Aron (he/his) is a registered psychometrician, researcher, and currently a PhD Psychology student at the Australian National University. His research passion lies in Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+, and Health Communication.
His dedication aims to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for marginalized groups. Through his research, Aron seeks to understand the experiences of indigenous students, COVID-19-affected individuals, those with HIV, and LGBTQIA+ community members. By identifying barriers and proposing evidence-based strategies, he works towards equitable healthcare systems and enhanced well-being.
Aron actively collaborates in academia, sharing expertise at conferences and scholarly forums, driven by a commitment to advancing knowledge and advocating for social change.
Work
The Australian National University
Australia
University of San Carlos
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Faculty Member
Philippines
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University of Southern Philippines Foundation
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Adjunct Faculty Member
Philippines
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Education
The Australian National University
Australia
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Australian National University
Australia
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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus
Philippines
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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
University of Southern Philippines Foundation
Philippines
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Publications
Structural Barriers to Lived Experience Engagement: Addressing Systemic Challenges
International Society for Critical Health Psychology
conference-paper
“I don’t understand why we have to favor just one ethnicity”: Stigma and coping experience perspectives from ethnicminority students in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Culture & Psychology
journal-article
“I don’t understand why we have to favor just one ethnicity”: Stigma and coping experience perspectives from ethnicminority students in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Culture & Psychology
journal-article
Underfunded, Underrepresented, Yet Undeterred: Navigating Indigenous Research as Early-Career Scholars in Southeast Asia
journal-article
Bridging the Gap in Health: Addressing Inequity of HIV and Mental Health Epidemics Among Men who have Sex with Men in the Philippines
Tanaw - Policy Brief Series of the Australian National University's Philippines Institute
report
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts: Integrating syndemics and intersectionality in tackling the HIV and mental health epidemics among Filipino gay and bisexual men
PLOS Mental Health
journal-article
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
journal-article
“Because of HIV, It Opened My Mind”: Intersectional Stigma Experiences Among Filipino Gay and Bisexual Men Living With HIV
Qualitative Health Research
journal-article
A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experience Leadership in the HIV Health Service Provisions
DMPTool
data-management-plan
A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experience Leadership in the HIV Health Service Provisions
data-management-plan
Association between Intersectional Stigma, HIV and Mental Health Outcomes among Filipino gay and bisexual men: A Structural Equation Modelling
DMPTool
data-management-plan
Multiple Positionalities; Multiple Perspectives
International Society for Critical Health Psychology , Galway, Ireland, 1/07/25
conference-output
Study 3 Lived Experience Leadership in HIV Health Service Provisions in the Philippines
OSF
other
The importance of going beyond consumer or patient involvement to lived experience leadership
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
other
The importance of going beyond consumer or patient involvement to lived experience leadership
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
journal-article
The importance of going beyond consumer or patient involvement to lived experience leadership
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
journal-article
Study 1 Systematic Review
OSF
other
Study 2 Association of intersectional stigma towards HIV and Mental Health Outcomes
OSF
other
Study 3 Lived Experience Leadership in HIV Health Service Provisions in the Philippines
OSF
other
Study 3 Lived Experience Leadership in HIV Health Service Provisions in the Philippines
OSF
other
“Because of HIV, It Opened My Mind”: Intersectional Stigma Experiences Among Filipino Gay and Bisexual Men Living With HIV
Qualitative Health Research
journal-article
Interview transcripts: Experiences of marginalized students in South-East Asian countries
Open Science Framework
data-set
Cultural variation in health stigmatization and stigma-relevant judgements
The 15th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association of Social Psychology, Hong Kong , Hong Kong, 13/07/23
conference-output
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: Research, Practice, Consultation
journal-article
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
journal-article
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: Research, Practice, and Consultation
journal-article
The Relationship Between Stigma and Social Support to Quality of Life in Indonesia and the Philippines During the COVID-19 Pandemic
journal-article
A Multinational Study of Patient Preferences for How Decisions Are Made in Their Care
Medical Care Research and Review
journal-article
A Multinational Study of Patient Preferences for How Decisions Are Made in Their Care
Medical Care Research and Review
journal-article
How culture influences patient preferences for patient-centered care with their doctors
Journal of Communication in Healthcare
journal-article
How culture influences patient preferences for patient-centered care with their doctors
Journal of Communication in Healthcare
journal-article
Intersectional Stigma among Gay and Bisexual Men living with HIV
Open Science Framework
other
Intersectional Stigma among Gay and Bisexual Men living with HIV
Open Science Framework
data-set
Intersectional Stigma among Gay and Bisexual Men living with HIV ...
other
May Stigma Ba? (Is there stigma?) A Qualitative Investigation into HIV Stigma in the Philippine Context 2021
OSF
other
The Experience of Stigma and Coping among Marginalized Students in Three South East Asian Countries: A Cross-Cultural Study
Open Science Framework
other
The Experience of Stigma and Coping among Marginalized Students in Three South East Asian Countries: A Cross-Cultural Study
Open Science Framework
other
The Experience of Stigma and Coping among Marginalized Students in Three South East Asian Countries: A Cross-Cultural Study ...
other
Communicating Truths: Promoting HIV and Stigma Awareness Through Storytelling and Devised Performances
OSF
other
A Multinational Study of Patient Preferences for How Decisions Are Made in Their Care
journal-article
A Multinational Study of Patient Preferences for How Decisions Are Made in Their Care
Medical Care Research and Review
journal-article
Cultural perspectives on health stigma: multilevel evidence from three cultures
20th International and interdisciplinary Conference on Communication, Medicine and Ethics
conference-abstract
Cultural Perspectives on Health Stigma: Multilevel Evidence from Three Cultures
20th International and Interdisciplinary Conference On Communication, Medicine And Ethics, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 13/07/22
conference-output
Communicating truths: promoting HIV and stigma awareness through storytelling and devised performances inspired by the #MayStigmaBa? Project qualitative research
The 24th International AIDS Conference , Montreal, Canada, 22/07/22
conference-poster
How culture influences patient preferences for patient-centered care with their doctors
Journal of Communication in Healthcare
journal-article
How culture influences patient preferences for patient-centered care with their doctors
journal-article
May Stigma Ba? (Is there stigma?)
The 24th International AIDS Conference , Montreal, Canada, 22/07/22