Dr. May Cho Min(Educational Psychology)

Graduate School: - Supervisor of PhD Students’ Dissertations, M.Ed. Students’ Theses, M.Ed. (Q) Students’ Theses
- Graduate Courses Taught:
• PhD Preliminary Course: Psychology of Learning
• M.Ed. Courses: Advanced Educational Psychology, Development of Educational Guidance and Counselling, Theories and Principles of Guidance and Counselling, Developmental Assessment of Children, Sociological Perspectives
• M.Ed. (Q) Course: Advanced Educational Psychology
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Development: Child Development in Sociocultural Context
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education: Educational Psychology

Undergraduate:
- Supervisor of Research-based Projects for Final Year B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Undergraduate Course Students
- Undergraduate Courses Taught: Educational Psychology, Educational Test and Measurement, Educational Research

Membership of academic societies:
2017 to the Present: Member, International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP)
2017 to the Present: Member, Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP)
2018 - 2019: Member, International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies
2018 to the Present: Member, Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP)

Other Training:
- Training on "Counselling Psychology: Counselling Basic Skills and Techniques" Collaborated by Yangon University of Education & Burapha University
- Training on Academic Writing and Logical Thinking Skills, Nagoya University, Japan
- 23rd Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Nagoya University, Japan
- Avoiding Plagiarism Course, Nagoya University, Japan
- 24th Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, University of Guelph, Canada
- 2019 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention, Portland, USA
- Mobile Information Literacy Training, Yangon University of Education
- Training Workshop on Engaging All Children in the Preschool Classroom, Yangon University of Education
- Workshop on Promoting Association of Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN), Yangon University of Education
- Training on SAR Clinic - Writing a Good SAR (Batch 2), AUN-QA
- Cybersecurity Training for Teachers, Commonwealth of Learning, Canada
- Learning Management System Course
- AsTEN Teacher Education Quality Assurance (ATQA) Assessor Training, Southeast Asian Teacher Education Network (AsTEN)
- ASEAN-QA Forum 2023, Politeknik Negeri Bandung, Indonesia
- 18th ASEF Classroom Network (ASEFClassNet18) Faculty Collaboration Conference, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, China
- AUN-QA Training Course for Accomplishing Programme Assessment (Tier 1), University of Yangon
- Workshop on ASEAN Studies for Teachers Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Manila, Philippines

Awards:
2015-2019: Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarship
2018: Witkin-Okonji Travel Award for 24th IACCP (International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology) Congress in University of Guelph, Canada
2019: Graduate Student Travel Award, Nagoya University for 2019 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention in Portland, USA

Research Publications
May Cho Min, & Naing Naing Maw. (2012). Junior high school students’ perceived school satisfaction: The role of contextual and intrapersonal factors. Universities Research Journal, Ministry of Education, Myanmar, 5(7), 311–330.
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2017). Cross-cultural comparison of relational values of Asians: Analysing the World Values Survey, International Social Survey Programme, and AsiaBarometer. Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University (Psychology and Human Development Sciences), 64, 87–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.18999/nupsych.64.1.7
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2018, July 1-5). Impact of university students’ emotional competence on conflict management styles: Cross-cultural comparison between Japan and Myanmar [Paper presentation]. 24th Congress of International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP), University of Guelph, Canada.
Wang, L., Ding, C., May Cho Min, Wenzhen Xu, Hu, A., Lee, P. S., & Takai, J. (2018, September 8-9). State communication apprehension and regulation focus of university students: Comparing America and China [Paper presentation]. 65th Annual Meeting of Japanese Group Dynamics Association, Kobe University, Japan.
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2019, February 7-9). University students’ emotional competence: Cross-cultural comparison in the United States, Japan, and Myanmar [Poster presentation]. 2019 Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Annual Convention, Portland, US. https://osf.io/q4kj2/
Takamatsu, R., May Cho Min, Xu, W., Wang, L., & Takai, J. (2019, November 9-10). 文化適応が日本式モラル価値観に与える影響日本の大学に在学する留学生を対象として [Paper presentation]. 60th Meeting of Japanese Society of Social Psychology, Rissho University, Japan.
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2019). Emotional competence, conflict management styles, and relational factors: Cross-cultural comparison between Japan and Myanmar. Intercultural Communication Studies, 28(1), 109–131. May Cho Min, Islam, N. M., & Takai, J. (2019). Validation study of the Profile of Emotional Competence in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Psychology, 22, 55–65.
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2020). Validation of the Profile of Emotional Competence in Myanmar university students. Universities Research Journal, Ministry of Education, Myanmar, 12(6), 127–139.
Su Myat Myat Phyoe, & May Cho Min. (2020, November 19-20). Enhancing students’ achievement in science by task-based learning [Paper presentation]. Research Conference for the Centenary of the University of Yangon (RCCUY2020), Yangon University, Myanmar.
May Cho Min, Islam, M. N., Wang, L., & Takai, J. (2021). Cross-cultural comparison of university students’ emotional competence in Asia. Current Psychology, 40, 200–212. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-9918-3
May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2021). The effect of emotional competence on relational quality: Comparing Japan and Myanmar. Current Psychology, 40, 782–792. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-0002-9
Takamatsu, R., May Cho Min, Wang, L., Xu, W., Taniguchi, N., & Takai, J. (2021). Moralization of Japanese cultural norms among student sojourners in Japan. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 80, 242–249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2020.12.001
May Cho Min, & Htet Htet Aung. (2021). Kindergarten teachers’ attitudes towards curriculum innovation. Yangon University of Education Research Journal, 11(2), 71-84.
Nay Mar Soe, May Cho Min, Nwe Nwe Hlaing, Aye Yu Mon, May Thu Nyein, Ei Ei Phyo, & Nu Nu Khaing. (2021). Quality assurance awareness programs of Yangon University of Education. Yangon University of Education Research Journal, 11(1), 243-252.
May Cho Min. (2022). The effect of emotional competence on emotional well-being of student teachers. Yangon University of Education Research Journal, 12(1), 151-166.
May Phoo Ngon Soe, & May Cho Min. (2023). Development of basic knowledge test of educational psychology for student teachers. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 19(9B), 313-328.
Zin Mar Nay Win, & May Cho Min. (2023). The relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and motivation for teaching. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 19(9B), 341-352.
Su Thinzar Phyo, & May Cho Min. (2023). Development of the Reflective Learning Questionnaire. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 20(3), 187-195.
Than Htay Soe, & May Cho Min. (2023). The effectiveness of Positive Psychology Intervention on subjective well-being and psychopathology of lower secondary school students. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 20(3), 209-218.
Wah Wah Aye, & May Cho Min. (2023). Validation of Basic Psychological Needs at Work Scale. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 20(3), 231-238.
May Cho Min, Ei Thinzar Ko, Wint Wah Wah Tun, Aeint Thinzar Thet, & Zin Myo Akari Kyaw. (2023). Pre-service teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education. Universities Research Journal, Ministry of Education, Myanmar, 14(6), 51-64.
Takamatsu, R., May Cho Min, & Takai, J. (2023). Affective and motivational accounts of moralizing COVID-19-preventive behaviors. Journal of Cognition and Culture, 23(1-2), 149-169.
May Cho Min. (2023, December 6-7). Continuing professional development for academic staff: A case study in Yangon University of Education [Paper presentation]. ASEAN-QA Forum 2023, Politeknik Negeri Bandung (Polban), Indonesia.
Eaint Thinzar Soe, & May Cho Min. (2023). The relationship between perfectionism and psychological distress of student teachers. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 21(7), 59-74.
Myintzu Tun, & May Cho Min. (2023). Digital game addiction, aggression and loneliness among adolescents. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 21(7), 75-91.
Wah Wah Aye, & May Cho Min. (2023). The effect of professional identity on work motivation of teacher educators. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 21(7), 241-254.
Su Thinzar Phyo, & May Cho Min. (2023). Cognitive styles and academic behavioral confidence of student teachers. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 21(7), 255-269.
May Cho Min, Ei Thinzar Ko, & Wint Wah Wah Tun. (2024). The relationship between mindset and academic resilience of student teachers. Yangon University of Education Research Journal, 14(2), 161-176.
Takamatsu, R., May Cho Min, Aktar, R., Wang, L., Gao, X., & Akamatsu, D. (2024). Gender and conceptual breadth of barriers to higher education in Asian countries. Higher Education Quarterly, 78(3), 1016-1030.
May Cho Min, & Chit Su Khaing. (2025, January 9-10). The relationship between empathy and professional identity of teachers [Paper presentation]. International Conference on Applied Research in Education 2025, Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
Chobthamkit, P., Sutton, R. M., English, A. S., Wongvorachan, T., Datu, J. A. D., Chung, K. L., Tan, C.-S., Imada, H., Ozkan, Z., Ashraf, F., Cayubit, R. F. O., Chaleeraktrakoon, T., Cheng, C., Chien, C. L., Ching, B. H., Fatima, I., Jiang, D. Y., Kamble, S. V., Khan, A., Lee, H. J., Lesmana, C. B. J., Malik, N. I., Marappan, D., May Cho Min, … Yusoff, A. M. (2025). Belief in a just world for the self and others, Karma, system justification and well-being during COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from 15 Asian nations. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 28, e12667. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajsp.12667
May Cho Min. (2025). The effect of teacher and peer support on psychological distress among high school students. Universities Research Journal, Ministry of Education, Myanmar, 15(3), 99-110.
Aye Pomo Chit, & May Cho Min. (2025). An investigation into disciplinary problems of high school students. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 22(9), 147-164.
Shwe Sin Myint, & May Cho Min. (2025). Relationship between visual memory and academic achievement of children. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 22(9), 165-177.
May Thu Myint Kyi, & May Cho Min. (2025). School-related social support and perceived school satisfaction among adolescents. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 22(9), 179-192.
May Cho Min. (2025). Prosocial behaviour and identity development among student teachers Universities Research Journal, Ministry of Education, Myanmar, 16(3), 169-182.
Su Thinzar Phyo, & May Cho Min. (2026). Reflective learning, cognitive styles and academic behavioral confidence of student teachers. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 23(9B), 15-26.
K Khaing Zaw, & May Cho Min. (2026). The relationship between teacher immediacy and academic engagement of student teachers. Journal of the Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, 23(9B), 371-386.
Shwe Sin Myint, & May Cho Min. (2026). The impact of visual memory on academic achievement in children [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.
Wah Wah Aye, & May Cho Min. (2026). An investigation into professional identity and work motivation of teacher educators [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.
Aung Ko Ko, & May Cho Min. (2026). Motivational climate in physical education and competitive anxiety of adolescents [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.
Pan Myat Phyu, & May Cho Min. (2026). Pre-service teachers’ perceptions towards artificial intelligence and self-regulated learning [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.
Yin Muyar Ko, & May Cho Min. (2026). The effect of fear of negative evaluation and psychological resilience on emotional vulnerability among adolescents [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.
Thazin Mon, & May Cho Min. (2026). A Meta-Analysis Study on Factors Influencing Learning Agilityof Teachers [Paper presentation]. 25th Research Conference of Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science, Yangon, Myanmar.

Doctoral Dissertation and M.Ed. Thesis
May Cho Min (2019). Emotional competence, relational quality, and interpersonal conflict management styles of university students: Cross-cultural comparison in Asia [Doctoral dissertation, Nagoya University]. https://nagoya.repo.nii.ac.jp/search?page=1&size=20&sort=-custom_sort&search_type=2&q=323&timestamp=1632585526.7937539&time=1632585526088
May Cho Min (2012). Junior high school students’ perceived school satisfaction: The role of contextual and intrapersonal factors [Master’s thesis, Yangon University of Education].

Current Research Projects
Pre-service Teachers’ AI Literacy
Teachers’ Professional Judgement in Integrating AI into Education
Impact of Psychosocial Support on Psychological Well-being of Students with Disabilities in Myanmar

Member, Research Laboratory of Social Psychology, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Nagoya University, Japan Member, International Relationship Organization, Yangon University of Education Secretary, Internal Quality Assurance Team, Yangon University of Education Member, Information and Communication Technology Team, Yangon University of Education Member, Nagoya University Alumni Association (Myanmar Branch) Country Representative, Executive Board for ASEAN-QA Association https://aseanqaa.org/organization-new/

We will try our best to make significant contributions in the field of educational psychology and school counselling.

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