Gloria Hongyee Chan
Biographic Data
| ID | 4508889 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gloria Hongyee Chan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gloria Hongyee |
| FAMILY NAME | Chan |
| SIGNATURE | CHAN G H |
| AFFILIATIONS | City University of Hong Kong |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3249-9665 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 27 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 27 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Online Ethnography
The study of hidden, stigmatised, and digitally mediated populations poses a methodological challenge, as their social worlds are dispersed across public, semi-private, private, online, and offline spaces. Conventional ethnography, which is largely tied to specific physical sites, cannot fully capture these dispersed activities; nor can single-platform online methods explain how such populations move across interconnected platforms. This article …
Comparing Project Careerpillar and Traditional Career Services in Hong Kong
A Mixed Methods Analysis of Political Graffiti
While political graffiti helps reveal authentic public sentiments and broader socio-political phenomena, related mixed methods research is lacking, let alone the integration strategies. This article contributes to the field of mixed methods research by introducing a mixed methods longitudinal ethnographic research design, utilizing Lennon Wall Hong Kong as an illustrative example. It integrates: (1) quantitative and qualitative textual analyses o…
The Effectiveness of Project Careerpillar in Enhancing Youths’ Self and Career Development
Purpose In response to the constantly evolving career world which lifelong jobs are less plausible, Project Careerpillar, a newly developed career planning service program in Hong Kong which adopts the life-design approach to career intervention, seeks to enhance youths’ self-understanding, career adaptability, the alignment between their self and job market, sense of satisfaction, and thus fulfilled involvement in work. Method: This study invest…
A Qualitative Inquiry into the Outcomes of a Theatresports Social Service Program in Hong Kong
Young people’s perceptions of the challenges and opportunities during the Mainland China–Hong Kong convergence
Since the handover of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China in 1997, convergence between Mainland China and Hong Kong has gradually emerged. During this process, young people have engaged in demonstrations to express their dissatisfaction with government policies and limited socio-economic progression. However, the underlying reasons for their dissatisfaction have not been fully investigated. This study investigates their perceived c…
Therapeutic comparison in psychological capital
Owing to the varied outcomes of psychological capital among different therapies, the differential use of therapies to deal with the unique needs resultant of hikikomori helps achieve optimal results
Understanding the life experiences of elderly in social isolation from the social systems perspective
The results support the application of the social systems perspective in investigating the living conditions of the elderly in social isolation. The corresponding practice implications were also discussed
Use of theatresports to promote positive education among youth participants
This shows that the theatresports program manifests the benefits of positive education. Corresponding implications were discussed
An Innovative Model of Positive Education with Traditional Chinese Moral Values
Project Bridge, as a new, contextualized positive education program, is designed to enhance university students' character strengths and moral development, resulting in the promotion of their psychological wellbeing. Taking into account the differences between Western and Chinese cultures, the project integrated both Western and Asian concepts and values in the delivery of university education that would likely bring about optimal outcomes. In th…
The social capital accumulation in the contemporary era
Purpose Traditionally, demographic factors have been recognized as important factors of social capital accumulation. Owing to the differences in social structure and relationships resulted from the Internet development, the social capital accumulation mechanism is likely different. Hence, this study investigated the significance of the demographic factors and the Internet-related factors (Internet mobilization, collective identity, and digital li…
Applied theater
Since the practice of interdisciplinary collaboration in applied theater for social work with children and youth in Hong Kong is rare, this study explores its applicability for maximizing beneficial outcomes. An improv group for youth was jointly conducted by a social worker and a theater tutor. A mixed-methods study was undertaken involving 38 undergraduate university students to evaluate group effectiveness. Findings Quantitative results showed…
An Inquiry into the Relationship between Drug Users’ Psychological Situations and Their Drug-Taking Behaviour
In view of the research gap whereby few studies have investigated the inner psychological situations underlying continuous drug use, this study used the Soulmate Scale to investigate the relationship between soulmate experience and drug-taking behaviour. Overall, 276 participants took part in this study. Results showed that soulmate experience was negatively related to drug-taking behaviour, which means that being psychologically attached to drug…
Intimacy, friendship, and forms of online communication among hidden youth in Hong Kong
Drugs as Soulmates
Substance users use substances to tackle psychological stress, frustrations, poor social support and poor-quality relationships. Such experience resembles seeking a soulmate for receiving comfort, a sense of security and satisfaction to relieve feelings of loneliness. Against this backdrop, the study aims to develop a Soulmate Scale to measure substance use and loneliness. Data were collected from 507 drug abusers between 18-71 years of age who w…
Social Capital and Social Networks of Hidden Drug Abuse in Hong Kong
Owing to the increasing prevalence of hidden drug abuse in Hong Kong, yet scarce relevant current local research, this study seeks to carry out an in-depth investigation into the experience of hidden drug abusers, paying particular attention to their relevance to social capital and social networks. Seventy-three abusers attending drug treatment programs were interviewed, and a thematic analysis was performed. The results indicate hidden drug abus…
A comparative analysis of online, offline, and integrated counseling among hidden youth in Hong Kong
Application and Effectiveness of Play Therapy Using an Online-Game Intervention for Hidden Youth
Based on the view that hidden youth suffer from disempowerment in society due to their inability to meet mainstream expectations, this study explores an alternative intervention approach for hidden youth by using an online gaming platform to provide Play Therapy. This empowered them and coincides with their culture and interests. The evaluative study of the effectiveness of the intervention involved 502 hidden youth in Hong Kong aged twelve to tw…
The Effect of Employment on Delinquent Behavior Among Youth in Hidden Situation
This study examines the effect of employment on delinquent behavior among young people in "hidden situations". Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used, and 588 young people in these hidden situations were investigated. Results showed that some of them had employment; their employment status constituted a mediating effect on preventing them from being involved in delinquent behavior. Also, participants who had work explained the reason…
Hikikomori Phenomenon in East Asia
Hikikomori, which originated in Japan, refers to the condition where youths withdraw into the home and do not participate in society for an extended period of time. Recent updates on hikikomori presentation within the region were exchanged at a Hikikomori Round Table and Regional Symposium (HRTRS) discussion late 2017, leading to this perspective paper. Hikikomori presents as an overall homogeneous construct, while diversity in clinical presentat…
Intrinsic Motivation and Psychological Connectedness to Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation
This study adopts the perspective of the Self-Determination Theory to look at the psychological experience of drug users and their decisions to take drugs or not, with particular emphasis on the concept of relatedness. To achieve this objective, a qualitative methodology was employed to explore the experiences of these drug users regarding how they take drugs and/or relapse. Theory-driven thematic analysis was employed to identify themes related …
The Association between Substance Abuse and Sexual Misconduct among Macau Youths
This study investigates how peer influence, school attachment, and substance abuse are related to sexual behavior, with particular interest in exploring the relationship between substance abuse and sexual misconduct, while using a stratified random sample of adolescents in Macau. Mediation analyses were employed. The results show that substance abuse, apart from susceptibility to peer influence and school attachment/commitment, was significantly …
Hidden Youth and the Virtual World
Hidden Youth and the Virtual World examines the phenomenon of ‘hidden youth’ or hikikomori, as it is better known in Japan as well as Hong Kong. Exposure to the Internet has allowed these young persons to develop a high level of capability within the virtual world, however these are skills that are not highly valued by society. This book uncovers the truth about hidden youth, the causes, coping strategies, power relations between them and adults …
Calibrating field practicum assessment in social work education with a competency-based evaluation tool in Hong Kong
As social work is an international profession, it is necessary to establish the validity of assessment of the field practicum of students for the purpose of professional accreditation. This study calibrates an indigenous assessment tool, the Social Work Practicum Assessment (SWPA), developed in Hong Kong with a competency-based evaluation (CBE) tool popularized in North America, using data collected from 171 social work final-year undergraduates.…
Family Relationships and the Self-Esteem of Hidden Youth
The transmission of power requires the presence of an interpersonal network as a medium; however, the nature of the relationship in the effect of power exertion is seldom discussed. In view of this research gap, this study aims to examine whether the degree of the relationship determines the impact of discipline over hidden youth, which subsequently affects young people's level of subordination. Hidden youth ( N = 363) participated in the quantit…
Hidden youth services
A comparative analysis of online, offline, and integrated counseling among hidden youth in Hong Kong
Calibrating field practicum assessment in social work education with a competency-based evaluation tool in Hong Kong
As social work is an international profession, it is necessary to establish the validity of assessment of the field practicum of students for the purpose of professional accreditation. This study calibrates an indigenous assessment tool, the Social Work Practicum Assessment (SWPA), developed in Hong Kong with a competency-based evaluation (CBE) tool popularized in North America, using data collected from 171 social work final-year undergraduates.…
The Effect of Life-Course Transitions on Delinquent Behavior among Youth in Social Withdrawal Situation
This study investigates whether young people in social withdrawal situations pass through life-course transitional events, and examines the relationship among their life-course transitions, quality of life, and delinquent behavior. To achieve these aims, quantitative analysis was used. A total of 588 young people in social withdrawal situations took part in this study. Results suggest that these people do pass through life-course transitions; the…
Hidden youth services
The Effect of Life-Course Transitions on Delinquent Behavior among Youth in Social Withdrawal Situation
This study investigates whether young people in social withdrawal situations pass through life-course transitional events, and examines the relationship among their life-course transitions, quality of life, and delinquent behavior. To achieve these aims, quantitative analysis was used. A total of 588 young people in social withdrawal situations took part in this study. Results suggest that these people do pass through life-course transitions; the…
Hidden Youth and the Virtual World
Hidden Youth and the Virtual World examines the phenomenon of ‘hidden youth’ or hikikomori, as it is better known in Japan as well as Hong Kong. Exposure to the Internet has allowed these young persons to develop a high level of capability within the virtual world, however these are skills that are not highly valued by society. This book uncovers the truth about hidden youth, the causes, coping strategies, power relations between them and adults …
Calibrating field practicum assessment in social work education with a competency-based evaluation tool in Hong Kong
As social work is an international profession, it is necessary to establish the validity of assessment of the field practicum of students for the purpose of professional accreditation. This study calibrates an indigenous assessment tool, the Social Work Practicum Assessment (SWPA), developed in Hong Kong with a competency-based evaluation (CBE) tool popularized in North America, using data collected from 171 social work final-year undergraduates.…
Family Relationships and the Self-Esteem of Hidden Youth
The transmission of power requires the presence of an interpersonal network as a medium; however, the nature of the relationship in the effect of power exertion is seldom discussed. In view of this research gap, this study aims to examine whether the degree of the relationship determines the impact of discipline over hidden youth, which subsequently affects young people's level of subordination. Hidden youth ( N = 363) participated in the quantit…
The Effect of Employment on Delinquent Behavior Among Youth in Hidden Situation
This study examines the effect of employment on delinquent behavior among young people in "hidden situations". Both quantitative and qualitative methods were used, and 588 young people in these hidden situations were investigated. Results showed that some of them had employment; their employment status constituted a mediating effect on preventing them from being involved in delinquent behavior. Also, participants who had work explained the reason…
Hikikomori Phenomenon in East Asia
Hikikomori, which originated in Japan, refers to the condition where youths withdraw into the home and do not participate in society for an extended period of time. Recent updates on hikikomori presentation within the region were exchanged at a Hikikomori Round Table and Regional Symposium (HRTRS) discussion late 2017, leading to this perspective paper. Hikikomori presents as an overall homogeneous construct, while diversity in clinical presentat…
Intrinsic Motivation and Psychological Connectedness to Drug Abuse and Rehabilitation
This study adopts the perspective of the Self-Determination Theory to look at the psychological experience of drug users and their decisions to take drugs or not, with particular emphasis on the concept of relatedness. To achieve this objective, a qualitative methodology was employed to explore the experiences of these drug users regarding how they take drugs and/or relapse. Theory-driven thematic analysis was employed to identify themes related …
The Association between Substance Abuse and Sexual Misconduct among Macau Youths
This study investigates how peer influence, school attachment, and substance abuse are related to sexual behavior, with particular interest in exploring the relationship between substance abuse and sexual misconduct, while using a stratified random sample of adolescents in Macau. Mediation analyses were employed. The results show that substance abuse, apart from susceptibility to peer influence and school attachment/commitment, was significantly …
Intimacy, friendship, and forms of online communication among hidden youth in Hong Kong
Drugs as Soulmates
Substance users use substances to tackle psychological stress, frustrations, poor social support and poor-quality relationships. Such experience resembles seeking a soulmate for receiving comfort, a sense of security and satisfaction to relieve feelings of loneliness. Against this backdrop, the study aims to develop a Soulmate Scale to measure substance use and loneliness. Data were collected from 507 drug abusers between 18-71 years of age who w…
Social Capital and Social Networks of Hidden Drug Abuse in Hong Kong
Owing to the increasing prevalence of hidden drug abuse in Hong Kong, yet scarce relevant current local research, this study seeks to carry out an in-depth investigation into the experience of hidden drug abusers, paying particular attention to their relevance to social capital and social networks. Seventy-three abusers attending drug treatment programs were interviewed, and a thematic analysis was performed. The results indicate hidden drug abus…
A comparative analysis of online, offline, and integrated counseling among hidden youth in Hong Kong
Application and Effectiveness of Play Therapy Using an Online-Game Intervention for Hidden Youth
Based on the view that hidden youth suffer from disempowerment in society due to their inability to meet mainstream expectations, this study explores an alternative intervention approach for hidden youth by using an online gaming platform to provide Play Therapy. This empowered them and coincides with their culture and interests. The evaluative study of the effectiveness of the intervention involved 502 hidden youth in Hong Kong aged twelve to tw…
Applied theater
Since the practice of interdisciplinary collaboration in applied theater for social work with children and youth in Hong Kong is rare, this study explores its applicability for maximizing beneficial outcomes. An improv group for youth was jointly conducted by a social worker and a theater tutor. A mixed-methods study was undertaken involving 38 undergraduate university students to evaluate group effectiveness. Findings Quantitative results showed…
An Inquiry into the Relationship between Drug Users’ Psychological Situations and Their Drug-Taking Behaviour
In view of the research gap whereby few studies have investigated the inner psychological situations underlying continuous drug use, this study used the Soulmate Scale to investigate the relationship between soulmate experience and drug-taking behaviour. Overall, 276 participants took part in this study. Results showed that soulmate experience was negatively related to drug-taking behaviour, which means that being psychologically attached to drug…
An Innovative Model of Positive Education with Traditional Chinese Moral Values
Project Bridge, as a new, contextualized positive education program, is designed to enhance university students' character strengths and moral development, resulting in the promotion of their psychological wellbeing. Taking into account the differences between Western and Chinese cultures, the project integrated both Western and Asian concepts and values in the delivery of university education that would likely bring about optimal outcomes. In th…
The social capital accumulation in the contemporary era
Purpose Traditionally, demographic factors have been recognized as important factors of social capital accumulation. Owing to the differences in social structure and relationships resulted from the Internet development, the social capital accumulation mechanism is likely different. Hence, this study investigated the significance of the demographic factors and the Internet-related factors (Internet mobilization, collective identity, and digital li…
Young people’s perceptions of the challenges and opportunities during the Mainland China–Hong Kong convergence
Since the handover of the sovereignty of Hong Kong from Britain to China in 1997, convergence between Mainland China and Hong Kong has gradually emerged. During this process, young people have engaged in demonstrations to express their dissatisfaction with government policies and limited socio-economic progression. However, the underlying reasons for their dissatisfaction have not been fully investigated. This study investigates their perceived c…
Therapeutic comparison in psychological capital
Owing to the varied outcomes of psychological capital among different therapies, the differential use of therapies to deal with the unique needs resultant of hikikomori helps achieve optimal results
Understanding the life experiences of elderly in social isolation from the social systems perspective
The results support the application of the social systems perspective in investigating the living conditions of the elderly in social isolation. The corresponding practice implications were also discussed
Use of theatresports to promote positive education among youth participants
This shows that the theatresports program manifests the benefits of positive education. Corresponding implications were discussed
A Qualitative Inquiry into the Outcomes of a Theatresports Social Service Program in Hong Kong
A Mixed Methods Analysis of Political Graffiti
While political graffiti helps reveal authentic public sentiments and broader socio-political phenomena, related mixed methods research is lacking, let alone the integration strategies. This article contributes to the field of mixed methods research by introducing a mixed methods longitudinal ethnographic research design, utilizing Lennon Wall Hong Kong as an illustrative example. It integrates: (1) quantitative and qualitative textual analyses o…
The Effectiveness of Project Careerpillar in Enhancing Youths’ Self and Career Development
Purpose In response to the constantly evolving career world which lifelong jobs are less plausible, Project Careerpillar, a newly developed career planning service program in Hong Kong which adopts the life-design approach to career intervention, seeks to enhance youths’ self-understanding, career adaptability, the alignment between their self and job market, sense of satisfaction, and thus fulfilled involvement in work. Method: This study invest…
Psychology (20 works) · Social Psychology (13 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Political science (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Computer Science (9 works) · Psychiatry (9 works) · Psychotherapist (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Applied Psychology (6 works)