DSpace Collection:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/36342024-03-28T09:15:23Z2024-03-28T09:15:23ZStudying proactive coping behaviors of Chinese social workers: A structural equation modeling approachDr. MO Yuen-han, KittyHu, JianChan, On-Fathttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/87342024-01-11T04:41:30Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Studying proactive coping behaviors of Chinese social workers: A structural equation modeling approach
Authors: Dr. MO Yuen-han, Kitty; Hu, Jian; Chan, On-Fat
Abstract: This study aimed to explore the relationship between the proactive coping behaviors of Chinese social workers, the perceived importance of organizational job resources, and work engagement within the job demands-resources model. The participants were 423 licensed social workers. They completed self-report questionnaires on proactive coping behavior, organizational job resources, and work engagement. Following structural equation modeling, results indicated that organizational job resources and work engagement had significant associations with proactive coping behaviors. Moreover, proactive coping behaviors differed by demographic variables such as age, job position, and work experience. Measures for facilitating the proactive coping behaviors of social workers were discussed and recommended.2024-01-01T00:00:00ZPromoting free play in families using the kindergarten PLAYBAG intervention in Hong Kong: An exploratory studyCheung, Chun-Sing JohnsonDr. TSANG Wai-hung, WallaceYUEN De-minghttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/88972024-01-12T09:40:25Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Promoting free play in families using the kindergarten PLAYBAG intervention in Hong Kong: An exploratory study
Authors: Cheung, Chun-Sing Johnson; Dr. TSANG Wai-hung, Wallace; YUEN De-ming
Abstract: This exploratory study examined whether the kindergarten PLAYBAG intervention protocol administered for parents and children during the pandemic in Hong Kong could generate positive outcomes in embracing play freedom, fostering positive parent–child relationships, and promoting parents’ mental health. Self-administrated questionnaires were used to generate quantitative data before and after the distribution of the PLAYBAG intervention protocol. A total of 32 parents who completed both the pre-test and post-test were investigated regarding the outcomes of PLAYBAG. Recommendations from the study suggest enhancing the PLAYBAG protocol to address the specific needs of parents from different socio-economic backgrounds and help resolve the difficulties experienced by parents in engaging in free play with their children. Consideration should also be given to empowering children’s voices in the co-creation of a free play environment.
Description: Open access2024-01-01T00:00:00ZMetaverse life story museum and reminiscence group therapy for older adults in Hong KongDr. MO Yuen-han, Kittyhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/90532024-03-18T02:53:27Z2024-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Metaverse life story museum and reminiscence group therapy for older adults in Hong Kong
Authors: Dr. MO Yuen-han, Kitty
Abstract: Purpose: The research project is to investigate how effective metaverse life story museum reminiscence therapy is in improving the psychological well-being of older adults, promoting positive aging, and enhancing reminiscence functions. Method: A quasi-experimental design with three metaverse reminiscence group therapy sessions were conducted with 15 older adults. Standardized measurements were taken before and after the therapy sessions. Qualitative methods were also employed to collect feedback. Results: The results indicated an increase in reminiscence functions and improvement in gerotranscendence based on the quantitative data. The qualitative findings revealed that the metaverse museum was a valuable tool for stimulating memory and helping older adults remember important life episodes. Discussion: The findings contribute to a better understanding of the utilization of metaverse in social work practice. Social workers are encouraged to introduce metaverse technology to older adults and provide them with training on how to use it safely and securely.2024-01-01T00:00:00ZEarly life adversities and discrimination, social activity, and loneliness among older adults in Europe: A moderated mediation analysisDr. LIU Chi Pun, BenLiu, Rosanna Ho-linghttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/73672023-02-09T02:04:44Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Early life adversities and discrimination, social activity, and loneliness among older adults in Europe: A moderated mediation analysis
Authors: Dr. LIU Chi Pun, Ben; Liu, Rosanna Ho-ling
Abstract: Objective
The present study explores how and when lifetime discriminatory experience moderates the mediation effect of early life adversities and social activity on loneliness among older European adults over eight years.
Method
The study analyzed 13,699 respondents aged 50 years and over who were interviewed in 2009 and re-interviewed in 2017 in the European Survey of Health, Ageing, Retirement. Conditional process analysis using the PROCESS model 15 was applied to examine the moderated mediation effect of lifetime discriminatory experience in 2009 (W) on early life adversities in 2009 (X) and social activity at 2017 (M) to loneliness in 2017 (Y).
Results
Our moderated mediation models found that early life adversities (X) are associated with loneliness (Y) (Coeff X→Y=-0.0501, p<.001), but social activity (M) reduces its effect on loneliness (Y) (Coeff X→M→Y=-1.6391, p<.001). However, lifetime discriminatory experience (W) hampers social activity (Coeff M*W→Y = 0.0955, p<.05) and increases loneliness (Coeff X*M→Y = 0.6069, p<.05).
Conclusion
Older adults experiencing early life adversities may not necessarily develop later life loneliness. However, lifetime discriminatory experience due to political beliefs, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation/background etc. may reverse the positive effect of social engagement on the relationship between early life adversities and loneliness. Early interventions should address discrimination and social inequalities and increase social participation across the life course to prevent the development of later-life loneliness among older adults.2023-01-01T00:00:00Z