Polly Yeung
Biographic Data
| ID | 223141 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Polly Yeung |
| GIVEN NAMES | Polly |
| FAMILY NAME | Yeung |
| SIGNATURE | YEUNG P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Massey University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6584-7515 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Impacts of Perceived Discrimination During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Depression Among Older Chinese Immigrants in Aotearoa New Zealand
Racial discrimination against Chinese immigrants to various countries worldwide has risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, but limited research exists regarding the pathways through which racial discrimination impacts older immigrants' mental health. This study explored the relationship of perceived discrimination to depression among older Chinese immigrants living in Aotearoa New Zealand, through pathways of chronic health conditions, langu…
‘The reason why I got it … ’ – messages from people diagnosed with leptospirosis about infection in the workplace and its impact on livelihoods
In Aotearoa New Zealand, leptospirosis is a disease that mostly affects people working with livestock on farms and in abattoirs, with Māori and Pasifika workers more likely to be hospitalised than others. This article shares an analysis of thirteen interviews with people diagnosed with leptospirosis. They were asked to advise colleagues and employers, as well as share how their illness had affected their income – informing health officials and wo…
The Relationship Between Childhood Circumstances and Late Life Physical and Mental Health: The Role of Adult Socioeconomic Status
OBJECTIVES: Socioeconomic status and health in childhood are linked to health outcomes in later life. Health outcomes may also be shaped by socioeconomic circumstances in adulthood and later life. This paper examined the relationship between childhood conditions and later life health and tested whether this relationship was mediated by later life economic living standards. METHODS: Data from a longitudinal study of aging was combined with retrosp…
Reducing the “cost of caring” in animal-care professionals: Social work contribution in a pilot education program to address burnout and compassion fatigue
Professionals who choose to work in animal-care-related fields often have deep connections to animals, their well-being, and a strong commitment to service. The work is sometimes profoundly challenging which may lead them to experience burnout or compassion fatigue. While self-care practices are common preventative measures to enhance psychological wellbeing, more emphasis is now on using concrete, discrete skills to develop resilience. The Carin…
Cutting the Distance in Distance Education: Reflections on the Use of E-Technologies in a New Zealand Social Work Program
The development of new e-technologies and an increased focus on developing distance social work education programs has created the impetus for social work educators to consider the tools they can employ in delivering distance courses. This article reflects on an action learning research project involving the development of an online toolbox of e-technologies to support social work educators in the delivery of distance courses. It highlights the o…
Exploring Wellness of Wildlife Carers in New Zealand: A Descriptive Study
The rescue and care of vulnerable wildlife is rewarding. Most people involved in animal rescue have a strong commitment to service but the work can be profoundly challenging. The ability to know and respond appropriately to an animal's needs depends on the professional skills and knowledge of wildlife carers. In the face of unrelenting suffering and countless numbers of animals in need, there are multiple stressors, vulnerabilities, and barriers …
Practising Social Inclusion
Quality of life in indigenous and non-indigenous older adults: Assessing the Casp-12 factor structure and identifying a brief Casp-3
The Impact of Mobility on Quality of Life Among Older Persons
The findings from this study suggest that mobility interventions designed to enhance QOL should address satisfaction with functional capacity as well
Development and Validation of a Measure of Living Standards for Older People
Examining citizenship participation in young Australian adults: A structural equation analysis
As citizens, young adults should be supported and encouraged to enact their basic rights and responsibilities to partake in decision-making that affects their lives and development. Recent studies in several Western countries, including Australia, have suggested that levels of political and community activities among young adults have significantly decreased. This study tested a theoretically and empirically based explanatory model of citizenship…
Development and Validation of a Measure of Living Standards for Older People
Exploring Wellness of Wildlife Carers in New Zealand: A Descriptive Study
The rescue and care of vulnerable wildlife is rewarding. Most people involved in animal rescue have a strong commitment to service but the work can be profoundly challenging. The ability to know and respond appropriately to an animal's needs depends on the professional skills and knowledge of wildlife carers. In the face of unrelenting suffering and countless numbers of animals in need, there are multiple stressors, vulnerabilities, and barriers …
Examining citizenship participation in young Australian adults: A structural equation analysis
As citizens, young adults should be supported and encouraged to enact their basic rights and responsibilities to partake in decision-making that affects their lives and development. Recent studies in several Western countries, including Australia, have suggested that levels of political and community activities among young adults have significantly decreased. This study tested a theoretically and empirically based explanatory model of citizenship…
Cutting the Distance in Distance Education: Reflections on the Use of E-Technologies in a New Zealand Social Work Program
The development of new e-technologies and an increased focus on developing distance social work education programs has created the impetus for social work educators to consider the tools they can employ in delivering distance courses. This article reflects on an action learning research project involving the development of an online toolbox of e-technologies to support social work educators in the delivery of distance courses. It highlights the o…
Examining citizenship participation in young Australian adults: A structural equation analysis
As citizens, young adults should be supported and encouraged to enact their basic rights and responsibilities to partake in decision-making that affects their lives and development. Recent studies in several Western countries, including Australia, have suggested that levels of political and community activities among young adults have significantly decreased. This study tested a theoretically and empirically based explanatory model of citizenship…
The Impact of Mobility on Quality of Life Among Older Persons
The findings from this study suggest that mobility interventions designed to enhance QOL should address satisfaction with functional capacity as well
Development and Validation of a Measure of Living Standards for Older People
Quality of life in indigenous and non-indigenous older adults: Assessing the Casp-12 factor structure and identifying a brief Casp-3
Practising Social Inclusion
Exploring Wellness of Wildlife Carers in New Zealand: A Descriptive Study
The rescue and care of vulnerable wildlife is rewarding. Most people involved in animal rescue have a strong commitment to service but the work can be profoundly challenging. The ability to know and respond appropriately to an animal's needs depends on the professional skills and knowledge of wildlife carers. In the face of unrelenting suffering and countless numbers of animals in need, there are multiple stressors, vulnerabilities, and barriers …
Cutting the Distance in Distance Education: Reflections on the Use of E-Technologies in a New Zealand Social Work Program
The development of new e-technologies and an increased focus on developing distance social work education programs has created the impetus for social work educators to consider the tools they can employ in delivering distance courses. This article reflects on an action learning research project involving the development of an online toolbox of e-technologies to support social work educators in the delivery of distance courses. It highlights the o…
The Relationship Between Childhood Circumstances and Late Life Physical and Mental Health: The Role of Adult Socioeconomic Status
OBJECTIVES: Socioeconomic status and health in childhood are linked to health outcomes in later life. Health outcomes may also be shaped by socioeconomic circumstances in adulthood and later life. This paper examined the relationship between childhood conditions and later life health and tested whether this relationship was mediated by later life economic living standards. METHODS: Data from a longitudinal study of aging was combined with retrosp…
Reducing the “cost of caring” in animal-care professionals: Social work contribution in a pilot education program to address burnout and compassion fatigue
Professionals who choose to work in animal-care-related fields often have deep connections to animals, their well-being, and a strong commitment to service. The work is sometimes profoundly challenging which may lead them to experience burnout or compassion fatigue. While self-care practices are common preventative measures to enhance psychological wellbeing, more emphasis is now on using concrete, discrete skills to develop resilience. The Carin…
‘The reason why I got it … ’ – messages from people diagnosed with leptospirosis about infection in the workplace and its impact on livelihoods
In Aotearoa New Zealand, leptospirosis is a disease that mostly affects people working with livestock on farms and in abattoirs, with Māori and Pasifika workers more likely to be hospitalised than others. This article shares an analysis of thirteen interviews with people diagnosed with leptospirosis. They were asked to advise colleagues and employers, as well as share how their illness had affected their income – informing health officials and wo…
Impacts of Perceived Discrimination During the Covid-19 Pandemic on Depression Among Older Chinese Immigrants in Aotearoa New Zealand
Racial discrimination against Chinese immigrants to various countries worldwide has risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, but limited research exists regarding the pathways through which racial discrimination impacts older immigrants' mental health. This study explored the relationship of perceived discrimination to depression among older Chinese immigrants living in Aotearoa New Zealand, through pathways of chronic health conditions, langu…
Psychology (9 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Quality of life (healthcare (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works)