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John Guilaran, PhD

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Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Assoc. Editor, Phil. Journal of Psychology Research: social support, disaster & climate change psychology, traumatic stress Social Interactions Lab: https://upv-socialxlab.com Personal W: JohnGuilaran.com

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · May 12

Online first: An exploration of the dimensions of Filipino received social support (with @augilrobles.bsky.social and Anipat Alingasa) journals.sagepub.com/eprint/EP8AI... #socialsupport #Filipino #mixedmethod

An exploration of the dimensions of Filipino received social support - Johnrev Guilaran, Aniceta Patricia T. Alingasa-Aguirre, Augil Marie Q. Robles, 2025

Social support is one of the most reliable predictors of well-being. One of its facets, received social support (RSS), pertains to social interactions that prov...

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15h

Mental health during emergencies is not just the work of psychologists and psychiatrists. We can all take part in creating a psychologically-safe social media space.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15h

3. Cope. Your report should provide information on coping. This may include evidence-based tips on what to do after an earthquake or emergency contact numbers. Provide accurate information on how people may provide support to those who are affected by the earthquake.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15h

2. Clear. Confusion and uncertainty may lead to psychological distress. Let us minimise the distress by ensuring that our content is clearly understood and is comprehensive. Explain the science in clear and simple terms. Avoid content that may be or confusing or prone to misinterpretation.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15h

1. Calm. Keep your content calm. Do not sensationalise. Be mindful of videos, photos, and other graphic content that may cause people to panic. People can cope better when they are calm and collected.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15h

I summarised some of the guidelines that our media (and social media users like us) may use to ensure that our reports and social media posts contribute to (psychological) safety in the aftermath of a hazardous event, like an earthquake.

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 4d

Does AI improve or undercut academic scholarship?

A new study finds that academics who use AI increased both the quantity & quality of their academic scholarship and it appears to reduces inequality (helping junior and non-english speaking scholars the most).
arxiv.org/pdf/2510.02408

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 3d

This arvo’s outdoor biking was graced by a rainbow. Lovely.

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Trish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 3d

Well done Shafaq Aftab. When a reviewer stole her work and published it under his own name, she fought for a YEAR to get the journal to retract the paper. Just wondering why it took Wiley a YEAR to do this. 🧪 #academicsky

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Wiley retracts study stolen by reviewer, following Retraction Watch coverage

A Wiley journal has retracted a paper more than a year after a researcher reported the work was hers and had been stolen by a reviewer for another journal. As we reported in July, Shafaq Aftab, now…

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 5d

There is no mental health without social justice.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 5d

The lack of accountability has left a lasting negative impact on our worldview, and has caused so much psychological distress.

We also call on our fellow Filipinos to hold our government accountable. A just and fair society is a prerequisite to mental health.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 5d

The widespread corruption has taken away funds for social services, education, health, and other basic needs that could have contributed to the mental health and wellbeing of Filipinos.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 5d

As we celebrate the World Mental Health Day, the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, UP Visayas reiterates the call for justice and accountability in the Philippine Government.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 5d

Statement of the Psychology Cluster of the Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas for the #WorldMentalHealthDay.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 7d

I met a lot of amazing people in social media. I got my editorial fellowship through social media. I found research collaborations through social media. Career-wise, social media did me great.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 7d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Jay Van Bavel, PhD @jayvanbavel.bsky.social · 7d

I'm excited to share the news that our climate change project won the @spspnews.bsky.social Robert Cialdini Prize for a "paper that uses field methods and demonstrates the relevance of social psychology to outside groups and communities"!

You can read it here: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 7d

Many thanks to those who participated in this study. Here’s to better climate psychology research!

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 7d

Our Manylabs Climate Study won the Cialdini Prize by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) for outstanding contribution in the field of social psychology! spsp.org/membership/a...

You may access the article here: www.science.org/doi/full/10....

Cialdini Prize | SPSP

Honoring impactful social psychology research, the Robert B. Cialdini Prize recognizes outstanding field studies with real-world relevance. Learn more about the award and past winners.

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 7d

I will be giving a talk on providing post-disaster mental health and psychosocial support on 22 October at the CFOS AV Hall, University of the Philippines Visayas. This talk is open to the public. If you’re in the area, we hope to see you there. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BUt...

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 11d

It was a good five days in Thailand.

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Ilan Kelman @ilankelman.bsky.social · 11d

"Crisis and Risk #Psychology in #Norway" www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/disa...
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#Norge #DRR #CrisisPreparedness #SystemicRisk #LocalGovernance #Governance #DisasterRisk #RiskGovernance #DisasterRiskGovernance #DisasterRiskReduction #RiskPsychology #CrisisPsychology

Crisis and Risk Psychology in Norway

Our new paper examines the psychology of municipal leadership in Norway for avoiding crises and risks from becoming disasters.

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 15d

Roamed Thailand’s Grand Palace grounds today.

John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 17d

Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.

- Carl Jung

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Ilan Kelman @ilankelman.bsky.social · 20d

New paper:
" #PublicHealth #disinformation, #conflict, and #disease outbreaks "
doi.org/10.1080/1654...

#OpenAccess #HealthDiplomacy #GlobalHealthDiplomacy #Health #GlobalHealth #PlanetaryHealth #OneHealth #EcoHealth #HealthDisinformation #HealthMisinformation #HealthConflict #ConflictHealth

Public health disinformation, conflict, and disease outbreaks: a global narrative integrative review to guide new directions for health diplomacy

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the unpreparedness of global and public health systems to respond to large-scale health crises, while simultaneously revealing the entangled nature of disinformation...

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 19d

It will generate an assessment report in seconds. Awareness of our hazards exposure is a crucial step towards disaster risk reduction. (Note: This only works for areas in the Philippines.) #HazardHunterPH (3/3)

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John Guilaran, PhD @johnguilaran.bsky.social · 19d

Check the nearest critical facilities (e.g., hospitals, schools) in your area. All you need to do is locate your house/building on the map (or you can use map coordinates), choose the specific hazards, and double click on the location on the map. #HazardHunterPH (2/3)

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