between happiness and internet addiction among teenagers Z Zulkarnain, IK Nasution, R Sutatminingsih, R Sari South African Journal of Education 45 (si2), S1-S13 , 2025 2025
KOMUNIKASI TERAPEUTIK DAN KESEHATAN MENTAL: MEMBUKA PINTU PEMAHAMAN P Prof. Dr. Iskandar Zulkarnain, M.Si, Prof. Raras Sutatminingsih, S.Psi, M ... 2025
Resilience in Adversity: Studi Deskriptif Resiliensi pada Individu Emerging Adulthood dengan Pengalaman Adverse Childhood Experiences A Aminova, R Sutatminingsih, JMR Tuapattinaja Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (2), 10934-10941 , 2025 2025
The Influence of Self-Efficacy Training on Military Prisoners at the Medan Military Penitentiary I N Raras Sutatminingsih, Rodiatul Hasanah Siregar JURNAL ILMIAH MUQODDIMAH: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial, Politik Dan Humaniora 4 (2025 … , 2025 2025
Improving Public Speaking Competence for the Students of SMA Al Washliyah 1 Medan FW Lubis, M Munzaimah, R Sutatminingsih Komunika 21 (02), 26-31 , 2025 2025
Peran Stres terhadap Emotional Eating pada Mahasiswa: Penelitian RTB Harjuna, R Fauzia Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (1), 5427-5432 , 2025 2025
Jembatan Jarak Jauh: Pengaruh Komunikasi Interpersonal terhadap Intimacy Pasangan LDM melalui Love Language: Penelitian F Maulidina, R Sutatminingsih, R Fauzia Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan 4 (1), 4523-4527 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Gambaran Quality of Life Wanita dengan Kanker Payudara di Kota Medan F Fahrianti, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar Biblio Couns: Jurnal Kajian Konseling dan Pendidikan 8 (2), 63-70 , 2025 2025
Loneliness Among Wives in Long Distance Marriage: A Descriptive Study AU Rizkina, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar International Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences 3 (4), 287-296 , 2025 2025
Parental Burnout Among Mothers of Children with Special Needs: A Descriptive Study LHN Laila, R Sutatminingsih, R Fauzia International Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences 3 (4), 367-376 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
EFEKTIFITAS METODE ANGER MANAGEMENT DALAM MENURUNKAN PERILAKU AGRESIF VERBAL PADA REMAJA PANTI ASUHAN AL-JAM’IYATUL WASHLIYAH A Febrina, B Maulina, R Sutatminingsih Majalah Kesehatan Masyarakat Aceh (MAKMA) 8 (2), 60-65 , 2025 2025
Climate change adaptation knowledge among rice farmers in Lake Toba Highland, Indonesia R Ismail, E Revida, S Lubis, EH Kardhinata, R Sutatminingsih, ... Sustainability 17 (13), 5715 , 2025 2025 Citations: 12
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Student’s digital literacy competence and its implications for the learning process I Zulkarnain, YS Sitepu, R Sutatminingsih, M Rajagukguk International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education 13 (2), 997-1006 , 2024 2024 Citations: 19
Dynamics of resilience on women as intimate partner violence survivors SM Nasution, R Sutatminingsih, M Marhamah Journal of Educational and Social Research 10 (3), 141 , 2020 2020 Citations: 18
Konsep diri R Sutataminingsih 2009 Citations: 17
Pengaruh gratitude dan dukungan sosial terhadap psychological well-being wanita dewasa awal bekerja yang belum menikah FA Rizki, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar Jurnal Psikologi Konseling 20 (1), 1315-1326 , 2022 2022 Citations: 13
The effect of resilience and gratitude on psychological well-being of male afghanistan refugees in Medan D Edriany, R Sutatminingsih, RH Siregar International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies 24 (1), 163-166 , 2021 2021 Citations: 13
Climate change adaptation knowledge among rice farmers in Lake Toba Highland, Indonesia R Ismail, E Revida, S Lubis, EH Kardhinata, R Sutatminingsih, ... Sustainability 17 (13), 5715 , 2025 2025 Citations: 12
Konsep Diri Dari Perspektif Dimensi Internal: Kajian Psikologi Komunikasi Nilai Tutur di Suku Mandailing I Zulkarnain, S Asmara, R Sutatminingsih Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi Communique 2 (1), 1-9 , 2019 2019 Citations: 12
Stres ditinjau dari harga diri pada ibu yang memiliki anak penyandang retardasi mental B Maulina, R Sutatminingsih Jurnal Psikologia 1 (1), 9-18 , 2005 2005 Citations: 12
Psikoedukasi pencegahan adiksi pornografi R Sutatminingsih, JMR Tuapattinaja Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi Communique 1 (2), 45-51 , 2019 2019 Citations: 10
Tutur: language and traditional communication in the Mandailing community, Indonesia I Zulkarnain, S Asmara, R Sutatminingsih Cogent Arts & Humanities 10 (1), 2211816 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
Effectiveness of diaphragmatic breathing relaxation to reduce anxiety intensity in undergoing hemodialysis treatment in patients with chronic kidney disease EB Marbun, R Sutatminingsih, JI Saragih Int J Adv Res Sci Eng Technol 5 (3), 143-4 , 2020 2020 Citations: 8
Effectiveness of systematic desensitization for decreasing of anxiety in individual with specific phobia A Prayetno, R Sutatminingsih, JMR Tuapattinaja International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science 5 (3 … , 2020 2020 Citations: 8
Psikoedukasi Pencegahan Perilaku Merokok R Sutatminingsih, I Zulkarnain Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi Communique 5 (1), 114-120 , 2022 2022 Citations: 7
Pengaruh perbandingan sosial terhadap citra tubuh pada remaja akhir putri pengguna Instagram D Marlinda, R Sutatminingsih, DA Daulay GUIDENA: Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan, Psikologi, Bimbingan dan Konseling 12 (2 … , 2022 2022 Citations: 6
Using Islamic Meditation Tradition “Suluk” Model for Mental Health R Sutatminingsih International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention 5 (2), 3513-3518 , 2018 2018 Citations: 6
The Effect of School Climate on Bullying Behavior in Boarding School Students A Oktaviani, T Dadeh, R Sutatminingsih MULTIPLE: Journal of Global and Multidisciplinary 2 (1), 943-957 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Quarterlife Crisis in Batak Women Entering the Emerging Adulthood Period: and What is the Role of Self-Concept and Social Support in It? Quarterlife Crisis Pada Wanita Suku … DS Aryani, R Sutatminingsih, R Fauzia Jurnal Psikologi 12 (4), 563-572 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
The Effect of Family Functioning on Aggressive Behavior in Adolescents in Medan City R Sutatminingsih, E Ervika Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health … , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Markobar: Local Wisdom Based-Rhetorical Model I Zulkarnain, M Amin, R Ismail, FI Butsi, S Asmara, R Sutatminingsih Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 10 (2), 185 , 2021 2021 Citations: 4
Efektifitas komunikasi interpersonal dan perilaku agresif pada Anggota Satuan Dalmas POLDASU R Sutatminingsih, JMR Tuapattinaja Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Komunikasi Communique 2 (1), 10-17 , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
