Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Anh

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School: School of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Department: Psychology
Position: Program Manager, Psychology
Location: RMIT Saigon South
Email: anh.nguyenngocquynh@rmit.edu.vn

Currently working as the Program Manager of Psychology at RMIT Vietnam, Dr Nguyen Ngoc Quynh Anh (Anh Nguyen) is an accomplished lecturer and researcher with over 15 years of experience in psychology and education. With a history of managing complex projects, delivering engaging lectures, and conducting high-quality research, Dr Anh Nguyen aims to leverage expertise to contribute to a dynamic organisation's success.  

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Dr Quynh Anh observes that young individuals in Vietnam face a myriad of unprecedented challenges. Navigating these hurdles independently, they often find it challenging to seek guidance or support from adults. In response, Dr Quynh Anh is committed to nurturing inner strength among students. Her dedication extends to contributing to the mental health and well-being of Vietnamese society.

  • PhD of Philosophy (Public Health – Mental Health) , Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • Master of Arts (Psychology), Hue University of Education, Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam
  • Bachelor of Psychology and Pedagogy, Hue University of Education, Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam

  • Developmental Psychology
  • School Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Research Methods
  • Positive Psychology
  • Communication Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Nutrition and Mental Health
  • Motivation and Organisational Psychology

  • School mental health
  • Adolescents and Youth Mental Health
  • Workplace mental health
  • Positive psychology (Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-compassion)
  • Community psychology

  • Greeni Maheshwari, Steven Clarke, Quynh-Anh N Nguyen, Robert McClelland, Manjiri Kunte (2024), Effect of E-leadership on employees’ outcomes in the higher education sector during COVID-19 and beyond: A case study from Vietnam, Educational Management Administration & Leadership, https://doi.org/10.1177/17411432231222715  
  • Be Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Ngoc Phuong Hong Nguyen, Long Minh Dau, Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Uyen Thi Thanh Le (2023), The role of loneliness and self-control to the association between nomophobia and depression symptoms among Vietnamese high school students, ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 24(5), 10-20. https://doi.org/10.54615/2231-7805.4779 
  • Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen (2023), Teaching well-being for adolescents in school settings: A literature review, The 1st Happy Schools International Symposium “Can happiness skills be learned?”, Hue City, Vietnam.
  • Tu-Anh Tran, Phuoc Cat Tuong Nguyen, Hong-Van Thi Dinh, Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen (2023), The Happy Schools project in Thua Thien Hue Province: Impact evaluation, The 1st Happy Schools International Symposium “Can happiness skills be learned?”, Hue City, Vietnam.
  • Phuoc Cat Tuong Nguyen, Tu-Anh Thi Tran, Hong-Van Thi Dinh, Tuan-Vinh Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Thi Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen (2023), Gratitude education for children’s happiness – Literature review from evidence-based studies (Giáo dục lòng biết ơn vì hạnh phúc của trẻ em – Nhìn từ một số nghiên cứu thực chứng trên thế giới), The 1st Happy Schools International Symposium “Can happiness skills be learned?”, Hue City, Vietnam.
  • Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen & Hong-Van Thi Dinh (2022), The validation of the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale and its correlation to emotional intelligence and life satisfaction among Vietnamese late adolescents, Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18(3), 226-234. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731342221142072
  • Cat-Tuong Phuoc Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen (2022), Is nature-relatedness associated with better mental health? An exploratory study on Vietnamese university students, Journal of American College Health, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2089847
  • Tuong Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Thuy Thanh Mai (2021), Nature-relatedness – An exploratory study of Hue University’s students, Scientific Journal-Hue University of Education, 2(58), 167-177.
  • Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2021), Prevalence of mental health problems among adolescents in Vietnam: Literature review from English publications, HNUE Journal of Sciences-Social Sciences, 66(2), 184-194. https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1067.2021-0039
  • Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Thach Tran, Tu-Anh Tran, Jane Fisher (2021), Emotional intelligence and mental health problems among adolescents in Vietnam: A school-based survey, Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 17(4), 134-151. https://doi.org/10.1177/0973134220210
  • Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Thach Tran, Tu-Anh Tran, Jane Fisher (2021), Suicidal ideation among adolescents in Central Vietnam, Global Journal of Guidance and Counseling in Schools: Current perspectives, 12(1), 100-120. https://doi.org/10.18844/gjgc.v12i1.6007   
  • Quynh Anh Ngoc Nguyen (2021), Emotional intelligence of Hue University students, UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, 11(2), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.47393/jshe.v11i2.974
  • Hong Van Thi Dinh, Quynh Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Hung Thanh Nguyen (2021), Learning for professional development among high school teachers: The impact from learning environment, UED Journal of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, 11(2), 124-132. https://doi.org/10.47393/jshe.v11i2.993
  • Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Ha Tran, Jane Fisher (2020), Preliminary Findings of the process evaluation –Early Journey of Life project, Report for Grant Challenges Canada.
  • T. La, Van Dinh, Huong Phan, Hang Do, P. Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2020), Mental health among Vietnamese urban late adolescents: The association of parenting styles, Health Psychology Open, 7(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1177/2055102920948738
  • Cat-Tuong Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2020), Self-compassion and well-being among Vietnamese adolescents, International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy, 3(20), 327-341. https://www.ijpsy.com/volumen20/num3/555.html   
  • Cat-Tuong Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2020), The association between nature connection and mental health among youth: A systematic review, HNUE Journal of Science, Educational Sciences, 65(4C), 172-185. https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2020-0038
  • Cat-Tuong Nguyen, Tu-Anh Tran, Hong-Van Dinh, Vinh Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Anh Nguyen (2020), Adolescents’ gratitude and well-being – perspective from positive psychology, Vietnam Journal of Psychology, 10(259), 26-42.
  • Ha Vinh Tho (2019), Happiness is the way, translated by Bamboo Family (Vy Le, Quynh-Anh Nguyen), Nha Nam Publisher. 
  • Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Thach Tran, Tu-Anh Trang, Jane Fisher (2019), Perceived parenting styles and emotional intelligence among adolescents in Vietnam, The Family Journal, 28(4), 441-454. https://doi.org/10.1177/1066480719896558
  • Yen, W., Bada, B.V., Nguyen, Quynh-Anh (2019), The association of self-compassion, resilience and coping in relation to psychological well-being among youth: A cross-cultural study of Hong-Kong, Nigeria and Vietnam, Applied Psychology around the World, 1(1), 24-32. 
  • Hong-Van Dinh, Bay Dinh Vu, Anh Nguyen, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2019), School counselling model in high schools, Hue University Publish House.
  • Ni Pham, Tu- Anh Tran, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2019), Evaluation of educational quality based on satisfied factor: A lesion from Singapore, Proceed of National Scientific Conference: Satisfaction of community about educational services: National and global experiences, Hue University Publish House, 90-101. 
  • Bay Dinh Vu, Hong-Van Dinh, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2019), The current situation of school counseling at high schools in Vietnam, Journal of Educational Management Science, Hochiminh City, 2(24).
  • Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2018), The application of psychological measurements for research purpose: a systematic review of mental health problems among adolescents in Vietnam, Testing International Commission, 39, 7-12. 
  • Man Phung, Tu-Anh Tran, Tuong Nguyen, Van Dinh, Long Dau, Quynh-Anh Nguyen (2017), Characteristics of Hue’s youth in international integration context, Hue University Publisher. 
  • Harwell, J. M. (2005), Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook, translated by Ni Pham, Quynh-Anh Ngoc Nguyen, Anh Thi Quynh Nguyen, Vietnam Education Publisher. 
  • Tien Phan, Ni Pham, Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Dorothy Faesler (2011), 30 questions about learning disabilities, Thuan Hoa Publish House. 
  • Tien Phan, Ni Pham, Quynh-Anh Nguyen, Dorothy Faesler (2011), 30 questions about autism, Thuan Hoa Publish House.

  • 2023 – Australian Alumni Grant 2023 – Principal Investigator
  • 2022 – RMIT Internal Grant 2022 – Co-Investigator
  • 2021 – Australian Alumni Grant 2020 – Principal Investigator
  • 2019 – Hue University Internal Grant 2019 – Principal Investigator and Hue University Internal Grant 2019 – Co-Investigator
  • 2018 – Hue University of Education Internal Grant – Co-investigator
  • 2017 – Vietnam Ministry of Education & Training – Co-investigator
  • 2014 – Hue University of Education Fund – Principal Investigator
  • 2011 – Hue University of Education Fund – Co-investigator 

Undergraduate:

  1. Minh-Thong That Ton, Tam-Anh Truong, Bao-Chau Ngoc Nguyen, Nhu My Phan, Thuy-Tien Le Tran, Huyen Thi Thu Vy, Phuong Nguyen (2021), The impacts of nature connectedness to mental health of Hue University’s students, Hue University of Education Internal Grant. Completed. 
  2. Ha Thi Nguyen (2021), The correlation between self-compassion and emotional intelligence among people in Catholicism, Thesis of Bachelor of Psychology & Education, Hue University of Education, Hue University. (Completed).   
  3. Nhi Yen Thi Doan (2020), Mental health and nature-connectedness of Chu Van An high school students, Quang Tri Province, Thesis of Bachelor of Psychology & Education, Hue University of Education, Hue University.m (Completed).  

  • 2023 – ASEAN Research Talent – ASEAN BCG Researcher Developing Program, Bangkok, Thailand.
  • 2022 – Research Leader Award - ARTS program Young Scholar Award – International Commission of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Montreal, Canada.
  • 2020 - Excellent lecturer in pedagogical skills at Hue University of Education; Award from MOET, Vietnam
  • 2018 – Young Scholar Award – International Testing Commission (ITC2018), Canada
  • 2018 – Young Scholar Award – ARTS – International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Canada
  • 2016 – FIRST Research Prize in the 8th Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Award 2016, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam - Co-investigator
  • 2015 - Australian Awards Scholarship, Australia 
  • 2014 – THIRD Research Prize in the 7th Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Award 2014, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam – Principal Investigator
    •  Certificate of Creative Labour 2014 and Bronze Medal from Vietnam General Confederation of Labor 
  • 2014 - Best presentation award on "Children with learning disabilities in Maths: A case study", The 7th International Conference on Education Reform (ICER2014): Innovations and Good Practice in Educational Global Perspectives, Vietnam
  • 2006 – National Award "Young talent in Psychology and Pedagogy" from Vietnam Support Fund for Young Talents, (Vietnam Psychology Association)

  • Program Manager, RMIT Vietnam 
  • Lecturer of Psychology, RMIT Vietnam
  • Lecturer of Psychology, Hue University of Education, Hue University
  • Program Manager, Hepatitis Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
  • Psychological Mentor – RAISE Foundation, Melbourne, Australia
  • Independent Project Evaluator
  • Equitable Learning Officer – Monash University, Australia