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Dr. Karel Karsten Himawan is an Indonesian social and clinical psychologist, academic, and researcher. He is currently the Chair of the Psychology Program at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) and is known for his work on romantic relationships, singleness, religiosity, gender roles, and mental well-being in cultural contexts. He is also a licensed clinical psychologist and active practitioner in Indonesia.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Himawan completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Universitas Pelita Harapan. He earned his master’s degree in adult clinical psychology and industrial organisational psychology from Universitas Tarumanagara, and subsequently obtained a Ph.D. from the University of Queensland, Australia, where he was a recipient of the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) scholarship.
Academic Career
[edit]Since 2013, Himawan has served as a lecturer at Universitas Pelita Harapan, teaching courses such as Social Psychology, Ethical Codes of Psychology, and Abnormal Psychology. In 2021, he was appointed Chair of the Psychology Program at UPH. He is also the coordinator of the Master’s in Mental Health program and founder of RELASI Research Lab, focusing on interpersonal relationships in Indonesian society.[1]
Research and Contributions
[edit]Himawan's research investigates the sociocultural dimensions of psychological well-being, particularly among never-married individuals in Indonesia. His studies highlight how traditional expectations around marriage affect self-perception, social support, and mental health.
In a 2022 study, Himawan and colleagues explored internet use among never-married adults, finding that while it offered recreational engagement, it did not significantly enhance well-being or perceived social support.[2]
He also examined religiosity as a coping mechanism for single women experiencing societal stigma. One study found that active religious participation was associated with higher psychological well-being and offered a source of hope for women facing involuntary singleness.[3]
In his broader work on the undervaluation of single individuals in collectivist societies, Himawan highlights how never-married people often cope with stigma by investing in social roles or community engagement.[4]
He has also contributed to scholarship on psychological counseling, calling for culturally responsive approaches that recognize the impact of religiosity and societal expectations on mental health.[5]
Clinical Practice
[edit]Dr. Himawan is a licensed clinical psychologist in Indonesia and a member of the Indonesian Association of Clinical Psychologists. He provides psychotherapy and counseling services through private practice, with a focus on young adults dealing with relationship, identity, and adjustment issues. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Experiencing Life Foundation as a founder and therapist.[6]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]- Emerging Scholar Award, Common Ground Research Network, USA (2019)
- Sarlito W. Sarwono Award, Konsorsium Psikologi Ilmiah Nusantara (2018)
- Best Speaker, 2nd ISAQUT Colloquium, Australia (2017)
- LPDP Full Scholarship, Indonesian Government (2016)
References
[edit]- ^ RELASI Lab, Universitas Pelita Harapan
- ^ Himawan, K. K., Underwood, M., Bambling, M., & Edirippulige, S. (2022). Being single when marriage is the norm: Internet use and the well-being of never-married adults in Indonesia. Current Psychology, 41, 8850–8861. [1]
- ^ Lianda, T. C. R., & Himawan, K. K. (2022). A Source of Hope Whilst in Waiting: The Contributions of Religiosity to the Psychological Well-Being of Involuntarily Single Women. ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal, 37(2). [2]
- ^ Himawan, K. K., Bambling, M., & Edirippulige, S. (2023). Motivations and reactions to social undervaluation of single people in married society: an Indonesian perspective. Families, Relationships and Societies, 11(4), 569–589. [3]
- ^ Himawan, K. K., Bambling, M., & Edirippulige, S. (2018). Singleness, religiosity, and the implications for counselors: The Indonesian case. Europe's Journal of Psychology, 14(2), 485–497. [4]
- ^ UPH News: Karel Himawan's Dual Role as Academic and Practitioner