DEPT OF SOC WORK & SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION



Researcher : BALJIT-KAUR .

List of Research Outputs

BALJIT-KAUR .., Human Patient Simulation (HPS) Improves Nursing Students Competence in Providing Nursing Care to Older Adult Experiencing Acute Stroke: A Randomized Contral Trial, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : Brownnutt MJ

List of Research Outputs

Brownnutt M.J., Can STUFF be morally good?, Redeeming Technology. 2017.


Researcher : CHANG Q

List of Research Outputs

CHANG Q., Chan C.H. and Yip P.S.F., A meta-analytic review on social relationships and suicidal ideation among older adults, Social Science & Medicine. 2017, 191: 65-76.


Researcher : CHEN C

List of Research Outputs

CHEN C., Professional Caregivers' Bereavement after Patients' Deaths: A Qualitative Syetematic Review, the 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society - a Common Language. Portgual, 2017.
CHEN C., Chow A.Y.M. and TANG S., Professional caregivers’ bereavement after patients’ deaths: a scoping review of quantitative studies, Death Studies. 2018.


Researcher : CHEN J

List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Lou V.W., Jian H..., Zhou Z..., Yan M..., Zhu J..., Li G... and He Y..., Objective and subjective financial burden and its associations with health-related quality of life among lung cancer patients, Supportive Care in Cancer. 2017, 26.


Researcher : CHEN M

List of Research Outputs

CHEN M., Ultra-low fertility in high-income Asian societies: A comparison of Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan, Hong Kong, 2017.
Yip P.S.F. and CHEN M., The Discrepancy Between Ideal and Actual Parity in Hong Kong: Fertility Desire, Intention, and Behavior, Population Research and Policy Review. 2017, 36: 583-605.


Researcher : CHU SM

List of Research Outputs

CHU S.M., The role of rumination in coping with bereavement, Hong Kong, 2018.


Researcher : Chan CH

Project Title:The 9th International Social Innovation Research Conference ; Evaluating the social impact of a young government-led social innovation and entrepreneurship fund in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan CH
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:12/2017
Completion Date:12/2017


List of Research Outputs

CHANG Q., Chan C.H. and Yip P.S.F., A meta-analytic review on social relationships and suicidal ideation among older adults, Social Science & Medicine. 2017, 191: 65-76.


Researcher : Chan CHY

Project Title:Effects of a self-administered integrative body-mind-spirit intervention in reducing womens anxiety during the IVF waiting period: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Examining the Relationship between Acne and Psychological Trauma: A Cross-cultural Study
Investigator(s):Chan CHY, Chan CLW, Chan CYJ, Choi WM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:The Annual Meeting of European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology; Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:Seeing the Invisible - Holistic Empowerment Program for Children with Eczema
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:UBS Optimus Foundation
Start Date:10/2017


Project Title:Developing a self-help psychosocial support program for men engaging in IVF treatment using instant messenger application
Investigator(s):Chan CHY, Lau HP, Li RHW, Ng EHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., YAO H., FUNG Y.L., JI X. and Chan C.L.W., Dynamic Balancing in Illness Coping: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Lived Experience of Chinese Patients with Psoriasis, Health Science Journal. 2017, 11.
Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P., Tam M.Y.J., WONG S. and Ng E.H.Y., Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Chan C.H.Y., Theory and practice on reproductive health and infertility counseling., 生殖健康心理学及不孕不育咨询辅导的实践, Symposium on IVF 30. Beijing, China, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 多次流產黯然放棄生育 自責「失敗者」尋求心理輔導, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 妻多次小產 夫經歷「男人最痛」有口難言, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 為小產嬰製紀念冊 由哀傷憤怒到心懷感恩, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 不能生育領養BB 「我在女兒3歲前,已告訴她是天賜禮物」, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 如何面對生育困難?專家貼士DOs And DON’Ts, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 輔助生育 配子捐贈與代母的倫理法律問題, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 人工生殖科技成功率僅一成多 專家:有人失敗近30次身心受創, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 人工受孕多次失敗終靠借卵 45歲媽媽:過程絕不容易, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 人工受孕婦女7年升93% 接受「體外受精」增逾倍, 眾新聞, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 患者皮膚差缺乏自信影響社交 正念呼吸助紓緩不適感, 香港01, 2018.
Chan C.H.Y., 都是濕疹惹的禍, 明周 文化, 2018.
Chan L.K., Ganotice F.J.A., Wong F.K.Y., Lau W.C.S., Bridges S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Chan N.K., Chan W.L.P., Chen H., Chen J.Y., Chu K.P.J., Ho C.C., Ho J.M.C., Lam T.P., Lam S.F., Li Q., Shen J., Tanner J.A., Tso W.Y.W., Wong A.K.C., Wong G.T.C., Wong J.Y.H., Wong N.S., Worsley A.J., Yu L.K. and Yum T.P., Implementation of an interprofessional team-based learning program involving seven undergraduate health and social care programs from two universities, and students’ evaluation of their readiness for interprofessional learning, BMC Medical Education. 2017, 17.
Ho P.S.Y., Chan C.H.Y. and Kong S.T., Art as performance and performance as communication in politically turbulent times, In: Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor; Richard Siegesmund, Arts-Based Research in Education: Foundations for Practice (2nd Ed.). Oxford, Routledge, 2017.
LO P.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., The hurdles to parenthood: exploring Chinese lesbians' opinion towards the use of assisted reproductive technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J. and WONG S., A re-examiniation of the factor structure of Traditional Chinese FERTIQOL with subfertile women undergoing ART., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.
Lee M.Y., Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y. and Ng S.M., Integrative body-mind-spirit social work for health and mental health: An empirically- based approach to assessment and treatment (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press, 2018.
Li R.H.W., Lo S.T.S., Wong C.Y.G., Kok W.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Ng E.H.Y., Effects of sexual dysfunction on fertility-related quality of life of oneself and the partner in infertile Chinese couples, 15th Congress of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health. 2018.
Tam M.Y.J., Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P. and WONG S., Does illness cognition mediate the adverse impact of traditional childbearing beliefs on mental health? - Directions for psychosocial interventions for women undergoing assisted reproduction technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
XIE Q., Chan C.H.Y., Ji Q.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Psychosocial Effects of Parent-Child Book Reading Interventions: A Meta-analysis, Pediatrics. 2018, 141(4).
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Childbearing importance: A qualitative study of women with infertility in China, Research in nursing & health. 2018, 41(1): 69-77.
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J., Lau H.P. and Ng E.H.Y., Mental health profile of infertile women seeking ART in China., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : Chan CLW

Project Title:Therapeutic group for women with infertility
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chan Y, Ng EHY, Ho PC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/1999


Project Title:A meaning-oriented group-based preventive intervention study on the psychological impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): morbidity versus grow
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chen RYL, Chan SSC, Lee AM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Chan CLW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Bereavement guilt and well-being among university students in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chow AYM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:End-of-Life Care Project
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chow AYM, Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:10/2015


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., YAO H., FUNG Y.L., JI X. and Chan C.L.W., Dynamic Balancing in Illness Coping: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Lived Experience of Chinese Patients with Psoriasis, Health Science Journal. 2017, 11.
Chan C.L.W., Yuen L.P. and Lau H.P., Empowerment exercises for grief, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. 2017.
Fu F., Chen L., Sha W., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Lou V.W., Mothers’ Grief Experiences of Losing Their Only Child in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study, OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying. 2018, 003022281875528.
Fu F., Chen L., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Mother’s grief experiences of losing their own child in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake: A qualitative longitudinal study, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society (ICGB). 2017.
Kwan S.K.J., Chan H., Wong G.H.Y., Leung A.Y.M., Lai C., Leung P., Chau P., Tse M.A., Pang M. and Chan C.L.W., Personalized, Holistic & Intensive Rehabilitation Care for Frailty and Dementia (Steering Group, HKSR, $141M), Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust. 2017.
Lau H.P., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Unarticulated demand for community end-of-life care: Results from a population-based survey on preferences on place of end-of-life care and death and implications for general practitioners, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. 2017.
Lee M.Y., Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y. and Ng S.M., Integrative body-mind-spirit social work for health and mental health: An empirically- based approach to assessment and treatment (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press, 2018.
Lin J.J., Geng X., Lee H.M.E., Chan K.W., Chang W.C., Hui C.L.M., Tse M.A., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L. and Honer W.G., The Best e-Poster Award of the 26th European Congress of Psychiatry 2018, European Psychiatric Association (EPA). 2018.
Lin J.J., Geng X., Lee H.M.E., Chan K.W., Chang W.C., Hui C.L.M., Tse M.A., Chan C.L.W., Khong P.L. and Honer W.G., Yoga Reduces the Brain’s Amplitude of Low-Frequency Fluctuations in Patients with Early Psychosis, In: European Psychiatric Association, 26th European Congress of Psychaitry. 2018.
Luk J.K.H., Lau H.P., Ng W.C., Chan W.K., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Chan H.W.F., Understanding the facilitators and barriers of ACP with frail elderly: The experience of a geriatric outreach team in Hong Kong, 12th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. 2017.
Ni S.G., Chui C.H., Ji X.W., Li H. and Chan C.L.W., Parental emotional warmth and identity integration among Chinese migrant adolescents: The role of hope, Asian and Pacific Migration Journal. 2017, 011719681772862.
Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Chui C.H., Hu X.Z., Yu Y.H., Peng M.M., Mao W.J., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H. and Chan C.L.W., Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study, Psychiatry Research. 2018, 267: 340-345.
Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Zhao X.Y., ZHANG T., YU Y., Mao W.J., Lin F.R., Liu B.Q. and Chan C.L.W., Family history of psychosis and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study , Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018, 32: 14-19.
Ran M., ZHANG T., Wong I.Y.L., Yang X., Liu C.C., Liu B., Luo W., Kuang W.H., Thornicroft G. and Chan C.L.W., Internalized stigma in people with severe mental illness in rural China, International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2017, 1-8.
Ran M., WENG X., LIU Y., ZHANG T., Thornicroft G., Davidson L., Chui C.H., Hu S.H., Yang X., Lin F.R., Liu C.C., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H., Chan C.L.W., Kuang W.H. and Xiang M.Z., Severe mental disorders in rural China: a longitudinal survey , The Lancet (abstract booklet of The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit 2017). 2017, 390: S37.
Wang C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Social workers’ involvement in advance care planning: a systematic narrative review, BMC Palliative Care. 2017.
XIE Q., Chan C.H.Y., Ji Q.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Psychosocial Effects of Parent-Child Book Reading Interventions: A Meta-analysis, Pediatrics. 2018, 141(4).
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Childbearing importance: A qualitative study of women with infertility in China, Research in nursing & health. 2018, 41(1): 69-77.


Researcher : Chan EKL

Project Title:Co-occurrence of bullying, partner violence and child abuse in Hong Kong Chinese adolescents
Investigator(s):Chan EKL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2013-14
Investigator(s):Chan EKL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:Cross-Cultural Comparative Study of Personal, Family, and Community Factors on Family Polyvictimization in the United States and Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan EKL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Fulbright Hong Kong Scholar Programme
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:Child victimization and mental disorders
Investigator(s):Chan EKL, Ip P
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2016


Project Title:Association among father involvement in pregnancy and childbirth, pregnancy violence and health outcomes: Does it help promote good health among newborns, mothers, and fathers?
Investigator(s):Chan EKL, Fong DYT, Ip P, Tiwari AFY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Explaining family polyvictimization: The development of a nested ecological theory
Investigator(s):Chan EKL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Humanities and Social Sciences Prestigious Fellowship Scheme
Start Date:01/2017




Researcher : Chan JSM

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Wan H.Y.A., Chan J.S.M., Ng S.M., Chung K.F. and Chan C.L.W., Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17.
Ji X.W., Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chung K.F., Integrative body-mind-spirit intervention for concurrent sleep and mood disturbances: sleep-specific daytime functioning mediates sleep and mood improvements, Journal of Sleep Research. 2017, 27(1) (Feb 2018): 56-63.
Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.


Researcher : Chan PY

List of Research Outputs

Choi W.M., Wong J.Y.H., Lo T.F., Chan P.Y., Wong J.K.S., Lau C.L. and Kam C.W., Intimate partner violence victims’ acceptance and refusal of on-site counseling in emergency departments: Predictors of help-seeking behavior explored through a 5-year medical chart review. , Preventive Medicine. . 2018, 108: 86-92.


Researcher : Chan Y

Project Title:Women, stress and health in Tseung Kwan O district
Investigator(s):Chan Y
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:05/1999




Researcher : Chen Q

List of Research Outputs

Chen Q., LO K.M.C., Zhu Y.H., Cheung A.S.Y., Chan K.L. and Ip P., Family Poly-victimization and Cyberbullying among Adolescents in a Chinese School Sample, Child Abuse & Neglect. UK, Elvsevier, 2018, 77: 180-187.


Researcher : Cheung CYA

Project Title:Effects of Expressive Arts Therapy & Focusing Oriented Intervention for Elderly with Depression: A Comparison Study
Investigator(s):Cheung CYA, Wong GHY, Chan WC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Effects of Expressive Arts Therapy intervention for elderly with depression: A comparison study to efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Investigator(s):Cheung CYA, Wong FKD, Lum TYS, Wong GHY, Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:08/2017


Project Title:1st Asia Focusing International Conference; Correlation between Parents’ Felt Sense Awareness and their sense of wellbeing and quality of relationships with their children
Investigator(s):Cheung CYA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2017
Completion Date:08/2017


List of Research Outputs

Cheung C.Y.A. and Ma C.H.H., Correlation between Parents’ Felt Sense Awareness and their sense of wellbeing and quality of relationships with their children, 1st Asia Focusing International Conference. Japan, Asia Focusing International Conference, 2017.
Cheung C.Y.A., The use of Person-centred Focusing Approach in parenting, the impact on parents’ sense of well-being and parent-child relationship, HKCSD Conference 2017 - Evolution of Corrections. Hong Kong, Correctional Services Department, Government of Hong Kong Sp, 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.


Researcher : Choi WM

Project Title:Evaluation Study on the Pilot Scheme on Children's Dispute Resolution for the Judiciary
Investigator(s):Choi WM, Chan EKL, Cheung ASY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Judiciary Administration
Start Date:06/2013


Project Title:To explore the path of Chinese women's use of force in intimate relationships: motives, acts and outcomes
Investigator(s):Choi WM, Chan EKL, Wong JYH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:Study on trauma and its impacts on interpersonal relationship and health of young adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Choi WM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2017
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Exploring the resolution process of divorce conflict: Dispute, aggression, and resolution force
Investigator(s):Choi WM, Lo BCY, Lynch KL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for Resubmission of GRF/ECS Proposals
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


Project Title:Asian Academy of Family Therapy, 4th Annual Conference; “In-law Hostility against Women within the Family in a Chinese Context
Investigator(s):Choi WM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2017
Completion Date:11/2017


List of Research Outputs

Choi W.M., Wong J.Y.H., Lo T.F., Chan P.Y., Wong J.K.S., Lau C.L. and Kam C.W., Intimate partner violence victims’ acceptance and refusal of on-site counseling in emergency departments: Predictors of help-seeking behavior explored through a 5-year medical chart review. , Preventive Medicine. . 2018, 108: 86-92.
Fong S.M., Vackova D., Choi W.M., CHENG T.Y.Y., YAM T.T.T. and Guo X., Diversity of activity participation determines bone mineral content in the lower limbs of pre-pubertal children with developmental coordination disorder, Osteoporosis International. 2018, 29: 917-925.
Wong J.Y.H., Fong D.Y.T., YAU H.Y.J., Choi P.H., Choi W.M. and Brown J.B., Using the Woman Abuse Screening Tool to Screen for and Assess Dating Violence in College Students, Violence Against Women. 2017, 24(9): 1039-1051.


Researcher : Chou KL

Project Title:Correlates of treatment-related decision-making capacity among middle-aged and older patients with major depression or dysthymia
Investigator(s):Chou KL, Lee TMC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:02/2006


Project Title:Creating an Adequate and Equalizing but Affordable Retirement Protection System in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chou KL, Cheung KSL, Chow NWS, Lou VW, Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Strategic Public Policy Research
Start Date:06/2012




Researcher : Chow AYM

Project Title:Becoming Reflexive Social Workers: Developing an outcome-based course on Reflexivity for Social Work students.
Investigator(s):Chow AYM, Lam OBD, Wong FKD, Leung GSM, Chan FP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:01/2008


Project Title:Comparing the Effectiveness of Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Group Intervention and Cognitive-Behavioral Group on Quality of Life and Psycho-socio-spiritual Distress for Lung Cancer Patients and their Family Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Chow AYM, Chan CHY, Ho RTH, Chan CLW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


List of Research Outputs

CHEN C., Chow A.Y.M. and TANG S., Professional caregivers’ bereavement after patients’ deaths: a scoping review of quantitative studies, Death Studies. 2018.
Chow A.Y.M., Bereavement Support in the Asian Context, 12th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Bereavement care within and beyond the illness trajectory, Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care International Conference on Innovation. Impact.. 2018.
Chow A.Y.M., Community-based End-of-Life Care for Older Adults in a Compassionate City: Conceptualization, Implementation and Evaluation. , The Symposium on Compassionate City, Aged-friendly and Dementia-friendly Community organized by the Ministry of Health. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Continuing bond among Chinese, The Association of Death Education and Counseling 40th Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, USA. 2018.
Chow A.Y.M., Grief and Bereavement Care, The Thai Palliative Care Society Conference 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Grief and Bereavement Workshop, The Thai Palliative Care Society Conference 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Multifacet of Grief, Multufacet of Coping: The ADAPTS Model. , The 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. Lisbon, Portugal,. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Quality of care: importance of evidence, Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care International Conference on Innovation. Impact.. 2018.
Chow A.Y.M., Social innovation and social work, The 20th Anniversary Symposium of Macau Sheng Kung Hui Social Services. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Supporting the Family’s Journey from Advanced Stage Cancer to Bereavement. , The 12th Annual Oncology Social Work Australia Conference. Perth, Australia,. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., When All is Lost: Hope Floats, 12th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. Singapore. 2017.
Chow A.Y.M., Working in the interdisciplinary team, CPOS Academic Annual Conference and the 9th Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care Training. 2017.
Fong H.C. and Chow A.Y.M., Continuing Bond as a Double-Edged Sword in Bereavement?, In: D. Klass & E. M. Steffen , Continuing Bonds in Bereavement: New Directions for Research and Practice . New York, Routledge, 2018, 276-286.
Fu F., Chen L., Sha W., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Lou V.W., Mothers’ Grief Experiences of Losing Their Only Child in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study, OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying. 2018, 003022281875528.
Fu F., Chen L., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Mother’s grief experiences of losing their own child in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake: A qualitative longitudinal study, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society (ICGB). 2017.
Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.
Lau H.P., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Unarticulated demand for community end-of-life care: Results from a population-based survey on preferences on place of end-of-life care and death and implications for general practitioners, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. 2017.
Luk J.K.H., Lau H.P., Ng W.C., Chan W.K., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Chan H.W.F., Understanding the facilitators and barriers of ACP with frail elderly: The experience of a geriatric outreach team in Hong Kong, 12th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. 2017.
TANG S., Chow A.Y.M., Breen L.J. and Prigerson H.G., Can grief be a mental disorder? An online survey on public opinion in mainland China., Death Studies. 2018.
TANG S. and Chow A.Y.M., How do risk factors affect bereavement outcomes in later life? An exploration of the mediating role of dual process coping, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 297-303.
WONG S.H. and Chow A.Y.M., A pilot study to validate measures of the theory of reasoned action for organ donation behavior., Omega. 2018, 216-227.
WONG S.H. and Chow A.Y.M., An exploratory study on university students’ perceptions of posthumous organ donation based on the theory of Reasoned Action, Omega. 2017, 75(3): 284-299.
Wang C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Social workers’ involvement in advance care planning: a systematic narrative review, BMC Palliative Care. 2017.


Researcher : Chow NWS

Project Title:Hong Kong retirees' migration to the Mainland: a study on the patterns and economic implications of retirement migration
Investigator(s):Chow NWS, Chi I, Ma AM, Chui EWT
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:09/2002




Researcher : Chui EWT

Project Title:Constructing an Elderly Index for Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chui EWT
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Information and communication technologies-based services for old people adopting long-distance caregiving in Hong Kong: The intention behavior and future strategies
Investigator(s):Chui EWT, Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chiu R.L.H., Tang B.S., Lum T.Y.S. and Chui E.W.T., Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2017, University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Architecture. 2017.
FU Y., Guo Y., Bai X. and Chui E.W.T., Factors associated with older people’s long-term care needs: a case study adopting the expanded version of the Anderson Model in China, BMC geriatrics. 2017, 17.
Fu Y... .Y..., Chui E.W.T., Zhao X... and Lou V.W., An exploration of older Hong Kong residents' willingness to make copayments toward vouchers for community care, Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 2018.
KWAN C.K. and Chui E.W.T., Growing Tensions in Hong Kong’s State-Nonprofit Relations, Hong Kong 20 Years after the Handover: Emerging Social and Institutional Fractures After 1997. Cham, Springer Palgrave MacMillan, 2018, 203-27.
LUO M. and Chui E.W.T., gender division of household Labor in China: Cohort analysis in life course patterns. , Journal of Family Issues. 2018.
WANG Y. and Chui E.W.T., Student engagement matters: A self-determination perspective on Chinese MSW students’ perceived competence after practice learning, The British Journal of Social Work. 2018, 48(3): 787-807.
Zhang H., WANG Y., Liu Z. and Chui E.W.T., A Quasi-Trial Investigation of an In-Service Training to Improve Social Workers’ Professional Competence in China, Research on Social Work Practice. 2018, 104973151875791.


Researcher : Chuk TY

List of Research Outputs

Jordan L.P., Chui C.H., Chuk T.Y. and Graham E., Children’s time use in developing countries: Comparative evidence from Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population Conference. 2017.


Researcher : Emery CR

Project Title:Boosting Informal Social Control of Child Maltreatment among Nepali Parents
Investigator(s):Emery CR
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2018




Researcher : FORTH MW

List of Research Outputs

Jordan L.P., Chui C.H. and FORTH M.W., Child Welfare NGOs in Hong Kong: Does Advocacy Work?, Society for Social Work and Research 22nd Annual Conference - Achieving Equal Opportunity, Equity, and Justice. 2018.
Jordan L.P., Chui C.H. and FORTH M.W., Child welfare NGOs in Hong Kong: Does advocacy work?, International Social Work. 2018, 002087281877410.


Researcher : FU Y

List of Research Outputs

FU Y., Effects of Parental Migration on Chinese Adolescents' Mental Health : A Mixed Method Study, Hong Kong, 2017.
FU Y., Guo Y., Bai X. and Chui E.W.T., Factors associated with older people’s long-term care needs: a case study adopting the expanded version of the Anderson Model in China, BMC geriatrics. 2017, 17.


Researcher : FU Y

List of Research Outputs

FU Y., Effects of Parental Migration on Chinese Adolescents' Mental Health : A Mixed Method Study, Hong Kong, 2017.
FU Y., Guo Y., Bai X. and Chui E.W.T., Factors associated with older people’s long-term care needs: a case study adopting the expanded version of the Anderson Model in China, BMC geriatrics. 2017, 17.


Researcher : FUNG YL

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., YAO H., FUNG Y.L., JI X. and Chan C.L.W., Dynamic Balancing in Illness Coping: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Lived Experience of Chinese Patients with Psoriasis, Health Science Journal. 2017, 11.


Researcher : Fong HC

List of Research Outputs

Fong H.C. and Chow A.Y.M., Continuing Bond as a Double-Edged Sword in Bereavement?, In: D. Klass & E. M. Steffen , Continuing Bonds in Bereavement: New Directions for Research and Practice . New York, Routledge, 2018, 276-286.


Researcher : GUO Y

List of Research Outputs

GUO Y., Neighborhood Environment and Wellbeing in Hong Kong: A Spatial and Multilevel Approach, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : HUEN MYJ

List of Research Outputs

HUEN M.Y.J., Comparing perceived learning experiences of two concurrent cohorts under curriculum reform in Hong Kong: A multiple-group confirmatory factor analysis approach, In: Madhabi Chatterji , Quality Assurance in Education. UK, Emerald, 2017, 252: 270-286.
HUEN M.Y.J., Religious orientation and its relationship to suicidality: A study in one of the least religious countries, In: Karolina Krysinska & Karl Andriessen , Religions. Switzerland, Religions, 2018, 9.
Zhao Y., HUEN M.Y.J. and Prosser M.T., Comparing perceived learning experiences of two concurrent cohorts under curriculum reform in Hong Kong, Quality Assurance in Education. 2017, 25: 270-286.


Researcher : Ho PSY

Project Title:In search of romance: Life choices among women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:09/2006


Project Title:1st Global Conference - Persons, Intimacy and Love: Probing the Boundaries Happy Swinging: Life Choices of Chinese Men and Women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:03/2007


Project Title:One country, two women: Sexual encounters between Hong Kong men and Mainland Chinese women
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:12/2008


Project Title:Romancing the border – Changing masculinity in post-handover Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Discourse, Gender and Sexuality: South-South Dialogues; Erotic justice: The new politics of Chinese men and women
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:11/2013


Project Title:Age Agency Ambiguity - gender and generation in times of change; The gendered consequences of political participation: Hong Kong Umbrella Movement women activists and intergenerational relationships
Investigator(s):Ho PSY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:08/2017
Completion Date:08/2017


List of Research Outputs

Ho P.S.Y., Chan C.H.Y. and Kong S.T., Art as performance and performance as communication in politically turbulent times, In: Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor; Richard Siegesmund, Arts-Based Research in Education: Foundations for Practice (2nd Ed.). Oxford, Routledge, 2017.
Ho P.S.Y., Kong S.T. and Huang Y.T., Democratising qualitative research methods: Reflections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, Qualitative Social Work. 2018, 17: 469-481.
Ho P.S.Y., From Admiralty to my home: Two years after the Umbrella Movement., Mainland Studies. 2017.


Researcher : Ho RTH

Project Title:Exploration Study on Positive Virtues Enhancement of Caregivers to Promote their Roles as Family Caregivers of Mental Illness through Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) Intervention
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA, Cheung KM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:The Psychophysiological Effects of Dance movement-based Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan WC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Starting from the Mind or the Body in Mind-Body Intervention? A Randomized Controlled Trial on Comparative Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong on Psychophysiological Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan CLW, Chan JSM, Chung KF, Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The Psycho-physiological & Social-Spiritual Effects of Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Young and Pre-elderly Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study
Investigator(s):Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Effects of an Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Rehabilitation for People with Gambling Problems in Hong Kong: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., An examination of the psychometric properties of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in assessing episodic memory and retrieval in Chinese elderly, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H. and Fong T.C.T., An examination of the relationships among affect, diurnal cortisol slope, and memory in elderly with cognitive impairments, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan S.K.J., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial, 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Sing C.Y., Lee H.T.P., Leung A.B., Chung K.S. and Kwok J.K., Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in Chinese elderly with dementia via group-based music intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial, Dementia. 2018, 1-14.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T. and Yip P.S.F., Perceived stress moderates the effects of a randomized trial of dance movement therapy on diurnal cortisol slopes in breast cancer patients, Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2018, 87 (Supplement C): 119-126.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Psychometric validation of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in older adults with cognitive impairments, Aging & Mental Health. Routledge, 2018, 1-7.
KALMANOWITZ D.L. and Ho R.T.H., Art therapy and mindfulness with survivors of political violence: A qualitative study., Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. 2017, 9: 107-113.
Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.
Ng S.M., LENG L., Ho R.T.H., Zhang Z. and WANG Q., A Brief Body-Mind-Spirit Group Therapy for Chinese Medicine Stagnation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hindawi, 2018, 2018: 1-12.


Researcher : Ho T.H.

Project Title:Exploration Study on Positive Virtues Enhancement of Caregivers to Promote their Roles as Family Caregivers of Mental Illness through Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) Intervention
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA, Cheung KM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:The Psychophysiological Effects of Dance movement-based Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan WC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Starting from the Mind or the Body in Mind-Body Intervention? A Randomized Controlled Trial on Comparative Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong on Psychophysiological Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan CLW, Chan JSM, Chung KF, Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The Psycho-physiological & Social-Spiritual Effects of Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Young and Pre-elderly Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study
Investigator(s):Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Effects of an Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Rehabilitation for People with Gambling Problems in Hong Kong: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Ho TH

Project Title:Exploration Study on Positive Virtues Enhancement of Caregivers to Promote their Roles as Family Caregivers of Mental Illness through Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) Intervention
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA, Cheung KM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:The Psychophysiological Effects of Dance movement-based Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan WC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Starting from the Mind or the Body in Mind-Body Intervention? A Randomized Controlled Trial on Comparative Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong on Psychophysiological Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan CLW, Chan JSM, Chung KF, Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The Psycho-physiological & Social-Spiritual Effects of Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Young and Pre-elderly Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study
Investigator(s):Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Effects of an Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Rehabilitation for People with Gambling Problems in Hong Kong: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Ho Tsang KM

Project Title:Enhancing the teaching and learning of communicative skills in social work profession
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:01/1999


Project Title:Protecting Children from Parental Substance Abuse: Building an assessment and intervention package
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Parental influences on drug abuse: An intergenerational investigation
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Huang YT

List of Research Outputs

Craig S.C., Austin A.A. and Huang Y.T., Being humorous and seeking diversion: Promoting healthy coping skills among LGBTQ+ youth, Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health. 2018, 22: 20-35.
Ho P.S.Y., Kong S.T. and Huang Y.T., Democratising qualitative research methods: Reflections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and China, Qualitative Social Work. 2018, 17: 469-481.
Huang Y.T. and Fang L.F., “We are fewer but not weaker”: Understanding the intersectional identities among Chinese immigrant young gay men in Toronto, Society of Social Work Research 22nd Annual Confernece. 2018.


Researcher : JI X

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., YAO H., FUNG Y.L., JI X. and Chan C.L.W., Dynamic Balancing in Illness Coping: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Lived Experience of Chinese Patients with Psoriasis, Health Science Journal. 2017, 11.


Researcher : Jordan LP

Project Title:The impact of growing up in a transnational household on youth transition to adulthood: A comparative mixed method study from Southeast Asia
Investigator(s):Jordan LP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards 2016-17
Investigator(s):Jordan LP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Measuring the prevalence of minors in the adult entertainment sector and in commercial sexual exploitation in Kathmandu
Investigator(s):Jordan LP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017


Project Title:IUSSP 28th IPC ; Children’s time use in developing countries: Comparative evidence from Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam
Investigator(s):Jordan LP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2017


Project Title:Family processes in a transitional economy: Cambodian rural households left-behind by migrants
Investigator(s):Jordan LP, Chui CH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chui C.H. and Jordan L.P., Child protection in China: threats and opportunities, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development. 2018, 1-13.
Chui C.H. and Jordan L.P., The role of international non-governmental organizations in service delivery for orphans and abandoned children in China, International Social Work. 2017, 60: 1154-1168.
Graham L., Jordan L.P., Hutchison A. and de Wet N., Risky behaviour: a new framework for understanding why young people take risks, Journal of Youth Studies. 2017, 1-16.
Jordan L.P., Chui C.H. and FORTH M.W., Child Welfare NGOs in Hong Kong: Does Advocacy Work?, Society for Social Work and Research 22nd Annual Conference - Achieving Equal Opportunity, Equity, and Justice. 2018.
Jordan L.P., Chui C.H. and FORTH M.W., Child welfare NGOs in Hong Kong: Does advocacy work?, International Social Work. 2018, 002087281877410.
Jordan L.P., Chui C.H., Chuk T.Y. and Graham E., Children’s time use in developing countries: Comparative evidence from Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population Conference. 2017.
Jordan L.P., Introduction: understanding migrants’ economic precarity in global cities, Urban Geography. 2017, 1-4.
Larmar S., O'Leary P., Chui C.H., Benfer K., Zug S. and Jordan L.P., Hazardous child labor in Nepal: The case of brick kilns, Child Abuse & Neglect. 2017, 72: 312-325.


Researcher : KALMANOWITZ DL

List of Research Outputs

KALMANOWITZ D.L. and Ho R.T.H., Art therapy and mindfulness with survivors of political violence: A qualitative study., Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy. 2017, 9: 107-113.


Researcher : KERELIAN NN

List of Research Outputs

KERELIAN N.N., Through Lived Experience: Young Transmigrant Professionals, Sense of Place and the Global City, Hong Kong, 2018.


Researcher : KIM J

List of Research Outputs

KIM J., Comparative Study of Neighborhood Community Reconstruction in Seoul and Beijing: An Action-Theoretical Approach, In: Keongil KIM , Korean Journal(English). Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, Ahn Byung-ook, 2018, Vol.58 No.2: 113-140.


Researcher : KWAN CK

List of Research Outputs

KWAN C.K. and Chui E.W.T., Growing Tensions in Hong Kong’s State-Nonprofit Relations, Hong Kong 20 Years after the Handover: Emerging Social and Institutional Fractures After 1997. Cham, Springer Palgrave MacMillan, 2018, 203-27.


Researcher : LEE LCJ

List of Research Outputs

LEE L.C.J., Understanding Outdoor Gyms in Public Open Spaces: A Systematic Review and Integrative Synthesis of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2018, 15: 590.


Researcher : LENG L

List of Research Outputs

LENG L. and Ng S.M., Stagnation Syndrome: Relevance of multilayers illness experience in Chinese Medicine to the understanding of functional somatic syndrome, Psychosomatic Medicine. 2018, 80: 238-239.
Ng S.M., LENG L., Ho R.T.H., Zhang Z. and WANG Q., A Brief Body-Mind-Spirit Group Therapy for Chinese Medicine Stagnation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hindawi, 2018, 2018: 1-12.


Researcher : LI J

List of Research Outputs

LI J., Return Migration of the Second-Generation Hong Kong Chinese Immigrants: A Mixed-Method Study, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : LIU H

List of Research Outputs

LIU H. and Lou V.W., Continuity and changes in three types of caregiving and the risk of depression in later life: a 2-year prospective study, Age and Ageing. 2017, 46: 827-832.
LIU H. and Lou V.W., Patterns of productive activity engagement as a longitudinal predictor of depressive symptoms among older adults in urban China, Aging & Mental Health. 2017, 21: 1147-1154.


Researcher : LIU Y

List of Research Outputs

LIU Y. and Ran M., Hukou, self identify and mental health of Chinese rural-to-urban migrant workers, Australian Social Policy Conference 2017, Sydney, Sept 25-27, 2017 . 2017.
Ran M., WENG X., LIU Y., ZHANG T., Thornicroft G., Davidson L., Chui C.H., Hu S.H., Yang X., Lin F.R., Liu C.C., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H., Chan C.L.W., Kuang W.H. and Xiang M.Z., Severe mental disorders in rural China: a longitudinal survey , The Lancet (abstract booklet of The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit 2017). 2017, 390: S37.


Researcher : LO KMC

List of Research Outputs

Chen Q., LO K.M.C., Zhu Y.H., Cheung A.S.Y., Chan K.L. and Ip P., Family Poly-victimization and Cyberbullying among Adolescents in a Chinese School Sample, Child Abuse & Neglect. UK, Elvsevier, 2018, 77: 180-187.
LO K.M.C., Associating disabilities, school environments, and child victimization, Child Abuse & Neglect. 2018, 83: 21-30.
LO K.M.C., Linking health care and social service database to study the epidemiology of child maltreatment and associated health problems: Hong Kong’s experience, The Journal of Pediatrics. 2018.
LO K.M.C., Longer term development of participants in the Hong Kong Child Development Fund, Frontiers in Pediatrics. 2017.


Researcher : LO PY

List of Research Outputs

LO P.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., The hurdles to parenthood: exploring Chinese lesbians' opinion towards the use of assisted reproductive technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : LU K

List of Research Outputs

Lu S., Huang C.-.C., Deng G. and LU K., Holding nonprofits accountable through online transparency: Adopting agency and resource dependence theories, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) 2018 Asia Conference. 2018.


Researcher : LUO M

List of Research Outputs

LUO M. and Chui E.W.T., gender division of household Labor in China: Cohort analysis in life course patterns. , Journal of Family Issues. 2018.


Researcher : Lam CW

Project Title:全球化條件下兩岸三地勞工與社會保障研討會 勞工的困境和社會福利的限制 - 香港實況分析
Investigator(s):Lam CW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2002




Researcher : Lam DOB

Project Title:A study of parenting stress and emotion and the child's psychological well-being in Shanghai
Investigator(s):Lam OBD
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003




Researcher : Lau HP

Project Title:33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology; A re-examination of the factor structure of Traditional Chinese FERTIQOL with subfertile women undergoing ART
Investigator(s):Lau HP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P., Tam M.Y.J., WONG S. and Ng E.H.Y., Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Chan C.L.W., Yuen L.P. and Lau H.P., Empowerment exercises for grief, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J. and WONG S., A re-examiniation of the factor structure of Traditional Chinese FERTIQOL with subfertile women undergoing ART., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.
Lau H.P., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Unarticulated demand for community end-of-life care: Results from a population-based survey on preferences on place of end-of-life care and death and implications for general practitioners, 11th International Conference on Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society. 2017.
Luk J.K.H., Lau H.P., Ng W.C., Chan W.K., Fong C.H.C., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Chan H.W.F., Understanding the facilitators and barriers of ACP with frail elderly: The experience of a geriatric outreach team in Hong Kong, 12th Asia Pacific Hospice Conference. 2017.
Ng S.M., Chow K.W., Lau H.P. and WANG Q., Awareness Versus Un-Clinging: Which Matters in Mindfulness?, Contemporary Buddhism. 2017, 18(2): 263-276.
Tam M.Y.J., Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P. and WONG S., Does illness cognition mediate the adverse impact of traditional childbearing beliefs on mental health? - Directions for psychosocial interventions for women undergoing assisted reproduction technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J., Lau H.P. and Ng E.H.Y., Mental health profile of infertile women seeking ART in China., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : Law YW

Project Title:A study on cyberbullying and primary school children
Investigator(s):Law YW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2016
Completion Date:06/2018


Project Title:Effects of community-based caring contact on post-discharge young adults with self-harm – a multi-center randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Law YW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Group-based social work intervention for social withdrawal youth
Investigator(s):Law YW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:The International Society for Research on Internet Interventions (ISRII) 9th Scientific Meeting; Blending mobile intervention and volunteer support for post-discharge young adults with self-harm - a multi-center randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Law YW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:10/2017
Completion Date:10/2017


List of Research Outputs

PENG C., Kwok C.L., Law Y.W., Yip P.S.F. and Cheng Q., Intergenerational support, satisfaction with parent–child relationship and elderly parents’ life satisfaction in Hong Kong, Aging & Mental Health. 2018, 1-11.


Researcher : Lee WY

Project Title:Seminar and Workshop: One Therapist, Four Cultures One Therapist, Four Cultures: Working with Families in Greater China
Investigator(s):Lee WY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2002


Project Title:Families in the Asian Region: Challenge and Opportunities
Investigator(s):Lee WY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme
Start Date:08/2006




Researcher : Leung PPY

List of Research Outputs

Lee M.Y., Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y. and Ng S.M., Integrative body-mind-spirit social work for health and mental health: An empirically- based approach to assessment and treatment (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press, 2018.


Researcher : Liu LL

List of Research Outputs

Tse S.S.K., Mak W.W.S., Lo W.K.I., Liu L.L., Yuen W.Y.W., Yau S., Ho K., Chan S.-.K. and Wong S., A one-year longitudinal qualitative study of peer support services in a non-Western context: The perspectives of peer support workers, service users, and co-workers, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 27-35.


Researcher : Liu T

Project Title:The 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics; Differential Prediction of Global and Everyday Cognition by Physical Frailty and Chronological Age /Relationship Between Subjective Memory Complaint, Depression, and Cognition in Hong Kong Chinese
Investigator(s):Liu T
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Liu T., Yeh S.-.L. and Hsiao J.H.W., Transfer of the left-side bias effect in perceptual expertise: The case of simplified and traditional Chinese character recognition, In: Koji Miwa, PLOS ONE. 2018, 13(4): e0194405.


Researcher : Lo TF

List of Research Outputs

Choi W.M., Wong J.Y.H., Lo T.F., Chan P.Y., Wong J.K.S., Lau C.L. and Kam C.W., Intimate partner violence victims’ acceptance and refusal of on-site counseling in emergency departments: Predictors of help-seeking behavior explored through a 5-year medical chart review. , Preventive Medicine. . 2018, 108: 86-92.


Researcher : Lo WKI

List of Research Outputs

Tse S.S.K., Mak W.W.S., Lo W.K.I., Liu L.L., Yuen W.Y.W., Yau S., Ho K., Chan S.-.K. and Wong S., A one-year longitudinal qualitative study of peer support services in a non-Western context: The perspectives of peer support workers, service users, and co-workers, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 27-35.


Researcher : Lo YSJ

List of Research Outputs

Lo Y.S.J., Conceptions of Chinese social workers on helping relationship, Asia-Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference. 2017.
Lo Y.S.J., From ignorance to helplessness – Voices of the parents of the dyslexic children in the process of searching for help. , Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2018.
Lo Y.S.J., When helping relationship meet “guanxi” – Understanding of helping relationship in Mainland China. , Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2018.
Lo Y.S.J., “3-D” challenges of social work knowledge application encountered by the social workers in Mainland China – Implication to social work education. , Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2018.
Lo Y.S.J. and Chow C., “King of Rage” against “King of Calm”— Application of narrative therapy in handling children with bad temper., 「小霸王」與「冷靜王」對決 -- 敘事治療應用於學童情緒輔導個案, 2017 Narrative Practice Conference. 2017.
Lo Y.S.J. and BSW Y.R...3., 看不到的障礙--認識學障,尊重差異小冊子, 香港大學社會工作及 社會行政學系, 2018.
Lo Y.S.J., 社會工作的助人關係--社工實踐中的困惑與出路, 2018.


Researcher : Lou VW

Project Title:Caseload, caseload manageability, and job satisfaction among health care professionals in community-based long-term care
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Financial Impacts of Family Caregiving: An Investigation of the Moderating Effects of Workplace Accommodative Measures and Domestic Helpers
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:We-Rise Project: A Two-Tier Care Management Program to Empower Stroke Caregivers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lum TYS, Tang YMJ, Lau GKK
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Lee Hysan Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Using ecological memory assessment to examine within-person variations in daily experiences of active life engagement in relation to health-related outcomes among community-dwelling Chinese older adults
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lu J
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards 2017-18
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Project Family's Choice - web-based initative to empower family long term care decision making
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Kwan CW
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Club Foundation Limited
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chong A.L.I.C.E. .M...L., Kwan C.W., Lou V.W. and Chi I.R.I.S., Can domestic helpers moderate distress of offspring caregivers of cognitively impaired older adults?, Aging & Mental Health. 2017, 21: 1023-1030.
Fu F., Chen L., Sha W., Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M. and Lou V.W., Mothers’ Grief Experiences of Losing Their Only Child in the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study, OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying. 2018, 003022281875528.
Fu Y... .Y..., Chui E.W.T., Zhao X... and Lou V.W., An exploration of older Hong Kong residents' willingness to make copayments toward vouchers for community care, Journal of Aging & Social Policy. 2018.
Kaur B... and Lou V.W., The most effective treatment or intervention for treating Chinese elderly depression, GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care. 2017, 1.
LIU H. and Lou V.W., Continuity and changes in three types of caregiving and the risk of depression in later life: a 2-year prospective study, Age and Ageing. 2017, 46: 827-832.
LIU H. and Lou V.W., Patterns of productive activity engagement as a longitudinal predictor of depressive symptoms among older adults in urban China, Aging & Mental Health. 2017, 21: 1147-1154.
Leung D.O.R.I.S. .Y... .P., Chen J.O.A.N.N.E. .M...T., Lou V.W., Wong E.L.I.Z.A. .M... .L., Chan A.I.L.E.E.N. .W...K., So W.I.N.N.I.E. .K...W. and Chan C.A.R.M.E.N. .W...H., Effects of Promotional Materials on Attitudes and Fear towards Colorectal Cancer Screening among Chinese Older Adults: An Experimental Study, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017, 14: 769.
Li M..., Mao W..., Chi I... and Lou V.W., Geographical proximity and depressive symptoms among adult child caregivers: social support as a moderator, Aging & Mental Health. 2017, 1-9.
Lou V.W., Empowering Stroke Family: Health and Social Care Integration, 4th National Conference on Geriatric and Technology Innovation. 2018.
Lou V.W., Enabling Family Re-integration after Stroke through Two-levels of Care Management: We-RISE Project, Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Annual Conference. 2017.
Lou V.W., Enhance Mental Health of the Elderly: The Effectiveness of Instrumental Reminiscence Intervention (IRI), HKCFP 40th Anniversary Conference, From Seeding to Forest - Ever Enriching Primary Care. 2017.
Lou V.W., Financial and Employment Impact of Family Caregivers in Hong Kong, Asian Family Conference 2017: Ageing Families in Asia Challenges and Opportunities. 2017.
Lou V.W., Health and Social Care Interface: Promote Elderly Health Management, Collaboration and Health: A Conference on Chronic Disease Management under the Resource Integration Perspective. 2017.
Lou V.W., Instrumental Reminiscence Therapy: Theory and Practice, Love Life: Visioning Future for Older Adults. 2018.
Lou V.W., Research Policy for Healthy Ageing, Department of Ageing and Life Course, World Health Organization. 2017.
Lou V.W., Visiting Fellow Centre for Research on Ageing, Faculty of Social, Human and Mathematical Science, University of Southampton, UK. 2018.
Lou V.W., Visiting Professor Department of Global Health & Social Medicine (School of Global Affairs), Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, King’s College London, UK. 2018.
Lu N., Xu L., Lou V.W. and Chi I., Intergenerational relationships and the trajectory of depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults in rural migrant families, Aging & Mental Health. 2018, 22: 389-396.
Lu N..., Peng C..., Jiang N... and Lou V.W., Cognitive Social Capital and Formal Volunteering Among Older Adults in Urban China: Does Gender Matter?, Journal of Applied Gerontology. 2018, 073346481876527.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Sun Q.I.A.N., Lou V.W., Dai A.A., To K.M. and Wong S... .Y..., The effectiveness of the Young-Old Link and Growth intergenerational program in reducing age stereotypes, Research on Social Work Practice. 2018.


Researcher : Lou W

Project Title:Caseload, caseload manageability, and job satisfaction among health care professionals in community-based long-term care
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Financial Impacts of Family Caregiving: An Investigation of the Moderating Effects of Workplace Accommodative Measures and Domestic Helpers
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:We-Rise Project: A Two-Tier Care Management Program to Empower Stroke Caregivers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lum TYS, Tang YMJ, Lau GKK
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Lee Hysan Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Using ecological memory assessment to examine within-person variations in daily experiences of active life engagement in relation to health-related outcomes among community-dwelling Chinese older adults
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lu J
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards 2017-18
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Project Family's Choice - web-based initative to empower family long term care decision making
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Kwan CW
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Club Foundation Limited
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Lu S

List of Research Outputs

Lu S., Deng G., Huang C.-.C. and Chen M., External environmental change and transparency in grassroots organizations in China, Nonprofit Management and Leadership. 2018, 28: 539-552.
Lu S. and Huang C.-.C., Family Foundation Development In China: Two Case Studies, The Foundation Review. 2018, 10: 63-76.
Lu S., Huang C.-.C., Deng G. and LU K., Holding nonprofits accountable through online transparency: Adopting agency and resource dependence theories, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) 2018 Asia Conference. 2018.
Lu S., Huang C.-.C. and Rios J... .A., Mindfulness and academic performance: An example of migrant children in China, Children and Youth Services Review. 2017, 82: 53-59.
Lu S., Huang C.-.C. and Deng G., Trends in transparency of nascent nonprofit sector: Implications for policy and practice, 46th Annual Conference of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), Michigan, U.S.. 2017.


Researcher : Lum TYS

Project Title:Ageing with Down syndrome: Establishing the baseline of physical fitness and functioning for adults with Down syndrome in different age cohorts.
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Tse MA, Hui HSK
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2013


Project Title:Monetary Costs of Community Care for Dementia: A Pilot Micro-costing Study Using Ecological Momentary Assessment
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Wong GHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2014


Project Title:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project - Baseline Assessments and Training and Professional Support (Pilot Phase for 2 Districts)
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Lou VW, Chau PH, Leung YMA, Chiu RLH, Tse MA
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Training Grandma/pa – Robustness against Frailty – Healthy Ageing x Productive Ageing Project
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Wong GHY
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Simon K. Y. Lee Foundation Limited
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:Age-friendly City Project – Baseline Assessments and Training and Professional Support
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Lou VW, Chau PH, Leung YMA, Chiu RLH, Tse MA
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:07/2015


Project Title:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme 2015-16
Investigator(s):Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Centennial Distinguished Chinese Scholars Scheme
Start Date:09/2015


Project Title:Studies of Intergeneration Living and Social Enterprises in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Chui CH, Shum HYM, Chu WY
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Housing Society
Start Date:10/2015


Project Title:Faith and Science Collaborative Research Forum
Investigator(s):Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Templeton World Charity Foundation
Start Date:12/2015


Project Title:JC JoyAge: Jockey Club Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Wong GHY, Chan WC, Cheung CYA, Kwok YK, Lou VW, Ng SM, Tang YMJ, Tse SSK, Wong FKD, Wong PWC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:10/2016


Project Title:Jockey Club Age-friendly City Project (Second Phase) - Baseline Assessments, Traning, District Engagement and Professional Support for Three Districts
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Lou VW, Chau PH, Chiu RLH, Tse MA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:GrandMove+, Robustness against Frailty for Older Adults with Reduced Independence - a Healthy Ageing x Productive Ageing Project
Investigator(s):Lum TYS, Wong GHY, Kwan JSK, Leung YMA, Luo H, Tang YMJ, Tse MA
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Simon K. Y. Lee Foundation Limited
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics; Social Value of Preventing Elderly Depression With Collaborative Stepped Care and Productive Ageing /Frailty in a Community-Dwelling Cohort of Older Adults and Their Preference for Ageing-in-Place
Investigator(s):Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.W., ZHANG H., Wong W.H.S., Liu T., Wong G.H.Y., Lum T.Y.S., Chu L.W. and Mak H.K.F., Anterior Cingulate Cortex Exhibits Age-Related Metabolic Changes Correlation with Behavioral Performance in Attention Task, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom. 2017.
Chiu P.W., ZHANG H., Wong W.H.S., Liu T., Wong G.H.Y., Lum T.Y.S., Chu L.W. and Mak H.K.F., Involvement of Glutamate As Mediator in the Bold Change in Attention Control in Healthy Adults Combined TaskBased fMRI and 1H-MRS, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom. 2017.
Chiu R.L.H., Tang B.S., Lum T.Y.S. and Chui E.W.T., Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2017, University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Architecture. 2017.
Chui C.H., Tang Y.M.J., Kwan C.M., Chan O.F., Tse M.A., Chiu R.L.H., Lou V.W., Chau P.H., Leung A.Y.M. and Lum T.Y.S., Older Adults’ Perceptions of Age-friendliness in Hong Kong, The Gerontologist. 2018.
Lou V.W., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Luo H., Lau M.Y., Chi I. and Chen J.L., Reducing Depressive Symptoms in a Long-Term Care Facility: Applying The Mds Assessment, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Tang Y.M.J., Lau M.Y. and Kwok T.S., Frailty in a Community-Dwelling Cohort of Older Adults and their Preference for Ageing-In-Place, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Luo H., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Kwan J.S.K. and Tang Y.M.J., Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Nursing Home: A Frailty Measure Using Minimum Data Set 2.0, IAGG 2017.


Researcher : Luo H

Project Title:Early Identification of Older Adults at High Risk of Suicide Using a Standardized Assessment System
Investigator(s):Luo H, Lum TYS, Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Lou V.W., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Luo H., Lau M.Y., Chi I. and Chen J.L., Reducing Depressive Symptoms in a Long-Term Care Facility: Applying The Mds Assessment, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Luo H., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Kwan J.S.K. and Tang Y.M.J., Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Nursing Home: A Frailty Measure Using Minimum Data Set 2.0, IAGG 2017.
Pei X., Luo H., Lin Z., Keating N. and Fast J., The Impact of Eldercare on Adult Children’s Health and Employment in Transitional China, Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology. 2017, 32: 357–372.


Researcher : MOK WKL

List of Research Outputs

MOK W.K.L., Becoming Competent Social Workers: The Contribution of International Field Placements to Social Work Education in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2018.


Researcher : Ma CHH

List of Research Outputs

Cheung C.Y.A. and Ma C.H.H., Correlation between Parents’ Felt Sense Awareness and their sense of wellbeing and quality of relationships with their children, 1st Asia Focusing International Conference. Japan, Asia Focusing International Conference, 2017.


Researcher : Man KCK

List of Research Outputs

LAU C.Y., Li X., Wong I.C.K., Man K.C.K., Lip G.Y.H., Leung W.K., Siu D.C.W. and Chan E.W., Bleeding-Related Hospital Admissions and 30-Day Re-Admissions in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Treated with Dabigatran versus Warfarin, Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2017, 15: 1923-1933.
Man K.C.K., Coghill D., Chan E.W., LAU C.Y., Hollis C., Liddle E., Banaschewski T., McCarthy S., Neubert A., Sayal K., Ip P., Schuemie M.J., Sturkenboom M.C.J.M., Sonuga-Barke E., Buitelaar J., Carucci S., Zuddas A., Kovshoff H., Garas P., Nagy P., Inglis S.K., Konrad K., Häge A., Rosenthal E. and Wong I.C.K., Association of Risk of Suicide Attempts With Methylphenidate Treatment, JAMA Psychiatry. 2017, 74: 1048–1055.
Man K.C.K., Ip P., Chan E.W., Law S.L., Leung M.T.Y., Ma E.X.Y., Quek W.T. and Wong I.C.K., Effectiveness of Pharmacological Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder on Physical Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies, CNS Drugs. 2017, 31: 1043-1055.
Man K.C.K., Chan E.W., Ip P., Coghill D., Simonoff E., Chan P.K.L., Lau W.C.Y., Schuemie M.J., Sturkenboom M.C.J.M. and Wong I.C.K., Prenatal antidepressant exposure and the risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. 2018, 86: 1-11.


Researcher : Nan KMJ

Project Title:Effects of Clay Art Therapy and Therapeutic Art of Coloring for children promoted to secondary school – A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Nan KMJ, Lee HTP, Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:European Consortium of Arts Therapies Education ; Artistic Traditions and Neuroscience Transition: The Expressive Therapies Continuum Articulates the Art and Science of Expressive Therapies
Investigator(s):Nan KMJ
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2017
Completion Date:09/2017


List of Research Outputs

Nan K.M.J. and Ho R.T.H., Effects of clay art therapy on adults outpatients with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial, Journal of Affective Disorders. 2017, 217: 237-245.
Nan K.M.J., Structured group sandplay to improve the resilience of college students: A pilot study, The Arts in Psychotherapy. 2017, 55: 186-194.


Researcher : Ng SM

Project Title:Study on the efficacy of psychoeducational group for children suffering from asthma and their parents
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Centre on Behavioral Health
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003


Project Title:Evaluation Study on CADENZA Community Project A Senior Mentorship Programme for Soon-To-Retire People
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Daily spiritual practice for positive affective well-being among elderly service workers - A cluster randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Wan H.Y.A., Chan J.S.M., Ng S.M., Chung K.F. and Chan C.L.W., Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17.
Ji X.W., Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chung K.F., Integrative body-mind-spirit intervention for concurrent sleep and mood disturbances: sleep-specific daytime functioning mediates sleep and mood improvements, Journal of Sleep Research. 2017, 27(1) (Feb 2018): 56-63.
LENG L. and Ng S.M., Stagnation Syndrome: Relevance of multilayers illness experience in Chinese Medicine to the understanding of functional somatic syndrome, Psychosomatic Medicine. 2018, 80: 238-239.
Lee M.Y., Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y. and Ng S.M., Integrative body-mind-spirit social work for health and mental health: An empirically- based approach to assessment and treatment (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press, 2018.
Lo H.H.M., Yeung J.W.K., Duncan L.G., Ma Y., Siu A.F.Y., Chan S.K.C., Choi C.W., Szeto M.P., Chow K.W. and Ng S.M., Validating of the Interpersonal Mindfulness in Parenting Scale in Hong Kong Chinese, Mindfulness. 2018.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Ng S.M., LENG L., Ho R.T.H., Zhang Z. and WANG Q., A Brief Body-Mind-Spirit Group Therapy for Chinese Medicine Stagnation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hindawi, 2018, 2018: 1-12.
Ng S.M., A body-mind-spirit approach for TCM stagnation syndrome – reverting a chronic, degenerative disease course, 2017 Seminar on Research and Development of Chinese Medicines. Hong Kong, Committee on Research and Development of Chinese Medicines,, 2017.
Ng S.M. and Su X., An investigation into the correlates of collective psychological ownership in organizational context, Cogent Psychology. 2018, 5: 1-15.
Ng S.M., Chow K.W., Lau H.P. and WANG Q., Awareness Versus Un-Clinging: Which Matters in Mindfulness?, Contemporary Buddhism. 2017, 18(2): 263-276.
Ng S.M., Body-mind-spirit group therapy for Chinese medicine stagnation syndrome - RCT with self-report and physiological meassures, Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2017, 51(S1): S105.
Ng S.M., Body-mind-spirit group therapy for stagnation syndrome, 24the World Congress on Psychosomatic Medicine. 2017.
Ng S.M., Buddhism’s perspective of mindfulness – conceptualization and empirical evidence, Invited visiting scholar at the Benson Henry Institute of Mind Body Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. 2017.
Ng S.M. and WANG Q., Getting out of one-way mirror – a more transparent, equal and interative approach in live clinical demonstration, 跨越单向镜:向更透明,平等,互动化的临床示范训练模式, 24th Asia Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference. 2017.
Ng S.M., Permanent Member of Expert Panel, Central Research Working Group, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong. 2018.
Ng S.M. and Su X.B., Prevalence and correlates of metabolic syndrome in Hong Kong Chinese adults—a random community sample study, Psychology, Health & Medicine. 2017, (2018) 23(4): 485-495.
Ng S.M., Traditional Chinese medicine’s perspective of depression – a strategic integrative for mood disturbances, Invited visiting scholar at the Benson Henry Institute of Mind Body Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA. 2017.
Ng S.M., Cheung A...C...Y..., Chow K...K...W... and WANG Q., Workplace well-being: Paradigm shift from combating burnout and stress to nurturing engagement and body-mind-spirit (BMS) wellness, Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically-based Approach to Assessment and Treatment, (2nd ed.). New York, Oxford University Press, 2018, 282-291.
Su X. and Ng S.M., Development and validation of the collective psychological ownership scale in organizational contexts, International Social Work. 2018, 002087281876748.
Yeung E.Y.W., Irvine F., Ng S.M. and Tsang S.K.M., How people from Chinese backgrounds make sense of and respond to the experiences of mental distress: Thematic analysis, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 2017, 24: 589-599.


Researcher : Ng TK

List of Research Outputs

Chung K.F., Yeung W.F., Ho Y.Y.F. and Ng T.K., Dysfunctional cognition regarding sleep as a mediator of outcome following acupuncture for insomnia, Acupuncture in Medicine. 2018, 36: 193-194.
Ng T.K., Wang K.W.C. and Chan W., Acculturation and cross-cultural adaptation: The moderating role of social support, International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 2017, 59: 19-30.
Ng T.K., Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment Scale, Current Psychology. 2017.
Ng T.K. and Wong F.K.D., The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for Chinese people: A meta-analysis, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2017, 52: 620-637.
Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K. and Zhuang X., Caregiving burden and psychological distress in Chinese spousal caregivers: Gender difference in the moderating role of positive aspects of caregiving, Aging & Mental Health. 2018.
Wong F.K.D., Cheng C.W., Zhuang X., Ng T.K., Pan S.M., He X. and Poon A., Comparing the mental health literacy of Chinese people in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Implications for mental health promotion, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 256: 258-266.
Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K., Ip P.S.Y., Chung M.L. and Choi J., Evaluating the effectiveness of a group CBT for parents of ADHD children, Journal of Child and Family Studies. 2017, 27: 227-239.
Ye S., Ng T.K., Lu E.Y. and Ma Z., Chinese Proverb Scale: Development and validation of an indigenous measure of Chinese traditional values, Asian Journal of Social Psychology. 2018, 21: 156-177.


Researcher : Noguchi LM

List of Research Outputs

Noguchi L.M., Individuals, Institutions and Communities: Dynamic Interactions in Capacity Building, Amity-Heren Philanthropy Conference. 2017.


Researcher : PENG C

List of Research Outputs

PENG C., Kwok C.L., Law Y.W., Yip P.S.F. and Cheng Q., Intergenerational support, satisfaction with parent–child relationship and elderly parents’ life satisfaction in Hong Kong, Aging & Mental Health. 2018, 1-11.


Researcher : Pearson VJ

Project Title:Evaluation research on 5 years of problem based learning in the Department of Social Work
Investigator(s):Pearson VJ, Ho KM, Tsang SKM, Wong YC, Lee FWL, Wong KP
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:04/2004




Researcher : Ramesh M

Project Title:Social Safety Nets During Economic Crisis: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Investigator(s):Ramesh M
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2011




Researcher : Ran M

Project Title:A long-term prospective follow-up study of suicide among persons with affective disorders in a chinese rural area
Investigator(s):Ran M, Chan CLW, Yip PSF, Chen EYH
Department:Social Sciences Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004


Project Title:Research Output Prize (Faculty of Social Sciences)
Investigator(s):Ran M, Chan CLW, Chen EYH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Research Output Prize (in Faculty)
Start Date:11/2016


Project Title:The impact of socioeconomic development on prevalence and services of mental disorders: analyzing the 21-year longitudinal data in persons with mental disorders in Chengdu, China
Investigator(s):Ran M, Chan CLW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chen X., Xu J., Li B., Li N., Guo W.J., Ran M., Zhang J., Yang Y. and Hu J., The role of personality and subjective exposure experiences in post traumatic stress disorder and depression symptoms among children following Wenchuan earthquake, Scientific Reports. 2017, 7(1).
Fan M., Cao T., Feng Y., Su M., Lin J., Ran M. and Fang D.Z., D allele of insertion/deletion polymorphism at angiotensin-converting enzyme gene is associated with reduced prevalence and severity of depression among Chinese adolescents at early stage after Wenchuan earthquake, International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice. 2017, 22: 136-142.
LIU Y. and Ran M., Hukou, self identify and mental health of Chinese rural-to-urban migrant workers, Australian Social Policy Conference 2017, Sydney, Sept 25-27, 2017 . 2017.
Li J., Huang Y.G., Ran M., Fan Y.G., Chen W.J., Evans-Lacko S.H. and Thornicroft G., Community-based comprehensive intervention for people with schizophrenia in Guangzhou, China: effects on clinical symptoms, social functioning, internalized stigma and discrimination, Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018, 34: 21-30.
Ran M., Community Mental Health Services in Contemporary China (Keynote Speech), National Conference of "Community Mental Health Services - Opportunities and Challenges", Guangzhou, Nov. 6-7, 2017. 2017.
Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Chui C.H., Hu X.Z., Yu Y.H., Peng M.M., Mao W.J., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H. and Chan C.L.W., Duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study, Psychiatry Research. 2018, 267: 340-345.
Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Zhao X.Y., ZHANG T., YU Y., Mao W.J., Lin F.R., Liu B.Q. and Chan C.L.W., Family history of psychosis and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study , Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018, 32: 14-19.
Ran M., Fifth Chapter: Cultural Psychiatry , 第五章:人文精神病学概论, In: Lin Lu, Shen YuCun's Psychiatry, 6th Edition. 沈渔邨精神病学,第 六版, Beijing, People's Medical Publishing House, 2018, 107-118.
Ran M., Individual Contribution Award, for contribution for psychological crisis intervention after Wenchuan Earthquake, China, 心理危机干预先进个人, China Mental Health Association Crisis Intervention Committee. 中国心理卫生协会危 机干预专业委员会, 2018.
Ran M., ZHANG T., Wong I.Y.L., Yang X., Liu C.C., Liu B., Luo W., Kuang W.H., Thornicroft G. and Chan C.L.W., Internalized stigma in people with severe mental illness in rural China, International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2017, 1-8.
Ran M., Longitudinal Changes of Severe Mental Illness in Contemporary Rural China, In the session of "Asia Focus: Regional Innovations and Change in Mental Health Care” in “Hong Kong Mental Health Conference" in Hong Kong, Nov 3-5, 2017 . 2017.
Ran M., WENG X., LIU Y., ZHANG T., Thornicroft G., Davidson L., Chui C.H., Hu S.H., Yang X., Lin F.R., Liu C.C., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H., Chan C.L.W., Kuang W.H. and Xiang M.Z., Severe mental disorders in rural China: a longitudinal survey , The Lancet (abstract booklet of The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit 2017). 2017, 390: S37.
Ran M., The development and important role of mental health social workers in contemporary China (Plenary), "2017 International Seminar on Mental Health Social Workers", Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai, Oct 19-20, 2017. 2017.
Ran M., Visiting Professor, School of Social and Public Administration, East China University of Science and Technology, China. 2017.
Ran M., 农村社区老年人心理健康 (Plenary), "海峡两岸三地老年精神医学论坛", 中华医学会精神医学分会老年精神医学 组,成都,2017年10月27-28日. 2017.
Ran M., 农村社区重性精神疾病自杀行为21年(1994-2015) 的变化 (Session speech), 全国心理危机干预大 会,中国心理卫生协 会危机干预专业委员 会,中国心理卫生协 会认知行为治疗专业 委员会. (绵阳,四川), 2018.


Researcher : SHUM HY

List of Research Outputs

SHUM H.Y., Government-NGOs collaboration in social services provision: An Analysis of the Social Welfare Service Subvention Policy, 2017.


Researcher : SU X

List of Research Outputs

SU X., Collective Psychological Ownership: An Emerging Construct for Workplace Well-being, 2017.


Researcher : SUN Q

List of Research Outputs

SUN Q., Marital Quality and Three-generational Relationships Function: The Mediating Role of Child Influencing Behaviors, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : SUN X

List of Research Outputs

SUN X., Quality of Life of Migrant Children in Urban China, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : TANG S

List of Research Outputs

CHEN C., Chow A.Y.M. and TANG S., Professional caregivers’ bereavement after patients’ deaths: a scoping review of quantitative studies, Death Studies. 2018.
TANG S., Chow A.Y.M., Breen L.J. and Prigerson H.G., Can grief be a mental disorder? An online survey on public opinion in mainland China., Death Studies. 2018.
TANG S. and Chow A.Y.M., How do risk factors affect bereavement outcomes in later life? An exploration of the mediating role of dual process coping, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 297-303.


Researcher : TSUI PKP

List of Research Outputs

TSUI P.K.P., The Queer Straights: The Ethnography of On/Offline Heterosexual Sex Partying in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2018.


Researcher : Tam MYJ

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P., Tam M.Y.J., WONG S. and Ng E.H.Y., Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J. and WONG S., A re-examiniation of the factor structure of Traditional Chinese FERTIQOL with subfertile women undergoing ART., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Tam M.Y.J., Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P. and WONG S., Does illness cognition mediate the adverse impact of traditional childbearing beliefs on mental health? - Directions for psychosocial interventions for women undergoing assisted reproduction technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J., Lau H.P. and Ng E.H.Y., Mental health profile of infertile women seeking ART in China., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : Tang JPS

List of Research Outputs

Tang J.P.S., Tse S.S.K., Davidson L. and Cheng P., Mental health service user participation in Chinese culture: A model of independence or interdependence? , In: Executive Editor Til Wykes Editors Tom Craig Trudie Chalder Kim Mueser David Penn Angela Sweeney , Journal of Mental Health. Taylor and Francis Online, 2017, 1-7.
Tang J.P.S., Photovoice: An innovative research and intervention tool to promote personal agency and personal development, International Conference on Recovery-oriented Services and Policy Planning Mental Health (January 11-12, 2018). 2018.


Researcher : Tsang SKM

Project Title:Enhancing the teaching and learning of communicative skills in social work profession
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:01/1999


Project Title:Protecting Children from Parental Substance Abuse: Building an assessment and intervention package
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2010


Project Title:Parental influences on drug abuse: An intergenerational investigation
Investigator(s):Tsang SKM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


List of Research Outputs

Leung C., Tsang S.K.M., Lo S.K. and Chan R., Child Learning And Family Mealtime Environment, Parenting Style And Family Functioning Among Pre-schoolers In Hong Kong, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development. 2017, 27: 69-82.
Leung C., Tsang S.K.M. and Li B., Efficacy of Fun to Learn for the Young Program: Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Child and Family Studies. 2017, 26: 2865-2878.
Leung C., Tsang S.K.M., Lo S.K. and Chan R., Family Mealtime Environment And Child Behavior Outcomes In Chinese Preschool Children, International Journal of Child Health and Human Development. 2017, 11(3).
Leung C., Tsang S.K.M. and Yuen Q., Healthy Start Home Visitation Network: School-based program Manual. 《健康由家庭開始網絡》校本服務模式教材套, TWGHs and Quality Education Fund. Hong Kong, TWGHs, 2017.
Tsang S.K.M., Commission On Children: Opportunities And Challenges, Professional Forum By Hong Kong Council Of Social Services. Hong Kong, 2018.
Tsang S.K.M., Early Childhood Intervention Programmes In Hong Kong, For Kidstart Research Panel And Staff Of The Early Childhood Development Agency (ecda) Of The Singapore Government. Singapore, 2017.
Tsang S.K.M., Evidence-based Parent Education Work In Hong Kong: Sharing On Local Framework Development, Invited Panel Presentation For 200 Staff In The 2017 Conference Of The correctional Services Department. Hong Kong, 2017.
Tsang S.K.M., Evidence-based Social Work Support For Parents, Professional Development Workshop For Social Work And Clinical Staff At shanghai Children Hospital. Shanghai, 2018.
Tsang S.K.M., Growth-mindset In Primary School Education, Parent-teacher Association Symposium Of Kau Yan School. Hong Kong, 2018.
Tsang S.K.M., Surmounting Challenges Of Specific Learning Disabilities., Public Symposium Organized By The Association Of Specific Learning Disabilities. Hong Kong, 2018.
Tsang S.K.M., Theory And Evidence-informed Parent Support: Initiatives For Chinese Families, Lecture for MSW students of East China University, Shanghai. Shanghai, 2018.
Tsang S.K.M., Theory and evidence-informed parent support: Initiatives for Chinese families, Lecture for MSW students of Fudan University, Shanghai. Shanghai, 2018.
Yeung E.Y.W., Irvine F., Ng S.M. and Tsang S.K.M., How people from Chinese backgrounds make sense of and respond to the experiences of mental distress: Thematic analysis, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. 2017, 24: 589-599.


Researcher : Tse SSK

Project Title:Combining professional and expert-by-experience knowledge in the search for personal recovery from bipolar disorder: A collaborative and interpretive inquiry
Investigator(s):Tse SSK
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Project Bridge- 5-Step Method for promoting wellbeing of the family members of substance abusers and motivating hidden substance abusers to seek treatment
Investigator(s):Tse SSK
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Beat Drugs Fund Association
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:Development and Validation of Measures Based on Service Leadership Model - Service Leadership Development of University Students in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tse SSK
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Victor and William Fung Foundation Limited
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Randomized controlled trial of Strengths Model Case Management with Chinese mental health service users in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tse SSK, Yuen WYW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:10/2017


List of Research Outputs

Chung K.F., Tse S.S.K., Wong M.M.C., Lee C.T. and Chan W.M., Better or worse - experience of stigma in the past 16 years, The 5th Conference on Public Health in Asia, Hiroshima, Japan. 2018.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Tse S.S.K., Mak W.W.S., Lo W.K.I., Liu L.L., Yuen W.Y.W., Yau S., Ho K., Chan S.-.K. and Wong S., A one-year longitudinal qualitative study of peer support services in a non-Western context: The perspectives of peer support workers, service users, and co-workers, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 27-35.
Yuen W.Y.W. and Tse S.S.K., Professional and expert-by-experience knowledge for personal recovery: A collaborative inquiry, 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology. 2018.


Researcher : WANG L

List of Research Outputs

WANG L., Childhood Exposure to Family Violence Increases Risk for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Intimate Partner Violence: The Mediating Roles of Emotion Dysregulation and Trait Anger, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : WANG Q

List of Research Outputs

Ng S.M., LENG L., Ho R.T.H., Zhang Z. and WANG Q., A Brief Body-Mind-Spirit Group Therapy for Chinese Medicine Stagnation Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Hindawi, 2018, 2018: 1-12.
Ng S.M., Chow K.W., Lau H.P. and WANG Q., Awareness Versus Un-Clinging: Which Matters in Mindfulness?, Contemporary Buddhism. 2017, 18(2): 263-276.
Ng S.M. and WANG Q., Getting out of one-way mirror – a more transparent, equal and interative approach in live clinical demonstration, 跨越单向镜:向更透明,平等,互动化的临床示范训练模式, 24th Asia Pacific Joint Regional Social Work Conference. 2017.
Ng S.M., Cheung A...C...Y..., Chow K...K...W... and WANG Q., Workplace well-being: Paradigm shift from combating burnout and stress to nurturing engagement and body-mind-spirit (BMS) wellness, Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically-based Approach to Assessment and Treatment, (2nd ed.). New York, Oxford University Press, 2018, 282-291.


Researcher : WANG Y

List of Research Outputs

WANG Y. and Chui E.W.T., Student engagement matters: A self-determination perspective on Chinese MSW students’ perceived competence after practice learning, The British Journal of Social Work. 2018, 48(3): 787-807.
Zhang H., WANG Y., Liu Z. and Chui E.W.T., A Quasi-Trial Investigation of an In-Service Training to Improve Social Workers’ Professional Competence in China, Research on Social Work Practice. 2018, 104973151875791.


Researcher : WENG X

List of Research Outputs

Ran M., WENG X., LIU Y., ZHANG T., Thornicroft G., Davidson L., Chui C.H., Hu S.H., Yang X., Lin F.R., Liu C.C., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H., Chan C.L.W., Kuang W.H. and Xiang M.Z., Severe mental disorders in rural China: a longitudinal survey , The Lancet (abstract booklet of The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit 2017). 2017, 390: S37.


Researcher : WONG S

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P., Tam M.Y.J., WONG S. and Ng E.H.Y., Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Lau H.P., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J. and WONG S., A re-examiniation of the factor structure of Traditional Chinese FERTIQOL with subfertile women undergoing ART., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.
Tam M.Y.J., Chan C.H.Y., Lau H.P. and WONG S., Does illness cognition mediate the adverse impact of traditional childbearing beliefs on mental health? - Directions for psychosocial interventions for women undergoing assisted reproduction technologies., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : WONG SH

List of Research Outputs

WONG S.H. and Chow A.Y.M., A pilot study to validate measures of the theory of reasoned action for organ donation behavior., Omega. 2018, 216-227.
WONG S.H. and Chow A.Y.M., An exploratory study on university students’ perceptions of posthumous organ donation based on the theory of Reasoned Action, Omega. 2017, 75(3): 284-299.


Researcher : Wan HYA

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Wan H.Y.A., Chan J.S.M., Ng S.M., Chung K.F. and Chan C.L.W., Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17.


Researcher : Wang C

List of Research Outputs

Wang C., Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Social workers’ involvement in advance care planning: a systematic narrative review, BMC Palliative Care. 2017.


Researcher : Wang JSH

Project Title:A Comparative Study on Poverty Dynamics in Taiwan and Southeast China
Investigator(s):Wang JSH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff
Start Date:04/2017


Project Title:Public and Private Safety Nets and Poverty Dynamics in Taiwan and Southeast China – A Mixed-Methods Examination of the Transitional East Asian Welfare Regime
Investigator(s):Wang JSH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR); Health and Mental Health Effects of Local Immigration Enforcement
Investigator(s):Wang JSH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Lu Y., Kaushal N., Denier N. and Wang J.S.H., Health of newly arrived immigrants in Canada and the United States: Differential selection on health, Health & Place. 2017, 48: 1-10.
Lu Y., Denier N., Wang J.S.H. and Kaushal N., Unhealthy assimilation or persistent health advantage? A longitudinal analysis of immigrant health in the United States, Social Science & Medicine. 2017, 195: 105-114.
Ssewamala F.M., Wang J.S.H., Neilands T.B., Bermude L.G., Garfinkel I., Waldfogel J., Brooks-Gunn J. and Kirkbride G., Cost-Effectiveness of a Savings-Led Economic Empowerment Intervention for AIDS-Affected Adolescents in Uganda: Implications for Scale-up in Low-Resource Communities, Journal of Adolescent Health. 2018, 62: S29-S36.
Wang J.S.H., Ssewamala F.M., Malaeb B., Neilands T. and Brooks-Gunn J., ). Effects of a multifaceted economic empowering intervention and savings incentives on long-term multidimensional poverty among orphan youths in rural Uganda, Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative Impact Evaluation Workshop, Oxford, United Kingdom. . 2018.
Wang J.S.H., Ssewamala F.M., Neilands T.B., Bermudez L.G., Garfinkel I., Waldfogel J., Brooks-Gunn J. and You J., Effects of Financial Incentives on Saving Outcomes and Material Well-Being: Evidence From a Randomized Controlled Trial in Uganda, Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 2018, 37: 602-629.


Researcher : Wong DFK

Project Title:Developing a supported apartment for persons with mental illness in the community
Investigator(s):Wong FKD
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2000


Project Title:1st Asian Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Conference The Effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy Group for Chinese People with Social Anxiety in Hong Kong: A Preliminary Study
Investigator(s):Wong FKD
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2006


Project Title:One-year Training on Integrated Cognitive-Behaviour Intervention for Social Workers Working with Youth Drug Abusers
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Chow AYM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Beat Drugs Fund
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The development of integrated assessment tool, treatment protocol and trainings for social workers by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for young hidden drug abusers and youth with drug-related offence
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Choi WM, Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Evaluating the effectiveness of a culturally-attuned cognitive-behaviour therapy for Chinese adolescents with anxiety problems in school settings in Hong Kong: A randomised control design
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Wong PWC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Wong FKD

Project Title:Developing a supported apartment for persons with mental illness in the community
Investigator(s):Wong FKD
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2000


Project Title:1st Asian Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Conference The Effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral Therapy Group for Chinese People with Social Anxiety in Hong Kong: A Preliminary Study
Investigator(s):Wong FKD
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:05/2006


Project Title:One-year Training on Integrated Cognitive-Behaviour Intervention for Social Workers Working with Youth Drug Abusers
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Chow AYM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Beat Drugs Fund
Start Date:05/2016


Project Title:The development of integrated assessment tool, treatment protocol and trainings for social workers by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for young hidden drug abusers and youth with drug-related offence
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Choi WM, Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Start Date:09/2016


Project Title:Evaluating the effectiveness of a culturally-attuned cognitive-behaviour therapy for Chinese adolescents with anxiety problems in school settings in Hong Kong: A randomised control design
Investigator(s):Wong FKD, Wong PWC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


List of Research Outputs

Lau H.P., Chow A.Y.M., Wong F.K.D., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y., Ho R.T.H., So T.H., Lam T.C., Lee V.H.F. and Lee W.M.A., Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Intervention and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Fostering Quality of Life of Patients with Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers., Journal of Evidence-informed Social Work. 2018, 15(3): 258-276.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Ng T.K. and Wong F.K.D., The efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for Chinese people: A meta-analysis, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2017, 52: 620-637.
Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K. and Zhuang X., Caregiving burden and psychological distress in Chinese spousal caregivers: Gender difference in the moderating role of positive aspects of caregiving, Aging & Mental Health. 2018.
Wong F.K.D., Cheng C.W., Zhuang X., Ng T.K., Pan S.M., He X. and Poon A., Comparing the mental health literacy of Chinese people in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Implications for mental health promotion, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 256: 258-266.
Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K., Ip P.S.Y., Chung M.L. and Choi J., Evaluating the effectiveness of a group CBT for parents of ADHD children, Journal of Child and Family Studies. 2017, 27: 227-239.
Wong F.K.D., From trapped self to liberated self: Recovery-oriented cognitive behavior approach for working with people with severe mental illness., 從捆綁到自主:復元為本的認知行為介入法, 三聯書店(香港)有限公 司, 2017.
Wong F.K.D., Zhuang X.Y., Jackson A., Dowling N. and Lo H.H.M., Negative Mood States or Dysfunctional Cognitions: Their Independent and Interactional Effects in Influencing Severity of Gambling Among Chinese Problem Gamblers in Hong Kong, Journal of gambling studies. 2017, 1-15.
Wong F.K.D., Chan V., Ip P. and Zhuang X., The Effects of Recovery-Oriented Cognitive–Behavior Approach for Chinese With Severe Mental Illness, Research on Social Work Practice. 2017, 104973151773283.
Zhuang X., Wong F.K.D., Cheng C. and Pan S., Mental health literacy, stigma and perception of causation of mental illness among Chinese people in Taiwan, International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2017, 63: 498-507.
Zhuang X.Y., Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K., Jackson A.C., Dowling N.A. and Lo H.H., Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Integrated Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention (CBI) Model for Male Problem Gamblers in Hong Kong: A Matched-Pair Comparison Design, Journal of gambling studies. 2018, 1-17.


Researcher : Wong GHY

Project Title:Contributing Factors and Early Outcomes of Delayed Help-seeking and Intervention in Dementia: Naturalistic Prospective Study and Predictive Model
Investigator(s):Wong GHY, Lum TYS, Tang YMJ
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:05/2015


Project Title:Effectiveness of Targeting Residual Delusional Ideations in Cognitive Behavioural Approach to Reduce Social Anxiety in People with Early Psychosis
Investigator(s):Wong GHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2018


List of Research Outputs

Chiu P.W., ZHANG H., Wong W.H.S., Liu T., Wong G.H.Y., Lum T.Y.S., Chu L.W. and Mak H.K.F., Anterior Cingulate Cortex Exhibits Age-Related Metabolic Changes Correlation with Behavioral Performance in Attention Task, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom. 2017.
Chiu P.W., ZHANG H., Wong W.H.S., Liu T., Wong G.H.Y., Lum T.Y.S., Chu L.W. and Mak H.K.F., Involvement of Glutamate As Mediator in the Bold Change in Attention Control in Healthy Adults Combined TaskBased fMRI and 1H-MRS, Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2017, London, United Kingdom. 2017.
Kwan S.K.J., Chan H., Wong G.H.Y., Leung A.Y.M., Lai C., Leung P., Chau P., Tse M.A., Pang M. and Chan C.L.W., Personalized, Holistic & Intensive Rehabilitation Care for Frailty and Dementia (Steering Group, HKSR, $141M), Hong Kong Jockey Club Charitable Trust. 2017.
Lou V.W., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Luo H., Lau M.Y., Chi I. and Chen J.L., Reducing Depressive Symptoms in a Long-Term Care Facility: Applying The Mds Assessment, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Tang Y.M.J., Lau M.Y. and Kwok T.S., Frailty in a Community-Dwelling Cohort of Older Adults and their Preference for Ageing-In-Place, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Luo H., Lum T.Y.S., Wong G.H.Y., Kwan J.S.K. and Tang Y.M.J., Predicting Adverse Health Outcomes in Nursing Home: A Frailty Measure Using Minimum Data Set 2.0, IAGG 2017.
Tang Y.M.J., Choy C.P.J., Wong G.H.Y., Lau M.Y. and Kwok T.S., Dissecting an Aging-In-Place Scheme: Activities Contributing to Positive Outcomes, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.


Researcher : Wong PWC

Project Title:17th Intentional Conference of European Society for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; Resent studies on pathological social withdrawal during in adolescence and young adulthood in Asia and Hong Kong: Do they have any values in other regions?
Investigator(s):Wong PWC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:Acculturation and Needs Assessment of Elderly Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Study
Investigator(s):Wong PWC, Chui CH, Arat G, Kot SHA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Equal Opportunities Commission - General Award
Start Date:10/2017


Project Title:Promotion of empathy and prosocial behavior among P.2 to P.3 children through a six session humane education and social and emotional learning curriculum with trained dogs in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Wong PWC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Keswick Foundation - General Award
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and product ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress. 2017.
Lum T.Y.S., Cheung C.Y.A., Tang Y.M.J., Wong P.W.C., Lou V.W., Chan W.C., Ng S.M., Wong F.K.D., Tse S.S.K. and Wong G.H.Y., Social value of preventing elderly depression with collaborative stepped care and productive ageing, 21st International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG) World Congress, San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.


Researcher : Wong PY

List of Research Outputs

Wong P.Y., Chen J.Y. and Chan L.C., Mindfulness Practice in Medical Education, In: Marcus A. Henning, Christian U. Krägeloh, Rachel Dryer, Fiona Moir, Rex Billington & Andrew G. Hill, Wellbeing in Higher Education: Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle Among Faculty and Students. Routledge, 2018.


Researcher : Wong YC

Project Title:The digital divide challenges of children in low-income families – the case of Shanghai
Investigator(s):Wong YC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Digital divide challenges among children in low-income families  the case of Shanghai
Investigator(s):Wong YC, Law CK
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2013




Researcher : XIE Q

List of Research Outputs

XIE Q., Chan C.H.Y., Ji Q.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Psychosocial Effects of Parent-Child Book Reading Interventions: A Meta-analysis, Pediatrics. 2018, 141(4).


Researcher : Xiu D

List of Research Outputs

Xiu D., Mc Gee S. and Maercker A., Sense of Coherence and Posttraumatic growth: the moderating role of value orientation in Chinese and Swiss bereaved parents, Journal of Loss and Trauma. 2018, 23: 259-270.


Researcher : YAO H

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., YAO H., FUNG Y.L., JI X. and Chan C.L.W., Dynamic Balancing in Illness Coping: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis on the Lived Experience of Chinese Patients with Psoriasis, Health Science Journal. 2017, 11.
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Childbearing importance: A qualitative study of women with infertility in China, Research in nursing & health. 2018, 41(1): 69-77.
YAO H., Chan C.H.Y., Tam M.Y.J., Lau H.P. and Ng E.H.Y., Mental health profile of infertile women seeking ART in China., 33rd Annual Meeting of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, Geneva, Switzerland. 2017.


Researcher : YEUNG CH

List of Research Outputs

YEUNG C.H., A Study on the Concurrent and Predictive Validity of the Concise Chinese Level of Expressed Emotion Scale in Chinese Persons with Schizophrenia, Hong Kong, 2017.


Researcher : YU WMR

List of Research Outputs

YU W.M.R., Examining the Environmental and Cultural Factors in Human-Animal Interaction in Hong Kong: A Mixed Methods Study, Hong Kong, 2018.


Researcher : YU Y

List of Research Outputs

Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Zhao X.Y., ZHANG T., YU Y., Mao W.J., Lin F.R., Liu B.Q. and Chan C.L.W., Family history of psychosis and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study , Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018, 32: 14-19.


Researcher : Yan W

List of Research Outputs

Li Y.C., Wong S.C., Yan W., Xie S. and Wong C.P.R., Policy insights for a sustainable tourism mobility: a case study in Hong Kong, Paper presented at the 97th Annual Meeting of Transportation Research Board, 7-11 January, Washington D.C., USA. 2018.


Researcher : Yeung KC

List of Research Outputs

Yeung K.C., The Application Of Solution-focused Therapy In Working With Chinese Clients With Depression , 第九屆馬來西亞學校教師輔導研討會: "療愈心田創新徑 - 焦慮與憂鬱的心理治療", 2017.


Researcher : Yip PSF

Project Title:22nd World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Preventation (IASP) Social Burden of Suicide Risk in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Statistics & Actuarial Science
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2003


Project Title:IBC 2004 XXIInd International Biometric Conference in Parallel with ASC 2004 Australian Statistical Conference A Unification Method of Estimating Population Size via Capture-recapture Experiments
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Statistics & Actuarial Science
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2004


Project Title:XVIII World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention Suicide in Three Chinese Communities: China, Taiwan and Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Statistics & Actuarial Science
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2005


Project Title:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards 2009-10
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:HKU Overseas Fellowship Awards
Start Date:09/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Researcher Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Researcher Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2010-11
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2011


Project Title:An Integrated Study of the Population Policy for Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Cheung PTY, Lam KF, Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Strategic Public Policy Research
Start Date:03/2013


Project Title:World Congress for Suicide Prevention IASP; Stigma: A Major Barrier For Suicide Prevention /Suicidal Behaviors In Hong Kong: An Update /A Study On The Mutual Causation Of Suicide Reporting And Suicide Incidences
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:09/2013


Project Title:A temporal spatial analysis of morbidity and mortality for Hong Kong population
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Chang S
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:11/2014
Completion Date:10/2017


Project Title:A Study on the demographics of older adults in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:04/2015


Project Title:Assessing the socioeconomic costs of drug abuse in Hong Kong SAR
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Laidler KA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Beat Drugs Fund
Start Date:06/2015


Project Title:Study on Identifying and Locating Poor Elderly in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:Oxfam Hong Kong
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:A Study on Population Dynamics in One Belt One Road: Opportunities and Challenges
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Kwok CL
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:09/2016
Completion Date:08/2017


Project Title:The effect of individual- and neighborhood- socioeconomic status on older adult’s health: a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Chan CH, Lum TYS
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2017


Project Title:Construction of a Population Wellbeing index
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2017
Completion Date:04/2018


Project Title:Connect Vulnerable Youth by Activating Their Social Networks
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Cheng Q
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:Hongkong Bank Foundation General Award
Start Date:07/2017


Project Title:29th IASP World Congress malaysia; "A spatial and temporal analysis of suicides and “hotspots” for suicide prevention" : Hong Kong Experiences
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:Online Crisis Support Service for Youth Project
Investigator(s):Yip PSF, Cheng Q
Department:HKJC Ctr for Suicide Research & Preventn
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:09/2017


Project Title:An early warning system for self harm behavior
Investigator(s):Yip PSF
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

CHANG Q., Chan C.H. and Yip P.S.F., A meta-analytic review on social relationships and suicidal ideation among older adults, Social Science & Medicine. 2017, 191: 65-76.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T. and Yip P.S.F., Perceived stress moderates the effects of a randomized trial of dance movement therapy on diurnal cortisol slopes in breast cancer patients, Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2018, 87 (Supplement C): 119-126.
PENG C., Kwok C.L., Law Y.W., Yip P.S.F. and Cheng Q., Intergenerational support, satisfaction with parent–child relationship and elderly parents’ life satisfaction in Hong Kong, Aging & Mental Health. 2018, 1-11.
Roth G.A., Johnson C., Abajobir A., Abd-Allah F., Abera S.F., Abyu G., Ahmed M., Aksut B., Alam T., Alam K., Alla F., Alvis-Guzman N., Amrock S., Ansari H., Ärnlöv J., Asayesh H., Atey T.M., Avila-Burgos L., Awasthi A., Banerjee A., Barac A., Bärnighausen T., Barregard L., Bedi N., Belay Ketema E., Bennett D., Berhe G., Bhutta Z., Bitew S., Carapetis J., Carrero J.J., Malta D.C., Castañeda-Orjuela C.A., Castillo-Rivas J., Catalá-López F., Choi J.Y., Christensen H., Cirillo M., Cooper L., Criqui M., Cundiff D., Damasceno A., Dandona L., Dandona R., Davletov K., Dharmaratne S., Dorairaj P., Dubey M., Ehrenkranz R., El Sayed Zaki M., Faraon E.J.A., Esteghamati A., Farid T., Farvid M., Feigin V., Ding E.L., Fowkes G., Gebrehiwot T., Gillum R., Gold A., Gona P., Gupta R., Habtewold T.D., Hafezi-Nejad N., Hailu T., Hailu G.B., Hankey G., Hassen H.Y., Abate K.H., Havmoeller R., Hay S.I., Horino M., Hotez P.J., Jacobsen K., James S., Javanbakht M., Jeemon P., John D., Jonas J., Kalkonde Y., Karimkhani C., Kasaeian A., Khader Y., Khan A., Khang Y.H., Khera S., Khoja A.T., Khubchandani J., Kim D., Kolte D., Kosen S., Krohn K.J., Kumar G.A., Kwan G.F., Lal D.K., Larsson A., Linn S., Lopez A., Lotufo P.A., El Razek H.M.A., Malekzadeh R., Mazidi M., Meier T., Meles K.G., Mensah G., Meretoja A., Mezgebe H., Miller T., Mirrakhimov E., Mohammed S., Moran A.W., Musa K.I., Narula J., Neal B., Ngalesoni F., Nguyen G., Obermeyer C.M., Owolabi M., Patton G., Pedro J., Qato D., Qorbani M., Rahimi K., Rai R.K., Rawaf S., Ribeiro A., Safiri S., Salomon J.A., Santos I., Santric Milicevic M., Sartorius B., Schutte A., Sepanlou S., Shaikh M.A., Shin M.J., Shishehbor M., Shore H., Silva D.A.S., Sobngwi E., Stranges S., Swaminathan S., Tabarés-Seisdedos R., Tadele Atnafu N., Tesfay F., Thakur J.S., Thrift A., Topor-Madry R., Truelsen T., Tyrovolas S., Ukwaja K.N., Uthman O., Vasankari T., Vlassov V., Vollset S.E., Wakayo T., Watkins D., Weintraub R., Werdecker A., Westerman R., Wiysonge C.S., Wolfe C., Workicho A., Xu G., Yano Y., Yip P.S.F., Yonemoto N., Younis M., Yu C., Vos T., Naghavi M. and Murray C., Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases for 10 Causes, 1990 to 2015, Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2017, 70: 1-25.
Yip P.S.F. and CHEN M., The Discrepancy Between Ideal and Actual Parity in Hong Kong: Fertility Desire, Intention, and Behavior, Population Research and Policy Review. 2017, 36: 583-605.


Researcher : Yuen WYW

Project Title:29th International Congress of Applied Psychology; Why do we care for the women in sex work? Their psychological and sexual health revisited/Professional and expert-by-experience knowledge for personal recovery - A collaborative inquiry/Advanced Research Training Seminar (ARTS) - Team Leader (Pre-conference workshop to be held on 24-25 June)
Investigator(s):Yuen WYW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:06/2018
Completion Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Tse S.S.K., Mak W.W.S., Lo W.K.I., Liu L.L., Yuen W.Y.W., Yau S., Ho K., Chan S.-.K. and Wong S., A one-year longitudinal qualitative study of peer support services in a non-Western context: The perspectives of peer support workers, service users, and co-workers, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 255: 27-35.
Yuen W.Y.W. and Tse S.S.K., Professional and expert-by-experience knowledge for personal recovery: A collaborative inquiry, 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology. 2018.
Yuen W.Y.W., Lee A., Chan P.K.S., Tran L., Sayko E. and Grce M., Uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Hong Kong: Facilitators and barriers among adolescent girls and their parents, PLOS ONE. 2018, 13: e0194159.
Yuen W.Y.W. and Wong W.C.W., Why do we care for the women in sex work? Their psychological and sexual health revisited, 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology. 2018.


Researcher : ZHANG T

List of Research Outputs

Ran M., Xiao Y.Y., Zhao X.Y., ZHANG T., YU Y., Mao W.J., Lin F.R., Liu B.Q. and Chan C.L.W., Family history of psychosis and outcome of people with schizophrenia in rural China: 14-year follow-up study , Asian Journal of Psychiatry. 2018, 32: 14-19.
Ran M., ZHANG T., Wong I.Y.L., Yang X., Liu C.C., Liu B., Luo W., Kuang W.H., Thornicroft G. and Chan C.L.W., Internalized stigma in people with severe mental illness in rural China, International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2017, 1-8.
Ran M., WENG X., LIU Y., ZHANG T., Thornicroft G., Davidson L., Chui C.H., Hu S.H., Yang X., Lin F.R., Liu C.C., Liu B., Chen E.Y.H., Chan C.L.W., Kuang W.H. and Xiang M.Z., Severe mental disorders in rural China: a longitudinal survey , The Lancet (abstract booklet of The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit 2017). 2017, 390: S37.


Researcher : Zhuang X

List of Research Outputs

Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K. and Zhuang X., Caregiving burden and psychological distress in Chinese spousal caregivers: Gender difference in the moderating role of positive aspects of caregiving, Aging & Mental Health. 2018.
Wong F.K.D., Cheng C.W., Zhuang X., Ng T.K., Pan S.M., He X. and Poon A., Comparing the mental health literacy of Chinese people in Australia, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan: Implications for mental health promotion, Psychiatry Research. 2017, 256: 258-266.
Wong F.K.D., Chan V., Ip P. and Zhuang X., The Effects of Recovery-Oriented Cognitive–Behavior Approach for Chinese With Severe Mental Illness, Research on Social Work Practice. 2017, 104973151773283.
Zhuang X., Wong F.K.D., Cheng C. and Pan S., Mental health literacy, stigma and perception of causation of mental illness among Chinese people in Taiwan, International Journal of Social Psychiatry. 2017, 63: 498-507.


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