Yasinta Astin Sokang

Professional Overview

Dynamic international educator, researcher, and licensed psychologist with extensive experience in clinical, health, and applied social psychology across Indonesia, the Netherlands, and India. Currently serves as Lecturer, Researcher, and Head of Quality Assurance Unit at Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), alongside international academic appointments as a Visiting Professor at Assam Down Town University (ADTU), India. Recognized for editorial leadership in international publications and active professional contributions, including roles as Head Editor of EHPS Practical Health Psychology and Secretary of the Indonesian Health Psychology Association. Demonstrates a strong track record in academic quality management, health promotion research, community service, peer reviewing, and psychological counseling.

Academic & Leadership Experience

Current Roles

Lecturer & Researcher (Faculty of Psychology) | Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), Jakarta, Indonesia (2012 – Present)

Head of Quality Assurance Unit (Psychology Department) | Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA), Jakarta, Indonesia (2021 – Present)

Visiting Professor | Assam Down Town University (ADTU), India (April 2024 – Present)

Head Editor | EHPS Practical Health Psychology (2023 – Present)

Secretary | Indonesian Fitness Trainers Association / Indonesian Health Psychology Association (APKI) (2022 – Present)

Associate Psychologist | At WorkMi by Ibunda.id (2021 – Present)

National Editor | EHPS Practical Health Psychology (2019 – Present)

Peer-Reviewer | Health Psychology Bulletin, Health Care Journal, & IJERPH (2019 – Present)

Previous Roles

Head of Research Unit (Institute for Research and Community Service) | UKRIDA, Jakarta, Indonesia (2020 – 2022)

Secretary & Program Manager (Institute for Research and Community Service) | UKRIDA, Jakarta, Indonesia (2012 – 2016)

Industry & Operational Experience Assistant Psychologist & Addiction Counselor | Kedhaton Parahita Rehabilitation, Kasih Mulia Foundation, Bogor, Indonesia (2008 – 2010)

Applied Social Psychology