This book is a compilation of the best papers presented at the inaugural edition of the Asian Conference on Applied Psychology (ACAP), organized by East Asia Research and supported by the Applied Psychological Research Program, the Psychology Center for Life-Span Development and Intergeneration, the research unit on disaster psychology and well-being, Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University and the Thai Psychological Association (TPA). Chapters include research conducted by experts in the field of applied psychology from the Asia-Pacific region, and cover areas such as the latest innovations, trends, concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of applied psychology such as community and environmental psychology, psychotherapy and counseling, health, child and school psychology, and gender studies. The volume will be of interest to educators, psychology researchers and practicing counselors.
Dr. Arunya Tuicomepee is a Professor of the Counseling Psychology Program, and head of Applied Psychological Research Area at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand's oldest and most prestigious university. She also serves as the current president of the Thai Psychological Association. Her research interests are in psychological adjustment, mental health concerns and well-being as well as issues in counseling and psychotherapy in the context of preventive counseling psychology. Dr. Tuicomepee has passion in working with individuals from various age groups, honoring their unique ways of adjusting and growing, especially those who facing with life difficulties and major life crises. She has published on topic of counseling psychology and preventive psychological sciences. Dr. Tuicomepee has an on-going project with the elderly including educating elders and their caregivers about staying healthy, happy, and productive in the latter years of life.
Dr. Panrapee Suttiwan is an Associate Professor and the Academic Director of The Psychology Center for Life-Span Development and Intergeneration (Life-Di) in the faculty of psychology, Chulalongkorn University. She also served as the dean of faculty during year 2017-2021 and the examiners of the professional qualification for developmental psychologists guaranteed by Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI). Dr. Suttiwan received her PhD in developmental Psychology from the University of Hawai. Her academic background was medical technology, physiology, and psychology. Her research interests focus on child developmental psychology especially in the vulnerable groups. She received grant from The National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research about effects of insecticide exposure on mother and children.
Dr. Juthatip Wiwattanapantuwong is an Associate Professor in Applied Psychological Research, Unit leader of the Research Unit on Disaster Psychology and Well-being, director of graduate Program in Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Chulalongkorn University. She received her PhD and MA from the department of Psychology, Graduate School of Arts and Letters, granted by Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) and currently serve as the chairperson of the Tohoku University Alumni Thailand. Dr. Wiwattanapantuwong research interest focuses on resilience, well-being, and crisis management. she actively contributes to research and teaching that address the psychological impacts of natural disasters and other crises based in Japan and Thailand. Her work integrates positive psychology principles to enhance individual and collective well-being, for disaster preparedness and recovery efforts.
Mr. Lee-Ming Tan is the founder of East Asia Research and he obtained his Master of Applied Finance from the University of Adelaide. He is deeply interested in how humans function and react with each other. An insight into how people's minds think and how they work together is invaluable in just about every field. Outside of work, Anthony Tan enjoys outdoor activities and occasional computer games.
