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Dr. Poon’s research primarily focuses on interpersonal relationships and processes. Specifically, he has examined the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts of ostracism, objectification, and other negative interpersonal experiences. Moreover, he has examined strategies to help individuals cope with these interpersonal challenges. In recent years, Dr. Poon has also studied the predictors of beliefs in conspiracy theories and the effects of exposure to such theories. In recognition of his research achievements, he won the Education University of Hong Kong’s President’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Research (Early Career Research Excellence Award). In addition, he was awarded the Rising Star Designation and elected as a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
Research interests
Ostracism
Social exclusion
Rejection
Aggression
Objectification
Conspiracy
Well-being
Social exclusion
Rejection
Aggression
Objectification
Conspiracy
Well-being
Teaching Interests
Social psychology
Rsearch methods in psychology
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Contagion of Depression in Social Networks among Adolescents: A Network-based Approach
LI, M. W. L. (PI), LIN,, Y. (CoI) & POON, K. T. (CoI)
01/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures: The Effect of Ostracism on Zero-sum Beliefs
POON, K. T. (PI), JIANG,, T. (CoI) & TENG,, F. (CoI)
01/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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How Social-emotional Skills Affect Children’s Reading Comprehension: A Cross-Lagged Longitudinal Study
KWAN, L. Y. J. (CoI), TONG, X. (PI) & POON, K. T. (CoI)
01/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research project
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Workplace Mistreatment of Hong Kong Secondary School Teachers: A Longitudinal Study of Depletion, Commitment, and Preoccupation Mechanisms
HO, C. Y. H. (PI), LEUNG, N. M. (CoI), LI, J. (CoI), Yeung,, Y.-L. (CoI), CHIU, M. M. (CoI) & POON, K. T. (CoI)
01/01/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research project
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Watch One's Step: The Effect of Objectification on Conspiracy Beliefs
POON, K. T. (PI) & TENG,, F. (CoI)
01/01/22 → 30/06/25
Project: Research project
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An object hiding behind the screen: The relationship between body surveillance and internet addiction among Chinese women
JIANG, Y., WONG, H. L. N., LAI, H. S., CHAN, Y. C. & POON, K. T., May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Archives of Sexual Behavior.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Consequences of ostracism and potential interventions to mitigate its negative outcomes
CHEN, Z., TIAN, Y. F., FENG, Q. & POON, K. T., 2026, In: The Journal of Social Psychology. 166, 1, p. 72-82Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Identifying the optimal predictors for adolescent mental and physical health using machine learning methods
SUN, Y., LIN, Y., HO, C. Y. H., LU, J., TSE, A. C. Y., GAO, X., LIU, H., POON, K. T., JIANG, D. & LI, M. W. L., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 399, 121046.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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The beaten path of school ostracism in adolescence: The roles of trust and emotional regulation in a multitude of consequences
CHAN, S. W. R., LIANG, J. & POON, K. T., 2026, In: European Journal of Developmental Psychology. 23, 2, p. 169-192Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Workplace mistreatment culture and occupational health: Mediating effects of psychological capital
HO, C. Y. H., CHIU, M. M., LEUNG, N. M., LI, J., POON, K. T. & YEUNG, D. Y., Mar 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Papers
Prizes
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President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Research (Early Career Research Excellence Award)
POON, K. T. (Recipient), 14 May 2018
Prize: Prizes / Awards
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