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25 - 27 March 2015 | Singapore Abstract Booklet www.arups2015.org 2 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet Scientific Review Committee Name Affiliation Country Scientific Programme Co-Chairperson: Prof. George Bishop Yale-NUS College and National University of Singapore Singapore Dr. Monica Walet Singapore Psychological Society/Raffles College of Higher Education Singapore Members: Prof. Hanna Panggabean Atma Jaya Indonesia Catholic University Indonesia Dr. Tjipto Susana Sanata Dharma University Indonesia Dr. Rozainee Khairudin Editor for the Malaysian Psychology Journal Malaysia Prof. Dr. Rahmatullah Khan Former President of the Malaysian Psychological Society Malaysia Dr. Margaret Udarbe-Alvarez Outgoing VP of PAP and Editor of Silliman University Journal Philippines Dr. Roseann Tan-Mansukhani Former Treasurer of Psychological Association of the Philippines Philippines Dr. Anna Leybina Moscow Metropolitan Governance University / Former SPS Russia / Singapore Council Member Dr. Rhoda Myra Garces Bacsal National Institute of Education Singapore Dr. Kristina Burgetova National Institute of Education Singapore Dr. Chu Chi Meng Ministry of Social and Family Development Singapore Dr. Claire Thompson James Cook University Singapore Special Thanks To: Keng Shian Ling National University of Singapore Singapore 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 3 ORAL ABSTRACTS 4 OP Slot Allocated Page Abstract Title Abstract Domain Presenter Name OP03 9 Achievement Goals on School Engagement: Looking at the Mediating Role of Academic Emotions in Chinese Secondary School Students Educational Psychology Sin U Leong OP04 9 Testing the Homework Quality Model among the Filipino School Learners Educational Psychology Zenaida P. Piano OP05 9 Baseline Data on the Alignment of Awareness, Expecations and Understanding between Academic and Industry Stakeholders on the K to 12 Educational Reform in the Philippines Organisational Psychology Joan Christine C. Fortich OP06 10 Development and Validation of a Filipino Five-Factor Instrument: The MAPA Ng Loob Personality Psychology Gregorio E. H. del Pilar OP07 11 The Relationship Between Mindfulness and Subjective Well-Being Among Filipino Seminarians Clinical Psychology Asiatico, Ma. Dinah E OP08 11 The Effects of Gestures and Pictures on Word Acquisition and Use in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinical / Developmental Psychology Cherie Chan OP09 12 Painting Therapy to reduce depression for elder individuals Clinical Psychology Noviekayati Igaa OP10 12 Psychology for Inclusiveness In Nation Building: Incorporating Counselling-Based Career Assistance into Collaborative Counselling for Persons With Disabilities Developmental Psychology Quek Ai-Hwa OP11 12 The Contribution of Different Sources of Social Support to the Relationship between Traumatic Event Exposure and Depression Abnormal Psychology Kalon Sou OP12 13 Mental Health State of Body Image Dissatisfaction and Weight Status among Adolescents: A Clinical Study Clinical Psychology Ang Wen-Fang OP13 14 Exploring the Officer-Youth Relationship in Offender Rehabilitation Clinical Psychology / Forensic Psychology Sara Delia Menon OP14 14 Emotion-Focused Coping as Moderator between Acculturative Stress and Adaption among Temporary Filipino Migrants in Singapore Clinical Psychology / Social Psychology Sheryl Stromberg OP15 15 The Inclusiveness of a Workplace Culture where People with Mild Intellectual Disability Work, Singapore - Brief Report Others Zheng Chengde Derek OP18 15 Humor Therapy to Increase Gratitude in Woman Convict Positive Psychology Miftahun Ni’mah Suseno OP19 18 The role of health and social capital on elderly depression in Macau Abnormal Psychology Brian J. Hall 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP Slot Allocated Page Abstract Title Abstract Domain Presenter Name OP21 18 Counterfactual Thinking Enhances Meaningfulness: The Mediating Role of Fate Perception and Meaning Detection Cognitive Psychology Chee Sok Qun OP23 19 Enhancing online learning using retrieval-based practice: Implications for Singapore’s educational system Educational Psychology Paul Yong Zhi Hao OP25 19 Phenomenology of Resilience: Stories of Older Persons in an Urban Poor Community in Iloilo City, Philippines Developmental Psychology Bernice Vania N. Landoy OP27 20 Attitudes and concerns of inclusion in Singapore Developmental Psychology Lau Vi-vian OP28 20 Cognitive Profile of Children with Learning Difficulties: Cognitive Function that Measured by WISC Bannatyne Analysis (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) Developmental Psychology Purnamasari, S.E. OP29 21 The Bully and the Bullied: Understanding the Phenomenon from Two Perspective Developmental Psycholoy Bernice Vania N. Landoy OP30 21 Exceptional Caregivers of Dementia Patients: The Contribution of Problem-Solving Metacognitions to Resilience Clinical Psychology Rachelle L. Holandez OP31 22 Compassion Fatigue and Satisfaction as Predictors of Burnout: A Look at the Professional Quality of Life of humanitarian and Workers in the Philippines Clinical Psychology Johnrev B. Guilaran OP32 22 Barriers to Individuals Accessing Psychology Services in Community Health Centers - A Qualitative Study into Psychologists’ Experiences of Providing Services to Puskesmas or Community Health Centers (CHCS) in Banda Aceh Clinical Psychology Lely Safrina OP33 23 The Development and Implementation of “An Antenatal Resilience and Optimism Workshop (AROW)”: Building National Resilience by Reducing Risks of Postnatal Symptoms Clinical Psychology Josephine M.J. Ratna OP34 24 The Relationship between Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety in Primary Care Abnormal Psychology Yap Chee Khong Wong Mei Yin OP35 24 The Meaning of Play among the Ati Children in Naga, Cebu, Philippines Social Psychology Mary Donnavel Libron OP36 25 Survey of the Clinical Supervision of Clinical Psychologists in Singapore Clinical Psychology Isabel Law OP36A 25 Differences between migrants and non-migrant prevalence of potentially traumatic events, depression, alcohol use, and social network supports: An epidemiological study in Guangzhou, China Abnormal Psychology Brian J. Hall OP37 26 Chinese Youth’s Belief about Smoking Acquisition: Implications for Health Education and Tobacco Control Health Psychology Xiang Zhao 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 5 ORAL ABSTRACTS 6 OP Slot Allocated Page Abstract Title Abstract Domain Presenter Name OP38 26 Coping Behavior of Soldier Amputees Assigned at 4th Infantry Divison, Philippine Army Health Psychology Olivia Therezah P Pelagio OP39 27 Searching for Reassurance while fearing the Worst. Optimism and Pessimism in Online Pregnancy Loss Boards during Suspected Miscarriage Health Psychology / Others (Cyberpsychology) Grainne H. Kirwan OP40 27 Perception of Weight and Psychological Distress in Indian Adolescents Health Psychology Dr. Sonia Suchday OP41 28 Sociodemographic Correlates of Recurrent Emergency Medicine Utilisation by Patients with Panic-like Anxiety: An Exploratory Study Clinical Psychology Jackie Ma OP43 29 Unlocking Our Internal Prison: Predictors of Stigmatising Attitudes Toward Offenders in Singapore Forensic Psychology / Social Psychology Tan Xiao Xian OP45 29 Psychometric Evaluation of Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire - Short Form (Q-LES-QSF) in Malaysia Others Teo Shi Wei OP46 30 Altruism, Forgiveness and Resilience as Predictors of Subjective Well-Being among Malaysian Undergraduate Students Positive Psycholgy Angeline A/P Hirudayanathan OP47 30 Development and Validation of a Racial Awareness Scale in Malaysia Social Psychology Sita Lakshmi OP48 31 Autonomy Support From Organisation Enhances Volunteerism: A Self- Determination Perspective Social Psychology Ho Yi Ming OP49 32 Distinguishing Among Lay Theories of Culture, Ethnicitiy, and Race in Asian Contexts: Polyculturalism, Multiculturalism, and Genetic Lay Theories in Two Asian Countries Social Psychology Allan B. I. Bernardo OP50 32 Improving Women Entrepreneur: The Role of Achievement Motivation and Fear of Success on Entrepreneurial Satisfaction Social Psychology Siti Zahreni OP51 33 Homonegativity in South East Asia: A Comparison of Attitudes Toward Lesbians, Gay Men, and Their Sexualities in Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam Social Psychology Eric Julian Manalastas OP53 33 Bullying Behaviors and Self-Esteem of College Students: A Basis for Anti-Bullying Program Social Psychology Maricar N. Jose OP54 34 Anger among Young People in a fast Globalizing Collectivist Culture: India Clinical Psychology Dr. Sonia Suchday 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP Slot Allocated Page Abstract Title Abstract Domain Presenter Name OP55 34 The Relationship of Social Intelligence and Internet Attitudes among Employees Organizational Psychology Mayette Gabrielle D. Manalo OP56 34 The Role of Supervisory Coaching Behavior And Psychological Capital To Predict The Level of Work Engagement Among Employees Organisational Psychology Vivi Gusrini Rahmadani Pohan OP57 35 Misrepresenting Oneself: How Social Comparison and Machiavellianism Encourage Faking in Job Interviews Organisational / Social Psychology Brenda Ng Kaar Munn OP58 35 Discipline of Work and the Perception of Women Leadership in Bintara Police of Bantul Area Yogyakarta Organizational Psychology Reny Yuniasanti OP59 36 Education of Sap as Adoption of Information Technology on Industrial and Organisational Psychology Organizational Psychology Arief Fahmie OP60 36 Diversity Management Implementation in Conjuction with the Intention to Leave in a Coal Mining Industry, Indonesia Organizational Psychology Supra Wimbarti OP61 37 The Relationship between Inter-role Conflict and Academic Performance among Part-Time Working Undergraduates Organisational Psychology Tan Chee Wei OP62 37 Character Strengths, Happiness, Life Satisfaction and Purpose among Ethnic Groups in Singapore Positive Psychology Janice Niann Tsyr Lee OP63 38 Life Satisfaction Associated with Existence, Relatedness and Growth Needs Fulfillment Positive Psychology Josefina C. Ochoa OP64 38 The effect of knowing on Awe Positive Psychology Michelle Yong Jie Hui OP65 39 Adolescent Resilence: A Construct Analysis and Development of Filipino Resilience Scale (FRS) Positive Psychology Cecilia M. Resurreccion OP66 39 The Psychological Attributes of Mental Toughness: Perceptions of P.E. Teachers in Singapore Sports Psychology Edgar K. Tham OP67 40 Stories of Disaster in a Small Island Setting: The Bayas Island, Philippines Experience Clinical Psychology Johnrev B. Guilaran OP68 40 Temperament Dimension and Stress Level of the Armed Forces Reserve Command in the National Capital Region Philippines Clinical Psychology / Health Psychology Bebsky Mary Agawin OP69 41 Life after SFBT: What factors affect whether students of Solution Focused Brief Therapy go onto practise this approach? Clinical Psychology Jane Tuomola OP70 41 Identity, Uncertainty, and Anxiety: Psychological Issues Experienced by Undocumented Children Clinical Psychology Maria Caridad H. Tarroja 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 7 ORAL ABSTRACTS 8 OP Slot Allocated Page Abstract Title Abstract Domain Presenter Name OP71 42 Training on Autism Management: Developing Inclusive State School Teachers and Relevant Professionals’ Capability in Assisting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Psychology Margaretha OP72 42 Creativity and Meaning-Making of Children with Autism through Participartory Drawing Clinical Psychology / Abnormal Psychology Jessica Espanto OP73 43 The Effect of Perception of Diversity and Collectivism to Team Effectiveness towards Organizatioal Commitment a Mediator Organizational Psychology Silviana Yunita OP74 43 Mom’s Involvement in Business: Does it Help to Raise Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy? Organizational Psychology Jenny Lukito Setiawan OP76 44 How Better-Than-Average Bias Relates to Performance Appraisal System Satisfaction: Equity Sensitivity as the Moderator Organisational Psychology / Social Psychology Law Seng Yew OP77 45 Stimulation of Entrepreneurship Motivation Model Development For Former Indonesian Migrant Workers In East Java Social Psychology Awang Setiawan Wicaksono OP78 45 Needs Assessment of Filipino Public and Private School Teachers: A Scale Construction Organisational Psychology Marshaley J. Baquiano OP79 45 Impact Assessment of Psychological Intervention for Abused Children With Case Proceedings in the Province of Albay Forensic Psychology Salvacion A. LaguillesVillafuerte OP80 46 Findings from a Programme of Research on youth who have Sexually Offended in Singapore Forensic Psychology Gerald Zeng OP81 46 Assessing Youth Offenders in Singapore: A Programme of Research on the Youth Level of Service Forensic Psychology Chu Chi Meng OP82 47 Constructing and Validating a Measure of Kiasuism Social Psychology Esmeralda Ng Ming Sze OP83 48 A New Approach in Depression-Screening: Validation of Psychologist in a Pocket Clinical Psycholgy Paula Ferer Cheng OP84 49 Using Narrative Therapy in Group Intervention for Violent Men Forensic Psychology Georgina Tay 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP03 - U Leong OP04 - Zenaida Piano ACHIEVEMENT GOALS ON SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT: LOOKING AT THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ACADEMIC EMOTIONS IN CHINESE SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TESTING THE HOMEWORK QUALITY MODEL AMONG THE FILIPINO SCHOOL LEARNERS Sin U Leong*1, Imelu G. Mordeno2 1 University of Saint Joseph, Macau, China 2 Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology Emotions in academic situations have been known to relate to academic motivation and school engagement. However, inconsistent findings concerning the relationship of achievement goal orientations, affect and engagement suggest for a continued research in this area (Linnenbrink, 2007; Pekrun, 2011). The aim of the present study was to determine if specific academic emotions mediate the relationship between achievement goals and school engagement. Data was collected from 702 Chinese Secondary School Students. A multiple mediation model using bootstrapping procedure was performed. Results showed that controlling for age, gender and secondary school level, two positive academic emotions (enjoyment and pride) mediated the relationship of mastery and performance approach goal orientations on school engagement while a negative emotion (shame) mediated the relationship between performance approach and engagement. The results imply that students’ goal to be competent and achieve mastery of knowledge is likely to increase their feeling of enjoyment in the class, of which in turn, increases their academic engagement. Moreover, those who are motivated to learn to demonstrate their competence in class will likely increase their school engagement due to feelings of pride and shame. The findings highlight the importance of certain positive and negative emotions in the relationship of motivation and school engagement among Chinese students. Keywords: Achievement Goals, Academic Emotions, School Engagement Zenaida P. Piano *1 Technological University of the Philippines Cavite 1 The study is anchored on the homework quality model of Dettmers, Trautwein, Ludtke, Schnyder, and Baumert (2010). The model advances that homework quality and student characteristics are associated with homework motivation (homework expectancy and value beliefs), homework behavior (time spent on homework and homework effort), and achievement in mathematics. The study was tested through path analysis. The study involved 369 participants. The fit of the homework model was found to be adequate with χ2 = 97.49, df = 2,χ2/df = 48.74, NFI = .91, IFI = .92, CFI = .98, RMSEA = .03. The strong effects of quality homework selection on mathematics achievement were well established among the Filipino school children. The model revealed that participants’ performance in mathematics achievement was supported by well selected homework tasks and their high levels of cognitive ability. Keywords: homework quality, homework motivation, achievement OP05 - Joan Fortich “K – 12 AND THE INDUSTRY” BASELINE DATA ON THE ALIGNMENT OF AWARENESS, EXPECTATIONS AND UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS ON THE K TO 12 EDUCATIONAL REFORM IN THE PHILIPPINES Joan Christie C.Fortich The K to 12 educational reform when viewed in the systemic perspective transcends its influence beyond the academe to the industries. Using this systemic perspective, it is the contention of this paper that the academe and the industry are subsystems of a bigger and more encompassing socio – political system. As components of one social system, it is imperative that a change in the academic subsystem can influence the industry subsystem. It is with this logic that this paper analyzes the alignment of awareness, perception and expectation between academic stakeholders 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 9 ORAL ABSTRACTS and industry stakeholders about the recent and biggest structural and curricular educational reform in the Philippines – the K to 12 educational reform. The systemic and functional interrelatedness between the academe and the industry is explored in this study. Specifically, Study 1 (n=200) investigates the alignment between the understanding and expectations of academic and industry stakeholders of the tenets and features of the K to 12 curriculum. Additionally, Study 2 (n=100) explores the relationship between current employment opportunities for high school graduates and the expected positions and competencies for K to 12 high school graduates. Using chi square and correspondence analysis for Study 1, results indicate major discrepancies and misalignment between the level of understanding and expectation of academic and industry stakeholders about the features of the K to 12 curriculum and its probable recruitment implications. Using Cramer’s V analysis for Study 2, a high negative correlation was obtained (v= -0.6 to -0.98, p<.05) between current labor competencies for high school students versus expectations of industry stakeholders for K to 12 high school graduates. A weak communication (both feedforward and feedback) mechanism is seen as the fundamental reason for such misalignment. Implications on a.) a coalition between professional industry groups and the Department of Education and b.) an active information dissemination about the features of the K to 12 curriculum with the aid from the local government is endorsed by this research to strengthen the weak communication between the industry and academic stakeholders. OP06 - Gregorio E.H. del Pilar DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A FILIPINO FIVE-FACTOR INSTRUMENT: THE MAPA NG LOOB 1 Gregorio E. H. del Pilar, Ph.D. 1 University of the Philippines Diliman reviewed. The development of the Mapa ng Loob (“map of the inner self”), a twenty-scale instrument with four facet scales per domain, and eight items per scale, is then described. The collaborative effort headed by the author, and participated in by a graduate class in personality scale construction, and several undergraduate classes in psychological measurement, required five semesters and six field tests. Considerations of reliability, content validity, keying balance, and factor structure were addressed continuously throughout the test development process. Most of the samples came from the author’s university in Metro Manila, but data for the last field test (total N=574) also included student samples from three other universities (N=192), as well as an adult sample (N=190). Facet scale reliabilities for the final version of the instrument ranged from .65 to .81, with twelve of the twenty scales being at least .70. A scale-level Principal Axis Factoring showed each facet scale loading only on its intended factor. In the second part of the paper, one of the validation studies that have been done on the instrument is described. Two classes of psychology majors of both sexes recruited current best friends and childhood best friends, thus creating 98 and 80 rating pairs, respectively. All participants took the Mapa ng Loob, and rated their partners on a single-item 5-point adjective scale corresponding to each of the twenty facet scales. Results confirmed expectations that Spearman’s rho validity coefficients for current best friends on the twenty facet scales would be higher than those for childhood best friends, with fifteen coefficients being significant for current best friends (.24 to .61), and only five being so for childhood best friends (.23 to .38). Also as expected, while the percentage of validity coefficients that reached significance for current best friends was 75 % (15 of 20), only 15 % of discriminant validity coefficients for this group (57/380) did so. Keywords: Five-factor model, test development, validation Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines In the first part of this paper, the evidence from the published psychological literature investigating the adequacy of the Five-Factor Model to organize Filipino trait constructs is 10 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP07 - Dinah Asiatico OP08 - Cherie Chan THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MINDFULNESS AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG FILIPINO THE EFFECTS OF GESTURES AND PICTURES ON WORD ACQUISITION AND USE IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS Asiatico, Ma. Dinah E., De La Salle UniversityManila, Philippines Cherie Chan*1, David Leach*1, Bethanie Gouldthorp1 1 Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia 1 The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between mindfulness and subjective well-being among seminarians who went on a five-week mindfulness program. A mixed method research design was used in this study. Correlation was used to see possible relationships among five aspects of mindfulness, global mindfulness, amount of practice time and subjective well-being. Paired samples t-test was used to compare scores before and after the mindfulness program on five aspects of mindfulness and subjective well-being. It also sought to know if there are perceived impacts of mindfulness on subjective well-being. Results indicated that all five aspects of mindfulness increased after the mindfulness program as seen in the increased mean scores. There was a link between global mindfulness and subjective wellbeing with a significant change in correlation after the mindfulness program was done. Observing aspect also showed a significant relationship with subjective well-being. Mindfulness was seen as related to seminarians’ subjective well-being after the mindfulness program. Furthermore, there was an improvement in their mindfulness aspects, and seminarians view that there is a significant relationship between one’s mindfulness and their subjective well-being as further explored in the interviews. Generally, the seminarians improved their understanding of themselves through self-appreciation and self-recognition. Their interpersonal relationship improved through compassion and taking responsible actions. A better coping style emerged through discovery of other possible conflict resolution strategies. Overall, the seminarians’ subjective well-being improved in the areas of the self, relationship to others and physical well-being. Keywords: Mindfulness, Subjective Well-Being, Seminarians Although gestures have been found to aid the development of verbal communication, little is known about their influence on functional communication of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This study explored the influence of iconic gestures on word acquisition and use by 4 – 6 year old children with ASD in contrast to using pictures. An iconic gesture-based teaching method was compared to a picture-based teaching method to support word acquisition and use. The study aimed to determine whether there was a difference in the number of trials taken to learn new words using either a gesture- or picturebased method, and whether any advantages would be maintained over time. In addition, it aimed to determine whether the two methods had differential effects on children’s spontaneous, unplanned vocalisations, eye contact with communicative partner, and on-task behaviours when being taught. Results indicated that there was an overall trend for the children to take longer to master a new word when using gestures compared to pictures. This was expected as the children involved had a history of using pictures in past communication programmes. However, it was unexpected that, after mastering gestures and pictures, when given a free choice all five participants chose to use gestures as their preferred mode of communication. They also produced significantly more spontaneous vocalisations, eye contacts and on-task behaviours during the gesture-based teaching and testing conditions compared to the picture-based conditions indicating engagement in more extensive, generalized communicative behaviour. Overall gains in communication skills were confirmed by improved scores on standardized preschool language and communication measures. The results encourage future research on the effects of including iconic gestures in teaching commonly used words with mand and tact functions especially at early stages of intervention for young ASD children with minimal or no verbal skills. Keywords: Autism, Verbal Behaviour, Iconic Gestures 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 11 ORAL ABSTRACTS OP09 - Noviekayati Igaa PAINTING THERAPY TO REDUCE DEPRESSION FOR ELDER INDIVIDUALS Gusti Ayu Agung Noviekayati, Nyimas Robbyani Pandanwangi Faculty of Psychology 1 1 The declining activity and physical changes experienced by elder individuals bring some consequences such as depression. Depression, in this development phase, causes various problems. This study aims to reduce depression in this group of age by using Painting Therapy. The subjects were 10 members of karang werdha kencana in Batuan village, Sumenep. The method used is quantitative method and depth interviews by using the Beck Depression Inventory as a pre-test and post-test. The calculation to see the changes in the value of pre-test and post-test using SPSS-based t-test is of 5662 to t count and consulted with t table = 4604. This means that t count> t table (5662> 4604) at p 0.01. This suggests that depression in elderly individuals can be reduced significantly by using painting therapy Keyword : elder depression, painting therapy OP10 - Quek Ai Hwa PSYCHOLOGY FOR INCLUSIVENESS IN NATION BUILDING: INCORPORATING COUNSELLING-BASED CAREER ASSISTANCE INTO COLLABORATIVE COUNSELLING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Quek Ai-Hwa * HELP University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This paper introduces and illustrates an innovative role in psychology for inclusiveness in nation building by incorporating counselling-based career assistance into collaborative career counselling so as to integrate persons with disabilities into the national workforce. Career assistance refers to the multipotentiality of each client and the client’s family. Examples of the client’s multipotentiality include personal values, past experiences, personality characteristics, skills and client’s outlook in life. From the developmental vantage, it is recognized that embedded in career counselling is the existence 12 of alternative possibilities, although clients with disabilities may not have the insight or be sensitive enough to see these alternative possibilities. What is new in this paper is that a career counsellor discards the traditional role of diagnosing the client’s problems; and takes the role of a collaborator so as to engage clients in therapeutic relationships in the counselling process, that is needed to shift the focus from clients’ problems towards focusing on the clients’ multipotentiality in career counselling. As such clients are able to benefit from career counselling so as to hold jobs. Therefore, incorporating counsellingbased career assistance into collaborative career counselling offers persons with mild to moderate developmental or learning disabilities a means to integrate into the national workforce. One limitation is that career counsellors must have multicultural counselling competence to conduct collaborative counselling. Empirical implications of modules practiced will be discussed. The author invites more dialogue from the psychology fraternity to look into the collaborative approach for promoting inclusiveness in nation building. Keywords: inclusiveness, collaborative counselling OP11 - Brian Hall THE CONTRIBUTION OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF SOCIAL SUPPORT TO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRAUMATIC EVENT EXPOSURE AND DEPRESSION Kalon SOU, MSc, 2,3Wen CHEN, PhD, Fangjing ZHOU, BA, 4Carl Latkin, PhD, 1Brian J. Hall, PhD 1 Department of Psychology, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau (SAR), People’s Republic of China 2 Faculty of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University 3 School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen Center for Migrant Health Policy, 4 Department of Health Behavior and Society and Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 1* 2,3 Although the importance of social support networks on the mental health and well-being of individuals who experience traumatic events (TE) is well supported, previous studies seldom specified 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS the sources of social support (e.g., family, friends) contributing to this depression soothing effect. The current study, therefore, aims at investigating the possible predictors of depression, focusing on difference sources of social support, and their predictive strengths among TE-exposed and nonTE-exposed populations. Data was extracted from a larger database with a representative population sample of Chinese adults (N = 1000). Participants were asked to complete a self-report questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of items including Chinese versions of the Life Events Checklist, Patient Health Questionnaire and the Social Support Rating Scale to measure participants’ exposure to potentially traumatic events, depression and social support networks. Preliminary results revealed that over one-third of the participants (34.09%) had experienced TE personally at least once in their lives. Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that family support (p = .006) and TE exposure (p < .0005), but not friend support (p = .241), were negatively associated with depression (F(13, 536) = 4.67, p < .0005, R2 = .080), indicating that participants tended to be less depressed if they scored higher in those items. Moreover, the same two variables also contributed significantly to the impairment in social relationship (F(13, 531) = 4.23, p < .0005, R2 = .072; family support, p = .008; TE exposure, p = .001) and daily work functioning (F(13, 531) = 5.01, p < .0005, R2 = .088; family support, p = .011; TE exposure, p = .003) caused by depression. Finally, significant interactions between family support and depression (p < .0005), as well as its impaired consequences (ps < .0005), were found among TE-experienced and non-TE-experienced populations. Surprisingly, our preliminary results indicated that family support is the only source of social support that buffers the relationship between TE exposure and depression. This suggests that the role of family support should be emphasized more heavily compared to other sources of social support in therapeutic interventions for depressed individuals who experienced TE. Keywords: Depression, social support, Chinese migrants OP12 - Quek Ai Hwa MENTAL HEALTH STATE OF BODY IMAGE DISSATISFACTION AND WEIGHT STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS: A CLINICAL STUDY Quek Ai-Hwa1 and Ang Wen-Fang*1 1 HELP University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This clinical study contributes to empirical literature on body image dissatisfaction and weight status which have implications on adolescents’ mental health in Malaysia and in ASEAN countries. The study (1) examined the relationship between body image dissatisfaction and selected variables (which are self-esteem, depression, and disordered eating behaviours) among overweight adolescents and (2) identified the predictors of body image dissatisfaction among overweight adolescents. This study obtained official approval from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, the Ethics Review Board of the University, School Authorities’ consent, parental and students’ consent for participation. The sample came from a randomly selected government school in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total population comprising 211students (between 13 to 16 years old) participated voluntarily in a Body Mass Index (BMI) screening. From this BMI screening 31 overweight students were recruited as a final sample for the clinical study. Body image dissatisfaction, self-esteem, depression, and disordered eating behaviours were assessed with the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE), Beck Depression Index (BDI), and Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26). Data collected were analysed by using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient and stepwise linear regression. Body image dissatisfaction shows strong significant correlations with self-esteem (r = -.66, p < .05), depression (r = .55, p < .05), and disordered eating behaviours (r = .68, p < .05) among overweight adolescents. Body image dissatisfaction in overweight adolescents is predicted by disordered eating behaviours and self-esteem. Results revealed that overweight adolescents who are dissatisfied with their body image also experienced low self-esteem, depression and diet disorders which reflect their low mental health. In this context, school-based interventions in the forms of physical and mental health screening, dietary education, and selfesteem training programs are useful for enhancing 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 13 ORAL ABSTRACTS promote healthy body ideals, healthy dietary strategies, and to bolster self-esteem. It is recommended that moderator variables need to be identified for further research to examine their influences on overweight adolescents’ body image attitudes. Other implications are also discussed. Keywords: body, image, dissatisfaction OP13- Sara Delia Menon EXPLORING THE OFFICER-YOUTH RELATIONSHIP IN OFFENDER REHABILITATION Sara Delia Menon*1, Dr Joanna Barlas2 Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Candidate, James Cook University (JCU) (Australia); Assistant Director/ Psychologist, Psychological Services Branch, Singapore Prison Service (SPS) 1 correlated to a positive attitude to prisoners, and 2) higher levels of officers’ attachment anxiety were positively correlated with authoritarian parenting practices. No significant relationship was found between officers’ attitude towards prisoners and their parenting styles. Applied thematic analysis of the interview transcripts revealed several themes which contributed to a richer understanding of initial quantitative data (for example, the importance of shared experiences between officers and youth offenders and the impact of the officers age on the officer-youth relationship). Findings from the current study expand the understanding of how prison officers relate to youth offenders, and can influence a more targeted approach to the selection and training of those who work with unique offender groups. This in turn will help maximise the rehabilitation potential of the prison environment, through enhancing the relationship between staff and youth offender. Keywords: officer, youth, relationship Clinical Psychologist; Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, JCU Singapore OP14 - Sheryl Stromberg Given the evolution of theory and practice surrounding offender rehabilitation, external responsivity factors in offender rehabilitation remain arguably less understood than offender risk and need. Youth offenders have historically been seen as a population requiring formal treatment provision, and the relationship between prison officer and youth offender has been viewed as one that can be harnessed for positive change. Purpose: The current study was interested in studying the experience of prison officers working with the youth offender population from a relational perspective, borrowing ideas from the parenting as well as attachment literature. As there are few studies exploring the prison officer-offender relationship within a parenting context, the current study adopted a mixedmethod, explanatory sequential design utilising cross-sectional questionnaire data with indepth individual interviews. 67 prison officers completed the Experiences in Close Relationships Questionnaire – Revised (ECR-R), the Parenting Practices Questionnaire and the Attitudes Towards Prisoners (ATP) Scale. From the initial sample, 12 prison officers indicated interest to participate in the follow-up semi-structured interview. Quantitative analysis showed that 1) higher levels of officers’ attachment avoidance were negatively EMOTION-FOCUSED COPING AS MODERATOR BETWEEN ACCULTURATIVE STRESS AND ADAPTATION AMONG TEMPORARY FILIPINO MIGRANTS IN SINGAPORE 2 14 Sheryl Stromberg*1, Arsenio Sze Alianan Jr. 1 1 Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines This study examined whether emotion-focused coping moderates between acculturative stress and adaptation among temporary Filipino migrant workers in Singapore. One hundred ninety temporary Filipino migrants aged 20 to 39 years old and working in selected service industries completed a survey. Respondents rated items in the study’s questionnaire, which consisted of an acculturative stress scale, emotion-focused coping scale, depression scale, and sociocultural adjustment scale. Higher order factor analysis of the emotion-focused subscale of COPE inventory yielded two subset scales, approach coping in emotion-focused coping and avoidance coping in emotion-focused coping. Results showed that acculturative stress influence both psychological and sociocultural adaptation of temporary Filipino migrant workers. However, emotion-focused coping did not seem to serve as buffer between 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS acculturative stress and adaptation. The nonsignificant finding of emotion-focused coping as moderator adheres to the complexity of coping strategies in acculturation and at the same time serves as an illustrative study which directs future research in systematically examining other culturally relevant coping strategies in acculturation among Filipino migrants in Asia. scores amongst the two groups. DSS Graduates had lower scores for their workplace inclusion survey. Another finding from this study was that all colleagues stated positive feedback about their DSS Graduate co-workers. Keywords: stress, coping, adaptation OP18 - Miftah Suseno OP15 - ARUPS1109 - Derek Zheng HUMOR THERAPY TO INCREASE GRATITUDE IN WOMAN CONVICT THE INCLUSIVENESS OF A WORKPLACE The inclusiveness of a workplace culture where people with mild intellectual disability work, Singapore – Brief Report Zheng Chengde Derek*1 1 Association of Persons with Special Needs – Delta Senior School Employment is a crucial part of working age adults. Singapore has recently rectified the United Nations conventions on the rights of persons with disabilities (UNCRPD) in 2013 to signal her commitment towards providing people with disabilities the same rights as others. By utilising the Massachusetts Natural Supports Project at the Institute for Community Inclusion’s Workplace Culture Survey (Max Score: 40), this brief report explores the workplace inclusiveness of nine companies who employ individuals with Mild Intellectual Disability (MID) to investigate if there is a significant difference between the workplace inclusion scores of employees with MID in comparison with their colleagues. Through the semi-structured interview, colleagues will also be asked about keywords that they would use to describe DSS colleagues whom they work alongside with. Participants with MID were graduates from the Association of Persons with Special Needs (APSN) – Delta Senior School (DSS). Preliminary analysis of data using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 20 for independent-samples t-test was computed to analyse the scores between workers with MID versus colleagues. There was a difference in the means of scores for workers with MID (n = 9, M = 27.0, SD = 4.03) versus colleague (n = 9, M = 31.67, SD = 3.46); t (16) = 2.643, p < 0.018. This suggests that there is a significance difference between the workplace inclusion Keywords: Intellectual Disability, Work, Singapore 1 Miftahun Ni’mah Suseno 1 State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta Indonesia Gratitude is one of the psychological and spiritual conditions that need to be developed in order to be able to female inmates to take lessons and be grateful even in conditions like those faced today is to be in on prison. Growing gratitude, especially woman who live on prison is a step in the empowerment of the community is important, because at this critical time foster gratitude in them, given the problems it faces today, there will still be a positive thing to be thankful. According to Froh, Yurkewicz, C & Kashdan (2009), one of the factors that affect the gratitude is the positive affect. Positive affective is perceived in the form of positive feelings on individuals capable of causing a feeling of gratitude. One of the things that can cause a positive affective is humor. Humor is a thing that can never be removed in everyday life. Humor therapy is a form of psychological intervention that is easy to do and can be given to anyone regardless of age. Humor therapy is the art of laughter to treat the disease. The use of laughter in therapy is very useful (Kurniawan, 2009). Humor therapy is a therapy that does not require a lot of equipment. This therapy can be done using VCD media, magazines, television or not to use the equipment at all, with each other funny stories with others. Furthermore humor therapy has no restrictions of space and time in the implementation, and does not require the presence of a therapist professional because individual or group can apply it independently. So that humor therapy is very effective to give to anyone, including convict so that they can conduct themselves as a form of development they sense of humor, albeit in different levels. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 15 ORAL ABSTRACTS Therefore, this study focused on community empowerment through the development of therapeutic interventions gratitude by applying humor on woman convict. People who are grateful are those who acknowledge the favor of God and acknowledge God as the giver, submission to God, love of God, the good pleasure of God and favors using it in things like God in order to obey God. Gratitude must be accompanied by science and charity based on the submission as well as our devotion to God who has given pleasure. Al-Munajjid (2006) explains that gratitude can arise due to three aspects: (a) Know favors that bring hearts, aware and convinced that everything and wonders that we have and through the favor of God, (b) Accepting favors is understood that favors it were not for the blessing we get it going, but because it is the form of God’s grace and mercy, (c) Praising God for granting favors. Praise can form two kinds of general nature with praise that God is beneficent, generous, kind, giving broad and so, while the latter is special is talking about favors received by detailing the favors it and express it verbally and using these for favors things that God approves. According Froh, Yurkewicz, C & Kashdan (2009), factors that affect the gratitude in adolescence are: (a) Positive Affect is a positive feeling that is felt in the form of an individual. Able to induce positive feelings of gratitude, (b) Perceptions of Peer, perception peer influence on adolescents in grateful, (c) Family Social Support, the role of the family in providing support to young people in dealing with problems to make adolescents feel grateful because of the attention given to the shape and also the support it receives, (d) Optimistic, someone that has a feeling of optimism, tend to have a good personality to be able to assess everything in a positive way. Meanwhile, according Mc. Cullough, et al (2002) factors affecting grateful are (a) Emotionality / Well-being one or the degree to which a person’s tendency to react emotionally and feel satisfaction with his life, (b) Pro sociality tendency of a person to be accepted by the social environment, (c) Spirituality/Religiousness, with regard to religious faith, which concerns the Grateful transcendental values in adolescents is influenced by many factors. Base d on the above description can be concluded that the factors that affect grateful are positive affection, the support of 16 family, peer perception, optimistic, emotionality/ well-being, pro social, and religiousness. Factors that inhibit the emergence gratitude are as follows: (a) To feel grateful, someone needs a broad view of life. Gratitude can also arise when a person is aware of the loss on him, (b) Negative perceptions can hinder a person’s perceived to be grateful, (c) Arrogant attitude can also h inder gratitude, because the individual feels that he has the power over everything that happened. American Association for Humor Therapy (Meyer, 2007), states that humor therapy is a therapeutic intervention using stimuli that stimulate the expression of pleasure. This intervention may enhance health or be used as a complementary treatment of illness to facilitate healing or coping, whether physical, emotional, cognitive, social, or spiritual. Kurniawan (2009) says that laughter is recommended in addition to the health, quality of laughter is also considered worship when accompanied by sincere and honest intentions. According Sayikh Al Qarni (Kurniawan, 2009), alms laughter, laughter also suggests optimistic, spiritual and medicinal antidote for soul tired after work, a sign of generosity, a cue for an attitude of confidence and a sign for the pure purpose. Laughter also showed happiness. God has given gifts to the human feelings of the heart will react to something that is seen, felt and expressed that excitement, sadness that is usually followed by anger. Excessive excitement, and deep sadness when they can not control would lead to a flood of emotions. Growing gratitude on woman convict especially those living in correctional institution is a community empowerment is important, because at this critical time foster gratitude in them, given the problems it faces today, the pressures of life that make woman convict vulnerable to conditions of stress or depression. Gratitude be things that need to be developed within the woman convict that there is a process of positive thinking to the conditions that exist today. Gratitude for prisoners is essential to develop due to the presence of gratitude will encourage woman convict to live a life in captivity, gratitude will invite mindset and feelings and behavior of woman convict to be more positive in looking at her life so hopefully there is a positive force for survival in institutions Correctional and mental and spiritual readiness while out and live in the community again. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS Humor therapy is one way to improve gratitude, with humor therapy the woman convict will be invited to relax the energy in a positive direction and give a new zest for life. The purpose of humor therapy is a therapeutic intervention using stimuli that stimulate the expression of pleasure. These interventions can improve physical health, emotional, cognitive, social, or spiritual (Meyer, 2007 & Kurniawan, 2009). in the form of self-assessment and self-reflection. Humor therapy consists of four with the overall presentation of the material during the three days to the total number of sessions as many as twelve sessions with duration of each session for 30-60 minutes. Humor therapy involves 1 trainer and 1 co trainer and one observer. A measure of gratitude was developed by using aspect from Al-Munajjid (2006). Based on item selection with restrictions rix ≥ 0.3 and reliability testing, gratitude scale consisting of 54 item 42 item declared valid by item Discrimination index moving between 0.280 to 0.696 and there is a 12 item fall because they have item with item total correlation < 0.3. The reliability of the scale by using the approach of internal consistency showed alpha coefficient of 0.920. Data were analyzed using nonparametric testwilcoxon analysis show that there is a difference in gratitude prior and after the therapy (Z= - 3,923; p<0.05), it is means that’s gratitude increasing after experiment. The result of this experiment confirmed the hypothesis. Woman convict who had very different conditions with people in general. A prisoner in a certain period should be in place that limited scope, limited activities, limited communication and limited everything. In addition to the limited environmental conditions, prisoners are also constantly faced with various problems such as the problem of adaptation to the new environment, the problem of social interaction with fellow convict, as well as emerging issues related to self- punishment that is being undertaken. In this condition, there are woman convict who can handle it well, and some do not. If that appears only feelings of anger, resentment, regret, despair and even then it will increasingly make the downturn. This condition makes important the presence of positive emotions should one of them owned by the prisoner is Gratitude. With gratitude then what will feel good when undertaken, a capable grateful will always realize, accept and praise God as the giver of favors. A woman convict who is able to give thanks to the current condition will be better able to accept and live our daily lives in on prison quietly, far from feeling worried and anxious. Therefore gratitude on convict, especially women need to be developed. Humor therapy is one of the various methods of psychological interventions that can be used to improve gratitude. Stimulation of humor used in this study self-assessment using the media, audiovisual and reflection. The results showed that there was an increase in woman convict gratitude after they get humor therapy. The humor teraphy module was developed on the basis perspektif from Meyer (2007) and Kurniawan (2009). The process of preparation of the module involves discussion with the trainer to make adjustments to the technical implementation of the training materials are widely used spreadsheet Based on these conclusions can be suggested to the subjects to adopt the materials delivered in therapeutic humor in everyday life both as individuals and as part of a social environment, in an effort to improve gratitude. For further research to replicate well with the same dependent variable Hence, we need for methods that can be used to increase positive emotions, especially gratitude by increasing brain stimulation as well as lowering stress levels, one of them by using humor therapy. With the gratitude owned it is expected that the woman convict were able to see the reality of life from a positive perspective and there is readiness in God to boldly move forward to see the future and purpose of a better life and blessing. Gratitude, which is able to recognize, accept and give praise to God for the blessings given to her. The current situation can be faced as a favor for the woman convict and the woman convict when they find gratitude with current conditions then they will be better prepared mentally and spiritually evolved towards the better. This experiment examined the influence of humor therapy in improving gratitude among woman convict in prison. The hypothesis was that there is significant difference in gratitude among participant in experimental group between pre and post experiment. The subjects of this experiment were 20 woman convict with age ranging from 23 – 47 years old. The design of this experiment was one group with pretest and posttest design. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 17 ORAL ABSTRACTS is gratitude but using different settings and subjects that will strengthen the external validity of humor therapy treatment for generalizing the results or conduct research using humor as a therapy module intervention against another dependent variable so that the therapy humor module can be proven validity in changing behavior. Share on prison managers to follow the model of intervention using humor therapy for other inmates in an effort to develop potential especially gratitude. Keyword: humor therapy, gratitude, woman convict OP19 - Tat Leong Wu THE ROLE OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAPITAL ON ELDERLY DEPRESSION IN MACAU Tat Leong Wu1, Agnes, I. F. Lam, PhD2, Brian J. Hall, PhD1* 1 Department of Psychology, University of Macau, Macau (SAR), People’s Republic of China 2 Department of Communication, University of Macau, Macau (SAR), People’s Republic of China Depression is a disorder commonly affecting the Chinese elderly population. Macau, China has the second highest life expectancy in the world, and therefore research into the determinants of elderly mental health, particularly among those experiencing poverty, is an important public health priority. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 366 Chinese elders living in public housing (age 65 to 94). Standardized questions were asked regarding health status, living arrangements, cognitive social capital (i.e., community trust), and depression symptoms to obtain comprehensive information on each respondent. We predicted that poorer health status and social capital would predict greater depression in this sample. Preliminary analysis indicated significant correlations between depression and age (r = .11, p = 0.03), socioeconomic status (r = .22, p < .001), self-perceived health status (r = -.42, p < .001), and social capital (r = -.15, p = .01). After controlling for potential confounding, regression analysis demonstrated significant associations between socioeconomic status (B = 1.31, p = .001, [CI = 0.53,2.10]), self-perceived health status (B 18 = -1.88, p < .001, [CI = -2.45,-1.31]), and social capital (B = -1.19, p = 0.01, [CI = -2.10,-0.28]). Poor health and lower social capital were strong predictors of depressive symptomatology in this elderly Macau sample. These results suggest that in addition to improving health status, interventions to improve social and community relationships is important in addressing elderly depression. OP21 - Chee Sok Qun COUNTERFACTUAL THINKING ENHANCES MEANINGFULNESS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF FATE PERCEPTION AND MEANING DETECTION Chee Sok Qun*1 1 Department of Psychology, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Counterfactual thinking (thought about possible options in the past) is pervasive in our lives as we always wonder what might have been if we have had chosen the untaken path. Recently, Kray and colleagues (2010) have found that thinking how a life event might have turned out differently can increase the meaningfulness of the life event and that this effect is mediated by fate perception (a belief that a life event is meant to happen no matter what). This study aims to provide empirical support to Kray et al.’s (2010) and extend their study by proposing meaning detection (meaning-making process) as a way to explain the effect of counterfactual thinking on meaningfulness of a life event. Meaning detection is similar to assimilation in which people use their worldviews (i.e. assumptions, beliefs, and values) in interpreting and understanding their life experience. This study also aims to provide empirical support for Park’s (2010) meaningmaking model which posits that meaning-making process (meaning detection) and meaningfulness (product of meaning-making process) are two distinct processes. This study employed a single factor between-subjects experimental design in examining the proposed hypothesis – the effect of counterfactual thinking on meaningfulness of a positive life event (specifically, educational choice), with the proposed mediation by fate perception and meaning detection. Positive emotions were controlled due to its potential confounding effect suggested in the literature (e.g., King, Hicks, Krull, 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS & Gaiso, 2006; Koo, Algoe, Wilson, & Gilbert, 2008). A total of 54 participants were recruited and data were tested using hierarchical regression. The results showed a non-significant effect of counterfactual thinking on meaningfulness of a positive life event. Since the study has failed to establish the direct effect, follow-up mediation analysis was not conducted. However, a link between meaning detection and meaningfulness was found, suggesting that meaning detection could be a suppressor variable for positive emotions in their relation to meaningfulness of a positive life event. These findings have contributed to a better understanding on the potential relationship between positive emotions, meaning detection, and meaningfulness. Keywords: Counterfactual thinking, Fate perception, Meaning detection OP23 - Paul Yong ZhiHao ENHANCING ONLINE LEARNING USING RETRIEVAL-BASED PRACTICE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SINGAPORE’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM Paul Zhihao YONG*1 and Stephen Wee Hun LIM1 1 National University of Singapore, Singapore A goal that our contemporary Singaporean society pursues relates to meaningful transformations in our educational system, which would in turn – and very crucially – determine the progress of our society, in terms of our workforce quality, national economy, and so forth. Specifically, productive methodologies of education – instruction and learning – are constantly sought with the aim to yield optimal educational approaches. Educators typically rely heavily on learning activities that encourage elaborative studying, whereas activities that require students to practice retrieving and reconstructing knowledge are used less frequently. Yet, recent research revealed that retrieval-based learning or practice effectively promotes longterm retention of knowledge (see, e.g., Karpicke & Grimaldi, 2012, for a review). In and beyond Singapore, online education is rapidly gaining popularity. In this light, we conducted the very first study to investigate the effects of retrieval-based learning, if any, in an online learning context. Specifically, we hypothesized that retrieval-based practice promotes long-term retention in the context of online learning. Participants either (a) studied an online lecture four times, (b) studied the lecture thrice and took a single test, or (c) studied the online lecture once and took three tests, before undergoing a final test to assess their learning. A between-subjects statistical analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc t-test analyses were performed. Results revealed that repeated studying (i.e. studying an online lecture four times) – relative to repeated testing (i.e. studying an online lecture once before taking three tests) – improved recall performance in the short term (i.e. when a final test was immediately administered). The more crucial finding was that, even though participants who studied repeatedly imagined that they would perform well on delayed tests as compared to participants who were repeatedly tested, repeated testing actually produced greater long-term retention than did repeated studying. The process of retrieval is observed, for the first time, to be a powerful tool for improving learning in an online learning context. New online learning activities could be designed and potentially shape the way our Singaporean educational system will evolve and function effectively in the future. Keywords: Retrieval-based practice; contemporary education; online learning OP25 - Bernice Vania PHENOMENOLOGY OF RESILIENCE: STORIES OF OLDER PERSONS IN AN URBAN POOR COMMUNITY IN ILOILO CITY, PHILIPPINES Bernice Vania N. Landoy*1 and Alice PrietoCarolino1 Resilience is defined as the process of overcoming the negative effects of risk exposure, coping successfully with distressful experiences, and avoiding the negative trajectories associated with risk (Luthar, Cicchetti, & Becker, 2000). Resilience theory focuses on understanding healthy development in spite of adversities by highlighting the role of assets or characteristics that are inherent in individuals, and resources or factors outside the individuals, that help them cope effectively. Resilience has been widely studied in children and young people. This research, on the other hand, aims to develop a better understanding of resilience in late adulthood. Specific focus is given to the adversities that older adults have encountered and 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 19 ORAL ABSTRACTS are encountering, the coping strategies that they employ, and the factors that contribute to their resilience. Using the phenomenological approach, the lived experiences of two older women and two older men in an urban poor community in Iloilo City, Philippines are discussed. These older people faced adverse conditions in the form of long-standing poverty and the loss of significant others prior to reaching late adulthood. They also continue to financially support and care for their children and grandchildren. Thematic analyses of their autobiography revealed themes of migration, difficulties and psychological hardiness, coping, and resilience. Intrinsic factors such as self-efficacy, competence, and generative concerns served as contributors to resilience. Moreover, other contributing factors are resources which came in the form of social support and a community that accepts the economic activity of older people. The findings provide important policy implications for promoting and enhancing resilience among late adults especially before they reach old age. This study added to the scant literature on the psychological dimensions of late adulthood in the Philippines. 1 University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines Keywords: Resilience, old age OP27 - Vi Vian Lau ATTITUDES AND CONCERNS OF INCLUSION IN SINGAPORE Ms Lau Vi-vian (MPsychEd) & 1 Dr Annemaree Carroll (Associate Professor, 1 University of Queensland, Australia) 1 The impact of teacher training has been essential to increase awareness and attitudes towards people with disabilities (Carroll, Forlin & Joblin, 2003). The Singapore study on preschool pre-service teachers on their attitudes towards inclusion in Singapore (Lau, 2005) was part of an international research study which has since been validated in Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and India. The aim of the study is to show an increased trend and need for pre-service training in inclusive practices in Singapore. This study used the Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns about Inclusive Education-Revised (SACIE-R) Scale 20 (Forlin, Earle, Loreman & Sharma, 2011) and the Teacher Efficacy for Inclusive Practice (TEIP) Scale (Sharma, Loreman & Forlin, 2012). Eighty nine diploma students in pre-service training served as participants. Pre-service teachers’ perceptions were measured on their comfort levels when engaging with people with disabilities and also took into account their concerns about implementing inclusion. By advocating skills in teaching and designing inclusive classrooms at the pre-service level, this would eventually lead to improved teacher efficacy to implement inclusive practices in the classrooms. OP28 - Santi Purnamasari COGNITIVE PROFILE OF CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES : COGNITIVE FUNCTION THAT MEASURED BY WISC BANNATYNE ANALYSIS (WECHSLER INTELLIGENCE SCALE FOR CHILDREN) Widyana, R.*1, Purnamasari, S.E.*2 Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University 2 Faculty of Psychology, Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University 1 Many researchers had been discussed about the categorization of Wechsler subtests (spatial ability, conceptualizing, acquired knowledge and sequencing ability) in order to identified children with learning difficulties (reading difficulties and calculating difficulties). The aimed of this research was to explore the cognitive profile of children with learning difficulties through WISC Test. The data was collected from 93 children who reported have reading and calculating difficulties from their school and from screening process that conducted by researchers as well. The data showed that 14 children were identified as mental retarded (IQ below 70) and 23 children identified as borderline (IQ : 70-79). According to comparison analysis, the result showed that IQ performance significantly higher than IQ verbal both for children who have reading difficulties (t = 3,551; p<0,01); and for children who have calculating difficulties (t = 3,342; p<0,01). However, bannatyne analysis pattern cannot be used as a tool to see the differentiation of reading difficulties among normal children because there was no big different between spatial 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS pattern score, conceptual score, knowledge and sequential score on children who have reading and calculating difficulties. In a nut shell, reading and calculating difficulties cannot be diagnostic only by WISC Bannatyne analysis pattern but it must be supported by other assessment tools. to ecological systems that need to be focused on for the prevention and intervention on bullying in Philippine high schools. Key words : Bannatyne analysis, WISC, children with special learning difficulties Keywords: Bullying among adolescents OP29 - Bernice Vania THE BULLY AND THE BULLIED: UNDERSTANDING THE PHENOMENON FROM TWO PERSPECTIVES Bernice Vania N. Landoy *1 Bullying is commonly characterized as an aggressive behavior that is intended to cause distress or harm, involves an imbalance of power or strength between the aggressor and the victim, and commonly occurs repeatedly over time (Olweus, 1993). Bullying has been found to occur in many public and private schools in the Philippines. Many of the information on bullying thus far, however, look only at the incidence of bullying and the type of bullying behavior that are employed by perpetrators. This paper takes on a deeper look at bullying from the perspective of both perpetrator and the victim using data that was gathered from one public high school in the province of Iloilo in the Philippines. The data, which comes from 461 adolescents, is part of a baseline information on bullying that is gathered for the Psychologists for Philippine Education Program of the Psychological Association of the Philippines and the Department of Education to address child protection issues in the country. The data were gathered using a survey and indigenous research methods of pakikipagpalagayang-loob or mutual trust, and pakikipagkwentuhan or informal conversation. Results show that perpetrators have experienced being the victim of bullying as well. On the other hand, other than the incidence of bullying and the kinds of bullying behaviors that they experienced, the victims also articulated reasons why they are bullied, the impact of bullying on their academic performance and peer relationships, and the social support systems that are in place to stop bullying. The victims’ coping responses to bullying show a respect for Kapwaan inner self shared with others, and sensitivity to the bullies’ dignity. The results draw attention University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines 1 OP30 - Rachelle Holandez EXCEPTIONAL CAREGIVERS OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS: THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROBLEMSOLVING METACOGNITIONS TO RESILIENCE Rachelle L. Holandez Department of Psychology, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines Caregivers of dementia patients face more demands and experience more stress compared to those caring for nondementing individuals. This study was interested in exceptional informal Filipino caregivers of dementia patients in order to more directly glean sources of resilience and features of metacognitive thinking that allow them to function effectively as caregivers. Ten informal Filipino caregivers were endorsed for their exceptionality by the clinicians who worked with the dementia patients and their families. Narrative data were collected through interviews and researcher reflections with the intent of developing a grounded theory. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. Results of the study showed that exceptional Filipino dementia caregivers possess a broad view of caregiving and their own resilience. The central concept that came forth in the grounded theory was “intindi”, a Filipino term that translates to “compassionate understanding.” It embodied the two key elements that emerged in exceptional Filipino caregivers’ thinking process. First, is a contextual knowledge of the dementia patient that allowed them to see causal links regarding the patient’s behavior. Second is a concern for the dementia patient’s wellbeing that is based on compassion and placing the patient’s needs first. “Intindi” also described cognitive processes that matched very closely with problem-solving metacognitions as described in the literature. “Intindi” is primarily a cognitive process that monitored what the caregivers know about the dementia patient and how effective their solutions were to problem situations. Spirituality, when defined broadly, also encompassed “intindi” 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 21 ORAL ABSTRACTS with respect to one’s connectedness with others. This study has three major contributions: first, it captures and describes the Filipino concept of “intindi” as an insight- and compassion-driven mindset that characterizes the exceptional informal Filipino caregiver; second, it is likely one of the first studies on Filipino dementia caregivers in the Philippines; and third, it presents a processoriented view of problem-solving coping in resilience. By shedding light on problem-solving perspectives and strategies in caregiving, the study shows how health professionals can keep the negative effects of caregiver distress at bay, made urgent by the fact that dementia is on the rise and that the number of informal caregivers will increase alongside it. Keywords: Caregivers, Dementia, Metacognitions OP31 - Johnrev Guilaran COMPASSION FATIGUE AND SATISFACTION AS PREDICTORS OF BURNOUT: A LOOK AT THE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE OF HUMANITARIAN AID WORKERS IN THE PHILIPPINES Johnrev B. Guilaran*1 1 University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines The Philippines is one of the top countries in the world in terms of disaster risk, and in times of disaster, humanitarian aid workers are usually at the forefront of response, recovery, and rehabilitation efforts. Like disasters having effects on survivors, humanitarian aid work also has effects on the worker, and among these are Compassion Fatigue (CF), the gradual decline in compassion across time due to exposure to other people’s suffering (Figley, 1995); Compassion Satisfaction (CS), the feeling of satisfaction about one’s job and of helping itself (Stamm, 2010); and, Burnout (BO), characterized by feelings of being disconnected, unhappy, and insensitive to the work environment (Stamm, 2010) . This paper looked into the CF, CS, and BO profile of humanitarian aid workers immersed in disaster work. Following Ray et al.’s (2013) framework adapted from Stamm (2009) on the Professional Quality of Life, the study explored CF and CS as predictors of BO. Eighty three humanitarian aid workers from different 22 Nongovernment Organizations based in the Philippines participated in the study which looked into the profile of CF, CS, and BO using Stamm’s (2005) Professional Quality of Life (PROQoL) Scale. Participants were involved in disaster work between 2008 and 2012. Results show that participants in the study generally have average levels of CF and BO but have high levels of CS. Multiple regression analysis confirmed Ray et al.’s framework, with CF (B=0.408, p<0.000) and CS (B=-0.473, p<0.000) predicting BO, with an effect size of 0.402. The study also looked into the specific components of CF and CS in predicting BO, and found several components to explain more variance than others. Differences between males and females were also observed. Implications on staff care of humanitarian aid workers in disaster situations are discussed. Keywords: Disaster, Burnout, Humanitarian Relief Workers OP32 - Lely Safrina BARRIERS TO INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES IN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS – A QUALITATIVE STUDY INTO PSYCHOLOGISTS’ EXPERIENCES OF PROVIDING SERVICES TO PUSKESMAS OR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS (CHCS) IN BANDA ACEH Lely Safrina1 1 Lecturer, Psychology Department, Syiah Kuala University, Aceh, Indonesia High rates of psychopathology, including symptoms of anxiety, affective disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptom have been reported amongst survivors of the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh and Nias. Mental health specialists have been limited in Aceh, although since the tsunami mental health training has been provided to the health department staff whose services are in primary care. In addition, to reach the community, mental health approaches based on community interventions have been established and funded by some agencies in terms of assessment and treatment or intervention. However, there continue to be substantial barriers to accessing mental health care in CHCs in Aceh. This research has sought to develop understanding into the experiences of those volunteer psychologists who 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS provide mental health care services in CHCs in Banda Aceh in order to gain knowledge for the improvement community mental health provision in Aceh. The design of this research is qualitative as this is considered the most appropriate method to address the research question that seeks an in depth understanding of the experiences and opinions of a small group of Clinical Psychologists working in Aceh. The 60 minutes semi-structured interview schedule was intended to explore these aspects of participants’ experiences. Data was analysed inductively, which is a “process of coding the data without trying to fit into pre-existing coding frame, or the researcher’s analytic preconceptions or called data-driven”. This research reported the community beliefs, stigma, taboo and perception toward mental illness and person with mental illnesses that prevent individuals and their family within the community in Aceh from accessing mental health services. Keyword: mental health services, access, prevent, barriers. OP33 - Josephine Ratna THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF “AN ANTENATAL RESILIENCE AND OPTIMISM WORKSHOP (AROW)”: BUILDING NATIONAL RESILIENCE BY REDUCING RISKS OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS Josephine M.J. Ratna*1, Robert T.Kane1, and Clare S. Rees1 1 School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia Being pregnant is considered a major stressful life event, which automatically carries the potential for developing antenatal and postnatal depression. Postnatal depression (PND) is commonly reported complication after childbirth. In developing countries, PND is poorly recognised, untreated and creates ongoing potential problems for the mother, the newborn and the family, such as poor parenting. PND accounts for 45% of the variance in parenting stress, which may potentially harm and limit physical, intellectual and emotional development of the children. Consequently, this may impact the quality of life and national resilience for future generations. onwards) are substantial and may increase the possibility of PND. During pregnancy, optimistic expectations and resilience intervention are associated with positive psychological adjustment which can enhance protective factors to reduce postnatal stress and depressive symptoms. The 2-day Antenatal Resilience and Optimism Workshop (AROW), which was specifically developed for this study, aims to enhance mothers’ resilience and optimism. It was expected that implementation of AROW would strengthen protective factors (resilience, optimism, life satisfaction) and decrease risk factors (depression, anxiety and stress) during pregnancy thereby reducing PND symptoms. Eight primary health care clinics in Surabaya (Indonesia) were randomised to the intervention and the waitlist control groups, such that there were four clinics in each group; between-groups, clinics were matched in size, quality of care and proximity. Pregnant women in their 2nd trimester, 52 in the intervention and 59 in the waitlist control, volunteered to complete the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), the Attributional Style Questionnaire (ASQ), the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire Short Form (Q-LES-Q SF), the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Self-Report Questionnaire (SRQ), the Mini Mental State (MMS), and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Generalised linear mixed modelling (GLMM) found significant therapeutic reductions in depression, anxiety, stress and increased resilience and life satisfaction for the intervention groups maintained up to 6 months post intervention. AROW is recommended as an antenatal program in Indonesia and possibly in other developing countries. Keywords: Antenatal; Resilience; Postnatal Depression Previous research suggests that depression during the 2nd (week 10 to 24) and 3rd trimester (week 25 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 23 ORAL ABSTRACTS OP34 - Yap Chee Khong THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSOMNIA, DEPRESSION, AND ANXIETY IN PRIMARY CARE Yap Chee Khong*1, Wong Mei Yin1 1 National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore Insomnia is a common mental health issue in primary care, which could be related to depression and anxiety. Present study aimed to compare effects of psychological intervention on primary care patients’ insomnia, depression and anxiety, and to explore the relationship between insomnia, depression and anxiety. It was hypothesized that psychological intervention could improve patients’ insomnia, depression and anxiety, and the outcome of treatment for the three mental health issues could be positively correlated. Forty three adult patients who were not on psychotropic medications during psychological treatment and not receiving mental health services in the past 12 months prior to psychological intervention were identified. Their medical records were retrieved to obtain their scores on Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item (PHQ-9) for depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD7) for anxiety, and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) for insomnia respectively, in their first and third psychological consults. A Wilcoxon Signed-ranks test indicated significant reduction in patients’ insomnia and depressive symptoms after psychological intervention (Z = -3.57, p = .00, r = -.54 and Z = -4.54, p = .00, r = -.69 respectively). A paired sample t-test showed significant improvement in patients’ anxiety after psychological intervention, t(42) = 5.36, p = .00, d = 0.96. Prior to psychological intervention, insomnia was found to be correlated with depression (r = .35, p = .01), and not correlated with anxiety (r = .04, p = .40). After psychological intervention, insomnia was found to be correlated with depression and anxiety (r = .46, p = .00 and r = .47, p = .00 respectively) and a multiple regression model (R² = .20, F(1, 42) = 11.78, p = .00) showed that anxiety was a significant predictor of insomnia (β = .47, p = .00). The hypotheses of present study were supported by the results, supporting effectiveness of psychological intervention for managing insomnia, depression and anxiety in 24 primary care. The present findings also implied that through management of anxiety symptoms, insomnia could be improved concurrently. Keywords: Insomnia, depression, anxiety OP35 - Donnavel Libron THE MEANING OF PLAY AMONG THE ATI CHILDREN IN NAGA, CEBU, PHILIPPINES Mary Donnavel Libron*1 , Dr. Emmanuel Hernani2 1 Saint Theresa’s College Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines 2 Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Philippines Play has been defined by various scholars to be an inherently gratifying activity done for its own sake with flexible rules. It is self-directed by an active and non-stressed person who creates scenarios quite different from everyday realities. However, it was also characterized to be ambiguous that even play scholars have not reached an agreement as to its definition. This ambiguity was attributed to its various forms as well as to how the players see it, being influenced by technology and culture. Moreover, Howard, Bellin and Rees (2002) saw the need to understand play from the children’s perspective to maximize its benefits in their development. This study heeded to this call by employing an ethnophenomenographic approach that looked deeply into the play experiences of Ati children. This study also presented the various types of play that Ati children engage in. Further, following the Life Space theory by Kurt Lewin, it looked at how 12 schooled Ati children, five males and seven females, ages 8 to 12 years old were influenced by their home, school and community in their conceptualizations of play. Marton and Booth’s (1994, as cited in Reed, 2006) method of analyzing phenomenographic data was followed in the study. The results indicated that play allowed the respondents to feel positive emotions and forget their problems. They also labeled an activity to be play depending on the place, time and type of activity they engaged in. Their play always involved social play, with Chakay, a social game, as the most revered type of play activity across gender and age. Aside from 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS this, they reported to participate in object and fantasy play. It was noted also that all of their play activities involved body and movement play that were being done outside of their homes and classrooms. The large space that they have in the community coupled with the abundance of natural resources led them to conceptualize play to be done outside. Their chores-filled home life as well as their parents’ absence due to work influenced this thinking. Gender-roles were also seen to affect the variances in frequency seen in their play, with the males to be more likely to play every day. Lastly, the constant presence of children within the community and the close-knit, collective culture of the Ati tribe were seen as instrumental in the predominant social play that these Ati children have been doing. Keywords: play, culture, cognition OP36 - Isabel Law SURVEY OF THE CLINICAL SUPERVISION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN SINGAPORE This study examined the praxis of supervision of clinical psychologists in Singapore. Attitudes and beliefs of clinical supervisors towards training in supervision were examined, together with current supervision practices, challenges and needs of supervisors. General findings based on responses of 39 clinical supervisors to an online survey indicated that based on the current standards of clinical supervision in Singapore, there is a strong basis for the development of standardised supervision policies and practices in the supervision of clinical psychologists in Singapore and also for accreditation and training of these clinical supervisors. There also is a need for the development of a statutory register of psychologists in Singapore to provide access to a listing of qualified supervisors and facilitate research in the field of clinical supervision. Keywords: Clinical Supervision, Singapore, Clinical Psychology OP36A - Brian Hall DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MIGRANTS AND NON-MIGRANT PREVALENCE OF POTENTIALLY TRAUMATIC EVENTS, DEPRESSION, ALCOHOL USE, AND SOCIAL NETWORK SUPPORTS: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA Brian J. Hall, PhD, 2,3Wen Chen, PhD, 1Yan Wu, BSS, 2,3 Fangjing Zhou, BA, 4Carl Latkin, PhD 1 Department of Psychology, University of Macau, Macau (SAR), People’s Republic of China 2 Faculty of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen UniversityPeople’s Republic of China 3 School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen Center for Migrant Health Policy, People’s Republic of China 4 Department of Health Behavior and Society and Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 1* Addressing the health needs of Chinese migrants is a critical public health concern. Epidemiological studies are needed that establish the prevalence of potentially traumatic events (PTEs) and common mental disorders among Chinese migrants and identify protective community and social resources. Utilizing random household sampling, we are in the process of recruiting a representative sample of Chinese adults (N=1000) in two districts home to a large number of internal migrants. Data is collected using face-to-face interviews and participant self-report methods. Chinese versions of the Life Events Checklist, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Patient Health Questionnaire, and the Social Support Rating Scale measured exposure to PTEs, alcohol use disorder, depression, and social support networks. Preliminary results indicate a high proportion (34%) of the sample was exposed directly to at least one PTE. Migrants reported greater exposure to disasters than non-migrants (16.13% versus 8.47%). A total of 12.9% of the sample reported drinking consistent with having an alcohol use disorder. Migrants reported greater drinking than non-migrants (14.63% versus 10.11%). 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 25 ORAL ABSTRACTS Moderate or severe depression was reported by 9% of the sample. The majority (75%) reported having 3 or more people to rely on for support and 41% reported active participation in civic groups. Despite these strengths, significantly more migrants than non-migrants reported being socially isolated, not close with neighbors, never participating in community activities, and lacking in neighborhood trust (all ps < .001). experience, as students with smoking experience held stronger beliefs of smoking as a tool to remedy anxiety, stress, and boredom. These findings provide baseline data in Kunming about young people’s smoking intention and behavior, and lend new insights which should be considered in health education and tobacco control programmes. Future research is also needed to establish the generalizability of the findings. Preliminary evidence from this population-level survey indicates high exposure to PTEs and a high potential burden of alcohol use disorders. The role of social networks should be explored as potentially useful for community-based intervention development, especially among migrants who are socially isolated. Keywords: China, health, smoking, tobacco. OP37 - Gareth Davey CHINESE YOUTH’S BELIEFS ABOUT SMOKING ACQUISITION: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION AND TOBACCO CONTROL Xiang Zhao* and Gareth Davey 1 Educational Management, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China 2 Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia 1 1, 2 A major public health challenge in China concerns a high prevalence of smoking among adolescents, and increasing rates of smoking acquisition as revealed in surveys across the country. If current trends continue, tobaccocaused deaths and diseases will assume greater prominence. In this presentation we discuss our study in Kunming, Yunnan Province, Southwest China which investigates high school student’s intention to smoke and underlying beliefs which could influence smoking intention. We begin our presentation with a review of previous research on this topic in China and other countries. Next we discuss our study of 18- and 19-year-old students in two high schools which was cross-sectional and non-experimental, and included initial qualitative interviews followed by quantitative surveys. The study examined associations between attitudes, social norms, perceived behavioural control and smoking behavior. All variables were predictors of intention, and explained significant amounts of variance, although their relative importance differed between students with varying smoking 26 OP38- Olivia Pajente-Pelagio COPING BEHAVIOR OF SOLDIER AMPUTEES ASSIGNED AT 4th INFANTRY DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY Julieta S Mama - Psychologist Olivia Therezah P Pelagio- Psychologist Philippine Army, 4th Infantry Division, camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City The soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army has been fighting against the insurgents in its area of responsibility. Soldiers are likely to incur wounds to the extent of losing some parts of their bodies. This study identifies the limbs that were amputated and how soldiers coped with their present condition. It shows the factors that affect the interplay of self and environment and the coping behavior that helps the soldiers adapt with the changes and demands of self and environment. It also identifies the organizational and social support and its effect to the amputee. This study made used of a standardized instrument entitled Coping Inventory: A measure of Adaptive Behavior by Shirley ZeitlinEd.D. It measured two subscales namely 1) Coping with Self which shows the coping behavior that the soldiers used in order to meet their personal needs, and 2) Coping with Environment which shows coping behavior of soldiers in meeting the demands of the environment. It provides an Adaptive Behavior Index, a profile of coping style, and lists of those behaviors that facilitate or interfere with adaptive coping.The results of the Pearson correlation test between the self and environment scores and the demographic profiles revealed that age, number of children, educational attainment , spouse occupation, duration of amputation and location of amputation did not relate to self and environment scores. However, environment 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS scores were found to relate to which limb was amputated and how much benefits they received. Those whose upper limbs were amputated scored higher on Environmentscale than those with lower limbs amputations. This might be because mobility is not affected with loss of upper limbs. Walking around where one wanted to go is easier. Those who received both GSIS and AFPMBAI benefits also scored higher in Environment scale than those with only one benefit. Keywords: soldier, amputees, coping with self, coping with environment OP39 - Grainne Kirwan SEARCHING FOR REASSURANCE WHILE FEARING THE WORST. OPTIMISM AND PESSIMISM IN ONLINE PREGNANCY LOSS BOARDS DURING SUSPECTED MISCARRIAGE minority (n = 47; 41.6%) included optimistic content. Twenty-four posts (21.2%) included both optimistic and pessimistic content, while 16 posts (14.2%) did not demonstrate either. Goodness of fit chi-square tests indicated a significantly higher proportion of pessimistic content than expected, but no significant result for optimistic content. Multidimensional chi-square analysis indicated that responses by others included more optimistic content than responses by the original poster and that the original post contained more optimistic content than subsequent posts by the original poster. However, the original post also contained more pessimistic content than both responses by others and subsequent posts by the original poster. The study supports previous research suggesting that hope for a successful outcome is encouraged in these forums. However, in contrast to previous findings, the posts also included a high proportion of pessimistic content overall. Grainne H. Kirwan*1 1 HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland Keywords: Pregnancy loss, Coping, Online Support Expectant mothers who are experiencing symptoms that may be indicative of impending miscarriage might seek hope, support and information online via discussion forums and other pregnancy-related groups. The current research examined the content of pregnancy loss support forums to identify the frequency of optimistic and pessimistic content in original posts, responses by other forum users and responses by the original poster. The content of each post was analysed to determine if the text included optimistic content (an indication of hope that the pregnancy might still be successful) or pessimistic content (an indication that it seemed possible that a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy might be occurring). Based on previous research, it was hypothesized that respondents to such posts would include optimistic content, in an attempt to support the expectant mother. A total of 2,124 posts within 338 separate threads were examined. Of these, 20 threads were initiated by an individual who was experiencing a suspected miscarriage that had not yet been confirmed by a medical professional. The original posters made a total of 33 responses to the threads that they had started. A further 60 responses were made by other respondents. The majority of posts (n = 74; 66.5%) included pessimistic content, while a substantial PERCEPTION OF WEIGHT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS IN INDIAN ADOLESCENTS OP40 - Amina Benkhoukha Amina Benkhoukha, B.S.1, Anthony F. Santoro, M.A.1, Natasha Ramanayake, M.A.1 Suman Kapur, Ph.D.2, Sonia Suchday, Ph.D.*3 1 Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, New York City, New York, USA 2 Birla Institute of Technology – Pilani, Hyderabad, India 3 Pace University, New York City, New York, USA The rates of obesity and other chronic diseases are rising in India, especially in urban areas (Wang, Chen, Shaikh & Mathur, 2009). Adolescents are sensitive to globalized changes, as well as the influence of Western attitudes and perceptions of health and beauty (Ghosh & Dutta, 2010). Although psychological distress has strong associations with obesity and other negative health risk factors (BeLue & Colaco, 2009; Dockray, Susman & Dorn, 2009), the perception of being overweight could increase the chances of experiencing psychological distress by 50-100% (Atlantis & Ball, 2008). Perceptions of weight and 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 27 ORAL ABSTRACTS body image, versus actual BMI, may be a stronger motivator of health behavior, and a stronger predictor of psychological distress (Swami, 2010; ter Bogt et al., 2006). Experiencing problems with anxiety, depression and weight as an adolescent intensifies the likelihood of carrying the same issues into adulthood (Atlantis & Baker, 2008; Hillman, Dorn & Bin, 2010). Chinese and Dutch adolescents who perceived themselves as ‘overweight’ were more likely to experience depression, anxiety, as well as social and cognitive issues as compared to adolescents with normal self-perceptions of their weight and body image (Xie et al., 2006; Xie et al., 2003; ter Bogt et al., 2006). When perception of weight and actual weight are incongruent, adolescents who perceive themselves as ‘overweight,’ but actually had a normal BMI experienced greater symptoms of physical and psychological distress than adolescents who perceived themselves at a normal weight, but were actually overweight (ter Bogt et al., 2006). The current study investigated the association between perceived body weight and negative psychological symptoms in Indian adolescents living in Hyderabad, India Self-report data was collected from 176 adolescents (68 Boys; 77 Girls) who attend a secondary school in Hyderabad, India in January of 2013. The students’ age ranged from 13 to 16 years (M= 14.15 years; SD=0.91). Perceived body weight and psychological distress were measured by Selective questions (n=3) from the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), which has been internationally used by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Analysis of Variance resulted in a main effect for the participant’s perception of their weight (F(2,151)=4.08, p<0.02). Students who considered themselves overweight reported significantly more symptoms of anxiety and loneliness (M=1.98, SD=1.23) than the students who identified themselves as underweight (M=1.36, SD=0.99) or at the correct weight (M=1.49, SD=1.05). This study reveals a strong association between adolescent weight perception and reported negative psychological symptoms. Students who reported that they judged themselves ‘overweight’ reported significant greater instances of anxiety and loneliness. Keywords: India, Adolescent, Weight 28 OP41 - Jackie Ma SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC CORRELATES OF RECURRENT EMERGENCY MEDICINE UTILISATION BY PATIENTS WITH PANIC-LIKE ANXIETY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY Jackie Ma*1, Magdalene Ng1, Sharon Sung1, Marcus Ong1,2 1 Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore 2 Singapore General Hospital Patients with panic-like anxiety (PLA; i.e., the diagnosis of panic attacks or panic disorder [PD],) are more likely to recurrently visit the emergency department (ED) and be undiagnosed by attending physicians. Despite increased healthcare costs and negative patient outcomes, research on improving panic detection in the ED is limited, especially in Asian settings such as Singapore. This exploratory study aimed to identify sociodemographic and clinical correlates of recurrent ED utilisation by patients with PLA. English-speaking adults who presented to the ED at Singapore General Hospital with PD-like somatic complaints (e.g., chest pain, dizziness, breathing difficulties) were recruited. At baseline, 95 participants were diagnosed with PLA using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis 1 Disorders. Their electronic medical records were reviewed to identify recurrent ED utilisation over a 6-month follow-up period. Only ED visits with chief complaints of panic-like symptoms were included. Sociodemographic and clinical variables compared were: age, gender, marital status, education, race, income, work status, psychiatric co-morbidity, lifetime health history, and service use in the past year. 13.70% (13/95) of participants were recurrent ED visitors (mean age = 41.46, 53.85% males, 45.12% Chinese). 86.32% (82/95) of participants did not recur (mean age = 47.63, 64.63% males, 15.38% Chinese). Race (Chinese, Malay, Indian, or Other) was significantly associated with recurrent ED utilisation (p = .008, two-tailed Fisher’s exact test, Cramer’s V = .394). Post-hoc comparison showed a significant difference in recurrent ED utilisation between Chinese participants and those who selfidentified as Other race (OR = 13.21). There was also a significant association between marital 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS status (married or unmarried [i.e., divorced, widowed, or single]) and recurrent ED utilisation (p = .007, two-tailed Fisher’s exact test, Cramer’s V = .336, OR = 6.12). All other comparisons were not statistically significant. Participants who were unmarried and who selfidentified as Other race were more likely to be recurrent ED visitors. Due to the preliminary nature of the present study, further research is required to understand these differences. Keywords: panic attack, panic disorder, & emergency department OP43 - Tan Xiao Xian UNLOCKING OUR INTERNAL PRISON: PREDICTORS OF STIGMATISING ATTITUDES TOWARD OFFENDERS IN SINGAPORE Xiao Xian Tan*1, Chi Meng Chu2, Erlend Kvaale, Gabriel Tan1 1 National University of Singapore, Singapore 2 Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore Stigmatisation is a frequently listed concern by exoffenders and is known to have a wide range of negative consequences on offenders, be it socially, physically, or psychologically. Stigmatisation (measured by amount of social distance desired) has also been identified as a main impediment to offender reintegration efforts. Given the pivotal role of community attitudes toward offenders in the process of offender reintegration back into mainstream society, this study explores the key predictors of the public’s stigmatising attitudes toward various sub-types of offenders (sexual, white-collar, violent). Participants read a crime vignette illustrating either a sexual, white-collar, or violent crime, before answering various questionnaires in an online survey. Results were analysed using multiple regression and analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests. Results showed that people who perceive offenders as incapable of changing desired more social distance from offenders (Hypothesis 1). Those who feel more moral outrage toward offenders also desired more social distance from offenders, but only in the contexts of violent and white-collar crimes. Sexual offenders elicited the same amount of social distance, regardless of amount of moral outrage evoked (Hypothesis 2). The level of contact that one has with offenders did not, however, have any effect on the amount of social distance desired (Hypothesis 3). Results also demonstrated that sexual and violent offenders elicit more desired social distance as compared to white-collar offenders (Hypothesis 4). Implications for social policy makers include targeting these identified predictors in future offender reintegration campaigns. Campaigns can focus on educating the public about the malleability of offenders’ traits, as well as reducing moral outrage through diversionary restorative justice (RJ) conferences. Priorities for future research in this area are also discussed. Keywords: Stigma, offenders OP45 - Teo Shi Wei PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE ENJOYMENT AND SATISFACTION QUESTIONNAIRE – SHORT FORM (Q-LES-Q-SF) IN MALAYSIA Teo Shi Wei*1 1 HELP University, Malaysia The Q-LES-Q-SF is a self-reported measure designed to evaluate life satisfaction which is widely used in various countries for various purposes, including defining disorders such as depression that is related to one’s life satisfaction. Regardless of the frequent usage of Q-LES-Q-SF, to date, no validation has been done in Malaysia. Apart from that, with recent research which yielded the multi-dimensional structure of the Q-LES-Q-SF which is inconsistent with many past researches, it is important to explore the structure of Q-LES-Q-SF to further help researchers to understand the construct of life satisfaction. This present study assessed the psychometric properties of the Q-LES-Q-SF in Malaysia. A total of 168 participants completed the Q-LES-Q-SF for two times and other self-reported measures related to life satisfaction (SWLS), stress and depression (DASS 21) through online surveys. Results of exploratory factor analysis revealed a three component structure which consists of the components, interpersonal well-being, financial welfare and leisure. The internal consistency of Q-LES-Q-SF (α = .88) was found to be high. Correlational analyses showed that Q-LES-Q-SF had adequate test-retest reliability and concurrent 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 29 ORAL ABSTRACTS validity. From the obtained result, the researcher inferred that there could be a difference in terms of factor retention method among different researchers which resulted in difference in findings regarding the structural dimension of Q-LESQ-SF as this study yielded an ambiguous result regarding the structure of Q-LES-Q-SF, though the researcher decided to retain three components and not a single component, after taking multiple factors into consideration. Cultural differences and as well as sampling variation were also brought up to discuss the obtained result. In conclusion, Q-LES-Q-SF is a reliable and valid instrument to measure life satisfaction and this study has provided insights regarding the psychometric properties of the questionnaire. From the result, the researcher inferred that with the validated Q-LES-Q-SF, results obtained from this test can be assumed accurate and reliable for various usages, including clinical use. completed a set of questionnaires consisting of demographic information, Self-Report Altruism Scale, Heartland Forgiveness Scale, Brief Resilience Scale and Subjective Well-Being Scale. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data. Results revealed that, as hypothesized, altruism, forgiveness and resilience are significant predictors of subjective well-being. However, forgiveness, not resilience as hypothesized, emerged as the strongest predictor of subjective well-being in Malaysian undergraduate students. This finding may be explained in terms of the impact of the Malaysian education system where research has found Malaysian schools tend to encourage the development of a forgiving attitude among students. Implications of the findings were discussed in terms of strategies to improve the subjective well-being of Malaysians in a multiethnic and multi-religious context. Keywords: Q-LES-Q-SF, psychometric properties Keywords : Altruism, forgiveness, resilience, subjective well-being OP46 - Angeline Paul OP47 - Sita Lakshmi ALTRUISM, FORGIVENESS AND RESILIENCE AS PREDICTORS OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG MALAYSIAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A RACIAL AWARENESS SCALE IN MALAYSIA Angeline A/P Hirudayanathan*1, Fatimah Haron1 HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The concept of subjective well-being is well embedded in the field of positive psychology and one area of great interest in studying subjective well-being is to predict the personality traits which would contribute to the development of an individual’s subjective well-being. Malaysia exhibits interest in the well-being of her citizens in the pursuit of her becoming a developed country in 2020. However, limited research has been conducted to study the phenomenon of subjective well-being in a Malaysian context. Being a fairly collectivistic society where most citizens give utmost importance to the value of interpersonal relationships provides room for research on their levels of subjective well-being as well as the factors which predict it. Thus, this study aimed to examine whether altruism, forgiveness and resilience are significant predictors of subjective well-being among Malaysians. A total number of 120 Malaysian undergraduate students 30 Authors: Sita Lakshmi¹, Eugene Y.J Tee² Affiliation: ¹HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Racial awareness relates to differences in individuals’ race consciousness. This awareness is derived from socialization experiences during development, and contributes towards nurturing a positive racial identity. An instrument that measures level of racial awareness could facilitate research and interventions towards inculcating a positive personal racial identity, which could then improve racial unity in society. Hence, the purpose of this study was to develop and validate a theoretically grounded scale to measure aspects of racial awareness in Malaysia. This study was divided into two phases. Phase 1 was conducted to generate an initial pool of items pertaining to race awareness. Information from literature was consolidated with qualitative insights derived via 2 face-to-face interviews with 2 Malaysian experts and 2 focus group discussions with 6 Malaysians representing the 3 major Malaysian races (Malays, Chinese and Indians). This phase uncovered 6 themes that were used to guide the construction of 36 items in the initial version of the Racial 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS Awareness Scale (RAS). Phase 2 was conducted to statistically validate these items via an Exploratory Factor analysis. Data from 506 participants was analysed via Principal Axis Factoring with oblique rotation. Factors were retained based on eigenvalues >1, scree test, communalities and factor loadings >.4, and adherence to themes from Phase 1. A revised RAS scale with 6 factors and 25 items was derived. Factor 1 (α=.89) was Racial Inequality, relating to the awareness of differential treatment of races in society. Factor 2 (α=.88) was Race Ancestry, relating to heritage of races. Factor 3 (α=.79) was Institutional Discrimination, relating to discriminative practices imposed by institutions. Factor 4 (α=.78) was Race History, relating to knowledge of past racial events. Factor 5 (α=.76) was Ethnic Differences, relating to awareness of cultural differences. Factor 6 (α=.65) was Physical Differences, relating to awareness of physical differences. These factors collectively contributed to 44.9% of variance. Cronbach’s α for the entire scale was .84. These results indicate that with further refinement and testing of reliability and validity, RAS could be an appropriate assessment tool to measure racial awareness among Malaysians. Future directions would be to test this scale in different social contexts and across different development stages. Keywords: racial awareness, scale development, exploratory factor analysis OP48 - Ho Yi Ming AUTONOMY SUPPORT FROM ORGANIZATION ENHANCES VOLUNTEERISM: A SELFDETERMINATION THEORY PERSPECTIVE motivation and work engagement, and negatively predicts the intention of the volunteers to leave the organization. I also hypothesized that the innate basic psychological needs mediate the relationship between organizational autonomy support and intrinsic motivation, organizational autonomy support and work engagement as well as organizational autonomy support and intention to leave. 56 volunteers from various non-profit organizations throughout Malaysia completed measures of perceived organizational autonomy support, motivation, needs satisfaction, work engagement and intention to quit of the volunteers. Controlling for age, gender and religiosity, hierarchical regressions revealed that organizational autonomy support significantly predicted intrinsic motivation, work engagement and lower intention to quit. Three bootstrapping multiple mediation analyses revealed that need satisfaction for relatedness mediated the relationship between organizational autonomy support and intrinsic motivation, while need satisfaction for autonomy mediated the relationship between organizational autonomy support and intention to quit. Interestingly, needs satisfaction did not mediate the relationship between organizational autonomy support and the volunteers’ work engagement. The findings of this study support SDT’s assertion of the benefits of an autonomy supportive environment and show how the environment of organization can impact the enjoyment of volunteer work and engagement of volunteers. Keywords: Autonomy support, volunteerism, Self-determination theory Ho, Yi Ming*1, Chua, Sook Ning1 1 HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This study examined the relationship between the environment of volunteer organizations and volunteers’ motivation as well as their contribution to the organization. Self-determination theory states that an environment that provides choices and acknowledgement of feeling and abilities is important to satisfy the innate basic psychological needs (autonomy, relatedness, competence) which in turn promote positive outcomes such as work satisfaction and psychological wellbeing. Thus, I hypothesized that organizational autonomy support positively predicts intrinsic 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 31 ORAL ABSTRACTS OP49 - Allan Bernardo DISTINGUISHING AMONG LAY THEORIES OF CULTURE, ETHNICITIY, AND RACE IN ASIAN CONTEXTS: POLYCULTURALISM, MULTICULTURALISM, AND GENETIC LAY THEORIES IN TWO ASIAN COUNTRIES Allan B. I. Bernardo1 Maria Guadalupe C. Salanga2 1 University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR China 2 De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines People hold different lay beliefs regarding race, ethnicity, and culture that form theory-like cognitive representations that guide cognitive, affective, and behavioral responses to intergroup phenomena involving people from different cultures and races. Such beliefs, referred to as lay theories, have been identified by mostly Western researchers investigating mostly Western societies, where such lay theories have been demonstrated to predict different intergroup perceptions, stereotypes, attitudes, among others. Although the significance of such lay theories in understanding intergroup relations and behavior and in reducing intergroup prejudice, such lay theories have not been wellstudied in Asian societies, where people may hold different constructions of race and culture. In this study, three lay theories (polyculturalism, multiculturalism, and genetic lay theory of race) are assessed in two Asian cultures (with Macau Chinese and Philippine samples) using psychological scales. The two cultures are both characterized by low levels of ethnic diversity, but with relatively high levels of exposure to foreign (i.e., Western) cultural information and to migrants and tourists from foreign countries. Both countries also had a long history of being colonized/administered by foreign states (Macau was administered by Portugal, and the Philippines was a colony of Spain, then the USA). Participants (Macau: N = 209; Philippines, N = 220) completed scales representing the three lay theories, and the data were analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis to establish the distinct factors representing each of the lay theories, consistent with the underlying psychological theories/constructs. Multivariate analysis also pointed to different relationships among the three lay theories in the two cultures, and these are discussed in terms of culture-specific constructions of the relevant social concepts. The trends in the results are discussed 32 in terms of the viability of the three lay theories as theoretical constructs to understand intergroup relations in the Asian contexts. Keywords: polyculturalism, multiculturalism; genetic lay theories OP50 - Siti Zahreni IMPROVING WOMEN ENTREPRENEUR : THE ROLE OF ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AND FEAR OF SUCCESS ON ENTREPRENEURIAL SATISFACTION Siti Zahreni*1 , Sugiman2 1 University of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia 2 University of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia In this study, we investigated the role of achievement motivation and fear of success on entrepreneurial satisfaction among women entrepreneur. Quantitative approach were used involving 105 participants that were married and have been self employed for at least 3 years as the characteristics. Each of the participants filled out variety of self reports namely achievement motivation scale (rxx=0,816), fear of success scale (rxx=0,759) and entrepreneurial satisfaction scale (rxx=0,844). Data were analyzed by using stepwise regression analysis. The results showed that achievement motivation prove to have positive role toward entrepreneurial satisfaction. The high achivement motivation will be followed by the high level of satisfaction among women entreprenuer. On the other hand fear of success showed negative role toward entrepreneurial satisfaction meaning the less fear of success they experience will contribute to the increase level of entrepreneurial satisfaction on women entreprenuer. Among other results, women entrepreneur experienced low level of fear of success and high level of achievement motivation and entrepreneurial satisfaction. For implication women entrepeneurs today are more achievement oriented, have less fear of success and more satisfied with their business. Therefore women should be bolder in taking risk in developing their business so that they could fit more in the formal business sector. Keywords : achievement motivation, fear of success, entrepreneurial satisfaction, women entrepreneur 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP51 - Eric Julian Manalastas HOMONEGATIVITY IN SOUTH EAST ASIA: A COMPARISON OF ATTITUDES TOWARD LESBIANS, GAY MEN, AND THEIR SEXUALITIES IN SINGAPORE, THAILAND, THE PHILIPPINES, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, AND VIETNAM Eric Julian Manalastas*1 Beatriz A. Torre 1 Timo Tapani Ojanen 2 Vizla Kumaresan 3 Vigneswaran Veeramuthu 3,4 Bryan Choong 5 Rattanakorn Ratanashevorn 6 Sumonthip Boonkerd 7 accepting of lesbian and gay sexual orientations in the region. We also explore a number of correlates of homonegative attittudes in South East Asia, including gender, age, educational attainment, gender role beliefs, and attitudes toward other sexuality issues like premarital sex. Implications for social psychological interventions to reduce anti-lesbian and gay prejudice in the different ASEAN societies and how to take such prejudice into account as a source of minority stress in the lives of gay and lesbian counseling clients are discussed. Keywords: attitudes, homosexuality, homonegativity OP53 - Nestor Sibug University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 2 Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand 3 MindWorks Psychology and Counseling Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 4 University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5 Oogachaga Counselling and Support, Singapore 6 Bangkok Counseling Service, Thailand 7 Vongchavalitkul University, Thailand 1 How are sexual minorities like lesbians, gay men, and their sexualities accepted in the different societies of South East Asia? Previous studies have been limited by the use of university students and other nonrepresentative samples, with little comparability across countries in the region. We address this gap in the social psychological literature by comparing attitudes toward lesbians and gay men and about lesbian/gay sexuality in six ASEAN countries using nationally representative data from the World Values Survey. Combined data from a total of 9,516 respondents from Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam indicated that 42% of South East Asians do not want lesbians or gay men as neighbors, with the highest homogenative attitudes to be found in Malaysia (59%) and Indonesia (66%), compared to relatively more accepting nations like Thailand (33%), Singapore (32%), Vietnam (29%), and the Philippines (28%). Same-sex sexuality was least acceptable, based on a justifiability measure, among Indonesians, followed by Vietnamese and Malaysians (p<.05). Singaporeans, Thais, and Filipinos were the most BULLYING BEHAVIORS AND SELF-ESTEEM OF COLLEGE STUDENTS: A BASIS FOR ANTIBULLYING PROGRAM Maricar N. Jose*1 and Nestor L. Sibug 2 1 City College of Angeles and 2 University of the Assumption This study examined the relationship and the difference between the self-esteem level and bullying behaviors of college students. The purpose of the study is to explore the experiences of college students in terms of their bullying experiences and the impact on their self-perception. A quantitative and qualitative analyses design was employed to 328 college students in a local college in Angeles City using Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Adolescent Peer Relations Instrument. Only 59 students met the pre-determined criteria and 44 of them participated in the focus group discussion for the qualitative part of the study. The responses were transcribed and analyzed. Quantitative analysis revealed that the relationship among the victims of bullying and self-esteem as well as the difference between the level of self-esteem of bully and victim are not statistically significant. However, being perpetrator of bullying and selfesteem has significant relationship. The outcome of the focus group discussion was used to verify the results of the study. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 33 ORAL ABSTRACTS OP54 - Sonia Suchday ANGER AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN A FAST GLOBALIZING COLLECTIVIST CULTURE: INDIA Sonia Suchday, Ph.D. *1 1 Pace University The experience of anger is complicated by situational factors that provoke anger, and the social norms that regulate its experience and expression. In a collectivist cultures like India, where social harmony is emphasized over personal achievement, there is strong bias toward managing the experience of anger rather than allowing its expression. Data on anger and its expression have been collected in our lab on immigrants from India to the US and from young people living in Mumbai, a city that represents fast paced globalization. Analyses have indicated that young people of Indian origin, regardless of whether they are immigrants or reside in India, tend to focus on management of internal responses to anger rather than outward expression anger. These data indicate that despite exposure to multiple cultures via immigration or globalization and acculturation through multimedia exposure, traditional ways of coping with anger persist among Indians. Challenge of this traditional coping pattern among young people in a globalized world which may require assertive expression of anger will be discussed. OP55 - Mayette Manalo THE RELATIONSHIP OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTERNET ATTITUDES AMONG EMPLOYEES Prof. Miriam Aquino-Malabanan 1 Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Capitol Site, Batangas City, Philippines Mayette Gabrielle D. Manalo*1 Lyceum of the Philippines University – Laguna, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines The relationship of social intelligence and internet attitudes has never been directly compared nor correlated; however, significant relationships have been discovered among the given variables. Respondents of this study define social intelligence primarily based on social skills and interactions 34 like caring and considering others’ feelings and actions, and that it can be concluded that social intelligence is more of a social endeavor or interaction ability, rather than a cognitive ability. The internet attitude on other hand was measured then through the newly validated instrument from America using the four subscales – enjoyment (E), usefulness (U), anxiety (A), and self-efficacy (S). With 200 employees in Batangas City as respondents, it was found out that U subscale (F=8.85, and Sig=0.00) has significant relationship with the respondents’ educational attainment, A score (F=3.23, and Sig=0.02) and S score (F=2.77, and Sig=0.04) on the frequency of internet use, E (F=3.81, and Sig=0.02), U (F=6.33, and Sig=0.00), A (F=6.30, and Sig=0.00), and S scores (F=3.65, and Sig=0.03) on their gender, and U (F=7.10, and Sig=0.00), A (F=5.39, and Sig=0.00), and S scores (F=4.69, and Sig=0.00) on the respondents’ age . Though there have been arguments before that the use of internet negatively affects “social intelligence” because of lacking physical interaction, this paper argued then that as social networking has been rampant, internet indeed can increase the level of social intelligence of the people. Keywords: social intelligence, internet attitudes, cyberpsychology OP56 - Vivi Pohan THE ROLE OF SUPERVISORY COACHING BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL TO PREDICT THE LEVEL OF WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG EMPLOYEES Vivi Gusrini Rahmadani Pohan*1, Fahmi Ananda2 1 University of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia 2 University of Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia This research aims to observe work engagement from the level of psychological capital and supervisory coaching behavior of employees. The employees measure the level of their work engagament, psychological capital and coaching behavior of their supervisor through three scales, namely psychological capital scales (rxx’ = 0,943), supervisory coaching behavior scale (rxx’= 0,889), and work engagement scales (rxx’= 0,901) adapted from Schaufeli’s Utchrect Work Engagement Scale (UWES). Participants in this research were 100 active employees in Sumatera Utara. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS Collected data were examined by using multiple regression analysis. Based on the hypothesis, it can be concluded that supervisory coaching behavior and psychological capital can be used as indicators to predict the arousal of employee’s work engagement. The high psychological capital will be followed by the high level work engagement among employees. Respectively, the supervisory coaching behavior also increases work engagement among employees. In a nutshell, the result demonstrated that psychological capital and supervisory coaching behavior made a significant contribution to work engagement. Suggested areas for future research are to confirm this research model using the context variables within organizations such as leadership style, organizational size, organizational culture and so on. Keywords: Psychological Capital, Supervisory Coaching Behavior, Work Engagement OP57 - Brenda Ng MISREPRESENTING ONESELF: HOW SOCIAL COMPARISON AND MACHIAVELLIANISM ENCOURAGE FAKING IN JOB INTERVIEWS Brenda Ng Kaar Munn*1 1 HELP University, Malaysia approximately 20 minutes of simulated job interview. Social comparison was manipulated by telling participants that graduates of their institution were more or less employable relative to other institutions. Machiavellianism and faking were measured by the Machiavellianism Personality Scale and Interview Faking Behavior Scale respectively. A hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to test for all three of the hypotheses. Results indicated that social comparison did not influence faking and was not moderated by Machiavellianism as hypothesized. It is possible that participants protected their self-esteem by devaluing the comparative employability information given by the researcher instead of faking to improve their self-image as implicated by past research. However, it was found that desire for status predicts faking more than amorality theme in Machiavellianism. The model of faking likelihood was supported when its proposition regarding Machiavellianism was supported, improving the validity of the model. Future researchers can use the knowledge about Machiavellianism and faking from this study to develop preventive measures to reduce faking in interviews. Keywords: Social comparison, Machiavellianism, faking OP58 - Reny Yuniasanti Impression management plays a major role in influencing the interviewers hiring decisions. Researchers are concerned that such impression management tactics bias hiring decisions of interviewers. However, it is recently argued that it is particularly the deceptive types of impression management, known as faking, which contributes to the low interview. Due to the lack of research on the antecedents of faking, the current study aimed to test the model of faking likelihood by studying the influence of social comparison and Machiavellianism on faking. It was hypothesized that: (H1) Individuals in the upward comparison group are more likely to fake than those in downward comparison and control groups, (H2) there is a positive correlation between trait Machiavellianism and faking, and (H3) Machiavellianism moderates the effect of social comparison on faking. A total of 100 undergraduate psychology students from a large private university in Malaysia participated in the study, in which they were required to undergo DISCIPLINE OF WORK AND THE PERCEPTION OF WOMEN LEADERSHIP IN BINTARA POLICE OF BANTUL AREA YOGYAKARTA Reny Yuniasanti*¹ 1 Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University Shela Deviacita Kawedar ¹ 1 Mercu Buana Yogyakarta University Low of work performance in bintara police especially in work of discipline need to enhance. This study aims to determine the relationship between the discipline of work and the perception of women leadership in bintara police. This study aimed to obtain empirical evidence that the perception of women leadership has a positive and significant impact on discipline of work. The research data obtained by Perception of Women Leadership and Discpline of Work Entrepreneurship Intention Scale from 30 police 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 35 ORAL ABSTRACTS The research subjects were sampled by purposed sampling method. The results from Pearson Product Moment technique showed that there is a significant correlation between perception of women leadership to work discipline with (r) 0.322, p = 0.041 , significance value (p <0.05). Based on the analysis results it also concluded that there was a correlation between f perception of women leadership and work discipline in Bintara Police of Bantul Area. The Effective contribution of perception of women leadership to work discipline was 10.4%, so the other 89.6% was influenced by another factors. Keyword: Discipline of work, Perceptions of women leadership, bintara police. OP59 - Arief Fahmie EDUCATION OF SAP AS ADOPTION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Arief Fahmie*1 Muthia Nurrakhmi1 Annisaa Miranty1 Ike Agustina1 In accordance with the educational goals of Department of Psychology, Islamic University of Indonesia, which educate psychology graduate who is able to use information technology in their respective sectors and competitiveness in South East Asia, learning development activities of SAP (Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing) facilitate students with competence ERP-HCM (Enterprise Resource Planning - Human Capital Management) that will be used in work places. There are four steps of the development, namely: preparation consisting of the preparation of computer equipment and training instructors; learning through courses, lectures, and guest lecturers; measurement of the effectiveness of learning; and preparation of SAP study center (on-going process). ERP-HCM learning begins with the design of ERP-HCM program activities, i.e. training of SAP-Human Resource. In order to study the development process of ERP-HCM learning, Department of Psychology formed a task force of ERP-HCM. This team had a task of designing and implementing SAP-HR training activities, from preparation to implementation of 36 activities, as well as an evaluation of the learning and development of ERP - HCM. The team conducted a survey of undergraduate students of Department of Psychology to determine interest and admission to the implementation of SAP - HR training. Further investigation was conducted and obtained information indicating that the company is implementing ERP HCM is now very global. Measuring the effectiveness of learning SAP - HR is done which aims to explore the effectiveness of ERP HCM learning. The participants are the undergraduate and master students of SAP HCM attended classes and short courses from October 2013 until June 2014. The data were collected by the questionnaires and interviews focusing on the benefits of SAP classes for the students as well as the evaluation of learning methods, lecturers, and facilities. The result of this study will be considered to improve SAP HCM learning process. Finally, the institutionalization of ERP - HCM learning is still in progress by developing four components of laboratory of SAP: structure, job description, job requirements, and performance indicators. By institutionalization of the learning, ERP - HCM education will be optimized, focused, organized orderly, systematic, and standardized. Keywords: SAP, information technology, industrial and organisational psychology 1 Department of Psychology, Islamic University of Indonesia OP60 - Supra Wimbarti DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN CONJUCTION WITH THE INTENTION TO LEAVE IN A COAL MINING INDUSTRY, INDONESIA Supra Wimbarti*1, Dian Komalasari1, Sylviana Yunita1, M. Rifzanniardi1, M. Yusuf Hadi1 1 Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Globalization challenge triggered by establishment of ASEAN Economic Community 2015 leads corporations to pay attention toward diversity phenomenon in the workplace. Deep understanding and active effort in diversity management process will make company understand the strategic steps needed to retain potential talent to create competitive advantages. Referring to literature study, there are a few factors influencing diversity implementation process in 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS organization. Therefore, this research conducted to understand the effect of diversity management implementation towards turnover intention. More specifically, this study was done to understand relationship pattern of individual perception and attitude towards diversity in their workplace. This relationship pattern is predicted to influence individual way of perceiving diversity climate in workplace that could influence the effectiveness of organization’s diversity management. Perceived effectiveness of the diversity management will affect the intention to leave the organization. Research data collected from 109 participants who work as permanent employees on coal mining corporation. Data was analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of this study proved that individual perception and attitude towards diversity affect diversity climate in the workplace. This diversity climate affects individual perception toward diversity management implementation applied by organization. Effectiveness of diversity management has also proved to affect individual affective commitment towards corporate that strongly related to the intention to leave organization. This study implied descriptive factors that affect the intention to leave related to diversity in the workplace that could be used as intervention strategy in the company. Keywords: effectiveness of diversity management; turnover intention; perception towards diversity; attitude towards diversity OP61 - Quek Ai-Hwa THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERROLE CONFLICT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG PART-TIME WORKING UNDERGRADUATES Quek Ai-Hwa1 and Tan Chee Wei*1 1 HELP University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This study examined the relationship between inter-role conflict and academic performance among part-time working undergraduates. The study used a non-experimental correlational design. The purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 120 undergraduates from a private university in Kuala Lumpur. These respondents were full-time psychology undergraduates but held part-time jobs. The Work-study Conflict scale was used to measure the inter-role conflict level while the respondents’ GPA was used as an indicator of academic performance. A questionnaire containing the demographic details and the Workstudy Conflict scale was used to collect data. A non-parametric test, Spearman’s rho (correlation test) was chosen to test the relationship between inter-role conflict and GPA. The results show that inter-role conflict and academic performance are related. The results support the hypothesis that is the greater the inter-role conflict, the poorer would be the academic performance of the respondents. It is noted that the presence of outliers in this study might influence the validity of the findings. However, the findings provide insight into seeking a balance between working part-time and attaining desirable aacademic performance among undergraduates. More predictive research is recommended for managing inter-role conflict and to promote academic performance among part-time working undergraduates. Keywords: inter-role, conflict, academic performance OP62 - Janice Lee CHARACTER STRENGTHS, HAPPINESS, LIFE SATISFACTION AND PURPOSE AMONG ETHNIC GROUPS IN SINGAPORE Janice Niann Tsyr Lee*1, Center for Psychology Koong Hean Foo1, and Austin Adams1, James Cook University Robert Morgan1, University of Arkansas Amy Frewen1, University of Melbourne Keywords: Character Strengths, Happiness, Singapore Understanding personally valued character traits and the routes through which they lead to happiness and satisfaction can contribute to more long-lasting psychological treatment outcomes in clinical settings, nurturance of well-being, community harmony, and better human resource utilization. Relationships involving Character Strengths, Happiness, Life Purpose and Life Satisfaction as valued by Singapore Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Other Asians and Caucasians were investigated. A sample of Singapore adults (N = 304) completed an online survey in English comprising four measures, the Values in Action 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 37 ORAL ABSTRACTS Inventory of Strengths, the Orientations to Happiness Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Life Engagement Test. Top five character strengths found valued in this sampled Singapore adults are Zest, Hope, Curiosity, Capacity to Love and Gratitude. Orientation to happiness through pursuing a life of meaning is preferred by all four ethnic groups. Ethnic differences are found for character strengths of Kindness, Humour, Gratitude, and Religiousness and Spirituality. Character strengths of Capacity to Love and Gratitude are direct predictors of Life Satisfaction while character strengths of Curiosity and Kindness are found to predict Life Purpose. Happiness orientations of a Life of Meaning and a Life of Engagement are also found to be direct predictors of Life Purpose. Life Purpose, in turn, predicts Life Satisfaction. Despite small ethnic sample sizes and other limitations, this study lays the groundwork for future studies using more robust sampling strategies and greater participation from the major ethnic groups in Singapore. OP63 - Josefina Ochoa LIFE SATISFACTION ASSOCIATED WITH EXISTENCE, RELATEDNESS AND GROWTH NEEDS FULFILLMENT Josefina C. Ochoa, PhD 1 1 Bulacan State University The attainment of a satisfied human ecology is characterized by both subjective and objective happiness arising from the hierarchical fulfillment of man’s existence (E), relatedness (R) and growth (G) needs. This research looked into these life sustaining facets –ERG and the interaction of subjective and objective life satisfaction among Filipino adults. The endeavor is a preliminary exploration of adults’ basic and higher needs as well as hypothesizing the association of ERG needs fulfillment with both subjective and objective life satisfaction. Interestingly, results confirmed the hypotheses that ERG needs fulfillment is associated with both subjective and objective life satisfaction. However, the association is more significant in subjective life satisfaction for existence and growth needs fulfillment whereas in objective life satisfaction there is higher association in relatedness needs fulfillment. Finally, there is a significant interaction between subjective and objective life satisfaction. It can be inferred that the 38 sample are in the process of fulfilling their more basic needs than of going higher the hierarchy of living productively in the community they are in. Implications for social intervention are forwarded. Keywords: ERG needs, objective life satisfaction, subjective life satisfaction OP64 - Michelle Yong THE EFFECT OF KNOWING ON AWE Michelle Yong Jie Hui*1 Department of Psychology, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Awe is often defined as a complex emotion consisting of admiration and amplified by fear. Previous studies have identified that feelings of awe are triggered by stimuli perceived to be vast which creates feelings of being overwhelmed prompting an individual’s need to accommodate new information. One such sources of awe is cognitive elicitors which involve seeing the connections between seemingly isolated events and comprehensive causal variables, enabling one to perceive vastness from realizing that powerful forces are the cause of certain remote object or event. Previous research had not attempted to test this particular category of stimuli and the debate of whether understanding the cause of a phenomenon will have a negative or positive effect on felt awe was never resolved. This present experimental study aims to investigate whether the presence of explanations of the nature of an awe-inspiring stimulus will influence reports of felt awe while controlling for dispositional awe. It was hypothesized that individuals who are given an explanation for an awe-inspiring stimulus will report a higher amount of awe to be felt, relative to individuals who are not informed of the causes for such phenomena. This research utilizes a single factor between-subject laboratory experiment design in which 111 undergraduate psychology students were shown an awe-eliciting stimulus, with or without an explanation for its causes, before they are asked to provide responses of felt awe. The stimulus was presented in the form of a video with narrations utilized as explanations. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) analyses provided support for the hypothesis, in that the presence of the explanations influences the intensity of awe felt by participants. Participants 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS who were given the explanation for the causes of the awe-eliciting stimuli reported higher levels of awe than participants in the explanation-absent condition. This finding provides support for the idea that cognitive elicitors of awe can in fact elicit felt awe. Practical and theoretical implications as well as future directions are further discussed. Keywords: Awe, Cognitive elicitor, Explanations OP65 - Cecilia M. Resurreccion ADOLESCENT RESILIENCE: A CONSTRUCT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF FILIPINO RESILIENCE SCALE (FRS) Cecilia M. Resurreccion, Guidance Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman There is need for greater clarity around the construct of resilience as it relates to Filipino culture and to the period of adolescence. Resilience is one of the several strengths of Filipinos that can assist young people in positive life adaptation as they face major changes and challenges in their adolescent years. Knowing this can guide the development of interventions for prevention of adverse psychological outcomes and promotion of positive youth development. The study developed a 5Cpoint Filipino Resilience Scale “ for adolescents to explore the construct of resilience and gauge their level of resilience. A mixed method research design, Qualitative and quantitative method, was used. The 85Citem scale was administered to a sample of college students (n=850) aged 16C21. Each selfCrated on a 5Cpoint scale (0C4) with higher scores reflecting greater resilience. The reliability, validity and factor analytic structure of the scale were evaluated and reference scores were established. The FRS demonstrated sound psychometric properties. Factor analysis yielded four factors. The results of the factor analysis has confirmed the initial framework provided during the initial conceptualization of the scale items which are Appraisal, Adaptation and Growth except for a new factor that emerged from the data, External resources that include Spirituality and Family/ social support which speak so distinctly of Filipino culture. The study confirms that the FRS is a potentially useful instrument to measure resilience among adolescents. It has utility in both clinical and research settings. OP66 - Edgar Tham THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS: PERCEPTIONS OF P.E. TEACHERS IN SINGAPORE Edgar K. Tham*12, Mark J. Leong3 1 SportPsych Consulting, Singapore; 2SIM University, Singapore 3 University of Wollongong, Singapore Campus, Singapore Mental toughness is often perceived to be important in helping athletes overcome mistakes and adversity when competing under pressure. However, common conceptions of mental toughness tend to vary. Numerous operational definitions and factor-based models differ largely in their definition of mental toughness. Thus, the purpose of the study was to (a) identify the typical psychological challenges faced by student athletes as perceived by PE teachers, and (b) analyze how their responses compare and fit with existing models (e.g., Clough, Earle, & Sewell, 2002; Middleton, Martin, & Marsh, 2011). 143 responses were gathered from a survey of PE teachers involved in the coaching of local student athletes to identify specific mental toughness issues relevant to them. Based on content analysis of responses collected, the study identified several descriptors derived from perceived psychological challenges faced by these student athletes. In the second half of the study, the previously identified descriptors were further classified into six factors present in several existing mental toughness models (e.g., Clough et. al., 2002; Middleton et. al., 2011; Harmison, 2009). The study confirms the existence of several underlying descriptors of mental toughness derived from commonly perceived psychological challenges faced by student athletes. Further analyses led us to believe that these descriptors fit the classification of several mental toughness factors identified by existing models, showing us that no singular model encapsulates mental toughness accurately. This exploratory study suggests that further research is necessary to understand this construct 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 39 ORAL ABSTRACTS in an Asian context. Future directions for research could include further confirmatory studies on larger, more diverse samples of coaches and athletes, or separate replication studies on different populations outside of the sporting context (e.g., parents). Further implications for physical education teachers, coaches, and sport psychologists are also relevant here, as the factors identified could potentially be used to develop methods to facilitate the development of mental toughness. of Haiyan proportions, and have implications on the provision of mental health and psychosocial support services. This has also implications on disaster risk reduction and management policy development and implementation. Keywords: Disaster, Mental Health OP68 - May Agawin Keywords: Mental Toughness, Physical Education, Student Athletes TEMPERAMENT DIMENSION AND STRESS LEVEL OF THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE COMMAND IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION PHILIPPINES OP67 - Johnrev Guilaran Bebsky Mary Agawin*1, Graduate School, Rizal Technological University1 STORIES OF DISASTER IN A SMALL ISLAND SETTING: THE BAYAS ISLAND, PHILIPPINES EXPERIENCE Johnrev B. Guilaran*1, Marshaley J. Baquiano1 1 University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines Disasters are a common occurrence in the Philippines but on 8 November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Country which dramatically changed how disasters are viewed by its people. The study looked at the experiences of 36 residents of Bayas Island, Estancia in Iloilo, Philippines when their place was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan and afflicted by Tropical Storm Kajiki (Basyang). The respondents shared their stories of when the disasters struck and how they coped in the aftermath through focus group discussions (FGDs) and pakikipagkwentuhan (informal conversations), which were conducted three months after Typhoon Haiyan struck the island. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and were explored using the lens of Social Representation Theory by Moscovici (1988). Salient themes were found in their stories, which are mainly about their experiences during and after the disaster. Anchoring was used in their understanding of these events, and their understanding of disasters was influenced by the media and by sources they perceived as of authority. Stories during disaster include themes revolving around preparation and survival, while stories after disaster have salient themes on coping, assistance, disaster’s effects, and displacement. Results show how people in an island community setting are impacted by disasters 40 A study aimed to determine the temperament and stress level of the Armed Forces Reserve Command in the National Capital Region, limited to the Reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command (AFPRESCOM) at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. A descriptive survey was used using GuilfordZimmerman Temperament Survey (GZTS), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). A purposive sampling scheme was used in selecting the participants from the population strength of Reservist. Results of the study revealed that according toage, respondents with ages ranging from 30-41 got very high scores in their masculinity equal to 95%. Both male and females were found to have a very high score in masculinity equal to 90%. Married reservist were found to possess high masculine trait to70% among males, and a score equal to 90% among females. Majority of the respondents almost never experienced being low stressed and majority of the respondents sometimes experienced being high stressed. Results showed that there is a significant relationship between these traits: G with r=-0.03 and computed t-value of 2.03, R with r=-0.41 and computed t-value of 2.51; O with r=-0.35 and computed t-value of 2.40; F with r=-0.20 and computed t-value of 7.84; P with r=-0.30 and computed t-value of 2.91 and M with r=-0.35 and computed t-value of 1.94 to stress. Based on the outcomes of the study, it is recommended that AFPRESCOM should establish program that will help the younger reservists to become more interested in their activities. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS While helping the older reservists to have activities traditionally considered suitable for them; Psychologist should develop a program that would establish skills needed to improve assertiveness and setting priorites among reservists especially the younger recruits; the Academe may offer lectures on greater awareness of one’s temperament and their stressors in the National Service Training Program (NSTP) component and in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs, and not only focused on basic survival, weapons familiarization, drills and ceremonies as included in Military Science (MS) subjects, particularly that graduates of the ROTC cadets shall be incorporated into the Reserve Force. AFPRESCOM should continuously strive to have more volunteer civilian recruits especially the women sector of the society. Keywords: Temperament, Stress, Armed Forces Reservist OP69 - Jane Tuomola LIFE AFTER SFBT: WHAT FACTORS AFFECT WHETHER STUDENTS OF SOLUTION FOCUSED BRIEF THERAPY GO ONTO PRACTISE THIS APPROACH? Jane Tuomola*1 and Kimberly Chew1 1 JCU Singapore Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) has been found to be an effective treatment for a variety of psychological problems. There is some evidence SFBT can be completed in fewer sessions than alternative approaches, which can be cost effective for organisations. Organisations or individuals who choose to train in SFBT therefore want to make sure when investing in training, that training is effective. There have been only a small number of studies investigating the effectiveness of SF training, but these have many limitations. These indicate several factors that can affect the impact of training, such as amount of training and supervision, which warrant further exploration in a larger scale study over a longer time period. The current study uses a cross sectional survey design to investigate what factors affect the extent to which students of SFBT go on to practise the approach. The survey was designed by collating previous research tools, and asking for input from all the trainers from the International Alliance of Solution Focused Training Institutes (IASTI) worldwide. It was piloted on a small sample of SFBT practitioners in Singapore. The dependent variable is clinicians’ use of the SFBT model. The independent variables include hours of SFBT training; time since training; hours of supervision; knowledge of SFBT, beliefs about SFBT; organisational and cultural support for SFBT and demographic details. The results will be analysed using a hierarchical regression analysis to ascertain which factors predict clinicians’ use of the model and the relative importance of these factors. The questionnaire has been sent to all graduates of an organisation in Singapore offering training in SFBT over the last 10 years, and includes several hundred practitioners from all over Asia. The results will be available mid November. The results will be fed back to the training institute locally to help maximise the effectiveness of training. Local government and voluntary organisations will benefit as they will be able to maximise the outcome from their investment in staff training. This will go on to benefit patients and ensure they are more likely to be receiving high quality evidence based treatment in fewer sessions to improve their mental health. The results will also be fed back to all IASTI members to maximise the impact of training across the world. Keywords: SFBT; Training; Effectiveness OP70 - Maria Caridad IDENTITY, UNCERTAINTY, AND ANXIETY: PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES EXPERIENCED BY UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN Maria Caridad H. Tarroja*1 Agnes Villegas1 1 De La Salle University, Manila The impact of migration on Filipino families and children has been the focus of many migration studies. Many social scientists have looked into the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), their families and children but little work is done about the experiences and condition of the irregular (more commonly referred to as illegal) Filipino migrants. One phenomenon that is slowly catching the attention of some people is the undocumented or stateless children. This lecture focuses on the impact of being undocumented or stateless on the psychological well-being of Filipino children living in Sabah. Two Focused Group Discussions (FGDs) 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 41 ORAL ABSTRACTS were conducted to identify psychological issues of Filipino children who have been repatriated to Zamboanga after they have been caught without legal documents and have stayed in prison in Sabah for a minimum of 6 months. Evident in their sharing were identity, uncertainty, and anxiety issues. While most of them openly declared that they are Filipinos, they do not have the supporting documents to validate their claims. Growing up, these children experience feelings of uncertainty and anxiety, always vigilant and on the lookout for the possibility of being caught by the authorities. Further, other aspects of their development are affected, e.g., cognitive, emotional, and social. At the core of these psychological issues is the role of the family and perhaps the state in changing or maintaining the statelessness or undocumented status of the children. Without interventions to address the personal, psychological and social dimensions of the issue, the undocumented children will continue to suffer and be at risk of being unprotected. As recommended by the UNHCR 2010, a 4-pillar approach to build an effective response to statelessness has been suggested: (1) identification (which involves mapping the situation of stateless and those at risk); (2) prevention (avoiding new cases, e.g., legislative guidelines; promoting birth registration ); (3) reduction (resolve existing cases, e.g., citizenship campaign; naturalization ) and; (4) protection (ensuring that stateless / undocumented persons enjoy their fundamental rights while they waiting for resolution). Keywords: Undocumented children, identity, uncertainty OP71- Pramesti Pradna Paramita TRAINING ON AUTISM MANAGEMENT: DEVELOPING INCLUSIVE STATE SCHOOL TEACHERS AND RELEVANT PROFESSIONALS’ CAPABILITY IN ASSISTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER Pramesti Pradna Paramita1, Margaretha*2, Tino Leonardi3 Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia increasing. According to a research report titled “The Prevalence of Autism in Australia: Can it be established from existing data?” the prevalence of individuals with ASD in Australia is 1:160. A similar number, 1:150, is found in the United States (Autism Advisory Board on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2007). Although there has not been an exact data, it appears that the prevalence of individuals with ASD is also increasing in Indonesia. This situation certainly needs proper responses. Previous research shows that through appropriate teachings, children with ASD can learn to communicate and develop various important social and adaptive skills to help them develop independence and personal responsibility. In this process, teachers and other professionals, such as therapists, definitely play a significant role in assisting children with ASD in developing their skills. In Indonesia, the government facilitates the development of children with ASD by establishing some autism centers across the country. Children with ASD on the school age can also enroll in inclusive state schools which can be found in all districts. In order to help professionals from inclusive state schools, state autism center, state hospital and other medical center to develop their understanding of ASD and capabilities in assisting children with ASD, the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga organised a training on autism management. This training was held in the Faculty of Psychology, for four weekends, with the total of eight days. The 38 training participants included teachers from inclusive schools, doctors, nurses and therapists from four cities in East Java province, which are Surabaya, Sidoarjo, Gresik and Malang. This paper aims to explain the training process and result. Recommendations for those who are interested in the area of autism management practices will also be provided at the end of the paper. Keywords: training, autism management OP72 - Jessica Espanto CREATIVITY AND MEANING-MAKING OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM THROUGH PARTICIPATORY DRAWING 123 From year to year, the number of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is continually 42 Jessica Espanto*1 Ateneo De Manila University2 MedMom Child Development Clinic32 Fr. Jaime C. Bulatao SJ Center for Psychology Services and Karina Therese Fernandez, PhD1 Ateneo De 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS Manila University2 Fr. Jaime C. Bulatao SJ Center for Psychology Services Participatory drawing, or drawing and telling, is a collaborative, visual research methodology in qualitative studies used with children and youth. It offers a strength-based, child-friendly medium for individuals with autism. This is an exploratory study on the use of participatory drawing techniques on eliciting the lived experience of friendship of two Filipino children with autism. As a framework of analysis, Hinz’ (2009a) expressive therapies continuum was utilized to explore how the participants represented their lived experience. The drawing and telling of the participants captured a joyful experience of friendship. Children in this study used color, size and distance, words and symbols, as well as filmic features in depicting their friendship experience. Through the use of color, affective significance was conveyed. Companionship or sense of togetherness with a friend was concretized by manipulating distance. The use of size and signs made reference to the friendship relation, whereas, the use of words and symbols contextualized the friendship experience. Filmic features, likewise, added another layer of abstraction on the friendship experience by animating or making details come to life. Children in this study have a rich memory to evidence their friendship experience. They have a special bond with their friend and perceive that their friend shares this connection with them. The benefits of participatory drawing in working with children with autism are also discussed. Keywords: autism, participatory drawing, drawing and telling OP73 - Silviana Yunita THE EFFECT OF PERCEPTION OF DIVERSITY AND COLLECTIVISM TO TEAM EFFECTIVENESS TOWARDS ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AS MEDIATOR Silviana Yunita1, Supra Wimbarti1 1 Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Nowadays, organization realized that teamwork is more effective. Team effectiveness has been separate and intensively researched in various study as a team contribution to organizational effectiveness. In the other way, team effectiveness also could improve the company productivity. Which in practice is influenced by many things. There are two things that need to be considered in assessing team effectiveness in such as perception of diversity and collectivism. However, there are also organizational commitment which influence team effectiveness and is influenced by perception of diversity and collectivism. This study uses a quantitative approach to the type of descriptive correlational study. The method will be carried out in this study is a survey method using Perception of Diversity Scale, Collectivism Scale, Organizational Commitment Scale and Team Effectiveness Scale. Subjects in this study were 120 employees in a multicultural company. The data obtained will be analyzed with Structure Equation Modeling(SEM) in the software program AMOS 18.0.0.The result of this study showed that organizational commitment does not have moderating effect in the relationship between perception of diversity and collectivsm to team effectiveness. Implication of this study are discussed, together with limitations and suggestions for further research. Keywords: team effectiveness, perception of diversity, organizational commitment, collectivism OP74 - Jenny Setiawan MOM’S INVOLVEMENT IN BUSINESS: DOES IT HELP TO RAISE ENTREPRENEURIAL SELFEFFICACY? Jenny Lukito Setiawan *1 1 Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Ciputra, Surabaya, Indonesia Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is believed as the predictor of entrepreneurial behavior. Therefore entrepreneurial self-efficacy has increasingly become the focus of entrepreneurship education among young people. Entrepreneurial self-efficacy can be developed by the process of modeling and exercises to master entrepreneurial tasks. Role models of youngsters can include father and mother. The aim of this paper is to investigate whether mother’s involvement in business as a business owner is related to her children’s entrepreneurial self-efficacy. The study compared entrepreneurial self-efficacy of youngsters who had different background of occupations: both father and mother did not own business, only father owned business, only mother owned business, and both father and mother owned business. 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 43 ORAL ABSTRACTS The study was conducted among 6th semester undergraduate students in a university in an urban area in Indonesia. Total number of participants was 360 students, who were from various study programs. Their mean age was 21.15. The data collection tools were entrepreneurial self-efficacy scale which was the modification of the scale developed by de Noble et al. (1999). Results showed that higher entrepreneurial selfefficacy was found among students whose mother owned business. Students whose father had business, but mother did not, had no different entrepreneurial self-efficacy from students whose both parents did not have any business at all, t(143)=0.317, p>0.05. While, students whose mother had business, but father did not, had significantly higher entrepreneurial self-efficacy compared to students whose parents did not have any business at all, t(44)=2.032; p<0.05. Those with mother as business owner had significantly higher entrepreneurial self-efficacy compared to those with father as business owner, t(133)=2.156, p<0.05. Students whose both parents owned business had higher entrepreneurial self-efficacy than those with only father owned business, t(290)=3.927, p<0.001. Detailed findings and further discussion will be explored in the paper. Keywords: entrepreneurial self-efficacy, mother, entrepreneur OP76 - Law Seng Yew HOW BETTER-THAN-AVERAGE BIAS RELATES TO PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM SATISFACTION: EQUITY SENSITIVITY AS THE MODERATOR Law Seng Yew*1 Department of Psychology, HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Keywords: Better-than-average-effect, Performance appraisal system satisfaction, Equity sensitivity exceptional positive performance (Palmer, 2011). However, employees are often dissatisfied with the performance appraisal system due to the performance review process and feedback that the employees obtain are often below their own evaluation of performance (Elicker, Levy, & Hall, 2006). In this situation, Kobussen, Kalagnanam, and Vaidyanathan (2014) proposed that employees might engage in ‘better-than-average’ effect and perceive their own contribution to the company as higher than the “average employee”. Due to the employees’ inflated self-evaluation employees might be expecting a more favorable evaluation based on the PAS and by receiving a lower-thanexpected evaluation based on PAS, the employees are more likely to feel less satisfied with the PAS. The current study predicts that the higher the better-than-average effect one portrays, the lower the PAS satisfaction. That is, there will be a negative relationship between better-thanaverage effect and PAS satisfaction. Further, the current study aimed to test equity sensitivity as a moderator. The current study proposes that the relationship between better-than-average effect and PAS satisfaction will be moderated by equity sensitivity. Equity sensitivity measures an individual’s tendency in the input-output ratio preference along a continuum of benevolenceoriented (i.e. a ‘giver’ in an organization who expects less output for their input) and entitledoriented (i.e. a ‘taker’ in an organization who expects more output for their input). This current study is a correlational study. 90 accountants whose company in Malaysia and implements PAS will be recruited. Type of profession is limited to accountancy for better control of potential confounds in the study. The direct and moderating effect will be tested using hierarchical regression. The result of the study will be beneficial for the human resource management in implementing a better PAS. For example, human resource management could take employee’s individual differences in equity sensitive into consideration, when evaluating the effectiveness of PAS. Presentation Type: Oral presentation Performance appraisal system (PAS) is defined as an active communication process in which the employees’ actions are evaluated, subsequently allowing the managers to provide encouragement and guidance to the employees by rewarding 44 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP77 - Awang Wicaksono STIMULATION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP MOTIVATION MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR FORMER INDONESIAN MIGRANT WORKERS IN EAST JAVA Awang Setiawan Wicaksono1 & Achmad Irfan Muzni2 1&2 Muhammadiyah University of Gresik This research aims to apply the model of entrepreneurial motivation by combining stimulation with emphasis on the utilization of local area to the former Indonesian migrant workers that has returned from overseas and has no plans to back off out of the country. This research was conducted in the area of East Java. This type of research is a qualitative study using Participatory Action Research. Where the method of data collection was done by using the method of observation and in-depth interviews to subjects and key informants. In addition to the data collection is done by using a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and workshops with subjects and other parties concerned. As a follow up of the results, the researchers conducted a workshop with stakeholders will provide guidance to the group of subjects who are involved to realize the knowledge and skills that have been acquired to significantly develop commercial real effort to harness the potential of the existing local area. Keywords: Stimulation of Entrepreneurship Motivation Model Development, former Indonesian Migrant Workers OP78 - Marshaley Baquiano NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF FILIPINO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS: A SCALE CONSTRUCTION Raiza Artemis D. Nayve 1 Carl Gil Angelo H. Celebria 1 Augil Marie Q. Robles 1 Ashley B. Pineda 1 Jessa Mariae G. Redome 1 Briar Rose I. Iquiña 1 Marshaley J. Baquiano*1 1 University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines A scale measuring the perceived needs of public and private school teachers in the Philippines was constructed in the hope of addressing the lack of such valid and reliable local instrument. Factor analysis was used to test for construct validity and Chronbach’s alpha was utilized to measure internal consistency reliability. The final scale is composed if 63 items with 7 subscales focusing on the following areas: compensation and benefits, supervision and administration, school facilities, skills trainings, skills utilization, work stress management, and handling bullying. Pilot-tested among 153 public and private school teachers from two of the biggest islands in the archipelago, Visayas and Mindanao, the scale was found valid and reliable with a Chronbach’s alpha = .96 and with the internal consistency reliability of the 7 subscales falling within acceptable range. Keywords: Needs Assessment, Scale Construction OP79 - Salvacion L. Villafuerte IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION FOR ABUSED CHILDREN WITH CASE PROCEEDINGS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY Salvacion A. Laguilles-Villafuerte*1 1 Bicol University, Daraga, Albay, Philippines Psychological Intervention, Abused Children, Child Protection Children need interventions to be helped recover traumatic experiences. Receiving multidisciplinary intervention according to studies (Berliner &Conte, 1995; Cohen & Mannarino, 1998; McPherson, Scribano & Stevens, 2011; Sprang, Craig, Clark, Vergon, Tindall, Cohen & Gurwitch, 2012) show more positive outcome in helping children become functional again in different aspects of their lives. In Albay, Philippines, not all abused children are referred for psychological intervention. Case management largely focuses on the socio-economic needs of the child. Aside from the trauma these children experienced, being involved in the legal system is another challenge as they face alleged perpetrators, relive traumatic experiences and be under scrutiny as they testify in case proceedings. Studies (Gray, 1993; Runyan, Everson, Edelsohn, Hunter & 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 45 ORAL ABSTRACTS Coulter, 1988) established that children who are given legal proceedings usually receive biases and little consistency in the treatment of sexual abuse. However, despite the significance of psychological intervention in helping prepare child witnesses, dealing with trauma and healing process, not all abused children with on-going court measures are referred to receive it. This study focused on referred abused children from Albay, Philippines and assessed the impact of psychological intervention as a strengthening factor helping abused children go through the case proceedings. The emotional competence of the abused children who received and did not receive any form of psychological intervention was established through scores from BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version. The in-depth interviews with the children and key informants provided details and status of the case as well as the intervention received. The impact of the psychological intervention was established through the expressed changes and progress after the received forms of psychological intervention. A focus group discussion with multidisciplinary intervention teams validated the findings of the study, confirmed the need to strengthen the psychological interventions in the local government unit and the agreement of implementing the proposed psychological intervention program; “TASK (Tabang Asin Pagmamakulog Sa Kaakian): Psychological Wellness Modules to help (Tabang) more abused children and protect them (Pagmamakulog Sa Kaakian). OP80 - Gerald Zeng FINDINGS FROM A PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH ON YOUTH WHO HAVE SEXUALLY OFFENDED IN SINGAPORE Gerald ZENG1, Chi Meng CHU2, Dongdong LI3, Jennifer TEOH4, Li Lian KOH5, Kai Keat LIM6. 1, 2, 3 Centre for Research on Rehabilitation and Protection, Clinical and Forensic Psychology Branch, Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore 4, 5 Clinical and Forensic Psychology Branch, Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore 6 Ministry of Defence, Singapore 46 This paper seeks to present consolidated results from a series of research studies that have been conducted throughout the past decade on youth who have sexually offended in Singapore. The paper will first provide a general overview of youth who have sexually offended in Singapore. This will include establishing the prevalence of sexual offending among youth offenders in Singapore, and elaborate on the profiles of youth who sexually offend. As an example, it will be seen that youth who sexually offended do differ from other nonsexual youth offenders in Singapore. This will be followed by in-depth explorations into specific topics. For example, findings have indicated differences based on the classification of youth who have sexually offended. For example, youth who offended both sexually and nonsexually were found to have higher risk and criminogenic needs and poorer outcomes as compared to youth who only sexually offended. Additionally, classification based on the age of victim and nature of sexual offense was found to influence pathways to sexual offending. The paper will also present research on psychometric evaluations of instruments that have been used in the assessment and intervention of youth who have sexually offended in Singapore. For instance, findings have indicated adequate predictive validity for the Estimate of Risk of Adolescent Sexual Offense Recidivism (ERASOR), while only limited utility for tools such as the Juvenile Sex Offender Assessment Protocol-II (J-SOAP-II) and the Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI). The implications of the abovementioned research for intervention on youth who sexually offended in the local context will then be discussed, along with future directions of research. Keywords: Sexual offending, youth, Singapore OP81 - Gerald Zeng ASSESSING YOUTH OFFENDERS IN SINGAPORE: A PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH ON THE YOUTH LEVEL OF SERVICE Chi Meng CHU*1,2, Gerald ZENG1, Kala RUBY3, & Jennifer TEOH2 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS Centre for Research on Rehabilitation and Protection, Ministry of Social and Family Development 2 Clinical and Forensic Psychology Branch, Ministry of Social and Family Development 3 Probation Services Branch, Ministry of Social and Family Development OP82 - Esmeralda Ng The current paper seeks to present consolidated results from a programme of research on a youth offender risk assessment measure (Youth Level of Service [YLS]) that is commonly used across the youth justice agencies in Singapore. The main goal of this paper is to examine the utility of this risk assessment measure in the Singaporean context. The findings stem from a series of research studies that have been published over the past few years. Kiasuism is a cultural-specific construct which is loosely defined as the “fear of losing out”. While this construct is widely understood within a Malaysian/Singaporean context, little empirical research has been conducted to better understand this construct and how this unique form of fear influences the behaviours of individuals. In three studies, we conceptualised this phenomenon with greater accuracy, culminating in the development of a valid and reliable measure of kiasuism. We employed the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods to delineate the concept, and in developing a valid measure of the construct. The theoretical underpinnings of the concept revolved around established psychological theories pertaining to fear, social comparison, and competitiveness. Additionally, we reviewed studies conducted on this unique social phenomenon. Study 1 was a qualitative study conducted via a focus group with six Malaysian Chinese academic staff members from a large private Malaysian education institution. This first study was conducted to provide an initial definition of kiasuism, and to derive a generalizable understanding of kiasuism from its contextspecific nature. Results revealed that kiasuism can be understood as an attitude towards a perceived threat or loss which stirs up feelings of uneasiness in light of the perceived scarcity of resources that are deemed to be of value to the individual. In Study 2, we developed a 39-item Kiasu Measure. Data collected via an online survey comprising 210 Malaysians (ages 18 – 40) and analysed with an Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) showed that kiasuism was motivated by four underlying lenses that individuals adopt in their perceptions of the world. The factors emerging from this analysis were labelled ‘the social athlete’, ‘the social comparator’, ‘the picture perfect’ and ‘the tightlipped’. Following this, we conducted a third study to review the measure a second time with a series of expert interviews with 7 Malaysians in order to refine the wordings of the items on the scale. This review resulted in the selection of 25-items, 1 The paper will provide a general overview of Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) framework and the associated risk assessment measure, the YLS. In addition, information pertaining to the youth justice system in Singapore and the implementation of the RNR framework as well as the YLS will be provided. This will be followed by a discussion of findings from studies on the risk and criminogenic needs of the general youth offenders, youth gang offenders, youth sexual offenders, as well as their recidivistic outcomes. For example, this paper will examine the validity of the YLS ratings for predicting recidivism in youth offenders in Singapore, as well as for identifying their criminogenic needs for intervention. Furthermore, the fidelity of the YLS for tracking changes in risk factors and criminogenic needs of these youth offenders, as well as the gender responsiveness of these measure will be examined. Lastly, the usefulness and limitations of the YLS with different types of offenders (e.g., sexual offenders, gang offenders, and maltreated offenders) will also be presented in this paper. The implications of the abovementioned research for assessment, intervention, and public policy in relation to these youth offenders in the Singaporean context will be discussed, along with future directions of research. Keywords: Recidivism, youth offenders, risk assessment CONSTRUCTING AND VALIDATING A MEASURE OF KIASUISM Esmeralda Ng Ming Sze*1, Jeremy Lim Yao Song1, Tee Yu Jin1 1 HELP University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 47 ORAL ABSTRACTS which were deemed the most relevant measures of the kiasuism scale. This revised scale was then administered as part of Study 3. Results from the sample of 259 Malaysians (ages 18 – 40) analysed using an EFA revealed a stable factor structure of 17 items which clustered into the aforementioned four-factor model. Theoretically, our study adds to a more nuanced understanding of this attitudinal tendency, and provides a psychometrically sound measure of kiasuism for future research into the subject. Practically, since kiasuism is a social phenomenon, our study is applicable in further understanding the possible adverse consequences of kiasuism on the subjective wellbeing of people in the areas of social, clinical, organisational, and cross-cultural psychology. Keywords: kiasu, fear of losing, Malaysia/ Singapore OP83 - Roann Ramos A NEW APPROACH IN DEPRESSIONSCREENING: VALIDATION OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN A POCKET Roann Muñoz Ramos*1,2,Paula Ferrer Cheng2, Portia Lynn Quetulio-See2, Tim Ix3, Jó Ágila Bitsch3, Klaus Wehrle3 1 Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatic, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany 2 University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines 3 COMSYS, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany Depression is the second leading cause of disability worldwide (Ferrari et al., 2013). However, depression rates in SE Asia are the lowest, attributed to factors, such as lack of awareness, shortage of mental-health professionals, taboos and stigma. In the Philippines, depression can go unnoticed, especially among adolescents. Only 3% of Filipinos suffering from depression are clinically diagnosed. Others are symptomatic but are ashamed to seek professional help. Some are unaware that they show signs of depression (Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, 2004). Depression and its association with poor academic performance among university students is also of growing concern (Lee et al., 2013). 48 A latest approach to health care, mobile health (mHealth) uses wireless (mobile) technology in medicine and public health. Extending to psychological health, mental mHealth augments clinical assessment via real-time measurements and reduction of recall bias. Although its applications have been largely concentrated outside of Asia, the popularity of mobile phones in the Philippines is perceived as a promising aspect in the development of mental mHealth applications, such as the mobile application Psychologist in a Pocket (PiaP) (Ramos, Winter, Smith & Bitsch, 2012). The purpose of this on-going study is the validation of PiaP. Despite the growing recognition of depression in the Philippines, apprehension surrounding mental illness prevents individuals from taking necessary steps towards depression assessment. To address this, PiaP screens depression based on DSM criteria in a nonintrusive manner using text analysis technology and analyzes electronic data on the smartphone device itself. To validate PiaP, this research-in-progress applies the Tripartite Theory of Test Construction (Theoretical-substantive, Internal-structural and External-criterion). It derives its depression-lexicon (words for analysis) from focus group discussions, interviews and psychological tests. Afterwards, it will undergo testing for content validity (Lawshe), item analysis (classical test, item response), internal consistency (Cronbach alpha) and confirmatory factor analysis. Lastly, the external-criterion stage will establish concurrent criterion and construct validities against psychological measures (e.g., BDI-II, CES-D Scale). Norm structure will be developed for college students. Keywords: depression, mental mHealth, Psychologist in a Pocket 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet ORAL ABSTRACTS OP84 - Rashida Mohamed Zain USING NARRATIVE THERAPY IN GROUP INTERVENTION FOR VIOLENT MEN Rashida Mohamed Zain*1, Georgina Tay1, Tang Huan Shern1 Psychologist, Psychological Services Branch, Psychological and Correctional Rehabilitation Division, Singapore Prison Service, Singapore 1 The approach towards violent offender intervention within the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) comprised mainly of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT facilitates awareness of an individual’s thoughts, feelings and consequences, which then allows for disputation of negative thoughts related to violence. Intervention for violent offenders would therefore require awareness of their own entrenched violent attitudes and values before change can be implemented. It was believed that adopting a Narrative Therapy (NT) approach in a group setting would not only allow the sharing of stories and improve mutual support among members and facilitators in the group, but also encourage awareness of participant’s own violent identities. violent core beliefs: “violence is normal”, “beat or be beaten”, “I am the law”, and “I get out of control”. These were consistent with implicit theories of violence articulated by Polaschek, Calvert, and Gannon (2008). The hypothesis that NT would foster emotional support among men in the group was observed in their behaviours toward each other and verbal support they provided for each other. Furthermore, there was a remarkable positive shift in the rapport between psychologist facilitators and the group. NT allowed psychologist facilitators to take on these men’s perspectives. By “giving back” their stories to them in the form of a song, these men felt heard and understood. Implications: Findings support the value of incorporating NT techniques into a group violence intervention programme. Further research is required to better understand how NT techniques impact and support treatment goals of a prison-based group violence intervention programme. Keywords: narrative therapy, violence, group intervention The addition of NT techniques in violence group intervention aimed to enable members within the group to form emotional bonds with one another and improve rapport with the psychologist facilitators, as well as enhance awareness of their own violent identities. This would subsequently allow participants to more freely examine their core beliefs and challenge their negative thoughts derived from these beliefs. In this way, NT would then allow for the formation of new non-violent identities at the end of the group intervention. Men in the group shared their violence stories that contributed to their present violent identities. Psychologist facilitators rescued their words during these sharing sessions. Compilation of violent stories were later analysed qualitatively and narrowed down to several common themes. These common themes were re-arranged in a form of a song, which was later presented to the group. Analysis and Results: Common themes included history of gang membership and violence as a learned behaviour in response to threats against them or their loved ones. For the former, their gang identities were found to subscribe to four 5th ASEAN Regional Union of Psychological Societies Congress | Abstract Booklet 49 www.arups2015.org
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