About
Aron (he/his) is a registered psychometrician, researcher, and currently a PhD Psychology student at the Australian National University. His research focuses on Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+, and Health Communication.
His goal is to address health disparities and enhance outcomes for marginalized communities. Aron's research delves into the experiences of indigenous students, individuals affected by COVID-19, those living with HIV, and LGBTQIA+ community members. By recognizing obstacles and suggesting evidence-based solutions, he strives for fair healthcare systems and improved well-being.
Aron actively engages in academic collaborations, sharing insights at conferences and scholarly platforms, driven by a passion for knowledge advancement and advocating for social progress.
Relevant Experience
2023
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2022
Full Instructor
Department of Psychology,University of San Carlos
Taught undergraduate psychology courses
Collaborated with other researchers to conduct research projects related to the interest and expertise of the research team.
2022-2020
Wellness Coach
PowerVision EAP
Provided wellness coaching services to project team members.
Conducted group sessions for project team members.
Conducted learning sessions for the project.
2020-
2017
Psychometrician
Guidance Center, University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Administered and scored objective personality tests and structured personality tests, excluding projective tests and other higher-level forms of psychological tests (e.g. intelligence tests).
Interpreted results of the mentioned psychological tests and prepared written reports.
Conducted recommendations to the guidance counselors and college deans from the results of the psychological tests.
2022
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2017
Lecturer
Department of Psychology, University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Taught undergraduate psychology courses.
Collaborated with other researchers to conduct research projects related to the interest and expertise of the research team.
Education & Certifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
The Australian National University, 2023 - present
Registered Psychometrician
Professional Regulation Commission, The Philippines
License # 0005775
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
University of San Carlos, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - magna cum laude
University of Southern Philippines Foundation, 2016
License HIV Counselor
Department of Health, The Philippines
PUBLICATIONS
Lived experience leadership
Scholz, B., Stewart, S., Pamoso, A., Gordon, S., Happell, B., & Utomo, B. (2023). The importance of going beyond consumer or patient involvement to lived experience leadership. International journal of mental health nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13282
Quality of life during the covid-19 pandemic
Balmores-Paulino, R., Suryani, A.O., Zay Hta, M. K., Pamoso, A. H.G., Liem, A., & Kiat, R.S.T. (2023). The Relationship Between Stigma and Social Support to Quality of Life in Indonesia and the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Perspectives in Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1027/2157-3891/a000078
Pines, R., Sheeran, N., Jones, L., Pearson, A., Pamoso, A. H. G., Jin, Y. (Blair), & Benedetti, M. (2022). A Multinational Study of Patient Preferences for How Decisions Are Made in Their Care. Medical Care Research and Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/10775587221108749
Sheeran, N., Jones, L., Pines, R., Jin, B., Pamoso, A. H. G., Eigeland, J., & Benedetti, M. (2022). How culture influences patient preferences for patient-centered care with their doctors. Journal of Communication in Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.1080/17538068.2022.2095098
Conference Proceedings
Pamoso, A.H., Liem, A., Hta, M. K., Wetherick, F. K., Silvestre, J.P., Balmores-Paulino, R., Kiling, I. Y., Muhiddin, S.,Jian, J., The 15th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association of Social Psychology. The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (2023, July 13-15). https://www.aasp-2023-eduhk.org/featured-symposia-thematic
Bendicion, G.L., Robles, A.M.,Villasanta, A.P.V., Fontilla, J., Alquiros, I.F., Balensoy III, T., Farinas, M.L., Mendoza, B.I., Muyargas, M., Pamoso, A.H., Panaligan, J.L.,Reyes, V., Sarmiento, k., Violago, J.E., Pagtakhan, R., Corciega, J.O. (2022). May stigma ba? (Is there stigma?) A qualitative investigation into HIV stigma in the Philippine context 2021.[Poster Presentation]. The 24th International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2022. Montreal Canada. https://programme.aids2022.org/Abstract/Abstract/?abstractid=2860
Conference Proceedings
Ochipinti, S., Jones, L., Pamoso, A.H.H. (2022). Cultural perspectives on health stigma: multilevel evidence from three cultures. 20th International and Interdisciplinary Conference on Communication, Medicine, and Ethics. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. https://research.polyu.edu.hk/en/publications/cultural-perspectives-on-health-stigma-multilevel-evidence-from-t
Fontilla, J., Alquiros, I.F., Bendicion, G.L., Robles, A.M.,Villasanta, A.P.V., Balensoy III, T., Farinas, M.L., Mendoza, B.I., Muyargas, M., Pamoso, A.H., Panaligan, J.L.,Reyes, V., Sarmiento, k., Violago, J.E., Corciega, J.O., Pagtakhan, R., (2022). Communicating truths: promoting HIV and stigma awareness through storytelling and devised performances inspired by the #MayStigmaBa? Project qualitative research.[Poster Presentation]. The 24th International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2022. Montreal Canada. https://programme.aids2022.org/Abstract/Abstract/?abstractid=7224
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Asian Association of Social Psychology
2023
Southeast Asia Indigenous Psychology
2022
USC Qualitative Methods Workshop
2023
USPFCareer Talk
2022
Psychological Association of the Philippines
2023
AASP-IALSP Small Group Meeting
2019
RESEARCH PROJECTS
COVID-19 STIGMA
This study aims to create a collaborative study within Southeast Asia, in assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 3 major countries (Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia), focusing on personal perceived stigma, social support networks, quality of life, and health-seeking behavior during the recovery period of COVID-19 pandemic.
This project explores the experience of stigma across various marginalized student groups, including indigenous and ethnic minority groups, in three South East Asian countries (the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia); and investigates how these groups coped with the experienced stigma.
Funding:
- Southeast East Asia Indigenous Psychology (SEAIP) 2022 Seed Grants — Asian Association of Social Psychology (ASSP) Small Group Meetings Grant (1, 000 USD)
- International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology SPARK Grant (1, 000 USD)
This project aims to explore how Filipino MSM living with HIV experienced intersectional stigma and how this cohort has to cope with the intersectional stigma.
This study is called May Stigma Ba? HIV-related Stigma in the Philippine Context 2021. It is funded by the Global Fund multi-country grant program, through its partners the Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), The Love Yourself (TLY), and Culture and Arts Managers of the Philippines Pagayo, Inc. (CAMP). The purpose of the study is to understand HIV-related stigma in the Philippine context. The study aims to hear the experiences and views of men who have sex with men, transgender women, and their parents/families.
You may click this link to access the online forum for the discussion of the results of our study.
Health Communication across countries
This project aims to explore how communications in health care vary across cultures and investigate how culture shapes patient-centered care, patient's decisions on their care
Health Stigma in Asia-Pacific Region Project
This project explores how stigma is contextualized across the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Australia and investigates what health conditions are being stigmatized across these countries.
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