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Muhammad Niam Makhali
Researcher with a master’s degree in psychology from Universitas Padjadjaran and experience in quantitative and qualitative social research. Skilled in survey methodology, psychometrics, statistical analysis, and evidence-based research across academic and field settings. Experienced in adapting and validating psychological instruments, designing research protocols, analysing complex datasets, and producing scientific reports to support research and policy development. Interested in sustainability, environmental behaviour, public policy and social development.
Education
Master of Science in Psychology
Universitas Padjadjaran
2024 - 2026
- GPA 3.51
Bachelor of Psychology
Universitas Muria Kudus
2019 - 2023
- GPA 3.60
Professional Experience
Research Assistant
Faculty of Psychology - Universitas Padjadjaran
2024 - 2026
- Assisted in grant-funded research projects from research design to reporting.
- Adapted and validated four international psychological instruments following ITC Guidelines (2017).
- Designed survey procedures and supported ethical clearance preparation.
- Conducted statistical analyses using R and structural equation modelling techniques.
- Coordinated research activities participant recruitment and field data collection.
- Prepared research reports technical documentation and scientific manuscripts.
Executive Coordinator
Muria Research Center
2019 - 2023
- Coordinated research planning, scheduling, and implementation across multiple community-based research projects.
- Supervised field researchers throughout data collection activities.
- Developed research protocols and field instruments.
- Analysed research findings and prepared technical reports and scientific publications.
- Facilitated communication among research team members and external stakeholders.
Field Research Assistant
SurveyMETER
2023
- Conducted large-scale field surveys across culturally diverse communities in Southwest Papua.
- Collected quantitative and qualitative data through structured interviews and field observations.
- Maintained data quality through verification and consistency checking.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams during field implementation.
Research & Survey Experience
Researcher
Strengthening Environmental Care Character: The Integration of Social Media Literacy and Environmental Self-Identity in Pro-Environmental Behavior and Psychological Well-Being among Generation Z University Students in West Java
N/A
2026
Researcher
The Role of Student Involvement in Environmental Organizations as a Moderator of the Effect of Climate Change Skepticism on Pro-Environmental Behavior
N/A
2026
Field Research Assistant
Worker and Household Enterprise Survey (WHES)
N/A
2023
Enumerator Coordinator
Local Wisdom-Based Disaster Mitigation in Tempur Village
N/A
2023
Enumerator Coordinator
Structure and Composition of Anuran Communities in Various Land Covers of Mount Muria
N/A
2023
Field Research Assistant
Population Data Collection of Cinemaspis muria
N/A
2022
Enumerator Coordinator
Local Wisdom-Based Disaster Mitigation in Seven Villages of the Muria Mountain Region
N/A
2022
Field Research Assistant
Ecological Behavior of Hikers in the Muria Mountains
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2021
Field Research Assistant
Exploring Muria Coffee
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2019
Field Research Assistant
Jelajah Muria #2
N/A
2019
Publications
Makhali M. N. The Boundary Conditions of Climate Change Skepticism: How Student Engagement Moderates the Link to Environmental Activism Behavior. [Manuscript in preparation for the Journal of Environmental Psychology]
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2026
Makhali M. N. Mutmainnah M. Tanjung. Jatnika R. & Muliadi R. Adaptation and Validation of the Indonesian Version of the Environmental Cynicism Scale. Jurnal Ecopsy 13(1) 27-40.
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2026
Makhali M. N. Ninin R. H. Abidin Z. & Damanik R. M. (2026). Menguji Ulang Peran Sinisme Lingkungan Terhadap Perilaku pro-Lingkungan Pada Mahasiswa di Indonesia. Jurnal Psikologi Perseptual 11(1) 91-103.
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2026
Makhali M. N. & Widjanarko M. (2023). Pro-environmental Behavior among Coffee Farmers in Muria Mountains Area. Jurnal Ecopsy 10(1) 1-11.
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2023
Prastyo E. B. Khasan M. & Makhali M. N. (2022). Disaster Mitigation Based on Local Wisdom of the Rahtawu Village Community. Prosiding Temilnas IPS 2021 204-227.
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2022