Profile of Dr WONG, Ming Yu Claudia 黃茗瑜 - The Education University of Hong Kong


Assistant Professor	Department of Health and Physical Education

Contact

ORCiD

0000-0001-8390-8898

Phone

(852) 2948 8913

cmywong@eduhk.hk

Address

10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong

Website

https://pappl.eduhk.hk/rich/web/person.xhtml?pid=284586&name=WONG, Ming Yu Claudia

Scopus ID

59675638900

SDGs

3 - Good Health and Well-Being
4 - Quality Education

Research Interests

Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity, Self-compassion, Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching

Teaching Interests

Swimming, Sport Psychology and Mental Preparation, Sport Coaching, Research Methods

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

Youths, Older adults, Kindergarteners, Athletes, Self-care and Physical Activity, Self-compassion, Positive Psychology in Education and Coaching

Teaching Interests

Swimming, Sport Psychology and Mental Preparation, Sport Coaching, Research Methods

Research Outputs


Journal Publications Fung, H.W., Lo, M.H., Huang, S.Y., Lian, A.E.Z., Reyes, M.E.S., Derin, G., Akiş, A.D., Zatopek, A., Lo, H.H.M., Zhang, Z.J., Bengwasan, P.D., Wong, M.Y.C., Yuan, G.F., Chou, P.H., Wang, S.C., Li, Y., & Lam, S.K.K. (2026). The relationship between mindfulness and dissociation among mental health service users: A cross-cultural study with implications for nursing interventions. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Latest Articles, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2026.2688856 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Fung, H.W., Lam, S.K.K., Lay, C.M., Cheung, C.T.Y., Reyes, M.E.S., Jaya, E.S., Mukhtar, F., Lian, A.E.Z., Derin, G., Bengwasan, P.D., Kuriala, G.K., Uludag, K., Hartanto, S., Dewantary, N.I., Novrianto, R., Li, Y., Wong, M.Y.C., Huang, S.Y., Zatopek, A., Chien, W.T., & Yuan, G.F. (2026). The protective role of social support against dissociative symptoms: Longitudinal findings from two international survey projects. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Online, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-026-03105-4 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Lam, S.K.K., Wong, J.Y.H., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Development of a shorten version of the 22-item level of self-criticism scale: Using item response theory and factor analysis. Research on Social Work Practice, 36(5), 747-755. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251335256 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Saarikallio, S., Danso, A., & Koehler, F. (2026). 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. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback, Online, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-026-09783-9 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being 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). Dissociative depression is associated with higher levels of disability than non-dissociative depression: An international multi-site study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 406, Article 121698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2026.121698 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K., Leung, K.M., & Wang, S. (2026). The effect of walking football on physical fitness and psychosocial health in Hong Kong adults aged 50+: A mixed-method study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Ahead of Print, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-0401 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Wong, J.Y.H., Lam, S.K.K., & Fung, H.W. (2026). The relationship between self-compassion and mental health: A repeated measures investigation. PLOS Mental Health, 3(4), Article e0000548. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000548 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Yuan, G.F., Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Shi, W., & Ding, X. (2026). Longitudinal associations among posttraumatic stress symptoms, intolerance of uncertainty and internet gaming disorder symptoms among disaster-exposed adolescents. Addictive Behaviors, 179, Article 108686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108686 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Mesquita-Garcia, A.C., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Investigating the relationships between physical activity, mindful self-compassion, and well-being among Chinese adolescents: The exercise self-esteem model revised with self-compassion 2.0. Australian Journal of Psychology, 78(1), Article 2620254. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2026.2620254 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being 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). Does music support executive functions and affective responses during acute exercise? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1714707. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1714707 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Yuan, G.F., Huang, S.Y., Lian, A.E.Z., Derin, G., Akiş, A.D., Bengwasan, P.D., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Psychometric evaluation of the 15-item five facet mindfulness questionnaire: A cross-cultural comparison study among English- and Chinese-speaking adult mental health service users. Healthcare, 14(3), Article 307. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14030307 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 10 - Reduced Inequality Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K., & Leung, K.M. (2025). An evaluation of mindfulness workshops with Hong Kong older adults aged 50+: A qualitative study. Health & Social Care in the Community, 2025(1), Article 1268007. https://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/1268007 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Peng, Y., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). Effects of coaches' transformational leadership behavior on team cohesion: The mediating role of mental toughness. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1692882. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1692882 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Cheung, T.Y.C., Wong, M.Y.C., Huang, C.H.O., Lam, S.K.K., Uludag, K., Choi, M.S.J., Huang, S.Y., & Fung, H.W. (2025). Using the Chinese version of the Screen for Disordered Eating to assess disordered eating: Reliability, validity and correlates. Healthcare, 13(19), Article 2458. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13192458 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Cook-Cottone, C.P., Hotchkiss, J.T., Guyker, W., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). Development and interethnic validation of the mindful self-care scale, version 2.0: Eight mindful self-care factors and their relationship to present moment-centeredness. Mindfulness, 16, 3043-3068. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02670-0 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Fung, H.W., Yuan, G.F., & Tao, S. (2025). The role of self-compassion in teachers' well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Psychology, 60(5), Article e70098. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.70098 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Ho, G.W.K., Shevlin, M., Chau, A.K.C., Lam, S.K.K., Wong, J.Y.H., & Huang, S.Y. (2025). Investigating ICD-11 adjustment disorder among college students in Taiwan using the Chinese version of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire. [Letter to the Editor]. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 16(1), Article 2528306. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2528306 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). The potential psychological advantages of the focusing-oriented therapy: A pilot quasiexperimental study of “proficiency as focusing partner” training workshop on self-compassion. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2025(1), Article 8466900. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/8466900 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Fung, H.W., Wong, J.Y.H., & Lam, S.K.K. (2025). Exploring the longitudinal dynamics of self-criticism, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and mental health in a three-wave study. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 13878. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95821-1 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Chau, A. K. C., Li, C. M., Huang, S. Y., & Wong, J. Y. H. (2025). The preference to avoid self-experiences scale: Validation and association with complex PTSD and dissociation. Research on Social Work Practice, Article 10497315251329541. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251329541 SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty Hong Wang Fung, Anson Kai Chun Chau,Stanley Kam Ki Lam,Grace Wing Ka Ho,Colin A. Ross,Ming Yu Claudia Wong,Edward K. S. Wang,Wai Tong Chien &Janet Yuen-Ha Wong (2025). Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 16(1), Article 2458364. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2458364 SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty 刘采梦、苑广哲、丁絮、冯康泓、黄茗瑜、林锦祺 (2025)。初中生焦慮症狀對問題性手機使用的影響：錯失恐懼與無法忍受不確定性的序列中介作用。心理發展與教育，41(3)，427-435。 https://doi.org/10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2025.03.13 SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty Hong Wang Fung, Henry Wai-Hang Ling, Kit Shuen Lam, Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Anson Kai Chun Chau, Althea Yuen Man Hau, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong (2024). The relationship between social environmental stressors and depressive symptoms among Chinese young adults: Above and beyond the effects of childhood trauma. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 8(4), Article 100444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2024.100444 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Mei Chih Liao, Ming Sing Jessica Choi, Chak Hei Ocean Huang, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong & Hong Wang Fung (2024). The moderating role of mindfulness in the relationship between loneliness and depressive symptoms. Scientific Reports, 14, Article 30807. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81462-3 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Hotchkiss, J.T., Garcia, A.C.M., Cook-Cottone, C.P., & Guyker, W. (2024). Mindful Self-Care Practices Around the World—Score Reporting and Rasch Modeling of Mindful Self-Care Factors Among 13 Regions and Across 102 Countries. Mindfulness, 15, 1603-1620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02397-4 Hotchkiss, J.T., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2024). Truth on ProQOL and Burnout Assessment—Development and Intercultural Validation of the Brief ProQOL-12 from the Professional Quality of Life, Version 5. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241260284 Jason T. Hotchkiss, Claudia Ming Yu Wong (2024). Truth on ProQOL and Burnout Assessment: Development and Intercultural Validation of the Brief ProQOL-12 from the Professional Quality of Life, Version 5. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 42(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241260284 Leung, K. M., Wong, M. Y., Chiu, A., & Ou, K. (2024). Behind the support of esports in Hong Kong: a study on public perception. Sport in Society, nil, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2025.2510940 SDGs infomation: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Guangzhe Frank Yuan , Caimeng Liu , Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Hong Wang Fung (2024). The relationship between internet gaming disorder, sleeping quality, self-compassion, physical activity participation and psychological distress: A path analysis. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, 11, Article e67. https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.36 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K.L., Wong, W.S., Hon, S.S., & Chung, P.K. (2024). Physical Fitness Levels and Trends of Kindergarteners in Hong Kong During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 22(3), 202-207, Article PMC10979272. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jesf.2024.03.003 Garcia, A.C.M., de Paula Silva, C., das Chagas Paiva, E.M., Meireles, E., Nogueira, D.A., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2024). Evidence of Validity and Accuracy for the Mindful Self-Care Scale-Brief Among Family Caregivers of People with Cancer in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study. Palliative & Supportive Care, First View, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/S147895152400021X Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Ka Man Leung, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Kailing Ou, Pak Kwong Chung (2024). Effectiveness of a supervised group-based walking program on physical, psychological and social outcomes among older adults: A randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 14(10), Article e088315. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088315 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Ming Yu Claudia Wong,Chun-Qing Zhang,Yanan Zhao,Chun Hu &Kailing Ou (2024). Effectiveness of resistance training on resilience in Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Cogent Psychology, 11(1), Article 2426873. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2024.2426873 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Yuan, G.F., Liu, C., Li, X., Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Lam, S.K.K., An, Y., & Feng, X. (2024). Hurting Myself to Cope: Using Network Analysis to Understand the Association between Perceived Stigma and Non-suicidal Self-injury Functions among Men who have Sex with Men in China. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 48, 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2024.01.005 Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Moskowitz, A., Chien, W.T., Hung, S.L., & Lam, S.K.K. (2023). Association Between Psychotic and Dissociative Symptoms: Further Investigation Using Network Analysis. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 25(2), 279-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2023.2293776 Wong, M. Y. C., Karmakar, P., Almarzooqi, M. A., Rhodes, R. E., Zhang, C. Q., Ou, K. L., ... & Alghamdi, N. A. (2023). The effects of walking on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia: A study protocol of randomized control trial by comparing supervised group-based intervention and non-supervised individual-based intervention. BMC Geriatrics, 23, Article 602. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04200-w Wong, M.Y.C. (2023). Considering Self-Care in High School Home Economics Education with the Aid of Scoping Reviews of Mindfulness and Cooking and of Mindfulness and Knitting. Youth, 3(4), 1317-1329. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth3040083 Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Lam, S. K. K., Wong, E. N. M., Chien, W. T., Hung, S. L., ... & Ross, C. A. (2023). Borderline personality disorder features and their relationship with trauma and dissociation in a sample of community health service users. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 10, Article 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-023-00228-x HOTCHKISS, J. T. & Wong.M.Y.C (2023). Intercultural validation of the Mindful Self-Care Scale: Rasch and factor analysis of 16 studies representing five continents. Mindfulness, 14, 2055-2072. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02196-3 Karmakar, P., Wong, M.Y.C., AlMarzooqi, M.A., Alghamdi, N., Ou, K.L., Duan, Y., Rhodes, R.E., & Zhang, C.Q. (2023). Enhancing Physical and Psychosocial Health of Older Adults in Saudi Arabia through Walking: Comparison between Supervised Group-Based and Non-Supervised Individual-Based Walking. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 13(11), 2342-2357. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13110165 Liu, C., Yuan, G. F. Y., Li, X., Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Zhao, J., & Feng, X. (2023). Associations among internalized and perceived stigma, state mindfulness, self-efficacy, and depression symptoms among men who have sex with men in China: A serial mediation model. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 45, 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2023.06.001 Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Kai-ling Ou, Pak Kwong Chung, Kei Yee Katie Chui, Chun-qing Zhang (2023). The relationship between physical activity, physical health, and mental health among older Chinese adults: A scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, Article 914548. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.914548 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being Ming-Yu Claudia Wong, Hong-Wang Fung, Guangzhe Frank Yuan (2023). The association between physical activity, self-compassion, and mental well-being after COVID-19: In the exercise and self-esteem model revised with self-compassion (EXSEM-SC) perspective. Healthcare, 11(2), Article 233. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020233 SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Conference Papers KL OU, WY HUANG, MYC WONG (2023, June). Health determinants of physical literacy for older adults: A mixed-method systematic review. The 22nd Annual Meeting of The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Uppsala, Sweden. SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Journal Publications
Fung, H.W., Lo, M.H., Huang, S.Y., Lian, A.E.Z., Reyes, M.E.S., Derin, G., Akiş, A.D., Zatopek, A., Lo, H.H.M., Zhang, Z.J., Bengwasan, P.D., Wong, M.Y.C., Yuan, G.F., Chou, P.H., Wang, S.C., Li, Y., & Lam, S.K.K. (2026). The relationship between mindfulness and dissociation among mental health service users: A cross-cultural study with implications for nursing interventions. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Latest Articles, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2026.2688856
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Fung, H.W., Lam, S.K.K., Lay, C.M., Cheung, C.T.Y., Reyes, M.E.S., Jaya, E.S., Mukhtar, F., Lian, A.E.Z., Derin, G., Bengwasan, P.D., Kuriala, G.K., Uludag, K., Hartanto, S., Dewantary, N.I., Novrianto, R., Li, Y., Wong, M.Y.C., Huang, S.Y., Zatopek, A., Chien, W.T., & Yuan, G.F. (2026). The protective role of social support against dissociative symptoms: Longitudinal findings from two international survey projects. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, Online, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-026-03105-4
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Lam, S.K.K., Wong, J.Y.H., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Development of a shorten version of the 22-item level of self-criticism scale: Using item response theory and factor analysis. Research on Social Work Practice, 36(5), 747-755. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251335256
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Saarikallio, S., Danso, A., & Koehler, F. (2026). 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. Applied Psychophysiology Biofeedback, Online, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10484-026-09783-9
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
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). Dissociative depression is associated with higher levels of disability than non-dissociative depression: An international multi-site study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 406, Article 121698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2026.121698
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K., Leung, K.M., & Wang, S. (2026). The effect of walking football on physical fitness and psychosocial health in Hong Kong adults aged 50+: A mixed-method study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Ahead of Print, Article Online. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2024-0401
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Wong, J.Y.H., Lam, S.K.K., & Fung, H.W. (2026). The relationship between self-compassion and mental health: A repeated measures investigation. PLOS Mental Health, 3(4), Article e0000548. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000548
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Yuan, G.F., Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Shi, W., & Ding, X. (2026). Longitudinal associations among posttraumatic stress symptoms, intolerance of uncertainty and internet gaming disorder symptoms among disaster-exposed adolescents. Addictive Behaviors, 179, Article 108686. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2026.108686
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Mesquita-Garcia, A.C., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Investigating the relationships between physical activity, mindful self-compassion, and well-being among Chinese adolescents: The exercise self-esteem model revised with self-compassion 2.0. Australian Journal of Psychology, 78(1), Article 2620254. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2026.2620254
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
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). Does music support executive functions and affective responses during acute exercise? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1714707. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1714707
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Yuan, G.F., Huang, S.Y., Lian, A.E.Z., Derin, G., Akiş, A.D., Bengwasan, P.D., & Fung, H.W. (2026). Psychometric evaluation of the 15-item five facet mindfulness questionnaire: A cross-cultural comparison study among English- and Chinese-speaking adult mental health service users. Healthcare, 14(3), Article 307. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14030307
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 10 - Reduced Inequality
Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K., & Leung, K.M. (2025). An evaluation of mindfulness workshops with Hong Kong older adults aged 50+: A qualitative study. Health & Social Care in the Community, 2025(1), Article 1268007. https://doi.org/10.1155/hsc/1268007
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Peng, Y., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). Effects of coaches' transformational leadership behavior on team cohesion: The mediating role of mental toughness. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, Article 1692882. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1692882
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Cheung, T.Y.C., Wong, M.Y.C., Huang, C.H.O., Lam, S.K.K., Uludag, K., Choi, M.S.J., Huang, S.Y., & Fung, H.W. (2025). Using the Chinese version of the Screen for Disordered Eating to assess disordered eating: Reliability, validity and correlates. Healthcare, 13(19), Article 2458. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13192458
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Cook-Cottone, C.P., Hotchkiss, J.T., Guyker, W., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). Development and interethnic validation of the mindful self-care scale, version 2.0: Eight mindful self-care factors and their relationship to present moment-centeredness. Mindfulness, 16, 3043-3068. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-025-02670-0
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Fung, H.W., Yuan, G.F., & Tao, S. (2025). The role of self-compassion in teachers' well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Psychology, 60(5), Article e70098. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.70098
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 4 - Quality Education
Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Ho, G.W.K., Shevlin, M., Chau, A.K.C., Lam, S.K.K., Wong, J.Y.H., & Huang, S.Y. (2025). Investigating ICD-11 adjustment disorder among college students in Taiwan using the Chinese version of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire. [Letter to the Editor]. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 16(1), Article 2528306. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2528306
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C. (2025). The potential psychological advantages of the focusing-oriented therapy: A pilot quasiexperimental study of “proficiency as focusing partner” training workshop on self-compassion. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2025(1), Article 8466900. https://doi.org/10.1155/ijcp/8466900
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Fung, H.W., Wong, J.Y.H., & Lam, S.K.K. (2025). Exploring the longitudinal dynamics of self-criticism, self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and mental health in a three-wave study. Scientific Reports, 15, Article 13878. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95821-1
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Chau, A. K. C., Li, C. M., Huang, S. Y., & Wong, J. Y. H. (2025). The preference to avoid self-experiences scale: Validation and association with complex PTSD and dissociation. Research on Social Work Practice, Article 10497315251329541. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251329541
SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty
Hong Wang Fung, Anson Kai Chun Chau,Stanley Kam Ki Lam,Grace Wing Ka Ho,Colin A. Ross,Ming Yu Claudia Wong,Edward K. S. Wang,Wai Tong Chien &Janet Yuen-Ha Wong (2025). Bidirectional relationships among complex PTSD, dissociation, and psychotic symptoms in two samples. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 16(1), Article 2458364. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2025.2458364
SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty
刘采梦、苑广哲、丁絮、冯康泓、黄茗瑜、林锦祺 (2025)。初中生焦慮症狀對問題性手機使用的影響：錯失恐懼與無法忍受不確定性的序列中介作用。心理發展與教育，41(3)，427-435。 https://doi.org/10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2025.03.13
SDGs infomation: 1 - No Poverty
Hong Wang Fung, Henry Wai-Hang Ling, Kit Shuen Lam, Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Anson Kai Chun Chau, Althea Yuen Man Hau, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong (2024). The relationship between social environmental stressors and depressive symptoms among Chinese young adults: Above and beyond the effects of childhood trauma. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 8(4), Article 100444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2024.100444
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Mei Chih Liao, Ming Sing Jessica Choi, Chak Hei Ocean Huang, Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Janet Yuen-Ha Wong & Hong Wang Fung (2024). The moderating role of mindfulness in the relationship between loneliness and depressive symptoms. Scientific Reports, 14, Article 30807. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-81462-3
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Hotchkiss, J.T., Garcia, A.C.M., Cook-Cottone, C.P., & Guyker, W. (2024). Mindful Self-Care Practices Around the World—Score Reporting and Rasch Modeling of Mindful Self-Care Factors Among 13 Regions and Across 102 Countries. Mindfulness, 15, 1603-1620. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02397-4
Hotchkiss, J.T., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2024). Truth on ProQOL and Burnout Assessment—Development and Intercultural Validation of the Brief ProQOL-12 from the Professional Quality of Life, Version 5. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, OnlineFirst. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241260284
Jason T. Hotchkiss, Claudia Ming Yu Wong (2024). Truth on ProQOL and Burnout Assessment: Development and Intercultural Validation of the Brief ProQOL-12 from the Professional Quality of Life, Version 5. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 42(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091241260284
Leung, K. M., Wong, M. Y., Chiu, A., & Ou, K. (2024). Behind the support of esports in Hong Kong: a study on public perception. Sport in Society, nil, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2025.2510940
SDGs infomation: 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities, 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Guangzhe Frank Yuan , Caimeng Liu , Stanley Kam Ki Lam, Hong Wang Fung (2024). The relationship between internet gaming disorder, sleeping quality, self-compassion, physical activity participation and psychological distress: A path analysis. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health, 11, Article e67. https://doi.org/10.1017/gmh.2024.36
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Wong, M.Y.C., Ou, K.L., Wong, W.S., Hon, S.S., & Chung, P.K. (2024). Physical Fitness Levels and Trends of Kindergarteners in Hong Kong During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, 22(3), 202-207, Article PMC10979272. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jesf.2024.03.003
Garcia, A.C.M., de Paula Silva, C., das Chagas Paiva, E.M., Meireles, E., Nogueira, D.A., & Wong, M.Y.C. (2024). Evidence of Validity and Accuracy for the Mindful Self-Care Scale-Brief Among Family Caregivers of People with Cancer in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study. Palliative & Supportive Care, First View, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/S147895152400021X
Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Ka Man Leung, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Kailing Ou, Pak Kwong Chung (2024). Effectiveness of a supervised group-based walking program on physical, psychological and social outcomes among older adults: A randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open, 14(10), Article e088315. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088315
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Ming Yu Claudia Wong,Chun-Qing Zhang,Yanan Zhao,Chun Hu &Kailing Ou (2024). Effectiveness of resistance training on resilience in Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Cogent Psychology, 11(1), Article 2426873. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2024.2426873
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Yuan, G.F., Liu, C., Li, X., Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Lam, S.K.K., An, Y., & Feng, X. (2024). Hurting Myself to Cope: Using Network Analysis to Understand the Association between Perceived Stigma and Non-suicidal Self-injury Functions among Men who have Sex with Men in China. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 48, 43-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2024.01.005
Fung, H.W., Wong, M.Y.C., Moskowitz, A., Chien, W.T., Hung, S.L., & Lam, S.K.K. (2023). Association Between Psychotic and Dissociative Symptoms: Further Investigation Using Network Analysis. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 25(2), 279-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2023.2293776
Wong, M. Y. C., Karmakar, P., Almarzooqi, M. A., Rhodes, R. E., Zhang, C. Q., Ou, K. L., ... & Alghamdi, N. A. (2023). The effects of walking on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia: A study protocol of randomized control trial by comparing supervised group-based intervention and non-supervised individual-based intervention. BMC Geriatrics, 23, Article 602. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04200-w
Wong, M.Y.C. (2023). Considering Self-Care in High School Home Economics Education with the Aid of Scoping Reviews of Mindfulness and Cooking and of Mindfulness and Knitting. Youth, 3(4), 1317-1329. https://doi.org/10.3390/youth3040083
Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Lam, S. K. K., Wong, E. N. M., Chien, W. T., Hung, S. L., ... & Ross, C. A. (2023). Borderline personality disorder features and their relationship with trauma and dissociation in a sample of community health service users. Borderline Personality Disorder and Emotion Dysregulation, 10, Article 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40479-023-00228-x
HOTCHKISS, J. T. & Wong.M.Y.C (2023). Intercultural validation of the Mindful Self-Care Scale: Rasch and factor analysis of 16 studies representing five continents. Mindfulness, 14, 2055-2072. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-023-02196-3
Karmakar, P., Wong, M.Y.C., AlMarzooqi, M.A., Alghamdi, N., Ou, K.L., Duan, Y., Rhodes, R.E., & Zhang, C.Q. (2023). Enhancing Physical and Psychosocial Health of Older Adults in Saudi Arabia through Walking: Comparison between Supervised Group-Based and Non-Supervised Individual-Based Walking. European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, 13(11), 2342-2357. https://doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe13110165
Liu, C., Yuan, G. F. Y., Li, X., Fung, H. W., Wong, M. Y. C., Zhao, J., & Feng, X. (2023). Associations among internalized and perceived stigma, state mindfulness, self-efficacy, and depression symptoms among men who have sex with men in China: A serial mediation model. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 45, 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2023.06.001
Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Kai-ling Ou, Pak Kwong Chung, Kei Yee Katie Chui, Chun-qing Zhang (2023). The relationship between physical activity, physical health, and mental health among older Chinese adults: A scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, Article 914548. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.914548
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Ming-Yu Claudia Wong, Hong-Wang Fung, Guangzhe Frank Yuan (2023). The association between physical activity, self-compassion, and mental well-being after COVID-19: In the exercise and self-esteem model revised with self-compassion (EXSEM-SC) perspective. Healthcare, 11(2), Article 233. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11020233
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Conference Papers
KL OU, WY HUANG, MYC WONG (2023, June). Health determinants of physical literacy for older adults: A mixed-method systematic review. The 22nd Annual Meeting of The International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Uppsala, Sweden.
SDGs infomation: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Projects


Sports Programmes to Build Youth Resilience and Supportive Networks Evaluate the effectiveness of Outdoor Sports Adventure Programs in enhancing youths' resilience and other psychological well-being indicators Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
A Pilot Evaluation of an Online Mindful Self-care Intervention Program (MSELF) on University Students in Helping Professionals Discipline: A Cross-Geographical Randomized Controlled Trial Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia
The Effect of Mindfulness and Self-compassion Mediation on Brain Activities and Mental Health: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Objectives 1. To create a Hybrid intervention for Chinese young adults based on mindfulness and self-compassion training 2. To examine the effectiveness of the intervention program in enhancing Chinese young adults’ level of self-compassion, mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and spiritual well-being 3. To examine the brainwave pattern changes of the participants during the intervention program using a portable EEG headband Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia
The Effect of Mindfulness and Self-compassion Meditation on Brain Activities and Mental Health: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Objectives 1. To create a Hybrid intervention for Chinese young adults based on mindfulness and self-compassion training 2. To examine the effectiveness of the intervention program in enhancing Chinese young adults’ level of self-compassion, mindfulness, psychological flexibility, and spiritual well-being 3. To examine the brainwave pattern changes of the participants during the intervention program using a portable EEG headband Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
The Interplay Between Sleep Quality, Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors, and Mental Health: A Pilot Study Using a Wearable Brain Sensing Device Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia
Impact Measurement of Adventure and Wellness Camps Collaboration Programmes The project aims to evaluate user satisfaction and the psychological impact of adventure and wellness camps through a structured research study. It compares independent and co-organized camps, assessing social-emotional competence and psychological well-being while identifying behavior change in adventure recreation participation. Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
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) Pilot Study Using the Portable MUSE Headband This study aims to introduce and evaluate the "Embracing Your Life" (EYL) program, a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) intervention tailored for Chinese university students. The research examines psychological outcomes such as resilience, self-compassion, mindful attention, and well-being, along with objective neural measures using the portable MUSE EEG headband. The study integrates self-report measures and neurophysiological data to assess the program's efficacy in promoting mental health. Project Start Year: 2025, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
Bridging the Generations: An Intergenerational Exergaming Program to Promote Health This project aims to fulfill the service gap of the community intergeneration programs and further evaluate the outcomes of intergeneration physical activity programs in school setting. Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): LEUNG, Ka Man (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Investigator) SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 10 - Reduced Inequality, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Promoting Active Aging: Empowering Older Adults through the Train-the-Trainer Paradigm this program aims at enhancing older adult’s physical activity promotion by using the Train-the-trainer approach. We will partner with two professional non-government organisations (i.e., the Sports Medicine and Sports Science Association of Hong Kong, China and the Sports Association for Older Adults in Hong Kong, China) to develop and evaluate the content of a TTT training kit for tutors and instructors. Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): LEUNG, Ka Man (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Investigator) SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
Adapted physical activities in older adults and people with physical disabilities. It aims to broaden the reach and significance of our current impact case by organising Sitting Light Volleyball (SLVB) and Light Volleyball (LVB) competitions and classes within the next 12 months. Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): LEUNG, Ka Man (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Investigator) SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being, 10 - Reduced Inequality, 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
The Effectiveness of the Mindful Self-compassion Exercise Program and Mindful Self-compassion Yoga Program on Enhancing Mindful Self-compassion for Physical Activity, Mindful Self-Care, and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour among Hong Kong Youth: A Mixed Method Pilot Study 1. To establish a mindful self-compassion exercise program (MSCE) and a mindful self-compassion yoga program (MSCY). 2. To examine and investigate the effectiveness of the mindful self-compassion exercise program on enhancing Hong Kong youth's physical activity level, mindful self-compassion for physical activity, mindful self-care and healthy lifestyle behaviours (Both Quantitative and Qualitative) 3. To compare the effectiveness between the MSCE group and the MSCY group, in comparison with the control group. Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia SDGs Information: 3 - Good Health and Well-Being
The effectiveness of supervised group-based walking program on physical, psychological and social outcomes among older adults: A randomized controlled trail. The overall aim is to examine the effectiveness of supervised group-based walking intervention by comparing with non-supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on improving physical, psychological and social outcomes among the older adults in Hong Kong. Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): LEUNG, Ka Man (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Investigator)
The Effects of Walking on Frailty, Cognitive Function and Quality of Life among Inactive Older Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Randomized Control Trial by Comparing Supervised Group-based Intervention and Non-supervised Individual-based Intervention Walking is the most popular and safest form of physical activity among older adults. The purpose of the study was to compare the effects of supervised group-based walking and non-supervised individual-based walking interventions on frailty, cognitive function and quality of life among inactive older adults in Saudi Arabia. Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): Duan Yanping (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Principal Investigator)
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong – Jockey Club Walking Football Project” This is a mixed-method longitudinal research study which aimed to examine the effectiveness of the walking football training on improving participants’ level of physical fitness, walking football skills and psychological status. It is an ongoing tracking assessment of the participants who participated in the walking football training courses continuously, as well as those who engaged in the advanced walking football training. Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia
Research and Evaluation of “Home-School Physical Fitness and Health Programme for Kindergarten Children The longitudinal research study aims to assess the overall effectiveness of the physical fitness and active lifestyle programs and activities for kindergarten students aged 3 to 6 years old, under child-parent and home-school models of support. Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): Prof. Chung Pak Kwong (WONG, Ming Yu, Claudia as Co-Principal Investigator)

Prizes and awards


Certificate of Merit of the Faculty Teaching Award 2025/26 Established by FLASS, this award honors faculty members who showcase exemplary teaching models and inspire students through meaningful learning journeys. As an expert in positive psychology, Dr Wong was awarded the Certificate of Merit for successfully weaving mental tools—including mindfulness and self-compassion—into her sports psychology courses to support student wellness and academic growth. Date of receipt: /8/2026, Conferred by: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS), The Education University of Hong Kong

Certificate of Merit of the Faculty Teaching Award 2025/26
Established by FLASS, this award honors faculty members who showcase exemplary teaching models and inspire students through meaningful learning journeys. As an expert in positive psychology, Dr Wong was awarded the Certificate of Merit for successfully weaving mental tools—including mindfulness and self-compassion—into her sports psychology courses to support student wellness and academic growth.
Date of receipt: /8/2026, Conferred by: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS), The Education University of Hong Kong