Peter Wang
Biographic Data
| ID | 5410980 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Peter Wang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Peter |
| FAMILY NAME | Wang |
| SIGNATURE | WANG P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0682-6861 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Filial Piety Affecting Emerging Adults’ Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a serious mental health issues among emerging adults. Despite previous theory positing the potential role of filial piety, a Chinese-culture specific psychosocial factor, in NSSI, yet few studies have investigated the association between them. This study aimed to examine the impacts of reciprocal and authoritarian filial piety (RFP/AFP) on emerging adults’ NSSI through positive/negative self-compassion (PSC/NSC).…
Evaluating sugar-sweetened beverage tax effects
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) introduced Canada’s first sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in September 2022. Compared with national averages, NL has higher intakes of SSBs, lower intakes of plain water and milk, with higher rates of overweight and obesity and diabetes. Taxing SSBs is a recommended intervention but real-world effectiveness of SSB taxes requires more investigation. We evaluated changes in weekly beverage prices and sales pre- and…
Case Study Qualitative Inquiry of Healthy Food Retailing in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador
Multilevel, multicomponent interventions are recognized approaches to promote public health and prevent disease. Our study focused on diet and its determinants to understand factors impacting healthy food retailing in rural Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada, using a case study approach with community-engaged system-based processes. In three case study communities, we conducted two qualitative data generating processes (storeowner interviews …
Comparing the intrinsic connections of depression and suicide risk between left-behind and non-left-behind children
Parental Emotional Expressiveness Affects Primary School Children's Depression
Depression, in recent decades, has shown a clear trend to occur at a younger age, emerging as a prevalent mental health concern among primary school children. According to family system theory and social‐ecological principles, parent individual factors, as distal factors, are able to influence the depression of child individual through the proximal factor of parent–child dyadic interaction. Within this integrated theory framework, this study aime…
Personal Discrimination, Group Discrimination, and Associate Factors among Chinese Canadians During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Parents’ Behavioural Control Affects Chinese College Students’ School Burnout and Perceived Employment Stress
School burnout and perceived employment stress are worried mental health issues for Chinese college students. Guided by the Job Demands-Resources model, this study examined the effects of solicitation and restriction on college students’ school burnout and perceived employment stress, and explored the mediating roles of self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism (SOP, OOP, and SPP) in the context of Chinese culture. Usin…
An age and gender stratified interview on emotional experiences and coping of Chinese migrants in Canada amidst the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on psychological wellbeing. The current study aims to identify common emotional experiences and coping strategies among Chinese migrants in Canada based on a semi-structured interview with a purposive sample of 20 young (aged 21-34), 21 middle-aged (aged 42-57), and 20 older adults (aged 65-85). Each age group was approximately split in half by gender. The qualitative analysis of the data identified som…
Discrimination faced by economically disadvantaged students
The mediating roles of social support and basic psychological needs in the relationship between gratitude and adolescent prosocial behavior
Racial and sociodemographic distribution of colorectal cancer screening in Canada
Dental health status, dentist visiting, and dental insurance of Asian immigrants in Canada
Asian immigrants showed lower dental care utilization and oral health than native-born Canadians
Knowledge, psychological impacts, and protective behaviours during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic among Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children
Predominantly, the Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children were more likely to report the negative psychological impacts of the pandemic. These findings warrant further investigations that may contribute to informing key stakeholders about the identification and implementation of policies and interventions to support the needs of parents with young children, during and after the pandemic
Mental health conditions of Chinese international students and associated predictors amidst the pandemic
The current study aims to examine the mental health conditions and the associated predictors among Chinese international students. A sample of 256 Chinese international students aged 16 or above living primarily in Canada were asked to complete an online survey. Mental health conditions were assessed with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and the Physical and Mental Health Summary Scales. 15.3%, 20.4%, and 10.5% of respondents reported…
Covid-19 Peritraumatic Distress and Loneliness in Chinese Residents in North America
The current study examined the association of COVID-19 contraction worry for self and for family members with COVID-19 peritraumatic distress and loneliness in Chinese residents in North America. A sample of 943 Chinese residents (immigrants, citizens, visitors, and international students) in North America completed a cross-sectional online survey during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (between January and February 2021). Univariate anal…
Valuation of digital goods during the coronavirus outbreak in the United States
Sociodemographic and Covid-Related Predictors for Mental Health Condition of Mainland Chinese in Canada Amidst the Pandemic
The current study investigates the mental health condition of Mainland Chinese in Canada and identifies the associated sociodemographic and COVID-19-related predictors. A sample of 471 Mainland Chinese aged 18 or older completed an online survey that collected information on demographics, experience, cognition, and behaviours related to the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health condition. Mental health condition was assessed with the Depression, An…
Sociodemographics and their impacts on risk factor awareness and beliefs about cancer and screening
Among adults in NL, there was poor awareness that low-fiber diets, alcohol, and age are risk factors for cancer. Lower income and education, rural residence, and not having a health care provider were associated with lower risk factor awareness. We also found a few associations between sociodemographic factors and beliefs about cancer treatment and outcomes or screening. We stress that while addressing awareness is necessary, so too is improving …
Evaluating Park Use and Satisfaction
Background : Providing public access to exercise and play is vital for health promotion across populations. We evaluated the use of and satisfaction at Trojan Park, a multigenerational playground with multiple activity areas and fitness zones in the city of Wellston in St. Louis County, MO. Methods : We used video footage and the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), which is a valid and reliable system for collecting …
Trajectories of body mass index among Canadian seniors and associated mortality risk
The course of BMI over time in Canadian seniors appears to follow one of four different patterns depending on gender. The findings suggest that men who were overweight at age 65 and lost weight over time had the lowest mortality risk. Interestingly, obese women with decreasing BMI have different mortality risks, depending on their chronic health conditions. The findings provide new insights concerning the associations between BMI and mortality ri…
Four major dietary patterns identified for a target-population of adults residing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
This study derived four dietary patterns and obtained their significant associations with specific demographic characteristics in this population. It identified one dietary consumption pattern (Fish) not yet seen in other studied populations. These findings will update the current dietary-health information published in this province, and contribute to further research into the association between dietary practices and health
A preliminary investigation into diet adequacy in senior residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The present study revealed an inadequate consumption of essential nutrients from foods in a noninstitutionalized senior population of NL
Interaction between alcohol drinking and obesity in relation to colorectal cancer risk
The effect of alcohol of drinking on CRC seems to be modified by obesity
Calcium and Vitamin D and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Diabetes and its impact on health-related quality of life
Contribution of Chronic Conditions to Aggregate Changes in Old-Age Functioning
Because our research interest is in disability, we read Freedman and Martin's article on chronic conditions and disability1 with special interest. Several aspects of their work concerned us. The authors introduced the concept “total contribution of a given factor,” which can be expressed as a summation of (X95 − X84) • (β95 + β84)/2 and (β95−β84) • (X95 + X84)/2. According to Freedman and Martin's notations, β84 and β95 are the regression coeffic…
Perceived Need for Workplace Accommodation and Labor-Force Participation in Canadian Adults With Activity Limitations
We examined how perceived need for workplace accommodation affects labor-force participation in people with disabilities. We analyzed a Canadian survey with structural equation modeling to test a model incorporating activity limitations and perceived need for workplace accommodations. The results suggested that the effect of upper- and lower-body activity limitation on labor-force participation was mediated by perceived need for workplace accommo…
Validity of Random-Digit-Dialing in Recruiting Controls in a Case-Control Study
Study controls recruited through RDD tend to have higher socioeconomic status, which may lead to overestimation of a number of risk factors in this study
Diabetes and its impact on health-related quality of life
Tobacco Smoking and Colorectal Cancer
Calcium and Vitamin D and Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Interaction between alcohol drinking and obesity in relation to colorectal cancer risk
The effect of alcohol of drinking on CRC seems to be modified by obesity
A preliminary investigation into diet adequacy in senior residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The present study revealed an inadequate consumption of essential nutrients from foods in a noninstitutionalized senior population of NL
Four major dietary patterns identified for a target-population of adults residing in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
This study derived four dietary patterns and obtained their significant associations with specific demographic characteristics in this population. It identified one dietary consumption pattern (Fish) not yet seen in other studied populations. These findings will update the current dietary-health information published in this province, and contribute to further research into the association between dietary practices and health
Trajectories of body mass index among Canadian seniors and associated mortality risk
The course of BMI over time in Canadian seniors appears to follow one of four different patterns depending on gender. The findings suggest that men who were overweight at age 65 and lost weight over time had the lowest mortality risk. Interestingly, obese women with decreasing BMI have different mortality risks, depending on their chronic health conditions. The findings provide new insights concerning the associations between BMI and mortality ri…
Evaluating Park Use and Satisfaction
Background : Providing public access to exercise and play is vital for health promotion across populations. We evaluated the use of and satisfaction at Trojan Park, a multigenerational playground with multiple activity areas and fitness zones in the city of Wellston in St. Louis County, MO. Methods : We used video footage and the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC), which is a valid and reliable system for collecting …
Sociodemographics and their impacts on risk factor awareness and beliefs about cancer and screening
Among adults in NL, there was poor awareness that low-fiber diets, alcohol, and age are risk factors for cancer. Lower income and education, rural residence, and not having a health care provider were associated with lower risk factor awareness. We also found a few associations between sociodemographic factors and beliefs about cancer treatment and outcomes or screening. We stress that while addressing awareness is necessary, so too is improving …
Valuation of digital goods during the coronavirus outbreak in the United States
Sociodemographic and Covid-Related Predictors for Mental Health Condition of Mainland Chinese in Canada Amidst the Pandemic
The current study investigates the mental health condition of Mainland Chinese in Canada and identifies the associated sociodemographic and COVID-19-related predictors. A sample of 471 Mainland Chinese aged 18 or older completed an online survey that collected information on demographics, experience, cognition, and behaviours related to the COVID-19 pandemic and mental health condition. Mental health condition was assessed with the Depression, An…
Covid-19 Peritraumatic Distress and Loneliness in Chinese Residents in North America
The current study examined the association of COVID-19 contraction worry for self and for family members with COVID-19 peritraumatic distress and loneliness in Chinese residents in North America. A sample of 943 Chinese residents (immigrants, citizens, visitors, and international students) in North America completed a cross-sectional online survey during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (between January and February 2021). Univariate anal…
Dental health status, dentist visiting, and dental insurance of Asian immigrants in Canada
Asian immigrants showed lower dental care utilization and oral health than native-born Canadians
Knowledge, psychological impacts, and protective behaviours during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic among Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children
Predominantly, the Chinese residents in Canada with dependent school-age children were more likely to report the negative psychological impacts of the pandemic. These findings warrant further investigations that may contribute to informing key stakeholders about the identification and implementation of policies and interventions to support the needs of parents with young children, during and after the pandemic
Mental health conditions of Chinese international students and associated predictors amidst the pandemic
The current study aims to examine the mental health conditions and the associated predictors among Chinese international students. A sample of 256 Chinese international students aged 16 or above living primarily in Canada were asked to complete an online survey. Mental health conditions were assessed with the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 and the Physical and Mental Health Summary Scales. 15.3%, 20.4%, and 10.5% of respondents reported…
Discrimination faced by economically disadvantaged students
The mediating roles of social support and basic psychological needs in the relationship between gratitude and adolescent prosocial behavior
Racial and sociodemographic distribution of colorectal cancer screening in Canada
Evaluating sugar-sweetened beverage tax effects
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) introduced Canada’s first sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in September 2022. Compared with national averages, NL has higher intakes of SSBs, lower intakes of plain water and milk, with higher rates of overweight and obesity and diabetes. Taxing SSBs is a recommended intervention but real-world effectiveness of SSB taxes requires more investigation. We evaluated changes in weekly beverage prices and sales pre- and…
Case Study Qualitative Inquiry of Healthy Food Retailing in Rural Newfoundland and Labrador
Multilevel, multicomponent interventions are recognized approaches to promote public health and prevent disease. Our study focused on diet and its determinants to understand factors impacting healthy food retailing in rural Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada, using a case study approach with community-engaged system-based processes. In three case study communities, we conducted two qualitative data generating processes (storeowner interviews …
Comparing the intrinsic connections of depression and suicide risk between left-behind and non-left-behind children
Parental Emotional Expressiveness Affects Primary School Children's Depression
Depression, in recent decades, has shown a clear trend to occur at a younger age, emerging as a prevalent mental health concern among primary school children. According to family system theory and social‐ecological principles, parent individual factors, as distal factors, are able to influence the depression of child individual through the proximal factor of parent–child dyadic interaction. Within this integrated theory framework, this study aime…
Medicine (21 works) · Demography (14 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Demography (12 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Population (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Gerontology (8 works) · Internal Medicine (7 works) · Pandemic (7 works)