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Aron Harold Pamoso

PhD Student, School of Medicine & Psychology · The Australian National University

https://researchid.co/aaronharoldp
@anu.edu.au
11Scopus Publications

Research Interests

Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV, Health Communication

Biography

Aron (he/his) is a registered psychometrician, researcher, and currently a PhD Psychology student at the Australian National University. His research passion lies in Critical Health Psychology, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Stigma, HIV/AIDS, LGBTQIA+, and Health Communication. His dedication aims to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes for marginalized groups. Through his research, Aron seeks to understand the experiences of indigenous students, COVID-19-affected individuals, those with HIV, and LGBTQIA+ community members. By identifying barriers and proposing evidence-based strategies, he works towards equitable healthcare systems and enhanced well-being. Aron actively collaborates in academia, sharing expertise at conferences and scholarly forums, driven by a commitment to advancing knowledge and advocating for social change.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, The Australian National University (2023-present) Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, University of San Carlos (2021) Bachelor of Science in Psychology—magna cum laude, University of Southern Philippines Foundation (2016)

Recent Scopus Publications

  1. The Management of Social Standing: Characterizing the Influence of HIV Stigma on HIV Talk and Testing Behavior in Philippine Key Populations Using a Grounded Theory Approach
    Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 2026
  2. Finding Lighthouse in the Raging Sea of Expulsion: Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Influence on LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Malaysia
    Journal of Lgbtq Issues in Counseling, 2026
  3. An exploratory mapping LGBTQ+ research and intervention priorities in Southeast Asia (2025–2035)
    Psychology and Sexuality, 2026
  4. “It felt like walking in the dark”: A Collaborative Autoethnography on the Challenges of Conducting LGBTQ+ Research in Southeast Asia
    Journal of Homosexuality, 2026
  5. “Because of HIV, It Opened My Mind”: Intersectional Stigma Experiences Among Filipino Gay and Bisexual Men Living With HIV
    Qualitative Health Research, 2025

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