The 1st and most comprehensive
premarital program in Indonesia!
About the Project
Every time someone counts from 1 to 68, one Indonesian couple gets divorced.* If that sounds alarming, it is. Even more startling: a marriage takes place every 20 seconds in Indonesia.** And perhaps the most frightening fact of all—there is still no evidence-based premarital assistance program available in the country.
Kelas SELARAS was created with a clear vision: to restore marriage as a blessing for the individual, the couple, the family, and the community. The program begins with Tes SELARAS, an individual couple assessment designed to uncover each partner’s perceptions and expectations. From there, couples join a series of sessions facilitated by trained marriage psychologists and counselors, focusing on self-understanding, deeper partner connection, relationship quality, and true marriage readiness.
This initiative has been recognised by the Indonesian Ministry for Higher Education, which has awarded funding for its development (no: 1063/LL3DT.06.01/2025). Ethical approval has also been granted by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Diponegoro (no: 322/UN7.F11/PP/VIII/2024).
Join us in this movement to restore the true meaning of marriage—together, we can create more smiles and stronger bonds for Indonesian couples.
Note: *Badan Pusat Statistik (2023); **Badan Pusat Statistik (2024)
Key Features
Sensitive to unique Indonesian
values & traditions
Assessment-based program
Robust Theoretical Ground:
Pohon SELARAS
Cover 11 essential
marriage aspects
Determine if individual session is required.
Empowering approach
The SELARAS Journey
Session 1:
Tes SELARAS
Session 3:
Kelas SELARAS
(Values & Boundaries)
Session 2:
Kelas SELARAS
(Test result feedback)
Your Contribution
We are currently inviting premarital couples (aged 20 and above) who are based in Jakarta, Medan, or Manado to join the trial program of Kelas SELARAS.
By participating, you will receive:
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FREE access to Tes SELARAS, our evidence-based premarital assessment,
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Premarital sessions (Kelas SELARAS) led by qualified marriage psychologists and counselors,
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A couple’s journal to help you strengthen your relationship skills,
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A souvenir pack.
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A small cash incentive to cover your transportation cost.
Participation requires only a one-day commitment, with both partners attending together.
Please click here for a full study information sheet. If you are interested to participate, register below. We will contact you if your profile matches our criteria.
Jakarta
Important Dates:
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22 Sept - Announcement for selected participants (via email)
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26 Sept - Last day for participants to complete Tes SELARAS (online)
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2 Oct - Brief technical meeting (online)
The onsite meeting will held on:
Date : Friday-Saturday, 3-4 October 2025 (choose one)
Time : 08.30 a.m. - 15.30 p.m.
Venue : BFL Center, Puri Indah, Jakarta (Maps)
Contact Person: +62819 0538 5768 (Berli)
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About Us
This collaborative research initiative comprises a team of academics and practitioners hailing from Universitas Pelita Harapan, Universitas Negeri Semarang, and Universitas Diponegoro. Our shared research interests are centered around the complex issues of dating, marriage, and family functioning.
Our Team
Karel K. Himawan,
Ph.D., Psi.
Universitas Pelita Harapan
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Eunike Mutiara,
Ph.D., Psi.
Universitas Pelita Harapan
Dr. Kartika Sari Dewi,
Psi.
Universitas Diponegoro
Pradipta C. Pratiwi,
M.Psi., Psi.
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Sandra H. Sutanto,
M.Psi., Psi.
Universitas Pelita Harapan
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