Angel Hor‐yan Lai
Biographic Data
| ID | 6086448 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Angel Hor‐yan Lai |
| GIVEN NAMES | Angel Hor‐yan |
| FAMILY NAME | Lai |
| SIGNATURE | LAI A H Y |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0438-6591 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
“It is Not Straightforward”
This study explores the resilience of South Asian and Southeast Asian youths in Hong Kong, focusing on their bicultural experiences. Using Zimmerman’s resilience theory, Benet-Martínez’s bicultural identity integration theory, and Lilgendahl narrative identity theory, this research employs a narrative inquiry approach. Nineteen youths of Nepalese, Pakistani, Filipino, Indonesian, and Indian origins (aged 17–23) participated in in-depth interviews…
A Co‐Production Model for Youth Meaningful Participation in a Shifting City
This study explored how co‐production‐based youth programs can foster meaningful participation among young people in Hong Kong, particularly in the shifting socio‐political space following Hong Kong's 2019 social movement. Drawing on Sen's Capability Approach, McMillan and Chavis' Sense of Community Framework, and Bandura's Social Learning Theory, the research employed a qualitative design involving in‐depth interviews with 24 adult stakeholders …
Ethnic identity in school context
Using Yi adolescents in rural China ( n = 163) as an example, this qualitative study explored how school ethnic socialization shaped the ethnic identity development and the future self of indigenous youths in mainstream Han‐dominant school settings. Focus groups and thematic analysis were used. Six themes emerged, describing the participants' experiences of mainstream socialization, cultural socialization and multiculturalism within their school …
Life-World Design
Racial challenges and finding meaning in ethnic identity
What determines Hong Kong South Asians' perceptions on Covid‐19 vaccine? Implications on culturally appropriate vaccine messages for ethnic minority community
Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined the effect of South Asians' perceptions of healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels of perceived involvement in South Asian community health and trust in the healthcare system were associated with higher …
The Protective Role of Perceived Social Support between Ethnic Identity and Adverse Mental Health Outcomes
Ethnic identity is considered a psychocultural asset of indigenous. Yet, the search for own ethnic identity can induce unpleasant feelings, especially for indigenous peoples who have encountered colonisation and oppression. Using indigenous peoples in Taiwan, this study examined the protective effect of perceived social support on the associations between ethnic identity and the adverse mental health of anxiety and depression. Participants were s…
Ethnic identity, perceived classmate support and general self-efficacy in ethnic minority adolescents in rural Chinese school settings
Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong
AIMS: Generalized trust is a crucial determinant of individual and social well-being and is the fundamental element of a healthy society. However, a decline in generalized trust was observed among Hong Kong young adults, despite local neighborhoods, and placed-based experiences gaining popularity among Hong Kong young people. Hence, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood-level factors on promoting generalized trust. METHOD: Cross-sectiona…
Social Resources for Positive Psychosocial Health
This article explores and identifies the social processes underlying a 12-month youth street dance performing arts program, MINDJAM, in promoting positive psychosocial outcomes among young people in Hong Kong. We conducted in-depth interviews with 22 participants aged 13 to 18 years old who were MINDJAM participants. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Five emergent themes were identified, providing insights into the social mechanism bridg…
Health of Youth in Transition in Hong Kong
This study aimed to examine the impact of individual (level of vigorous physical activity (VPA) and frequency of using sports and recreation facilities), interpersonal (perceived social cohesion (PSC)), and neighborhood environmental (availability of sports and recreation facilities) factors on youths' health in transition in Hong Kong. A sample of 508 individuals aged 17-23 years from all Hong Kong council districts randomly completed validated …
Vouchers for primary healthcare services in an ageing world? The perspectives of elderly voucher recipients in Hong Kong
Considering the ageing population in economically advanced regions across the world, measures are necessary to enhance the health of the older population as well as contain public healthcare spending. Hong Kong implements the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (EHCVS), providing older people aged 65 or above an annual subsidy of visiting private healthcare service providers for chronic disease prevention and management. The services also aim at r…
The buffering effect of child-caregiver relationships
A Strength-Based Arts and Play Support Program for Young Survivors in Post-Quake China
A year after the earthquake in Sichuan, China, a strength-based arts and play support program was launched to promote the well-being of young survivors, and this study was designed to examine its effectiveness. It was hypothesized that participation in the program would have direct positive effects on general self-efficacy and peer support, and that these would mediate the effect of the program on anxiety. One hundred twelve Grade 4 students join…
A Strength-Based Arts and Play Support Program for Young Survivors in Post-Quake China
A year after the earthquake in Sichuan, China, a strength-based arts and play support program was launched to promote the well-being of young survivors, and this study was designed to examine its effectiveness. It was hypothesized that participation in the program would have direct positive effects on general self-efficacy and peer support, and that these would mediate the effect of the program on anxiety. One hundred twelve Grade 4 students join…
What determines Hong Kong South Asians' perceptions on Covid‐19 vaccine? Implications on culturally appropriate vaccine messages for ethnic minority community
Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined the effect of South Asians' perceptions of healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels of perceived involvement in South Asian community health and trust in the healthcare system were associated with higher …
The Protective Role of Perceived Social Support between Ethnic Identity and Adverse Mental Health Outcomes
Ethnic identity is considered a psychocultural asset of indigenous. Yet, the search for own ethnic identity can induce unpleasant feelings, especially for indigenous peoples who have encountered colonisation and oppression. Using indigenous peoples in Taiwan, this study examined the protective effect of perceived social support on the associations between ethnic identity and the adverse mental health of anxiety and depression. Participants were s…
Ethnic identity, perceived classmate support and general self-efficacy in ethnic minority adolescents in rural Chinese school settings
The buffering effect of child-caregiver relationships
A Strength-Based Arts and Play Support Program for Young Survivors in Post-Quake China
A year after the earthquake in Sichuan, China, a strength-based arts and play support program was launched to promote the well-being of young survivors, and this study was designed to examine its effectiveness. It was hypothesized that participation in the program would have direct positive effects on general self-efficacy and peer support, and that these would mediate the effect of the program on anxiety. One hundred twelve Grade 4 students join…
Vouchers for primary healthcare services in an ageing world? The perspectives of elderly voucher recipients in Hong Kong
Considering the ageing population in economically advanced regions across the world, measures are necessary to enhance the health of the older population as well as contain public healthcare spending. Hong Kong implements the Elderly Health Care Voucher Scheme (EHCVS), providing older people aged 65 or above an annual subsidy of visiting private healthcare service providers for chronic disease prevention and management. The services also aim at r…
The buffering effect of child-caregiver relationships
Health of Youth in Transition in Hong Kong
This study aimed to examine the impact of individual (level of vigorous physical activity (VPA) and frequency of using sports and recreation facilities), interpersonal (perceived social cohesion (PSC)), and neighborhood environmental (availability of sports and recreation facilities) factors on youths' health in transition in Hong Kong. A sample of 508 individuals aged 17-23 years from all Hong Kong council districts randomly completed validated …
Social Resources for Positive Psychosocial Health
This article explores and identifies the social processes underlying a 12-month youth street dance performing arts program, MINDJAM, in promoting positive psychosocial outcomes among young people in Hong Kong. We conducted in-depth interviews with 22 participants aged 13 to 18 years old who were MINDJAM participants. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis. Five emergent themes were identified, providing insights into the social mechanism bridg…
Ethnic identity, perceived classmate support and general self-efficacy in ethnic minority adolescents in rural Chinese school settings
Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong
AIMS: Generalized trust is a crucial determinant of individual and social well-being and is the fundamental element of a healthy society. However, a decline in generalized trust was observed among Hong Kong young adults, despite local neighborhoods, and placed-based experiences gaining popularity among Hong Kong young people. Hence, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood-level factors on promoting generalized trust. METHOD: Cross-sectiona…
What determines Hong Kong South Asians' perceptions on Covid‐19 vaccine? Implications on culturally appropriate vaccine messages for ethnic minority community
Guided by the behavioral model of health service use, this study examined the effect of South Asians' perceptions of healthcare, religious belief, and socioeconomic status on their perceived benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines (N = 245). Cross-sectional survey was used. Logistic regressions results showed that higher levels of perceived involvement in South Asian community health and trust in the healthcare system were associated with higher …
The Protective Role of Perceived Social Support between Ethnic Identity and Adverse Mental Health Outcomes
Ethnic identity is considered a psychocultural asset of indigenous. Yet, the search for own ethnic identity can induce unpleasant feelings, especially for indigenous peoples who have encountered colonisation and oppression. Using indigenous peoples in Taiwan, this study examined the protective effect of perceived social support on the associations between ethnic identity and the adverse mental health of anxiety and depression. Participants were s…
Ethnic identity in school context
Using Yi adolescents in rural China ( n = 163) as an example, this qualitative study explored how school ethnic socialization shaped the ethnic identity development and the future self of indigenous youths in mainstream Han‐dominant school settings. Focus groups and thematic analysis were used. Six themes emerged, describing the participants' experiences of mainstream socialization, cultural socialization and multiculturalism within their school …
Life-World Design
Racial challenges and finding meaning in ethnic identity
A Co‐Production Model for Youth Meaningful Participation in a Shifting City
This study explored how co‐production‐based youth programs can foster meaningful participation among young people in Hong Kong, particularly in the shifting socio‐political space following Hong Kong's 2019 social movement. Drawing on Sen's Capability Approach, McMillan and Chavis' Sense of Community Framework, and Bandura's Social Learning Theory, the research employed a qualitative design involving in‐depth interviews with 24 adult stakeholders …
“It is Not Straightforward”
This study explores the resilience of South Asian and Southeast Asian youths in Hong Kong, focusing on their bicultural experiences. Using Zimmerman’s resilience theory, Benet-Martínez’s bicultural identity integration theory, and Lilgendahl narrative identity theory, this research employs a narrative inquiry approach. Nineteen youths of Nepalese, Pakistani, Filipino, Indonesian, and Indian origins (aged 17–23) participated in in-depth interviews…
Psychology (10 works) · Ethnic group (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · China (3 works)