Poh Li Lau
Biographic Data
| ID | 6747786 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Poh Li Lau |
| GIVEN NAMES | Poh Li |
| FAMILY NAME | Lau |
| SIGNATURE | LAU P L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4395-4643 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Career calling, role balance and life satisfaction among female counsellors in Malaysia
This study examined the relationship between career calling, role balance, and life satisfaction among female counsellors in Malaysia (N = 334). Structural Equation Modelling analysis was applied in this study to analyse how these variables interact. As hypothesised, career calling was positively and significantly associated with life satisfaction, with role balance serving as a significant mediator in this relationship. In exploring role balance…
The Voice from Indonesia
Grit, characterized by a combination of consistent interest and persistence towards long-term goals, is increasingly recognized as an important factor in professional career success. However, research on grit among school counsellors is limited, especially in Indonesia, where counsellors face unique cultural and systemic challenges. This study examines the factors that influence grit in school counsellors that persist in their profession despite …
Perceived social support, resilience and career adaptability among Malaysian university students
This study examined the associations between perceived social support, resilience and career adaptability among 1294 university students in Malaysia. A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted using validated scales, namely the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The PLS-SEM analyses showed that perceived social support was positively associated wi…
The Impact of Weightism and Weight Self-Stigma on Obese Population
The prevalence of weightism and weight self-stigma are gaining more prominence globally; however, the awareness of its impact is yet to be established. This review aimed to fill the literature gaps and provide a robust and up-to-date account of the biological, psychological, social, and behavioral impact of weightism and weight self-stigma on the obese population. By using a systematic approach, this review utilized five academic databases (PubMe…
Perceived Social Support and Subjective Happiness Among Undergraduate Counseling Students in Malaysia
Career Adaptability Across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has recently seen a number of developments and transformations that requires one to adjust to as the region’s skill requirements are evolving. For some these new changes brings new opportunities, however, for some greater levels of career adaptability is need to manage these new developments and transformations. The necessity of systematically reviewing articles on career adaptability in Southeast Asian nations is made apparent by …
I am able to regain myself”
“Dando gracias”
A Phenomenological Study of Malaysian Counsellors’ Experiences in Managing Countertransference
Cultural dimensions of nonsuicidal self-injury
Self-injury is a perilous and increasingly common behavior that is particularly prevalent among youth. Nonetheless, there is a deep-rooted public stigma towards people who self-injure. Consequently, people who engage in self-injury are reluctant to seek professional help or disclose their experiences to others. This article aims to combat stigma and promote help-seeking behavior by debunking the common myths surrounding self-injury in the Malaysi…
Nonsuicidal Self-injury in Southeast Asia
This article presents an overview on nonsuicidal self-injury in Southeast Asia. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was conducted regarding self-injury in Southeast Asia. Seventeen studies eligible for inclusion were identified. Findings revealed that self-injury is most common among youth between the ages of 14 and 35 years old. The prevalence rates reported were f…
[He] gave me a 30-minute lecture on how I was a shitty grad student”
Help seeking attitudes and illegal drug use among methadone maintenance therapy patients in Malaysia
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified substance use disorders as a significant public health concern for many countries. In Malaysia, the government took the step to address this concern in 2005 through the introduction of Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) to treat opioid use disorders. The purpose of this study is to test whether help-seeking attitudes by MMT patients are associated with continued substance use.Method:…
I am Still Able to Contribute to Someone Less Fortunate’
Nonsuicidal Self-injury in Southeast Asia
This article presents an overview on nonsuicidal self-injury in Southeast Asia. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was conducted regarding self-injury in Southeast Asia. Seventeen studies eligible for inclusion were identified. Findings revealed that self-injury is most common among youth between the ages of 14 and 35 years old. The prevalence rates reported were f…
[He] gave me a 30-minute lecture on how I was a shitty grad student”
Help seeking attitudes and illegal drug use among methadone maintenance therapy patients in Malaysia
Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified substance use disorders as a significant public health concern for many countries. In Malaysia, the government took the step to address this concern in 2005 through the introduction of Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) to treat opioid use disorders. The purpose of this study is to test whether help-seeking attitudes by MMT patients are associated with continued substance use.Method:…
I am Still Able to Contribute to Someone Less Fortunate’
A Phenomenological Study of Malaysian Counsellors’ Experiences in Managing Countertransference
Cultural dimensions of nonsuicidal self-injury
Self-injury is a perilous and increasingly common behavior that is particularly prevalent among youth. Nonetheless, there is a deep-rooted public stigma towards people who self-injure. Consequently, people who engage in self-injury are reluctant to seek professional help or disclose their experiences to others. This article aims to combat stigma and promote help-seeking behavior by debunking the common myths surrounding self-injury in the Malaysi…
Nonsuicidal Self-injury in Southeast Asia
This article presents an overview on nonsuicidal self-injury in Southeast Asia. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic review was conducted regarding self-injury in Southeast Asia. Seventeen studies eligible for inclusion were identified. Findings revealed that self-injury is most common among youth between the ages of 14 and 35 years old. The prevalence rates reported were f…
[He] gave me a 30-minute lecture on how I was a shitty grad student”
“Dando gracias”
Career Adaptability Across Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has recently seen a number of developments and transformations that requires one to adjust to as the region’s skill requirements are evolving. For some these new changes brings new opportunities, however, for some greater levels of career adaptability is need to manage these new developments and transformations. The necessity of systematically reviewing articles on career adaptability in Southeast Asian nations is made apparent by …
I am able to regain myself”
Perceived social support, resilience and career adaptability among Malaysian university students
This study examined the associations between perceived social support, resilience and career adaptability among 1294 university students in Malaysia. A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted using validated scales, namely the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale (CAAS), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The PLS-SEM analyses showed that perceived social support was positively associated wi…
The Impact of Weightism and Weight Self-Stigma on Obese Population
The prevalence of weightism and weight self-stigma are gaining more prominence globally; however, the awareness of its impact is yet to be established. This review aimed to fill the literature gaps and provide a robust and up-to-date account of the biological, psychological, social, and behavioral impact of weightism and weight self-stigma on the obese population. By using a systematic approach, this review utilized five academic databases (PubMe…
Perceived Social Support and Subjective Happiness Among Undergraduate Counseling Students in Malaysia
Career calling, role balance and life satisfaction among female counsellors in Malaysia
This study examined the relationship between career calling, role balance, and life satisfaction among female counsellors in Malaysia (N = 334). Structural Equation Modelling analysis was applied in this study to analyse how these variables interact. As hypothesised, career calling was positively and significantly associated with life satisfaction, with role balance serving as a significant mediator in this relationship. In exploring role balance…
The Voice from Indonesia
Grit, characterized by a combination of consistent interest and persistence towards long-term goals, is increasingly recognized as an important factor in professional career success. However, research on grit among school counsellors is limited, especially in Indonesia, where counsellors face unique cultural and systemic challenges. This study examines the factors that influence grit in school counsellors that persist in their profession despite …
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Resilience and Mental Health (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works)