Asia-Pacific is a highly diverse region with a wide range of cultures, economic conditions, and levels of development in the wellbeing space, making it a challenge to gather standardized psychological health data. Cultural attitudes towards privacy and the reporting of personal or sensitive information can vary significantly, affecting the availability and reliability of wellbeing data. In many countries, research on this topic is limited and the validated tools required to assess health and safety come from a westernized perspective.

In order to address these challenges, a diverse group of research psychologists working in Trust & Safety will:

1. Discuss the need for culture-specific research to effectively address T&S concerns in APAC countries.
2. Discuss what’s missing when it comes to psychological health and safety data in the region.
3. Describe how the level of organizational support can influence the extent and quality of data collected.
4. Discuss the use of collaboration as momentum to develop research on this subject in the region.