2021

• Jan 8
  Former student Ming Chen (Irene) published a paper in IInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health! It is Irene's first publication as a lead author. Our article was titled, "Testing interdependent self-construal as a moderator between mindfulness, emotion regulation, and psychological health among emerging adults." Congrats Irene! The paper can be found here [link].
   

2019

• Oct 17
  Former student Aika Li published a paper in International Journal of Disability, Development and Education! It is Aika's very first publication in an academic journal. Our article was titled, "Pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy in implementing inclusive education in Hong Kong: The roles of attitudes, sentiments, and concerns." Congrats Aika! The paper can be found here [link].
   

• Jun 26
  Former student/RA Menchie Leung, Prof. Winnie Mak, and Rebecca presented a poster at the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development Regional Workshop: Parenting Among Asians, Hong Kong. Our poster was titled, "Culture-specific parenting practices and adolescents’ adjustment in Hong Kong: The mediating role of self-esteem."
   

• Jun 24
  Former student Aiki Li and Rebecca presented a poster at The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues 2019 Summer Conference in San Diego, US. Our poster was titled, "Pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy in implementing inclusive education practices."
   

• Jun 11
  Former undergrad RA Longman Chan, Prof. Kevin Chung, and Rebecca gave a talk at the Research Conference on Child Development: The role of Family and School Practices, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong! Our talk was titled, "The role of trivariate mother-father-adolescent emotion dysregulation in adolescents’ internalizing problems."
   

• May 23
  Current student Ming (Irene) Chen presented our poster at the Conference for Research in Early Childhood Education, EdUHK, Hong Kong. Our poster was titled, "Behavioral adjustment among Chinese preschool-aged children: The roles of emotional security and socioeconomic disadvantage." Congrats Irene!
   

• Jan 22
  Former student Alvin Chung, research assistant Melody Ng, and Rebecca published a paper in Emerging Adulthood! It is Alvin's very first publication in an academic journal. Our article was titled, "Expressive writing and well-being in Chinese emerging adults: Is emotion regulation an underlying mechanism?" The paper can be found here [link].
   

• Jan 10
  Former student Teresa Lee, current student Ming (Irene) Chen, and Rebecca published a paper in Psychology in the Schools! It is Teresa's and Irene's very first publication in an academic journal. Our article was titled, "Pre-service teachers' self-efficacy in managing students with symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: The roles of diagnostic label and students’ gender." The paper can be found here [link].
   

2018​

• Aug 6
  Former student Alvin Chung presented our poster at the 13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Our poster was titled, "Can expressive writing enhance well-being and general health in the Chinese context?" This was his first conference attendance ever!
   

• July 25
  Former student / research assistant Menchie Leung and Rebecca published a paper in the Psychology of Music! It is Menchie's very first publication in an academic journal. Our article was titled, "Music engagement and well-being in Chinese adolescents: Emotional awareness, positive emotions, and negative emotions as mediating processes." Congrats, Menchie! The paper can be found here [link].
   

• June 29
  Former student and research assistant Alvin Chung and Menchie Leung, and Rebecca presented our poster at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, QC, Canada. Our poster was titled, "Effects of expressive writing on emotion regulation and depressive symptoms among Chinese emerging adults."
   

• June 28
  Menchie Leung, former undergraduate RA Longman Chan, Prof. Kevin Chung, and Rebecca presented our poster at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, QC, Canada. Our poster was titled, "Emotion dysregulation in the family: Trivariate effects among mothers, fathers, and adolescents."
   

• May 19
  Former student Teresa Lee, current student Ming (Irene) Chen, and Rebecca presented our poster at the Conference for Research in Early Childhood Education, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Our poster was titled, "Pre-service teachers' self-efficacy in classroom inclusion involving children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Roles of children’s gender and diagnostic label." This was Irene's first presentation ever!

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2017

• Aug 5
  Former summer intern Carina Tsang presented our poster at the 125th American Psychological Association Annual Convention in Washington, DC. Our poster was titled "Unpacking the Relation between Conscientiousness and Adult Attachment among Chinese College Students." 
   

• July 7
  Former student / research assistant Menchie Leung presented our paper at 15th World Congress of Music Therapy, Epochal Tsukuba, Japan. Our talk was titled "Music Listening and Psychological Well-Being among Early Adolescents in Hong Kong." This was her first paper presentation ever!
   

• May 25
  Former student helper Longman Chan presented our poster at the 29th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention in Boston, MA. Our poster was titled "Family Contagion of Emotion Regulation : Effects of Parents’ Mental Health on Adolescent Functioning and Well-Being."
   

• Apr 8
  Congrats to former summer intern Carina Tsang on receiving a travel grant from UCLA to present our poster at the Society for Research in Child Development in Austin, TX. Our poster was titled "Maternal Emotion Regulation and Child Adjustment among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong." This was her first conference presentation ever!
   

• Apr 7
  Congrats to former summer intern Claudia Ng on receiving a travel grant from UCLA to present our poster at the Society for Research in Child Development in Austin, TX. Our poster was titled "The Role of Mindfulness on Emotion Regulation among Hong Kong Chinese College Students."This was her first conference presentation ever!
   

• Apr 7
  Research assistant Menchie Leung presented our poster at the Society for Research in Child Development in Austin, TX. Our title was, "Music Engagement and Well-Being among Early Adolescents in Hong Kong – Emotional Awareness and Positive Emotions as Mediators."

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2016

• Nov 22
  Congrats to current lab manager and former grad student Menchie Leung on giving her first poster presentation at the American Music Therapy Association 2016 conference in Sandusky, OH. This was her first conference presentation ever!