CHAN C. M., ALFRED
 
Chair Professor of Social Gerontology
BA (East London); MSc (Edinburgh); CertPsy (Lond.); PhD (Surrey); CQSW; RMN; MHKAG; RSW (HK);BBS; JP
Office: Rm. 209, Dorothy Y L Wong Building
Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Lingnan University, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
TEL: (852) 2616 7197
FAX: (852) 2891 7940
e-Mail: sscmchan@Ln.edu.hk
 


Research Interests | Top
  1. Social gerontology

  2. Health and social care

  3. Welfare policy

  4. Programme evaluation


Publications: 2000 - 2011 | Top

Books | Top

“Validation of Service Performance Outcome Instruments for Home Support Services for the Elderly Recipients in Hong Kong”, (June 2004) (with Fong M.S.F., Wong H.Y.E., and Wong S.Y.) (Ed), published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University & Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre, total pages: 91 (A4).

關銳煊、陳章明、梁萬福合編 (2004) 護老者綜合服務論叢,天地圖書出版,總頁:共 240頁。

“Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific: MAJOR TRENDS AND ISSURES”, (2003) (with Phillips, D.R.) (Ed), Social Policy Paper No. 11, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), (January 2003), total pages: 58.

Ageing and Long-term Care: National Politics in the Asia-Pacific, (Editors) (with Phillips, D.R. ), Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Ottawa: International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 2002, Xviii + 242pp.

 

Chapters in Books | Top

陳章明及劉穎娜﹙2008﹚,「善用長者義工的策略」,刊登於《綜合服務介入模式的應用:如何發展及協助長者解困的策略》,鄰舍輔導會出版,頁17-19,2008年1月

陳章明及謝偉豪﹙2007﹚,「提升生活質素:從麻雀治療研究到實踐應用」,刊登於《提升長者生活質素面面觀》,關銳煊主編,天地圖書出版,頁151-158

“Health and Social Care Interfaces in Hong Kong”, in Community-Based Intervention Model – Elderly Mental Health, (with CHEUNG S.K.D.), published by The Neighourbourhood Advice-Action Council & Occupational Therapy Department, Kwai Chung Hospital, pp. 3-7, 2006.

「真情告白」,陳章明,刊登於「五十歲的情書:延綿的情話始終是最美的」,心靈律動系列,明窗出版社,20056月,頁8-9

書評「倘若沒遇上 家居照顧個案故事」,陳章明,香港家庭福利會,明窗出版社,2005。

「落手落腳、七嘴八舌」做研究—長者社區研究員培訓計劃﹙2004) 與陸潔玲及劉紫惠合著,刊登於承先啟後再創新路向香港安老服務的變法,基督教香港信義會屯門長者服務二十周年慶祝特刊,明窗出版社,頁:88-94

「預防長者感染沙士」﹙2004﹚,刊登於《醫藥人》醫藥健康雜誌第34期,2004年3月號

「人口老齡化長者服務新方向」﹙2004﹚與王漢裔,刊登於深水區安老醫護跨專業協作彙編,社會福利署編印,2004年3月,頁:12-15

「長者服務創新猷」﹙2004﹚,刊登於承先啟後再創新路向香港安老服務的變法,基督教香港信義會屯門長者服務二十周年慶祝特刊,明窗出版社,頁:40-50

「以作業基礎成本」計算家居服務的成本效益﹙2004﹚與曹可怡合著,刊登於《護老者綜合服務論叢》,天地圖書出版,頁:127-136

護老者在診症中的角色﹙2004﹚與馬學嘉合著,刊登於《護老者綜合服務論叢》,天地圖書出版,頁:119-126

護老者的社會角色(2004)與馮明穗合著,刊登於《護老者綜合服務論叢》,天地圖書出版,頁:27-42

Overview on the Development of the Quality of Life Measurements, (Oct 2003) (with Phillips D.R., Chan S.Y.S & Cheng S.T.) in 提高新世紀老年人生活質量研究第二屆華裔老人國際研討會論文集,華齡出版社,P386-408﹙主編:沈振新;副主編:桂世勛、朱即明、孫鵬鏢﹚

「私營安老院升格關鍵人物—黃玉葉姑娘 」 ,陳章明,《〈生命因妳動聽〉香港私營安老院聯會之鬥士—黃玉葉主席『二十年護老工作的心路歷程』》 ,2003 年 2月,頁:20-21 。

“Policies on Ageing and Long-term Care in Hong Kong”, (with Phillips, D.R. ), in Phillips, D.R. and Chan C.M.A. (eds.), Ageing and Long-term Care: National Policies in the Asia-Pacific, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Ottawa: International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 2002, pp. 23-67.

“National Policies on Ageing and Long-term Care in the Asia-Pacific: Issues and Challenges”, (with Phillips, D.R.), in D.R. Phillips and AC M Chan (eds.), Ageing and Long-term Care: National Policies in the Asia-Pacific, Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies and Ottawa: International Development Research Centre (IDRC), 2002, pp. 1-22.

“ Towards A Better Service For the Chinese Migrants ” , in Cheng Y.S. and Kwok K.F. S, (ed.), Hong Kong and China in Transition: Strategies for a Better Quality of Life, Imprint Publications: Chicago, 2001, pp. 81-90. (Internationally refereed)

種族歧視、新移民婦女和「矯歧優遇」政策」。馮應謙、陳浩文編,《特區政策理論》, 2001 年 3 月, pp. 178-181. (Locally refereed)

健康者年與社區支持」。關銳宣主編,《21世紀耆年健康樂集》,香港仔街坊福利會社會服務中心, 2000 年 12 月, pp. 31- 40. (Locally refereed)

「長者義工與『老有所為、老有所學、老有所屬』之關係」,陳章明、劉穎娜。關銳宣主編,《長者義工服務論叢》, 香港基督教服務處出版,2000 年 4 月, pp. 49-60. (Locally refereed)

長者義工與「老有所為、老有所學、老有所屬」之關係 (2000) 與劉穎娜合著,刊於長者義工服務論叢,二千年四月初版,香港基督教服務處出版,頁: 49-60 。

從德勤報告探討老人院舍的新角色(2000)與關子平合著,刊於15週年慶典紀念特刊:山景耆年服務安老服務政策 — 前瞻與實務,2000年3月,基督教香港信義會社會服務部印,頁: 9-14。

 Journal Publications | Top

CHAN C.M.A., TANG P.Y.P., LEUNG M.F.E. & LI W.Y. (2010), “Development of the Macao Ageing Index: a Response to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific”, Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 5, No. 1, Page 14-20

PHILLIPS D.R., CHAN C.M.A. & CHENG S.T. (2010) “Ageing in a Global Context: The Asia-Pacific Region”, The SAGE Handbook of Social Gerontology, Edited by Dale Dannefer and Chris Phillipson, P.430-446

CHENG S.T., PHILLIPS D.R. & CHAN C.M.A. (2009) “Asia-Pacific Region”, in The International Handbook on Aging – Current Research and Development, 3rd Edition, ABC CLIO, P29-54

CHAN C.M.A. (2009) “Preparing for Ageing in the Asia Pacific: Hong Kong as an Example”, The Journal of Comparative Asian Development: Population Ageing, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Spring 2009), P.149-178

HO S., CHAN C.M.A., WOO J., CHONG P. & SHAM A. (2009) “Impact of Caregiving on Health and Quality of Life: A Comparative Population-Based Study of Caregivers for Elderly Persons and Noncaregivers”, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, P1-6

CHENG S.T., CHAN C.M.A. & PHILLIPS D.R. (2008) “Ageing Trends in Asia and the Pacific”, Regional Dimensions of the Ageing Situation, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (ed), New York: United Nations, May 2008, P35-69

CHENG S.T., CHAN W. & CHAN C.M.A. (2008) “Older People’s Realisation of Generativity in a Changing Society: the Case of Hong Kong”, Ageing & Society 28, P609-627

CHENG S.T. & CHAN C.M.A. (2008) “Detecting Depression in Chinese Adults with Mild Dementia: Findings With Two Versions of the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale”, Psychiatry Research 159, P44-49

CHAN C.M.A., CHENG S.T. & LI C. (2007) “Protective Legislation for Older Persons in Hong Kong”, Asian Journal of Gerontology & Geriatrics, Dec 2007, Vol. 2, No. 3, P143-152

CHAN C.M.A., CHENG S.T. & PHILLIPS D.R. (2007) “The Aging of Asia: Policy Lessons, Challenges”, Global Asia Population Aging, Volume No. 2, No. 2, Fall 2007, P80-90

CHENG S.T., FUNG H. & CHAN C.M.A. (2007) “Maintaining Self-Rated Health Through Social Comparison in Old Age”, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, Vol. 62B, No. 5, P277-285

“An Exploratory Study of the Effect of Mahjong on the Cognitive Functioning of Persons with Dementia”, (with CHENG S.T., and YU C.S.E.), International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Volume 21, 2006, pp. 611-617. (Refereed)

“Filial Piety and Psychological Well-Being in Well Older Chinese”, (with CHENG S.T.) Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, Vol. 61B, No. 5, 2006, pp. 262-269. (Refereed)

“Social Support and Self-rated Health Revisited: Is There a Gender Difference in Later Life?”, (with CHENG S.T.), Social Science and Medicine, Volume 63, 2006, pp. 118-122. (Refereed)

“Factorial Structure of a Short Version of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale”, (with CHENG S.T.), International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Volume 21, 2006, pp. 333-336. (Refereed)

“Measuring Psychological Well-being in the Chinese”, (with CHENG S.T.), Personality and Individual Differences, Volume 38, Issue 6, 2005, pp. 1307-1316. (Refereed)

“The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support: Dimensionality and age and gender differences in Hong Kong adolescents”, (with CHENG S.T.), Personality and Individual Differences, 37, 2005, pp. 1359-1369. (Refereed)

“Comparative performance of long and short forms of the Geriatric Depression Scale in mildly demented Chinese”, (with CHENG S.T.), International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 20, 2005, pp. 1131-1137. (Refereed)

“Constructing a quality of life scale for older Chinese people in Hong Kong (HKQoLOCP)”. (with CHENG S.T., PHILLIPS D.R., CHI I. and HO CHAN S.Y.), Social Indicators Research, Volume 69, 2004, pp. 270-301. (Refereed)

“Changes of Filial Piety in Chinese Societies”, (with LIM Y.M.), The International Scope Review, The Social Capital Foundation, Volume 6 (2004), Issue 11 (Yearly), Article No.3, 2004. (Refereed)

“The Meaning of Care for Experienced Caregivers: An Exploratory Model of Positive Caring”, (with NG K.M.C., CHAN C.K.L. and PHILLIPS D.R.), The International Scope Review, The Social Capital Foundation, Volume 6 (2004), Issue 11 (Yearly), Article No.8. 2004, 17 pages. (Refereed)

“A Brief Version of the Geriatric Depression Scale for the Chinese”, (with CHENG S.T.), Psychological Assessment 2004, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2004, pp. 182-186. (Refereed)

“Constructing a quality of life scale for older Chinese people in Hong Kong (HKQoLOCP)” (2004) (Cheng S.T., Phillips D.R., Chi I. & Ho Chan S.Y), Social Indicators Research.

“The multidimensional scale of perceived social support: dimensionality and age and gender differences in adolescents” (2004) (Cheng S.T.), Personality and Individual Differences, Vol 37, pp 1359-1369.

“Quality of life in Old Age: An Investigation of Well Older Persons in Hong Kong” (2004) (with Cheng S.T & Phillips D.R.), Community Psychology, Volume 32, No. 3, May 2004, pp 309-326.

“Social Learning Among a Group of Secondary School Students in Hong Kong”, (2003) (Fong M.S.F.), International Journal of Learning, Vol. 10, pg. 1915-1924.

“Regulating Quality of Care in Nursing Homes in Hong Kong: A Social-Ecological Investigation”, (2003) Cheng S.T., Law & Policy, Vol 25, No 4, Oct 2003, pp 403-423.

“Socioeconomic Impact of Osteoarthrities in Hong Kong Chinese: Utilization of Health and Social Services, Direct and Indirect Costs”, (2003) (with Woo J., Lau E., Lau C.S., Lee P., Zhang J., Kwok T., Chan C., Chiu P., Chan K.M. & Lam D. Arthritis Care & Research, Vol 45, No. 4, Aug 2003, pp 526-534.

“Factorial structure of the Kidcope in Hong Kong Adolescents”, (2003) (with Cheng S.T.), Journal of genetic psychology, Vol 164, No 3, Sept 2003, pp 261-266.

“Exploring Situation-sensitive and Stable Attributes of Quality of Life for the Elderly People in Hong Kong”, (with Phillips D.R.), Journal of the Ageing Family System, Vol. 1, 2002, pp. 62-71. (Refereed)

Difference in intended participation for the two Patient's Charters (UK-HK) by hospital Professionals (working paper)

Facilitating factors for care-giving: an exploratory search for elderly care-givers'  meaning (working paper) (with Carmen K.M. NG & Lillian T.K. CHAN)

“Similarities and Differences Between Hong Kong Chinese, Manchester Chinese and English Elders in Geriatric Depression Scale Items Performance: Chinese elderly migrants’ expectation for social support”, (2000) (with Challis D., Cordingly L. & Wong L.), Hong Kong Journal of Gerontology.

Exploring the attributes of quality of life amongst the Chinese Elderly People (working paper) (with Phillips D.)

Learning to work safely with reference to a social-cognitive model (2000) (with CHEUNG K.C.), Social Behavior and Personality, Volume 28, No. 3, pp.293-308.

Social-cognitive Factors of Donating Money to Charity: with special attention to an International relief organization (2000) (with CHEUNG C.K.), Evaluation and Programme Planning 23 (2000) pp. 241-253.

 

Research reports, conference proceedings and other publications: | Top

CHAN C.M.A, MA H.K.C., LU J.F. & LAU W.N.H. (2009) “Optional Retirement: Better Choice彈性退休:更佳選擇”, Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre 智經研究中心

CHAN C.M.A., TANG P.Y.P., LEUNG M.F.E. & LI W.Y. (2009) “The Development of Macao Ageing Index”, Selected Outstanding Paper for 17th Annual Congress of Gerontology, published in the Proceeding - Ageing Well: Promoting Care and Healthy Living, Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, Pg. 14-20

CHAN C.M.A., LEE K.M.W. & MA H.K.C. (2009) “Service-Learning Model at Lingnan University: Development Strategies and Outcome Assessment 嶺南大學服務研習計劃:發展策略和成果評估”, New Horizons in Education, Journal of Education, Hong Kong Teachers’ Association, Vol. 57, No. 3 (Special Issue), December 2009, Page 57-73

CHAN C.M.A. & CHEUNG K.W.K. (2008) An Exploratory Study on the Elders’ Needs and Attitudes Towards Radio Programmes, Monograph No. 14 (July 2008), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2008, total pages: 22

CHAN C.M.A. & FUNG Y.Y.C. (2008) 「二人三足」鄉郊長者探訪計劃暨鄉郊長者關懷行動:鄉郊長者的需要及生活質素調查報告書, published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, June 2008, total pages: 51

CHAN C.M.A. (2008) “Entering a New Era of Ageing: An Active Ageing Framework” (Discussant 1). Proceedings of CADENZA Symposium 2007. Preparing for an Elder Friendly Hong Kong. Pg. 41-45

CHAN C.M.A. & CHEUNG K.W.K. (2008) An Evaluation Study on the Elderly Housing Initiative in Hong Kong, Working Paper series, No. 14 (May 2008), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2008, total pages: 28

CHAN C.M.A, MAU S.K.A & FUNG Y.Y.C (2007) 「個人成長及全人發展」學習計劃教材套﹙幼稚園﹚, Report published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, November 2007, total pages: 114

CHAN C.M.A, MAU S.K.A & FUNG Y.Y.C (2007) 「個人成長及全人發展」學習計劃教材套﹙小一至小三﹚, Report published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, November 2007, total pages: 125

CHAN C.M.A, MAU S.K.A & FUNG Y.Y.C (2007) 「個人成長及全人發展」學習計劃教材套﹙小四至小六﹚, Report published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, November 2007, total pages: 129

CHAN C.M.A, MAU S.K.A & FUNG Y.Y.C (2007) 「個人成長及全人發展」學習計劃教材套﹙中一至中三﹚, Report published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, November 2007, total pages: 89

CHAN C.M.A., CHEUNG K.W.K. & LO L.F. (2007) An Exploratory Study of Pet Raising and Health of the Elderly People in Hong Kong, Monograph Series, No. 12 (Feb 2007), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2007, 31 pages

An Exploratory Study of Pet Raising and Health of the Elderly People in Hong Kong, (with CHEUNG K. W. K. and LO L. F.), Monograph Series, No. 12 (Feb 2007), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingan University, 2007, 31 pages.

“Evergreen Project Report 長青傳動力活動計劃成效評估調查”, (with FUNG Y.Y.C.) published by Evergreen Project Committee and Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2006, total pages: 38.

Happy Farming Programme: An Exploratory Study From an Intergenerational Perspective, (with FONG M.S.F, WONG H.Y.E. & WONG H.T.C.), Monograph Series, No. 11 (Nov 2005), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2005, 23 pages.

Service-Learning and Research Scheme: Validation Study for the Evaluation Protocol of the Service-Learning Programme, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, August 2005, 101 pages.

Service-Learning and Research Scheme: Practice Manual, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, August 2005, 96 pages.

Service-Learning and Research Scheme: Implementation Guidelines for Course Instructors, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, August 2005, 17 pages.

Service-Learning and Research Scheme: Report on the Pilot Study of the SLRS, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, August 2005, 71 pages.

A Report on an Exploratory Study on Visual Conditions of Older People Living in Public Housing, (with FONG M.S.F, WONG H.Y.E. and AU YEUNG K.Y.K.), Monograph Series, No. 10 (August 2005), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2005, 30 pages.

Report on Mahdiao (Mahjong) Activities among the Frail Elderly in the Elderly Homes and Hostels in Yan Chai Hospital Social Services Department, (with CHENG S.T., YU C.S.E. and FONG M.S.F), Report published by Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies and Yan Chai Hospital Social Services Department, November 2005, 48 pages.

龍的文系列喜鵲匯 — 活腦健體馬吊樂   麻雀治療實務手冊, (with TSE W.H.H.), Report published by Yan Chai Hospital Social Services Department and Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, November 2005, 80 pages.

Study on Public Attitude and Perception Towards Ethnic Minorities 2004, (with WONG H.Y.E.), Monograph Series, No. 9 (May 2005), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2005, 44 pages.

An Exploratory Study on the Significance of Outbound Traveling for the Older Persons in Hong Kong, (with PHILLIPS D.R., FONG M.S.F. and WONG H.Y.E.), Monograph Series, No. 8 (Jan 2005), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2005, 33 pages.

An Exploratory Study of the Impacts on Gardening to Older People: Case Study to “Tsuen Wan Golden Organic Farming Project”, (with FONG M.S.F., WONG H.Y.E. and LAU W.N.H.), Working Paper series, No. 12 (November 2004), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2004, 27 pages.

Consideration of Protective Legislation on Family and Residential Care for Older Persons in Hong Kong, Working Paper series, No. 11 (July 2004) (with Li C.), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2004, 27 pages.

Report on the Study of the Relationship Between Formal and Informal Caregivers in Caring for Older People, Monograph Series, No. 7 (Aug 2004) (with Fong M.S.F., Chan K.L. & Hung S.N.), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2004, 37 pages.

A Report on an Evaluation of the Hope Worldwide Seniors Day 2003, Monograph Series, No. 5 (Feb 2004) (with Fong M.S.F & No S.P.E), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2004, 33 pages.

仁濟老友記行動」計劃成功調查報告, Monograph Series, No. 4 (Nov 2003) (with Fong M.S.F. & Yu S.L.), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2003, 28 pages.

An Exploratory Study of Older Persons’ Computer and Internet Usage in Hong Kong, (2003) (with Phillips D.R. & Fong M.S.F.), Monograph Series, No. 3 (Aug 2003), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2003, 24 pages.

University-School Link Partnership Projects (USLP) For Promotion of Intergeneration Communication, (2003) (with Phillips D.R. & Fong M.S.F), Monograph Series, No. 2 (June 2003), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2003, 22 pages.

“Social Services for Older Persons in Asia and the Pacific: Trends and Issues”, (with Phillips, D. R.), National Policies and Programmes of Ageing in Asia and the Pacific: An Overview and Lessons Learned, Social Policy Paper No. 9, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, May 2003, pp. 87- 110.

“Ageing in Asia and the Pacific: Critical Issues in National Policies and Programmes”, (with Phillips, D.R.), National Policies and Programmes of Ageing in Asia and the Pacific: An Overview and Lessons Learned, Social Policy Paper No. 9, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, May 2003, pp. 3- 42.

Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific: Major Trends and Issues, (with Phillips, D. R.), Social Policy Paper No. 11, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, January 2003.

Quality of Life of the Chinese Elderly in Hong Kong: Preliminary Findings From Two Focus Groups Studies, (2002) (with Cheng S.T. & Phillips D.R.), Monograph Paper Series, No. 1 (Aug 2002), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, 2002, 106 pages.

Young-Old Partnership Internet Mid-term Report (2002). Report published by Asia Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong.

Invited by The Thailand Research Fund (TRF) The 5th Asian Development Research Forum General Meeting as a guest speaker on the paper “Policy Impact of the Long-term Care Practices in the Asia Pacific Region” (with Prof. David Phillips) at The Siam City Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand on 2 - 3 December 2002.

Panel Speaker for the Anugraha-IFA International Conference on “Madrid Declaration on Ageing – Emerging Trends and Strategies in India & South Asia” at New Dehli, India. The presented title as “The Shanghai Implementation Strategy on Ageing for Asia and the Pacific” on 28 - 30 November 2002.

“Preliminary Findings on Meaning of Quality Care from a Case Study of Day Care for the Elderly”, (with Hung S.N.), paper presented on 10th Annual Congress of Gerontology at Island Shangri-Li Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong on 30 November 2002.

“Power Relationships between Older Persons with Chronic Illnesses and Doctors: An Interactive Perspective”, (with Ma H.K.C. and D.R. Phillips), paper presented on 10th Annual Congress of Gerontology at Island Shangri-Li Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong on 30 November 2002.

“What are the Impacts of Computer Usages Towards Older Adults in Hong Kong” (with Fong M.S.F.), paper presented on 10th Annual Congress of Gerontology at Island Shangri-Li Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong on 30 November 2002.

“Explaining Volunteering in Old Age: A Social Reinforcement Perspective”, (with Lau T.W.C.), paper presented on 10th Annual Congress of Gerontology at Island Shangri-Li Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong on 30 November 2002.

“Costing Home Care in Hong Kong: A Hypothetical Model based on Total Costs Input” (with Tso H.Y.V.), paper presented on 10th Annual Congress of Gerontology at Island Shangri-Li Hotel, Pacific Place, Hong Kong on 30 November 2002.

Invited to serve as a guest speaker for a talk organized by Hong Kong Gerontology lecture on Ethics in Government Research. The topic was “Overcoming and Addressing Ethical Dilemmas in Aged Care Research” on 7 Sept 2002.

“Sexual Need in Older Age” (with Fong M.S.F.), paper presented on a seminar organized by IHSS, Lingnan University on 23 Oct 2002.

“Shanghai Implementation Strategy: Regional Implementation Strategy for the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing 2002 and the Macao Plan of Action on Ageing for Asia and the Pacific 1999”, (with Phillips, D.R.), paper published and distributed by UN ESCAP and was adopted by the Asia-Pacific Seminar on Regional Follow-up to the Second World Assembly on Ageing Shanghai, China, 23-26 September 2002.

“Socioeconomic Impact of Osteoarthritis in Hong Kong Chinese: Utilisation of Health and Social Services, Direct and Indirect Costs”, (with Woo, Lau, Lau, Lee, Zhang, Kwok, Chan, Chiu, Chan, Lam), Arthritis Care & Research, Vol. 45, No. 4, August 2003, pp. 526-534.

“Exploring Situation-sensitive and Stable Attributes of Quality of Life for the Elderly People in Hong Kong”, (with Phillips, D.R.), Journal of the Ageing Family System, Volume 1, Winter 2002, pp. 62-71.

“Social Services for the Older Persons: Travels and Issues in the Asia Pacific”, (with Phillips D.R.), paper presented at the Regional Seminar on Improving Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged Groups, ESCAP, Bangkok, on 18-20 December 2001.

“Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged in Asia and the Pacific: Major Issues”, (with Phillips D.R.), paper presented at the Regional Seminar on Improving Access to Social Services by the Poor and Disadvantaged Groups, ESCAP, Bangkok, on 18-20 December 2001.

“Quality Improvement through Customer Satisfaction Benchmarking”, (with Chan R.K.H., Kwok L.T. and Fung K.M.), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, Working Paper Series, No. 9, 2001, 36 pages.

“Ageing Policy in Hong Kong”, and “Long Term Care in Hong Kong”, (with Phillips D.R.), papers presented at the Annual Meeting of the Asia Development Research Forum, held at York Hotel, Singapore, 14-15 June 2001.

An Exploratory Study on Volunteering in Serving Older Persons, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University & HOPE Worldwide, Hong Kong, April 2001.

Shamshuipo Residents' Opinion Towards the Green Paper for Healthcare Reforms 深水埗區居民對醫護改革綠皮書的意見研究, , Shamshuipo District Board & Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, March 2001.

“Healthy Ageing Begins From Young: An IT interactive Approach to Promote learning of Older Age Among Junior Secondary School Pupils”, paper presented at the Conference “Into the Millenium of the Older Adult: Releasing Potentials and Erasing Prejudiecs”, organized by the Gerontological Society of Singapore on 13 January 2001.

Public Opinion on Options for Health Care Financing: Its Cultural and Pragmatic Bases, (with Julia Po, Chan H.M., Jacky Chau and Julian Chuk), Centre for Comparative Public Management and Social Policy, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, December 2000.

Strangers Sharing Space and Lives: A Qualitative Study of the Attitudes of Single Elderly Persons Living in Shared Accommodation in Hong Kong Public Housing Estates, (with David R. Phillips and Luk K.L.), Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, Hong Kong, 2000.

“Similarities and Differences Between Hong Kong Chinese, Manchester Chinese and English Elders in Geriatric Depression Scale Items Performance : Chinese elderly migrants’ expectation for social support”, paper presented at the Annual Congress of the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology held at Great Eagle Hotel: Hong Kong. The paper was selected as one of the three Best Paper Awards 25 November 2000.

 

Newspaper and Bulletin Articles : | Top

與鄧芷欣,「有效推動社會資本,締造不再一樣的躍動晚年」,刊於香港基督教服務處《長情》第八期特刊,第3頁,2010年8月

「善用長者  防社區精神病悲劇 “Elder Neighbours’ Roles in Preventing Mental Patients Tragedies in Community”」,載於香港經濟日報《國是港事》,A34版,Published in Economic Journal Daily, Page A34,2010年5月14日

「借鑑印尼政策 官商安老利民」,載於香港經濟日報《國是港事》,A40版,2010年4月26日

「安老『大政府』,下一代做甚麼?」,載於香港經濟日報《國是港事》,A28版,2010年3月9日

「解困『八十後』  防現『窮忙疾』」,載於香港經濟日報《國是港事》,A28版, 2010年1月7日

與劉穎娜,「長者參與、老有所為」,刊登於《循道衛理中心》耆恩集老人服務25週年紀念,循道衛理中心出版,頁51-55,2009年10月

「借助長者,助少年抗濫藥」,刊登於經濟日報「國是港事」,A26版,2009年8月13日

「一個可持續的居家養老系統」,刊登於經濟日報「國是港事」,A26版,2009年6月6日

與劉穎娜,『為長者創造一個「積極晚年」的生活』,刊登於仁濟醫院長者中心服務2008-2009年度「躍動積極耀耆年」,頁8

與劉穎娜,「退休生活的準備」,刊登於《基督教服務通訊》第306期,香港基督教服務處,頁4,2009年2月

「長者學習」,刊登於《耆樂視窗》第三十三期,香港仔街坊福利會社會服務中心出版,頁1-3,2008年3月

與劉穎娜,「善用長者義工的策略」,刊登於《綜合服務介入模式的應用:如何發展及協助長者解困的策略》,鄰舍輔導會出版,頁17-19,2008年1月

「香港未來十年安老服務發展前瞻、優質的社區支援及安老院舍服務」,刊登於《伸手助人協會匯豐銀行基金樂富護老院    二十週年紀念特刊 1987-2007》,頁13-16,2007年12月

「長者醫療券    錢跟老人走」,載於香港經濟日報,2007年10月25日

與王雪梅,「降低退休年齡  澳門政府添煩」,載於星島日報每日雜誌,2007年5月30日

「人口老齡化帶來的商機」,刊登於《玉山科技月刊》第六十五期,2007年4月號,頁26-28

 

Teaching Subjects | Top

Academic Year  2011-2012:
1st Term: SOC327 Social Welfare and Social Problems in Hong Kong
     
2nd Term: SOC330 Crime and Delinquency
  SOC333 Health, Illness and Behaviour

All the courses offered by the Department of Sociology and Social Policy for this and past terms are available at these links: Current term / Past terms. Simply follow the link and click on the course you would like to view information on.

 

 
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