The Research Groups at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta (UMBY), serve as a platform for scholarly development, research, and academic collaboration. They are designed to strengthen the research culture while enhancing both the productivity and quality of research conducted by faculty members within the Faculty of Psychology at UMBY. These research groups act as a strategic vehicle for integrating faculty expertise, fostering research in key areas of specialization, and producing innovative, relevant scholarly work that contributes meaningfully to the advancement of psychological science and addresses the needs of society.

The establishment of these research groups aims to cultivate a collaborative, productive, ethical, and sustainable research ecosystem. This is achieved through synergy among faculty members, the active involvement of students, and the strengthening of collaborative networks with various institutions at the local, national, and international levels.