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Research interests
Dr. Tristin (Tris) Agtarap is a research associate working on a period pain and school life project within Dr. Abbie Jordan's Pain Stories Lab. Tris' research interests blend psychological principles with sexual and reproductive health, sex education, and menstrual wellbeing. She is a mixed-methods researcher who is passionate about ensuring all people have access to comprehensive sexual health knowledge and reproductive healthcare.
Education/Academic qualification
Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy, Exploring the connection between mindset, sexual health, and well-being: A mixed-methods approach, Brunel University
2021 → 2023
Award Date: 1 Mar 2024
Applied Social Psychology, Master in Science, Exploring the Relationship Between Culture, Personal Values, and Attention, Royal Holloway, University of London
2019 → 2020
Award Date: 30 Sept 2020
Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Sexual Education In Correlation to Porn Use, Carroll College
2014 → 2017
Award Date: 17 Jul 2017
Keywords
- sexual and reproductive health
- sex education
- menstrual experiences
- Wellbeing
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
- 5 Article
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Beyond personality, attachment, and sociosexuality: How mindset correlates with attitudes and intentions toward infidelity
Agtarap, T., Adair, L. & Schmitt, D., 31 May 2025, In: Current Psychology. 44, 10, p. 8850-8864 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cultural Mindset and Social Policy: Mapping Sexual Health–Related Policies Across the USA
Agtarap, T. & Adair, L., 28 Jul 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sexuality Research and Social Policy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Empowered Choices: Exploring the Interplay of Menstruation, Menstrual Products, and Well-being
Agtarap, T., Baker, J. & Winters, J., 11 Nov 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Sexuality Research and Social Policy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind: Exploring the Mental Health Implications of Comprehensive Sex Education
Agtarap, T. & Adair, L., 2 Jul 2024, In: Women's Reproductive Health. 11, 3, p. 471-490 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mindset and Sexual Health: Does Mindset Impact Receptiveness to Sexuality Education Curricula?
Agtarap, T., Adair, L. & Schmitt, D., 27 Nov 2024, In: Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 22, p. 1481-1500Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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