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In his work, Dr. Hou seeks to integrate multiple levels of analyses for explicating the psychology and ecology of stress. His current research focuses on understanding everyday processes and mechanisms pertinent to adaptation and resilience. Other topics he focuses on include emotional processes and flexibility, social and environmental determinants of health, public mental health, and psychological and social adaptation among people with chronic medical conditions and their caregivers.
Research interests
Everyday life processes and mechanisms of stress resilience
Social and environmental determinants
Public mental health
Psychometrics and psychological assessment
Professional information
Teaching Interests
Emotion
Public mental health
Stress and coping
Psychological testing and assessment
External Appointments
2022 to present Fellow (elected), Association for Psychological Science
2021 to present Consulting Editor, Journal of Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, and Resilience
2021 to present Member, International Trauma Consortium
2021 to present Deputy/Section Editor, Stress and Health
2020 to present Associate Editor, Frontiers in Psychology (Health Psychology section)
2021 to present Guest Associate Editor, Frontiers in Communication
2018 to present Member, SIG – Stress, Adaptation and Resilience, American Education Research Association (AERA)
2017 to present Member, American Psychological Association Division 52 (International Psychology)
2017 to present Member, Association for Psychological Science
2015 to present Member and National Representative (Hong Kong SAR, China), Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, and Resilience Society (STAR Society)
2013 to present Founding Member, Hong Kong Society of Behavioral Health
2011 to present Member, American Psychological Association Division 38 (Health Psychology)
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Adaptation to Financial Strain: A Prospective Study of Everyday Processes and Mechanisms and Mental Health
HOU, W. K., Dr, F. L. A. & Professor, L. T. M. C.
01/01/21 → 30/06/23
Project: Research project
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The Mental Health Impact of the Social Movements in Hong Kong: A Chance to Build Back Better Daily Life
20/03/20 → 19/09/20
Project: Research project
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Predicting Online Radicalisation
HOU, W. K., SMITH, L. G. E., WAKEFORD, L., CRIBBIN, T. F. & BARNETT, J.
01/01/19 → 31/07/20
Project: Research project
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Drive to Thrive Theory: Processes and Outcomes from a Flexibility Perspective
15/12/16 → 14/08/17
Project: Research project
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Age Differences in Cognitive Control and Daily Control Strategies and Emotional Experiences: Implications on Physical and Emotional Health
CHENG, S., LAM, C. Y. & HOU, W. K.
01/01/14 → 30/09/16
Project: Research project
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Multi-systemic evaluation of biological and emotional responses to the Trier Social Stress Test: A meta-analysis and systematic review
MAN, I. S. C., SHAO, R., HOU, W. K., LI, S. X., LIU, F. Y., LEE, M., WING, Y. K., YAU, S-Y. & LEE, T. M. C., Jan 2023, In: Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology. 68, 101050.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Academic burnout and posttraumatic growth predict trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms of adolescents following Yancheng tornado in China
AN, Y., HUANG, J., YEUNG, E. T. F. & HOU, W. K., May 2022, In: International Journal of Stress Management. 29, 2, p. 143-153Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Being virtuous together: A one-year prospective study on organizational virtuousness, well-being, and organizational commitment
HO, C. Y. H., HOU, W. K., POON, K. T., LEUNG, N. M. & KWAN, L. Y. J., Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Applied Research in Quality of Life.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Coping resources mediate the prospective associations between disrupted daily routines and persistent psychiatric symptoms: A population-based cohort study
LI, T. W., LIANG, L., HO, P. L., YEUNG, E. T. F., HOBFOLL, S. E. & HOU, W. K., Aug 2022, In: Journal of Psychiatric Research. 152, p. 260-268Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Disrupted daily routines mediate the socioeconomic gradient of depression amid public health crises: A repeated cross-sectional study
LAI, F. T. T., CHAN, V. K. Y., LI, T. W., LI, X., HOBFOLL, S. E., LEE, T. M-C. & HOU, W. K., Oct 2022, In: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 56, 10, p. 1320-1331Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Fulbright-RGC Hong Kong Senior Research Scholar Award
HOU, Wai Kai 侯維佳 (Recipient), 09 May 2016
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Outstanding Assistant Professor Award
HOU, Wai Kai 侯維佳 (Recipient), 01 Jul 2012
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President's Award for Outstanding Performance in Research (Early Career Research Excellence Award)
HOU, Wai Kai 侯維佳 (Recipient), 14 May 2018
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