Xavier Ateneo - Psychology Department

03/12/2025

Congratulations to MR BENJUN B. JAMOROL (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. His research is titled “BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL PREDICTORS OF SECONDARY TRAUMATIC STRESS AMONG GUIDANCE DESIGNATES IN THE PHILIPPINES.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Dr. Charity Rose Pagara, Dr. Jason O. Manaois, and Dr. Charito Ferrer. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Mary Rachelle Wapano.

29/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Hazel Dianne Villegas (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “Seeing the Signs: A Narrative Inquiry on Teacher’s Experiences with Students who Self-Harm.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Yayetta de la Peña. Panel Members: Dr Charito Ferrer, Ms Jhoanna Marie Mocorro, and Mr. Rogelio Lee Jr. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.

29/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Grace Lou Marie C. Meneses (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “NAVIGATING THE NEUROTYPICAL WORKPLACE: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL INQUIRY INTO EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION AMONG WORKING ADULTS WITH ADHD.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Yayetta de la Peña. Panel Members: Ms Maria Leorupee Barros, Ms Dorothy Zoe Drillon, and Ms Maria Celeste Sagarbarria. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.

26/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Mae Rachelle S. Salcedo (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SINGLE PARENTS WITH A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.. Panel Members: Dr. Charity Rose Pagara, Ms April Chanel Varias, and Ms Maria Celeste Sagarbarria. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Mary Rachelle Wapano.

26/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Karen Grace Lacerna (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “PURPOSEFUL WORK:
EXAMINING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF BASIC PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ON LIFE CRAFTING AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG FILIPINO CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Ms Maria Leorupee Barros, Mr. Voltaire Marquez, and Ms April Chanel Varias. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.

22/11/2025

OUR FORUM NOW

15/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Jessa Mae Ramos (MA Psychology) for a successful proposal thesis defense. Her research is titled “Unpacking Employees’ Perception of Leader Emotional Intelligence as a Moderator between Psychological Capital and Turnover Intention.” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Joey Marie Jegonia. Panel Members: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras, Mr. Rousell Ferrer, and Ms Maria Celeste Sagarbarria. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Ms Lady Lexle Avitriz Abonitalla (MA Psychology) for her final thesis defense. Her research is titled “Influence of Organizational Climate and Culture on Job Burnout of Non-Medical Employees in a Medical Facility” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Dr. Jason Manaois, Mr Rogelio Lee Jr, and Ms Nadine Angeli Abellera. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Joey Marie Jegonia.

30/10/2025

Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan is a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit University forming leaders of character for the needs of Mindanao, the Philippines, and Asia-Pacific.

30/10/2025

The Department of Psychology - together with the entire Xavier Ateneo community - once again congratulates our newly licensed Psychometricians!

Heartfelt congratulations to our Psychometrician board passers! Your hard work and determination have paid off.

23/10/2025

Congratulations to MR MIGUEL DEN SADE (MA Psychology) for a successful final thesis defense. His research is titled “EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF LONELINESS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: THE MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG MSU COLLEGE STUDENTS” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Ms Ma. Celeste Sagarbarria, Mr. Jalen Theus Pimentel, and Mr. Ferdinand Labitad. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason Manaois.

22/10/2025

Congratulations to MR AVE ERAGAN (MA Psychology) for a successful final thesis defense. His research is titled “EXAMINING THE MODERATING ROLE OF JOB ROLE CLARITY IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE AND QUALITY OF WORK LIFE AMONG RANK-AND-FILE EMPLOYEES IN FAMILTY-OWENED MSMES” We thank the Panel Chair: Dr. Luel Mae Contreras. Panel Members: Mr. Rogelio Lee Jr., Ms Ma. Celeste Sagarbarria, and Mr. Rousell Ferrer. Thesis Adviser: Dr. Jason O. Manaois.