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Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia
Published by Universitas Indonesia
ISSN : 2355794X     EISSN : 24069183     DOI : https://doi.org/10.7454/hubs.asia
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Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia or Makara Hubs-Asia is a regional journal that seeks to advance understanding of human behavior in the context of Asia through the publication of empirical research articles that may stimulate further research. The word Makara symbolizes the emblem of the journals publisher, Universitas Indonesia, which means the well of knowledge that spreads across the continent. We use the word Asia to refer to people from the Asian continent, regardless of where they live. The journal welcomes research from any discipline that provides significant advancement of our understanding of human behavior in the context of Asia. The journal welcomes original research and review articles from the social sciences and humanities. Disciplines covered in this journal include Anthropology, Communication, Cultural Study, Criminology, Education, Management, Psychology, Psychiatry, Political Science, Public Policy, and Sociology. The mission of our journal is to stimulate research on human behavior in the context of Asia, which will ultimately improve our understanding of human behavior in Asia. The Asian continent has pressing social challenges in the 21st century, and this journal contributes to addressing those issues.
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Editorial Note: GenAI for Academic Writing – Friend or Foe? Riantoputra, Corina D.; Wongkaren, Turro S.; Jaya, Edo S.; Sekarasih, Laras; Shadiqi, Muhammad Abdan
Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia Vol. 30, No. 1
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In an article published in Nature titled “ChatGPT listed as author in research papers” Stone-Walker (2023) shocks the academic community with the fact that GenAI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini have gained a substantive role in the production of knowledge and academic writing. He reports that one research company has published 80 articles produced by GenAI in academic journals.  In the wake of Stone-Walker’s article, many publishers and journal editors set guidelines in relations to the role of GenAI in academic writings. All of them disagree to allow GenAI as an author.  Further, the Stanford University Artificial Intelligence Index (2022) reports that there is a fivefold increase in research and publications on fairness and transparency relating to GenAI since 2014 indicating that the ethical issue is even more pressing now. Altogether, such development demonstrates that the academic community is feeling uneasy, disturbed, and anxious on the use of GenAI in the academic endeavour. Although everyone agrees on the practical assistance GenAI provides in academic writing, GenAI also brings epistemic challenges and accompanying integrity risks (Chesterman & Chieh, 2026). As a journal concerned with human behavior and socio-cultural processes in Asia, Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia has a particular stake in addressing this issue as we take active roles in preserving academic authority related to journal publications. It is the aim of this editorial note to discuss principles in relation to how GenAI may be used in manuscripts submitted to this journal without sacrificing academic integrity. This editorial note does not yet introduce formal rules or technical instructions. Instead, it articulates the principles that will guide subsequent editorial policies. For this editorial note, GenAI refers to the term generative AI, which are computational techniques that are capable of generating seemingly new and meaningful content such as text, images, or audio from training data. (Feuerriegel et al., 2024). This can be used to perform tasks such as pattern recognition, prediction, generation, and optimization across research workflows.
Malaysia’s Social Media and Virtual Communities: Investigating Digital Engagement, Social Problem Management, and Economic Mobility Sarifin, Muhammad Ridhwan; Yusoff, Nur Hafizah; Muhamad Adnan, Muhamad Hariz
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This study explores the evolving role of social media in shaping users’ digital engagement, social problem management, psychological well-being, and economic mobility in Malaysia. A total of 374 respondents participated in an online survey, selected using purposive sampling to capture active users across diverse age, income, and educational backgrounds. The study employed a structured questionnaire with Likert-scale items to evaluate perceptions of virtual community participation. Linear regression and moderation analysis were conducted to determine how social media usage predicts social issue management, emotional and social needs fulfillment, and economic opportunity access. Digital literacy was tested as a moderator between social media use and SPM. Social media had the strongest influence on psychological needs fulfillment (β = 0.52), followed by social problem management (β = 0.45) and economic mobility (β = 0.38). Digital literacy significantly moderated the relationship between social media and problem-solving capacity (β = 0.18, p < 0.05), that user competence enhances civic engagement outcomes. These results offer both theoretical and practical implications for digital inclusion strategies and community empowerment through online platforms. This study contributes to the field of digital sociology by integrating insights from social capital, uses and gratifications, self-determination, and social identity theories. It also highlights the need for inclusive platform design and policy frameworks that support both DL and EA.
The Western Curriculum and Identity Conflict among Pakistani Students Abdullah, Tauqeer; Ali, Johar
Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia Vol. 30, No. 1
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Education systems play a critical role in shaping students’ cultural identities in an increasingly globalized world. In Pakistan, the growing presence of international schools following Western curricula exposes students to values that often diverge from local traditions. Drawing on Erikson’s identity theory, Berry’s acculturation model, and Tajfel and Turner’s social identity theory, this study examines how Western curricula influence students’ self-perception, identity conflict, and cultural alienation. Data were collected from 324 students (179 males, 145 females) enrolled in O-level and A-level programs across five international schools in Lahore, Punjab, using a cross-sectional survey design. The results indicate that Western curricula significantly shape the self-concept of students, frequently generating identity conflict and feelings of cultural alienation as local traditions and indigenous knowledge are marginalized. While such education enhances global competitiveness, it simultaneously fosters socio-cultural dissonance, undermining the sense of belonging of students. These findings highlight the need for curriculum reforms that balance global perspectives with indigenous cultural integration.
A Comparative Assessment of School Psychological Services in a Select Higher Education Institution Dizon, Alvin Ryan Alcantara
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This quantitative descriptive-comparative research assessed the effectiveness and adequacy of SPS in a higher education institution in Southern Tagalog, Philippines. This study aimed to identify the perceived importance of both direct and indirect psychological services and evaluate the extent of administrative support in implementing them. Participants included 75 administrative personnel, 30 mental health staff, and 384 faculty and student respondents selected through stratified proportional sampling. Data were collected using a validated and reliable instrument (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.966-0.989) and analyzed using analysis of variance and independent sample t-tests. Results revealed that all respondent groups rated direct services as very important (M = 4.17-4.48) and indirect services as moderately important (M = 3.91-4.37). Administrative support was moderately high (M = 3.28-4.25). Strengthening collaboration, policy support, and infrastructure development can enhance service delivery and improve academic and psychological well-being.
Marital Satisfaction and Social Media Use: A Comparative Study Based On Addiction Levels Ayhan, Fatma; Arık, Elif; SAÇAN, Merve Gülsüm; Sevim, Zehra; Arguç, Esme
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In recent years, the widespread use of social media platforms has raised questions about their impact on marital relationships. This study examined the relationship between marital satisfaction, social media use, and certain sociodemographic characteristics. This descriptive and cross-sectional study comprised 461 individuals residing in Turkey who had been married for at least one year. Data were collected using the Bergen Social Media Addiction and Marital Satisfaction Scales. Statistical analyses included t-tests, analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis. Social media addiction was high among 16.5% of the participants. Marital satisfaction was higher among males, those who married at age 25 or older, individuals in their first five years of marriage, those with fewer children, those with regular employment and higher income, and those who made their own decision to marry. Regression analysis revealed that age, gender, social media addiction score, and autonomy in the marriage decision were significant marital satisfaction predictors. Social media addiction is negatively associated with marital satisfaction. In addition, factors such as personal autonomy in the marriage decision, age, and gender significantly predict marital satisfaction. These findings indicate that when planning preventive and supportive interventions to enhance marital satisfaction, these variables should be considered.
Pro-Environmental Behavior: Its Moderating Role on the Relationship Between Environmental Identity and Climate Change Anxiety among Gen Z Filipinos Reyes, Marc Eric S.; Mapoy, Alvin Joseph D.; Aranzanso, Victoria Ann Louis N.; Avera, Francheska Ysabel A.; Martinez, Beatrice O.; Ramos, Mariah Michaela T.; Cayubit, Ryan Francis O.
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Environmental identity refers to an individual’s understanding of how their environment shapes their identity and relationships. This connection may cause climate change anxiety and motivate pro-environmental behavior. Using an explanatory, cross-sectional design, we examined whether environmental identity (EI) predicts climate change anxiety (CCA) and whether pro-environmental behavior (PEB) moderates their relationship. Seven hundred sixty-one Filipinos aged 18–25 completed the Revised Environmental Identity Scale, Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and Pro-Environmental Behavior Scale. Our findings revealed a significant positive relationship between environmental identity and anxiety about climate change. However, moderation analysis indicated that environmental identity is only associated with climate change anxiety among participants with high pro-environmental behavior. Thus, Gen Z Filipinos who connect more with nature (high EI) experience greater anxiety (high CCA) only for those who actively engage in PEB. This study discusses the practical and theoretical implications of the findings.

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