Books

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.

“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.

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。

“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).

Chapters in Books

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。

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 。

「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)

「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)

「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)

“ 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)

“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.

“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.

「 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 。

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﹚

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

「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

 「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

 「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

 「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

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。

“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.

Journal Publications | Top

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.

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.

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

“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.

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

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

“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)

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

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

“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)

“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)

“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)

Research reports, conference proceedings and other publications: | Top

“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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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.

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

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

Invited by The Thailand Research Fund (TRF) The 5^th 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.

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

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.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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.

「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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Practice Manual, Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University, August 2005, 96 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.

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.

“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.

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.

 

Teaching Subjects | Top

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