Xavier Ateneo - Psychology Department

19/08/2026

30/07/2026

Congratulations to Ms RUTH RODRIGUEZ (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is entitled “SA PILING NG ANAK: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF FILIPINO PARENTS OF FORMER CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Marife Mamauag. Panel Members: Mr. Voltaire Marquez, PhD Cand., Ms Jhoanna Marie Mocorro, PhD Cand., and Dr. Jason Manaois. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Yayetta de la Pena. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Analyn Asok, Assistant Dean Mark Antony Jalalum, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Mr. Jurgen Lapuz, for their unwavering support and guidance.

27/07/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Ansary Maongco (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. His research is entitled “MULTIDIMENSIONAL FATIGUE AND COGNITIVE RESILIENCE AMONG ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL IN FIELD OPERATIONS” We thank the Panel Chair: Voltaire Marquez, PhD Cand. Panel Members: Ms Charmaine Chu, Ms Dorothy Drilon and Mr. Jalen Pimentel. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Joey Marie Jegonia and Co-Adviser: Dr. Marife Mamauag. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Analyn Asok, Assistant Dean Mark Antony Jalalum, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Mr. Jurgen Lapuz, for their unwavering support and guidance.

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Ms Maria Joannah Allena Guantero (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is entitled “Social Support, Resilience, and Flourishing among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Mediation Model of Healthy Aging” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Jason O. Manaois. Panel Members: Ms Maria Celeste Sagarbarria, Ms Dorothy Drilon and Ms Maria Leorupee R. Barros, Phd Cand. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Marife Mamauag. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Analyn Asok, Assistant Dean Mark Antony Jalalum, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Ms Bianca Morgadez, for their unwavering support and guidance.

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Ms Julena Marie Ogsimer (MA Psychology) for a successful final thesis defense. Her research is entitled “THE INFLUENCE OF FAMILY STRUCTURE, FAMILY INTIMACY, AND SENSE OF BELONGING ON FILIPINO EMERGING ADULTS' SELF-ESTEEM” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Jason O. Manaois. Panel Members: Ms Charmaine Chu, Mr. Rogelio Lee Jr., and Ms Ma. Leorupee Barros. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Analyn Asok, Assistant Dean Mark Antony Jalalum, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Ms Bianca Morgadez, for their unwavering support and guidance.

21/07/2026

Congratulations to Ms Diane Rocil Beja (MA Psychology) for a successful final thesis defense. Her research is entitled “"AN INTERPRETATIVE PHENOMENOLOGICAL ANALYSIS ON THE LIVED EXPERIENCES AND MIGRATION DECISIONS OF ABUSED OVERSEAS FILIPINO DOMESTIC WORKERS” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Jason O. Manaois. Panel Members: Ms Charmaine Chu, Mr. Rogelio Lee Jr., and Ms Dorothy Drilon. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Analyn Asok, Assistant Dean Mark Antony Jalalum, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Mr. Carl Hallazgo, for their unwavering support and guidance.

12/05/2026

Congratulations to Mr. JEFFERSON C. LIM (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. His research is titled “PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT MODERATES ACCULTURATIVE STRESS AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Joey Marie Jegonia. Panel Members: Dr. Marife Mamauag, Mr. Voltaire Marquez, and Ms Maria Leorupee R. Barros, Phd Cand. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras and Co-adviser Dr. Jason Manaois. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Judy Sendaydiego, Assistant Dean Analyn Asok, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Ms. Bianca Morgadez, for their unwavering support and guidance.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Ms Hyrawayne Nuique (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “THRIVING IN THE DEMANDS OF RESIDENCY: A POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY EXPLORATION OF PHYSICIANS' SELF-CARE ” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Dr. Marife Mamauag, Ms Maria Celeste Sagarbarria, and Ms Maria Leorupee R. Barros, Phd Cand. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason Manaois. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Judy Sendaydiego, Assistant Dean Analyn Asok, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Ms. Bianca Morgadez, for their unwavering support and guidance.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to Mr. Orpheus Tamayo (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. His research is titled “The Impact of Performance Appraisal on Employee Organizational Commitment as Moderated by Supervisor's Quality Feedback.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Mr. Rogelio Lee, Jr., Mr Ferdinand Labitad, and Ms Maria Leorupee R. Barros, Phd Cand. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason Manaois. We are deeply grateful to the College of Arts and Sciences – Graduate Studies Office, especially Dean Judy Sendaydiego, Assistant Dean Analyn Asok, Ms. Glayzell Sumalpong, and Ms. Bianca Morgadez, for their unwavering support and guidance.

07/05/2026

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