Saint Francis University - Dr Stephen Chan Cheong Yu

Name	CHAN Cheong Yu Stephen
Title	Dr
Address	Rm A625
Telephone	3702 4525
Email	cy4chan@sfu.edu.hk
School	Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences

Biography

Dr Stephen CHAN is currently an Assistant Professor cum Stream Coordinator in the Felizberta Lo Padilla Tong School of Social Sciences at Saint Francis University, Hong Kong. He is responsible for teaching Developmental Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology, Internship, and Research Thesis in Applied Psychology.

Dr. Chan obtained his PhD in Psychology from the Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Before joining, he was experienced in teaching a wide range of psychology and research subjects. He has also been involved in different research projects pertaining to carer and aging population. His current research is mainly related to carer studies, positive psychological interventions and positive psychology in older adults.

Education

BSosSc (Psy), OUHK
MAP, PolyU
PhD, PolyU

Professional Qualification/Membership

Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society
Graduate Member of the Hong Kong Psychological Society
Accredited MoCA Practitioner
Early career researcher in the Australian Association of Gerontology
External member of the Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC)

Teaching

Courses taught:

PSY202 Developmental Psychology
PSY 205 Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
PSY301 Biological Psychology
PSY302 Cognitive Psychology
PSY307 Internship
PSY407 Research Thesis in Applied Psychology

Research

Aging studies, Cognitive performances, Age stereotypes, Wellbeing, Hope, Resilience, Dementia, Carers, Mental health, Positive psychological interventions

Selected Publications

Chan, S. C. Y.*, Ng, C. W., & Huang, Q. L. (2024). The role of hope in depressive and anxiety symptoms in emerging and older adults: A network approach. Current Psychology, 1-14. https://doi.org/1007/s12144-024-06760-5 [SSCI: Q2; Impact Factor: 2.5]
Tsang, A. P. L., Lee, C. K, & Chan, S. C.Y. (2024). A Cross-lagged panel analysis of social participation in the relationship between functional limitations and cognitive functioning: Evidence from CHARLS. Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://doi.org/1177/07334648241282756 [SSCI: Q2; Impact Factor: 2.2]
Chan, S. C. Y., & Huang, Q. L. (2024). The mediating role of self‐esteem in the relationship between hope and life satisfaction among university students during a global health crisis. Health Science Reports, 7(8), e2311. https://doi.org/1002/hsr2.2311 [SSCI: Q3; Impact Factor: 2.1]
Chan, S. C. Y.*, Fung, C. K., & Huang, Q. L. (2024). Positive emotions, hope, and life satisfaction in Chinese older adults: An application of broaden-and-build model. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 98(4), 452-468. https://doi.org/00914150231207999 [SSCI: Q3; Impact Factor: 2.0]
Tsang, A. P. L., Chan, S. C. Y.*, Lu, H. J., & Wong, C. C. (2024). Effects of Age-based Stereotype Threat on Time-based Prospective Memory. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1379160. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1379160 [SSCI: Q1; Impact Factor: 4.2]
Chan, S. C. Y.*, Huang, Q. L., & Fung, C. K. (2024). Associations among social participation types, mental and subjective well‐being in Chinese older adults during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 24, 364-369. https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.14675 [SSCI: Q2; Impact Factor: 3.3]
Zhang, W., Liu, T., Leung, D. K. Y., Chan, S., Wong, G., & Lum, T. (2024). Sad Mood Bridges Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Network Approach. Innovation in Aging, 8(1), igad139. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad139 [SSCI: Q1; Impact Factor: 7.0]

* Corresponding author

Ad hoc Reviewers

Aging & Mental Health, PsyCH Journal, BMC Psychology, BMC Geriatrics, Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Behavioral Sciences, Australian Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, Frontiers in Psychology, Scientific Reports, Psychology at the School

Present funding

Co-I, Institutional Theme-based Grant, HKD 4,539,496. "Supporting Informal Caregivers – Pioneering, Validating, Implementing, and Evaluating a Chinese Caregiving Planning Model in Hong Kong", 2022 – ongoing.
Co-I, Institutional Development Grant, HKD 100,000, "Cultivating Positive and Inclusive Education in CIHE: Integrating Positive Psychology and Universal Design Learning", 2023 – ongoing.
Co-I, Institutional Strategic Grant, HKD 488,996.5, "Preparing for success: Scale validation in program evaluation research in higher education", 2023 – ongoing.
Co-I, Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung, HKD 223,111, "Evaluation Study on Meeting on the Rainbow: Virtual Social Club for the Socially Isolated Carer in the Community", 2023 – ongoing.
Co-I, Institutional Development Grant, HKD 100,000, "Mental Health and Everyday Prospective Memory in Older Adults: A Cross-sectional Survey Study", 2024 – ongoing.
PI, Institutional Development Grant, HKD 100,000, "An Awareness, Courage, and Love Intervention to Help Chinese Older Adults in the Post-pandemic Era: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial", 2024 – ongoing.
Co-I, Faculty Development Scheme, HKD 603,275, "Generative AI Driven Text-based Chatbot for Mental Health Screening", 2024 – ongoing.

Recent Conference Participation

Chan, S. C. Y. & Huang, Q. L. (2024, July). International Conference for the 33^rd International Congress of Psychology, Prague, Czech Republic, 21^st to 26^th July 2024. Paper Title: The Power of Hope in Crisis: Insights from Broaden and Build Theory in Chinese Adults

Chan, S. C. Y., Fung, C. K., & Huang, Q. L. (2023, June). IAGG Asia/Oceania Regional Congress 2023, 12^th to 14^th June 2023. Poster Title: Relationships between Social Participation Types, Mental and Subjective Well-being in Chinese Older Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic.