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Astrologic: The Effectiveness of Priming Using Chinese Zodiac Characteristics on Logical Thinking Ability Sutikno, Sofia Paramita; Natalya, Lina; Siaputra, Ide Bagus
Journal of Educational, Health and Community Psychology VOL 14 NO 4 DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/jehcp.vi.31122

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This experimental study examined whether Chinese zodiac personality descriptions, when used as priming stimuli, affect logical thinking ability among Generation Z students. A 2x2 factorial design (valence x validity) was applied to 105 college students aged 18-25, who were randomly assigned to one of four groups: positive-valid, positive-invalid, negative-valid, or negative-invalid. Logical thinking was measured using 15-minute Sudoku Logical Task administered before and after priming. A one-way ANOVA showed no significant overall effect of priming on logical thinking ability (F = 1.290, p-value = 0.282 > 0.05). However, paired sample t-tests revealed a significant improvement in the negative-valid (t = 3.266, p-value = 0.003 < 0.05) and negative-invalid (t = 2.495, p-value = 0.020) groups, whereas no significant changes were observed in the positive conditions. These exploratory results were based on uncorrected p-values and should be interpreted with caution due to potential Type I error inflation. These results suggest that negative descriptions, even when perceived as valid or invalid, may elicit compensatory motivation to protect one’s self-concept. The findings extend the Situated Inference Model and Self-Enhancement Theory by emphasizing affective valence as a stronger determinant of cognitive engagement than perceived validity. Practically, challenge-based feedback may enhance logical thinking when framed constructively.  
Kembali ke Kasus: Menghidupkan Kembali Tradisi Laporan Kasus Untuk Menjembatani Praktik dan Konsep Dalam Psikologi Yulianto, Jony Eko; Abraham, Juneman; Siaputra, Ide Bagus
ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal Vol 41 No 1 (2026): ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal (Vol. 41, No. 1, 2026)
Publisher : Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24123/aipj.v41i1.8557

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This editorial invites Psychology practitioners, scientists, and researchers to re-embrace case reports as a legitimate and meaningful scientific medium for bridging professional practice and conceptual development. Case reports possess the power to capture the complexity of human experience in a contextual and reflective manner—a characteristic that is increasingly relevant amidst limited time, resources, and the demands of real-world practice. Through historical and interdisciplinary review, this editorial emphasizes that case reports are not a marginal form of writing, but rather a scholarly contribution capable of enriching theory, practice, and academic dialogue. Based on this, ANIMA Indonesian Psychological Journal is opening a case report submission category with editorial and peer-review standards equivalent to those for other articles. This initiative aims to provide an inclusive space for authors from various backgrounds and career stages—both novice and experienced—to reflect on Psychology practice ethically, contextually, and with quality.