Siu-Kau Cheung
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 305055 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Siu-Kau Cheung |
| NOMBRES | Siu-Kau |
| APELLIDO | Cheung |
| FIRMA | CHEUNG S |
| AFILIACIONES | Education University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7870-3118 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 28 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 13 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 28 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1995 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
From parent–teacher collaboration to young children's numeracy skills
BACKGROUND: Growing evidence shows that parent-teacher collaboration benefits parents and their children. Yet, there is limited understanding of whether and how parent-teacher collaboration contributes to children's early numeracy skills. AIMS: This study examined whether parent-teacher collaboration is linked to children's early numeracy skills via parents' stress from parent-child dysfunctional interaction, perceived importance of their role in…
Happy Parents, Happy Kids? Prospective Relations Between Mothers’ and Fathers’ Happiness, Mindful Parenting, and Children’s Social-Emotional Competence
Parents’ happiness is vital for cultivating young children’s social-emotional competence. However, relatively little is known about the underlying processes through which parents foster children’s functioning. The present study investigated mindful parenting as a mediator for the relations between mothers’ and fathers’ happiness and young children’s social-emotional competence. Specifically, mothers and fathers of 238 first-year kindergarteners i…
Cross-lagged relationship between interpersonal closeness, early language skills and emotion understanding among toddlers
This longitudinal study examined how parent–child closeness, teacher–child closeness and language skills predicted and were predicted by emotion understanding in early years. Participants were 128 Hong-Kong-Chinese toddlers (74 girls; M age = 33.03 months). Parents and teachers reported their closeness with each child, and children’s oral language and emotion understanding were tested at two timepoints 6 months apart. Hierarchical regression anal…
Parents’ perfectionistic tendencies predicted early relationship skills
Parents have been assumed to play a vital role in children’s interpersonal relationships. However, little is known on whether different expressions of performance expectations by mothers and fathers uniquely contribute to young children’s relationship skills and what the underlying mechanisms are. Considering that forgiveness can facilitate relationship maintenance, this longitudinal study examined whether children’s forgiveness mediated the rela…
Parents' use of sustained shared thinking during joint mathematics activities with young children
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is currently a dearth of tools to assess parents' use of effective interactive strategies for supporting early mathematics learning. One potential such strategy is sustained shared thinking. This study therefore constructed and validated a scale for measuring parents' use of sustained shared thinking during joint mathematics activities with young children, and examined its antecedents and outcomes. METHODS: Four hundred…
Parents’ attitudes towards helping children learn math
Integrating Fundamental Movement Skills and Mathematics in Early Childhood
This project involved a co-design process involving researchers and kindergarten teachers to produce learning activities that integrated fundamental movement skills (FMS) and mathematics. We piloted the co-designed activities (i.e., motor-math program) in a local kindergarten and examined the effects on FMS proficiency, mathematics skills, and accrued physical activity (PA). The participants comprised pupils (N = 39) from two matched kindergarten…
Effects of online parent coaching on Filipino children's skills
Mechanisms underlying the relations between parents' perfectionistic tendencies and young children's mathematical abilities
BACKGROUND: Parents' high academic expectations are positively associated with young children's mathematical abilities. However, minimal attention has been devoted to whether, and how, different ways of conveying the performance targets would result in different outcomes. AIMS: The current study investigated whether and how parents' perfectionistic strivings and concerns were associated with young children's mathematical abilities through home ma…
Promoting preservice teachers’ psychological and pedagogical competencies for online learning and teaching
During the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face teaching was not viable because many schools were forced to close as a preventive measure. Educators abruptly shifted to online classes without sufficient time and resources to prepare for such an enormous transition. Although shifting from traditional face-to-face format to modern e-learning approach ensured that students could be educated outside of the classroom, its impact on the quality o…
Parents’ perfectionistic tendencies and children’s early numeracy competence
An investigation into the concreteness of manipulatives in mathematical instruction
Parents’ epistemological beliefs to children's early numeracy abilities
Variability in Asian parents’ English and mathematics skills
What explains parental English word reading and mathematics performance? The present study examined whether parent-, family-, and child-related variables explain parents’ English word reading and mathematics performances among two groups of Asian parents. The data were collected from 152 Hong Kong and 280 Cebu City (Philippines) parents who learn English as a second language. The academic performances of their children (Hong Kong: Mean age = 8.72…
Visuospatial perspective-taking in social-emotional development
In terms of theoretical implications, the potential causal relationship between visuospatial perspective-taking and ToM and emotion understanding may shed new insights on what underlies the development of mental state understanding. The findings of this study also have practical implications: researchers and educators may popularize visuospatial perspective-taking training in the form of block-building games if it is found to be effective in comp…
Pre-service early childhood teachers’ perceptions about sexuality education and behavioural intentions towards children’s curiosity about sexuality
Research Findings This study surveyed 216 pre-service early childhood teachers in Hong Kong to examine their levels of confidence in teaching different topics of sexuality. It also sought to explore the relationships of their different perceptions about sexuality education to their behavioural intentions towards children’s curiosity. Results showed that the participants reported the highest level of confidence in teaching about self-protection an…
Parents’ perceived goals for early mathematics learning and their relations with children's motivation to learn mathematics
Effectiveness of Strengths-Based Case Management for People with Mental Health Problems in Hong Kong
This study examined the effectiveness of a 6-month strengths-based case management intervention with 45 Chinese participants with mental health problems in Hong Kong. Social workers provided service according to the strengths-based case management (SCM) model developed at the University of Kansas. Changes in participants' recovery components (Stage of Recovery Scale), mental health symptoms (GHQ), and satisfaction with life were assessed using a …
Coeducation and Single-Sex Schooling
Relations of Gender, Gender-Related Personality Characteristics, and Dating Status to Adolescents’ Cross-Sex Friendship Quality
Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory
Objective: This study aimed at examining the internal consistency, construct validity, and factor structure of the Chinese version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory, which, in the original Dutch version, assesses people’s abilities to solve marital problems. Method: 335 Chinese respondents in Hong Kong with and without significant marital problems were recruited to fill in the inventory. Results: The scale scores had an alpha value o…
Effects of Self-Efficacy and Social Support on the Mental Health Conditions of Mutual-Aid Organization Members
The present study examined the effects of self-efficacy and social support on the mental health of 65 members of a mutual-aid organization in Hong Kong. Participants had anxiety and depressive problems and had received cognitive-behavioral treatment before they joined the mutual-aid groups in the organization. A three-wave design was adopted, and participants filled in measures including the General Health Questionnaire, the State Anxiety Invento…
Predictors of Divorcing Women's Use of Divorce Mediation
This study examined the relations between perceived usefulness of mediation, problem susceptibility, mental health conditions, availability of social support, and the likelihood of using divorce mediation service. The sample comprised 124 divorcing women in Hong Kong who sought legal aid to settle matrimonial issues. A large proportion of participants indicated their willingness to use mediation. Logistic regression showed that likely users have …
Assessment of Optimistic Self-Beliefs
The Chinese version of the General Self-efficacy Scale developed by Jerusalem and Schwarzer was tested in a sample of 74 Chinese adults with mild mental health symptoms. Analysis showed the scale was unidimensional and had good internal reliability (alpha = .92). The scale score also differentiated groups of different mental health status and correlated strongly with scores on the General Health Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and C…
Assessment of Optimistic Self-Beliefs
Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory
Objective: This study aimed at examining the internal consistency, construct validity, and factor structure of the Chinese version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory, which, in the original Dutch version, assesses people’s abilities to solve marital problems. Method: 335 Chinese respondents in Hong Kong with and without significant marital problems were recruited to fill in the inventory. Results: The scale scores had an alpha value o…
Parents’ epistemological beliefs to children's early numeracy abilities
Parents’ perceived goals for early mathematics learning and their relations with children's motivation to learn mathematics
Relations of Gender, Gender-Related Personality Characteristics, and Dating Status to Adolescents’ Cross-Sex Friendship Quality
An investigation into the concreteness of manipulatives in mathematical instruction
Effectiveness of Strengths-Based Case Management for People with Mental Health Problems in Hong Kong
This study examined the effectiveness of a 6-month strengths-based case management intervention with 45 Chinese participants with mental health problems in Hong Kong. Social workers provided service according to the strengths-based case management (SCM) model developed at the University of Kansas. Changes in participants' recovery components (Stage of Recovery Scale), mental health symptoms (GHQ), and satisfaction with life were assessed using a …
Life Events, Classroom Environment, Achievement Expectation, and Depression Among Early Adolescents
Recent studies have consistently found that recent life events are related to depressive symptoms among children and adolescents. A supportive environment is frequently demonstrated to moderate the impact of life events. However, most of the studies focus only on the family environment, while the school environment is grossly neglected. The present study examines the effect of social support and achievement efficacy on depression and its possible…
Reliability and Factor Structure of the Chinese Version of the Depression Self-Rating Scale
The Chinese version of the Depression Self-Rating Scale (DSRS) developed by Birleson was administered to 3,786 Chinese early adolescents studying at Grades 5 to 8 in Hong Kong. The DSRS data were found to have adequate internal consistency and item-total correlations. Factor analysis of the scale revealed two components. The findings suggest that the Chinese version of the DSRS possesses acceptable psychometric properties and appears to be a brie…
Predictors of Divorcing Women's Use of Divorce Mediation
This study examined the relations between perceived usefulness of mediation, problem susceptibility, mental health conditions, availability of social support, and the likelihood of using divorce mediation service. The sample comprised 124 divorcing women in Hong Kong who sought legal aid to settle matrimonial issues. A large proportion of participants indicated their willingness to use mediation. Logistic regression showed that likely users have …
Assessment of Optimistic Self-Beliefs
The Chinese version of the General Self-efficacy Scale developed by Jerusalem and Schwarzer was tested in a sample of 74 Chinese adults with mild mental health symptoms. Analysis showed the scale was unidimensional and had good internal reliability (alpha = .92). The scale score also differentiated groups of different mental health status and correlated strongly with scores on the General Health Questionnaire, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and C…
Assessment of Optimistic Self-Beliefs
Stressors and Well-being of Divorced Women in Hong Kong
This study examines the prevalence of divorce-related stressors and their impact on the well-being of 237 women in Hong Kong who are separated. By means of a cross-sectional study, it was found that most separated women had difficulty engaging in divorce litigation, anticipated housing problems and experienced declines in income. Regression analysis shows that litigation and housing problems are the strongest predictors among the various stressor…
Effects of Self-Efficacy and Social Support on the Mental Health Conditions of Mutual-Aid Organization Members
The present study examined the effects of self-efficacy and social support on the mental health of 65 members of a mutual-aid organization in Hong Kong. Participants had anxiety and depressive problems and had received cognitive-behavioral treatment before they joined the mutual-aid groups in the organization. A three-wave design was adopted, and participants filled in measures including the General Health Questionnaire, the State Anxiety Invento…
Evaluating the Psychometric Properties of the Chinese Version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory
Objective: This study aimed at examining the internal consistency, construct validity, and factor structure of the Chinese version of the Interactional Problem-Solving Inventory, which, in the original Dutch version, assesses people’s abilities to solve marital problems. Method: 335 Chinese respondents in Hong Kong with and without significant marital problems were recruited to fill in the inventory. Results: The scale scores had an alpha value o…
Relations of Gender, Gender-Related Personality Characteristics, and Dating Status to Adolescents’ Cross-Sex Friendship Quality
Coeducation and Single-Sex Schooling
Effectiveness of Strengths-Based Case Management for People with Mental Health Problems in Hong Kong
This study examined the effectiveness of a 6-month strengths-based case management intervention with 45 Chinese participants with mental health problems in Hong Kong. Social workers provided service according to the strengths-based case management (SCM) model developed at the University of Kansas. Changes in participants' recovery components (Stage of Recovery Scale), mental health symptoms (GHQ), and satisfaction with life were assessed using a …
Pre-service early childhood teachers’ perceptions about sexuality education and behavioural intentions towards children’s curiosity about sexuality
Research Findings This study surveyed 216 pre-service early childhood teachers in Hong Kong to examine their levels of confidence in teaching different topics of sexuality. It also sought to explore the relationships of their different perceptions about sexuality education to their behavioural intentions towards children’s curiosity. Results showed that the participants reported the highest level of confidence in teaching about self-protection an…
Parents’ perceived goals for early mathematics learning and their relations with children's motivation to learn mathematics
Variability in Asian parents’ English and mathematics skills
What explains parental English word reading and mathematics performance? The present study examined whether parent-, family-, and child-related variables explain parents’ English word reading and mathematics performances among two groups of Asian parents. The data were collected from 152 Hong Kong and 280 Cebu City (Philippines) parents who learn English as a second language. The academic performances of their children (Hong Kong: Mean age = 8.72…
Visuospatial perspective-taking in social-emotional development
In terms of theoretical implications, the potential causal relationship between visuospatial perspective-taking and ToM and emotion understanding may shed new insights on what underlies the development of mental state understanding. The findings of this study also have practical implications: researchers and educators may popularize visuospatial perspective-taking training in the form of block-building games if it is found to be effective in comp…
Promoting preservice teachers’ psychological and pedagogical competencies for online learning and teaching
During the widespread COVID-19 pandemic, face-to-face teaching was not viable because many schools were forced to close as a preventive measure. Educators abruptly shifted to online classes without sufficient time and resources to prepare for such an enormous transition. Although shifting from traditional face-to-face format to modern e-learning approach ensured that students could be educated outside of the classroom, its impact on the quality o…
Parents’ perfectionistic tendencies and children’s early numeracy competence
An investigation into the concreteness of manipulatives in mathematical instruction
Parents’ epistemological beliefs to children's early numeracy abilities
Parents’ attitudes towards helping children learn math
Integrating Fundamental Movement Skills and Mathematics in Early Childhood
This project involved a co-design process involving researchers and kindergarten teachers to produce learning activities that integrated fundamental movement skills (FMS) and mathematics. We piloted the co-designed activities (i.e., motor-math program) in a local kindergarten and examined the effects on FMS proficiency, mathematics skills, and accrued physical activity (PA). The participants comprised pupils (N = 39) from two matched kindergarten…
Effects of online parent coaching on Filipino children's skills
Mechanisms underlying the relations between parents' perfectionistic tendencies and young children's mathematical abilities
BACKGROUND: Parents' high academic expectations are positively associated with young children's mathematical abilities. However, minimal attention has been devoted to whether, and how, different ways of conveying the performance targets would result in different outcomes. AIMS: The current study investigated whether and how parents' perfectionistic strivings and concerns were associated with young children's mathematical abilities through home ma…
Parents’ perfectionistic tendencies predicted early relationship skills
Parents have been assumed to play a vital role in children’s interpersonal relationships. However, little is known on whether different expressions of performance expectations by mothers and fathers uniquely contribute to young children’s relationship skills and what the underlying mechanisms are. Considering that forgiveness can facilitate relationship maintenance, this longitudinal study examined whether children’s forgiveness mediated the rela…
Parents' use of sustained shared thinking during joint mathematics activities with young children
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is currently a dearth of tools to assess parents' use of effective interactive strategies for supporting early mathematics learning. One potential such strategy is sustained shared thinking. This study therefore constructed and validated a scale for measuring parents' use of sustained shared thinking during joint mathematics activities with young children, and examined its antecedents and outcomes. METHODS: Four hundred…
Psychology (25 obras) · Developmental psychology (16 obras) · Social Psychology (13 obras) · Clinical Psychology (10 obras) · Mathematics education (9 obras) · Parental Involvement in Education (9 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (7 obras) · Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skills (7 obras) · Pedagogy (7 obras) · Clinical Psychology (6 obras)