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Personal profile
Personal profile
Qualifications
BA in Social Science (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
MSc in Psychology of Mental Health (University of Edinburgh)
Master of Education (University of Glasgow)
PGDE in Home Economics/Technology and Living (The Education University of Hong Kong)
Ph.D in Health Psychology (Hong Kong Baptist University)
Other Experiences
Former Hong Kong Elite Swimmer
Certified Mindful Self-Compassion with Teens/Young Adults Teacher
Proficiency in Focusing Partnership Award
RYT500 Yoga Teacher Certification (Hatha Yoga/Yin Yoga/Aqua Yoga)
Research interests
Teaching Interests
Swimming, Sport Psychology and Mental Preparation, Sport Coaching, Research Methods
Professional information
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 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Effect of Mindfulness and Self-compassion Meditation on Brain Activities and Mental Health: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
WONG, M. Y. C. (PI)
01/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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The Effect of Mindfulness and Self-compassion Mediation on Brain Activities and Mental Health: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
WONG, M. Y. C. (PI)
01/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research project
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Sports Programmes to Build Youth Resilience and Supportive Networks
WONG, M. Y. C. (PI)
01/10/25 → 30/04/29
Project: Research project
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Impact Measurement of Adventure and Wellness Camps Collaboration Programmes
WONG, M. Y. C. (PI) & LOUIE, H. T. L. (CoI)
01/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research project
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Bridging the Generations: An Intergenerational Exergaming Program to Promote Health
LEUNG, K. M. (PI) & WONG, M. Y. C. (CoI)
01/08/24 → 30/12/25
Project: Research project
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Behind the support of esports in Hong Kong: A study on public perception
LEUNG, K. M., WONG, M. Y. C., CHIU, A. & OU, K., 2026, In: Sport in Society. 29, 3, p. 489-510Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Development of a shorten version of the 22-item level of self-criticism scale: Using item response theory and factor analysis
WONG, M. Y. C., LAM, S. K. K., WONG, J.Y.-H. & FUNG, H. W., 2026, In: Research on Social Work Practice. 36, 5, p. 747-755Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Dissociative depression is associated with higher levels of disability than non-dissociative depression: An international multi-site study
FUNG, H. W., LI, Y., FONG, C. K. M., WANG, S.-C., HUANG, S.-Y., REYES, M. E. S., BENGWASAN, P. D., LIAN, A. E. Z., WONG, M. Y. C., LOW, S. R. & LU, W., 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 406, 121698.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Does music support executive functions and affective responses during acute exercise? A systematic review and meta-analysis
DANSO, A., VIGL, J., KOEHLER, F., KNITTLE, K., BAMFORD, J. S., NIJHUIS, P., HAAPALA, E. A., WONG, M. Y. C., WRIGHT, S. E., BALTAZAR, M., SERRES, N., HANSEN, N. C., SCHIAVIO, A., SAARIKALLIO, S. & LUCK, G., 2026, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 1714707.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Investigating the effect of the 6-week Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Emerging Adults (EYL) on stress response, brain activity, and self-compassion among Chinese University Students: An electroencephalogram (EEG) quasi-experimental study using portable EEG headband
WONG, M. Y. C., SAARIKALLIO, S., DANSO, A. & KOEHLER, F., Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review