UST Department of Psychology

UST Department of Psychology Welcome to the official page of the UST Department of Psychology, a Center of Excellence in Psycholo After finishing his Ph.D. Its objectives are:
1. Prof.

at the University of Santo Tomas in 1934 Fr. Angel de Blas introduced new methods and devices in the fields of Zoology, Physics, and most especially Psychology in the Philippines in 1938. In 1948, the College of Liberal Arts, which is now known as the College of Science, offered the BS major in Psychology degree program with Fr. Angel de Blas as the first Chairman of the Department of Psychology.

In October 1994, the degree program was changed to Bachelor of Science in Psychology. To train students who can function effectively in the educational, industrial, and clinical work settings.
2. To promote active research involvement among faculty members and students.
3. To provide students in other disciplines an understanding of human behavior.
4. To imbue a strong sense of moral and ethical precepts in the practice of the psychology profession. At present, it is currently under the leadership of Asst. Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, PhD.

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, PhD, for graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Graduate School of th...
16/06/2026

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, PhD, for graduating Magna Cum Laude from the Graduate School of the University of Santo Tomas! Your achievement showcases the power of hard work and dedication.



NEW PUBLICATION NOTICEThe research entitled “Clinical Correlates of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Criminal Behavior ...
11/06/2026

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICE

The research entitled “Clinical Correlates of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Criminal Behavior Among Individuals Receiving Psychiatric Treatment: A Cohort-Based Investigation" has been published in the North American Journal of Psychology by authors Maria Belen Grace Mendoza-Ong, Edison C. Galindez, Marc Eric S. Reyes.

Congratulations to Prof. Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, and his co-authors for this publication!



NEW PUBLICATION NOTICEThe research entitled “Distinguishing climate change worry from state climate anxiety across 32 co...
10/06/2026

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICE

The research entitled “Distinguishing climate change worry from state climate anxiety across 32 countries: implications for subjective wellbeing" has been published in the Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences.

Congratulations to Prof. Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, and his co-authors for this publication!



NEW PUBLICATION NOTICEThe research entitled “Willingness to Complain about National Government and Noisy Neighbors in F...
09/06/2026

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICE

The research entitled “Willingness to Complain about National Government and Noisy Neighbors in Four Countries" has been published in the North American Journal of Psychology by authors Devi Sekar, Lynn E. McCutcheon, Blaine L. Browne, Marc Eric S. Reyes, Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing, & Nguyen Dinh Nhu Ha.

Congratulations to Prof. Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, Prof. Ma. Criselda T. Pacquing, PhD, and their co-authors for this publication!



NEW PUBLICATION NOTICEThe research entitled “Rehabilitation Belief and Engagement Transformation (RBET) Model: A Grounde...
08/06/2026

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICE

The research entitled “Rehabilitation Belief and Engagement Transformation (RBET) Model: A Grounded Theory Approach" has been published in the Makara Human Behavior Studies in Asia by Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, Marc Eric S. Reyes, and Karen Katrina V. Trinidad.

Congratulations to Asst. Prof. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, MA, Prof. Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, and Assoc. Prof. Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, PhD, for this publication!



🩵💛We were happy to welcome back our 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇, as well as former 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔, during the...
08/06/2026

🩵💛We were happy to welcome back our 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇, as well as former 𝒇𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔, during the 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, organized by the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. It was nice to reminisce about their many decades of service in the College of Science and their fond memories of their students and colleagues. We sincerely thank them for joining us in celebrating the college's centennial. We continue to pray for their good health and happiness!

📷 Daniel Albert Castillo

✨The 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 of the UST 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, before and beyond its 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒍.📷 Daniel Albert Castillo...
08/06/2026

✨The 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 of the UST 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, before and beyond its 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂𝒍.

📷 Daniel Albert Castillo

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICEThe research entitled “The protective role of social support against dissociative symptoms: Longit...
08/06/2026

NEW PUBLICATION NOTICE
The research entitled “The protective role of social support against dissociative symptoms: Longitudinal findings from two international survey projects" has been published in the Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.

Congratulations to Prof. Marc Eric S. Reyes, PhD, and his co-authors for this publication!

Check the article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00127-026-03105-4


We congratulate Asst. Prof. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, MA, on being awarded the St Albertus Magnus Award during the UST Stud...
07/06/2026

We congratulate Asst. Prof. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, MA, on being awarded the St Albertus Magnus Award during the UST Student Awards 2026.



We celebrate Margaret Fajardo, a second-year BS Psychology student, for receiving the Pope Leo II Outstanding Achievemen...
07/06/2026

We celebrate Margaret Fajardo, a second-year BS Psychology student, for receiving the Pope Leo II Outstanding Achievement Award for 2026 at the recent UST Student Awards, a testament to her hard work and dedication.



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