Dr. Ma. Regina M. Hechanova is recognized for her important contributions to the field of Industrial/ Organizational Psychology especially in understanding the dynamics and meaning of work in the Philippine setting. Her researches focused on Filipino workers as they go on expatriate assignment; as they combine job and family; as they respond to new technology and learn best practices. Moreover, she used partnerships and media to bridge the gap between researches and practice.
Sex: Female
Education:
- Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, USA, Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 2000
- University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, M.A. in Psychology, 1992
- University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Hotel and Restaurant Administration, 1986
Field of Specialization:
Psychology, Human Resource Management, People Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Organization Development
Researches:
Hechanova, R., Beehr, T.A., Christiansen, N.D., (2003) Antecedent and consequences of employees' adjustment to overseas assignment: A meta-analytic review
Applied Psychology: An International Review Volume 52, No. 2
Hechanova-Alampay, R., Beehr, T.A., Christiansen, N.D., (2002) Adjustment and strain of student soujourners: A longitudinal study
School Psychology International Volume 23, No. 4
Hechanova, R., Grozman, E., Estuar, R., Que, J., (2003) Towards building a contingency model of managing computer resistance
Loyola Schools Review Volume 3
Colarelli, S., Hechanova-Alampay, R., Canali, K.G., (2002) Letters of recommendation: An evolutionary psychological perspective
Human Relations Volume 55, No. 3
Hechanova-Alampay, R., Beehr, T.A., Christiansen, N.D., (2001) The importance of job, family and environmental factors in expatriate adjustment: A meta-analysis
Loyola Schools Review Volume 1
Hechanova-Alampay, R., (2001) Predictors and efficacy of coping strategies among working parents
Philippine Journal of Psychology Volume 34, No. 2
Hechanova-Alampay, R., Beehr, T.A., (2001) Empowerment, span of control and safety performance in work teams after workforce reduction
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology Volume 6, No. 4
Hechanova-Alampay, R., Morgan, F., () Evaluating executive education at Dow Chemical
Human Resource Development International Volume 3, No. 4
Hechanova, R., Samonte, E.L., (1999) History and state of industrial/organizational psychology in the Philippines
The Industrial-Organizationa Psychologist Volume 47, No. 2
Hechanova-Alampay, R.H., (1997) Stressors and strains in combining work and family: A study of Filipino working parents
Philippine Journal of Psychology Volume 30
Estuar, M.R., Hechanova, M.R., Grozman, E.M., Que, J.B., (In press) Managing computer resistance
The Way We Work: Research and Best Practices in Philippine Organizations (M R. Hechanova & E.P. Franco (eds.)
Hechanova, M.R., Dioquino, M., (In press) Managing computerization: Lessons from 15 companies
Loyola Schools Review
Hechanova, M.R., Franco, E.P., Mercado, R.H., Lopez, C.V., (In press) Professionalization in small and medium szed family business
Loyola Schools Review
Hechanova, M.R., Franco, E.P., (In press) The way we work: Research and best practices in Philippine organizations
Ateneo de Manila University Press,Quezon City, Philippines
Hechanova, M.R., Uy, M., Presbitero, A ., (In press) Who is the Filipino worker?
The Way We Work: Research and Best Practices in Philippine Organizations (MR. Hechanova. & E.P. Franco,eds.) Ateneo de Manila University Press, Quezon City, Phillippines
Hechanova, M.R., (In press) The stress of juggling work and family
The Way We Work: Research and Best Practices in Philippine Organizations (M.R. Hechanova & E.P. Franco, eds.) Ateneo de Manila University Press, Quezon City, Philippines
Yao, K., Franco, E.P., Hechanova, M.R., (In press) Rewards that matter
The Way We Work: Research and Best Practices in Philippine Organizations. (M.R. Hechanova & E.P. Franco, eds.) Ateneo de Manila University Press, Quezon City, Philippines
Alampay, R.A., Hechanova, M.R., Franco, E.P., (In press) Empowering the service worker
The Way We Work: Research and Best Practices in Philippine Organizations (M.R. Hechanova, & E.P. Franco, eds.) Ateneo de Manila University Press, Quezon City, Philiippines
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Industrial/Organizational Psychology), NAST-DOST, 2005
- Finalist, Mercer Awards Asia 2004, , 2004
- Loyola School Publications Award, Ateneo de Manila University, 2003 F and 2004 F
- Recipient, Dissertation Research Grant, Central Michigan University, 1998 My
- Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Faculty, University of the Philippines Diliman, 1996 F