One in Psychology 2023” Successfully Held Online

The Philippine Psychological Association (PAP) Assessment Psychology Division and the PAP Ad Hoc Committee on Psychometrician’s Welfare and Concerns successfully held the “One in Psychology 2023” on August 12, 2023 via Zoom. The event was attended by 660 registered participants from all over the Philippines.

The event featured two keynote speakers: Dr. Grace Aguiling-Dalisay, and Dr. John Kliatchko. Dr. Aguiling-Dalisay spoke about the importance of reimagining psychological assessment in the Philippine context, while Dr. Kliatchko discussed the latest updates on psychometricians’ career paths.

The event also featured two learning sessions on translation and standardization of psychological tests, and on conducting intake interviews. The sessions were facilitated by Prof. Ma. Angeles Guanzon-Lapena, and Dr. Boboy Alianan.

The event concluded with a general meeting of psychometricians facilitated by the event chair, Ms. Florabel S. Suarez, and co-chairs, Ms. Armenia Montano and Ms. Florence Culaba, where the PAP Ad Hoc Committee on Psychometrician’s Welfare and Concerns discussed the latest initiatives of the PAP on behalf of psychometricians. The committee also invited the participants to share their concerns and questions.

The event was a success and was well-received by the participants. The organizers expressed their gratitude to all the participants, speakers, and facilitators for their support. They also expressed their hope that the event has helped to promote the field of psychology in the Philippines and to strengthen the ties among psychometricians.