Samahang Sikolohiya

22/07/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Bernice Mamauag and a consortium of researchers from multiple countries on the publication of their paper! The paper examines participant engagement in chatbot-based health interventions across low- and middle-income countries, offering valuable insights into the feasibility, accessibility, and design of technology-assisted platforms for promoting health and well-being.

You may access the article here:

Equity in digital health is commonly assessed through enrolment and coverage. For interventions requiring sustained participation, enrolment can substantially overstate access. We report a convergent mixed-methods optimisation study of a chatbot-based behaviour change intervention for caregivers (Pa...

18/07/2026

18/07/2026

17/07/2026

𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒊 𝒔𝒂 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒚 𝒏𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒔! 💫🎓

Saksi ang daanan patungong Psych Lab sa ilang taong pagsusumikap ng bawat isa para sa sarili, sa pangarap, at sa bayan. Sa mga pagkakataong tila mahirap magpatuloy, mas pinili ninyong 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒊.

Ang bawat librong may iba’t ibang kulay ng tinta, mga ilaw na bukas hanggang madaling araw, at ang pakikitungong umabot hanggang pakikiisa ay ilan sa mga 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑔 𝑘𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛, 𝑘𝑎ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑎𝑦𝑎𝑛, 𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑏𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑔 naipamalas niyo sa mga nagdaang taon, hindi lamang 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 kundi pati na rin sa 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐚𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐩𝐰𝐚.🌻

Kasabay ng pagbubukas ng panibagong yugto sa labas ng unibersidad, hangad namin para sa inyo ay ang patuloy na pagtaguyod ng sikolohiyang mula at para sa mga Pilipino.

Lubos na minimithi ng buong Samahang Sikolohiya ang marami pang tagumpay at pag-unlad na inyong makakamit. 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐢’𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚, 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚.🤍

𝐄𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐬!

13/07/2026

Lubos na pagbati kay 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪 𝐌. 𝐌𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐬 sa kaniyang pagkakahirang bilang Chairperson ng UPV Division of Social Sciences. 🎉🌈

Ipinagmamalaki ng buong Samahang Sikolohiya ang pagkamit ninyo ng karangalang ito. Inaasahan naming masaksihan ang iyong mahusay at makubuluhang paglilingkod sa buong DSS. Hangad namin ang iyong patuloy na tagumpay at pag-unlad sa panibagong yugtong ito.🤍





✍️Caption by: Francine Elisha Barcelona

Psychology at UPV is proud to announce Dr Moniq M. Muyargas as the new chairperson of the UPV Division of Social Sciences effective 13 July 2026. Padayon, Dr Muyargas!

30/06/2026

𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙗𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙡𝙖𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮—𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙛𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮. 🏳️‍🌈✊
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Pride Month traces its roots back to the events on June 28, 1969, when a police raid at the Stonewall Inn in New York City sparked a series of protests, now known as the Stonewall Uprising. When laws criminalized homosexuality and targeted transgender and gender non-conforming individuals, such raids were common. But a pivotal moment had blossomed when patrons resisted systemic harassment and police brutality against them. Since then, the first Pride march was held on June 28, 1970, commemorating the resistance and resilience of the Pride community against injustices.
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Thus, it is important to recognize, highlight, and understand the positive dimensions of q***r identities and communities. The LGBTQ+ community often fosters affirming relationships, mutual support, and a strong sense of belonging rooted in shared experiences. While q***r individuals continue to face discrimination and oppression, navigating these challenges can cultivate deeper empathy and compassion, particularly toward other marginalized groups, often encouraging engagement in social justice and advocacy.
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Moreover, many q***r individuals experience a degree of freedom from rigid gender roles and societal expectations, allowing for more authentic self-expression and exploration of identity beyond traditional norms. This freedom supports the development of more intentional and self-defined ways of living. Being openly q***r can also create opportunities to serve as a role model, contributing to greater visibility and empowerment both within and beyond the community.
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Moving beyond compartmentalized perspectives, LGBTQ+ experiences should therefore be understood as complex, diverse, and intersectional, rather than reduced to singular or simplified narratives.
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Pride Month is not only a celebration of identity and self-expression, but is also a reminder of the struggles that made such visibility possible. Let us continue to stand for equality and the protection of LGBTQ+ rights, acknowledging that what started as a riot, has evolved into a global movement for pride and protest.
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30/06/2026

Happening now: Presentation of Plans and Programs for the Search for the Next Chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences

The Search Committee for the Selection of the Chair of the Division of Social Sciences will hold a public forum via Zoom on June 30, 9-10am, to facilitate the public presentation of the plans and program/vision paper of the lone nominee, Dr. Moniq M. Muyargas. This presentation is expected to be attended by the staff, students, alumni, and faculty of the Division of Social Sciences.

Here is the Zoom link for the public forum:

HTTPS://UP-EDU.ZOOM.US/J/93436532052?PWD=4EQ63CSJQOMBH88ZEIBNB5P7DGR5UA.1
Meeting ID: 934 3653 2052
Meeting passcode: 52917328

25/06/2026

Samahang Sikolohiya proudly endorses 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐪 𝐌. 𝐌𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐬 in her nomination for 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 at the University of the Philippines Visayas.
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As a professor, we have witnessed her excellence and dedication in the field of psychology, teaching us to explore society beyond what was already there. She pushes us to ask, engage, and be critical of what we already know. Having Dr. Muyargas as a mentor has been a privilege, and we hope more students may experience her guidance. We believe that her strong commitment in service and education will provide further growth to the DSS.
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Her valuable knowledge in research and leadership has been an influence to her students and to the social science community as a whole. We trust in her capability to lead and cultivate an environment that upholds humaneness in every pursuit of knowledge.
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As an organization that is guided by passion, leadership, service, and hard work, we trust that Dr. Muyargas can effectively translate these values into meaningful contributions.
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25/06/2026

The Psychology cluster of UP Visayas proudly supports the nomination of DR. MONIQ M. MUYARGAS for the next chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences. As her colleagues, we strongly believe in Dr. Muyargas’ leadership capabilities, and her unwavering commitment to the Division of Social Sciences and the University of the Philippines. Her body of work as a scholar, mentor, and researcher provides compelling evidence of both her commitment and her capacity to lead. We are confident in her ability to effectively advance her vision for the Division, foster collaboration among the faculty, support the professional development of the support staff, and promote academic excellence among students. We trust in her capacity to lead with integrity, inclusivity, competence, and dedication.

As part of the search process, we invite the UPV Division of Social Sciences community to actively participate in the sectoral consultations tomorrow, 26 June 2026. The schedule is as follows:

10:AM Consultation with DSS Students:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/98723775537...
Meeting ID: 987 2377 5537 Passcode: 15529094
11:00AM Consultation with DSS faculty:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/91506265947...
Meeting ID: 915 0626 5947 Passcode: 69183807
You may access her CV here: https://drive.google.com/.../1Yi7s098znlCjUB3U2Ks.../view...
Read more about her vision for the Division of Social Sciences here: https://drive.google.com/.../1Z7wVPDVPLJtUqzDnYEg.../view...

The Psychology cluster of UP Visayas proudly supports the nomination of DR. MONIQ M. MUYARGAS for the next chairperson of the Division of Social Sciences. As her colleagues, we strongly believe in Dr. Muyargas’ leadership capabilities and her unwavering commitment to the Division of Social Sciences and the University of the Philippines. Her body of work as a scholar, mentor, and researcher provides compelling evidence of both her commitment and her capacity to lead. We are confident in her ability to effectively advance her vision for the Division, foster collaboration among the faculty, support the professional development of the support staff, and promote academic excellence among students. We trust in her capacity to lead with integrity, inclusivity, competence, and dedication.

As part of the search process, we invite the UPV Division of Social Sciences community to actively participate in the sectoral consultations tomorrow, 26 June 2026. The schedule is as follows:

10:00 AM Consultation with DSS Students:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/98723775537?pwd=gRCctn0AhWUx0vTi3QNBDNcRe8eGde.1
Meeting ID: 987 2377 5537 Passcode: 15529094

11:00 AM Consultation with DSS faculty:
https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/91506265947?pwd=3WpqCZ8kf2dLnwaDpCPaUI83SkFRaK.1
Meeting ID: 915 0626 5947 Passcode: 69183807


You may access her CV here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yi7s098znlCjUB3U2Ksw-7KbnEpgOg7P/view?usp=sharing

Read more about her vision for the Division of Social Sciences here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z7wVPDVPLJtUqzDnYEglpISjpRPvso2n/view?usp=sharing

22/06/2026

The media plays an important role in delivering news during mass shootings. Here are some guidelines for the ethical and responsible coverage of mass shootings.

- Be mindful of your words. Avoid using terms like “successful” or “failed,” like there is something to be gained or lost when carrying out the attack.

- Avoid reporting very specific details. There is a risk of copycat mass shootings. Reporting very specific details of the event may reinforce these copycat behaviors. Sensationalized imagery or messaging may also cause further distress.

- Focus on the survivors and not on the shooter. Do not glamorize the act by naming the shooter. Provide space for survivors to tell their stories at their own pace.

- Do not show raw images or videos of the shooting. This may cause unnecessary distress to the general public, and may exacerbate distress of those affected and their families. Obtain informed consent before filming survivors/victims and their families.

- Consider your presence in the affected community. Be sensitive as to how your presence in the community/school may make the community feel. Avoid intrusive questioning. Respect the grief and mourning of affected individuals and families.

- Avoid reporting on the shooter’s psychological state or mental health, or on their motives. Wait for a thorough investigation before reporting these conclusions, as this may have a negative effect on other people with mental health concerns, or may motivate copycat shooters.

Furthermore, make sure you report clearly and calmly so as not to cause unnecessary anxiety and confusion.

Provide resources for those who might be in need of professional help. Include information on crisis hotlines, counseling services, and community support.

Report only the facts and avoid speculation. For more guidance, you may check the following:

Rockefeller Institute of Governance: Recommended Practices for Media Outlets Working with Mass Shooting Survivorshttps://rockinst.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Recommended-Best-Practices-for-Media.pdf

Colorado School Safety Resource Center:https://cdpsdocs.state.co.us/safeschools/CSSRC%20Documents/CSSRC_Media_Guide_on_Reporting_School_Tragedies.pdf

APA Resources for Coping with Shootings https://www.apa.org/topics/gun-violence-crime/mass-shooting-resources