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In his work, Dr Wai-Kai 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 determinants of mental health, and psychological and social adaptation among people with chronic medical conditions and their caregivers.
Research interests
Emotion
Health Psychology
Social and Affective Neuroscience
Stress Adaptation and Resilience in Everyday Life
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Projects
- 5 Finished
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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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The Role of Social Cognition in Support Provision and Adjustment in Cancer Caregiving: A Longitudinal Analysis
CHENG, S., Prof., M. G. E., Prof., L. T. M. & HOU, W. K.
01/01/12 → 30/12/15
Project: Research project
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Civil unrest, COVID-19 stressors, anxiety, and depression in the acute phase of the pandemic: A population-based study in Hong Kong
HOU, W. K., LEE, T. M-C., LIANG, L., LI, T. W., LIU, H., ETTMAN, C. K. & GALEA, S., 16 Feb 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Investigating the relationship between COVID-19-related and distress and ICD-11 adjustment disorder: Two cross-sectional studies
BEN-EZRA, M., HOU, W. K. & GOODWIN, R., Jan 2021, In: BJPsych Open. 7, 1, e21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Perception and evaluation of 23 positive emotions in Hong Kong and the Netherlands
SUN, R., HOU, W. K., HUI, B. P. H., SIU, N. Y-F., ENGELS, T. & SAUTER, D. A., May 2021, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 12, 579474.Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
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Probable anxiety and components of psychological resilience amid COVID-19: A population-based study
HOU, W. K., TONG, H., LIANG, L., LI, T. W., LIU, H., BEN-EZRA, M., GOODWIN, R. & LEE, T. M., 01 Mar 2021, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 282, p. 594-601Research output: Contribution to journal › Articles › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Probable depression and suicidal ideation in Hong Kong amid massive civil unrest
HOU, W. K., HALL, B. J., LIANG, L., LI, T. W., LIU, H. & GALEA, S., Feb 2021, In: Annals of Epidemiology. 54, p. 45-51Research 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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