Dr HO, Chun Yip Henry    何振業 博士
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Member
Centre for Psychosocial Health
Contact
ORCiD
0000-0001-7886-3082
Phone
(852) 2948 8729
Email
hcyho@eduhk.hk
Address
10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Website
https://pappl.eduhk.hk/rich/web/person.xhtml?pid=209768&name=HO, Chun Yip Henry
Scopus ID
56225237900
SDGs
3 - Good Health and Well-Being
8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
Personal Profile

Dr. Henry Ho is a psychologist specializing in work and organizational psychology. His research centers on psychosocial functioning and well-being, particularly focusing on individuals’ capacity to meet the challenging demands of work in an engaging, satisfying, and thriving manner. He is passionate about exploring topics of both empirical and societal significance, such as workplace mistreatment, workplace discrimination, and work-family conflict. He is dedicated to investigating the roles of organizational support, justice, and virtuousness, and developing positive interventions aimed at enhancing performance and well-being.

Research Outputs
Journal Publications
Publication in refereed journal
Leung, A. N. M., Ho, H. C. Y., Hou, W. K., Poon, K. T., Kwan, J. L. Y., & Chan, Y. C. (2024). A 1-year longitudinal study on experiencing workplace cyberbullying, affective well-being and work engagement of teachers: The mediating effect of cognitive reappraisal. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, x, x-xx. https://doi.org/10.1111/aphw.12546
Ho, H. C. Y., Lai, A. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Yew, C., & Lam, T. H. (2024). A cluster randomized controlled trial of a brief positive healthy eating intervention. Journal of Health Psychology, x, x-xx. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105323122593
Li, J. B., Zhang, R., Dou, K., Cheung, R. Y. M., Ho, H. C. Y., Chung, K. K. H. (2024). Parental self-control facilitates adolescent psychological adjustment sequentially through parents’ perceived stress/mindful parenting and adolescent self-control. Journal of Family Psychology, 38(1), 59-70. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001172
Ho, H. C. Y., Poon, K-T., Chan, K. K. S., Cheung, S. K., Datu, J. A. D., & Tse, C. Y. A. (2023). Promoting preservice teachers’ psychological and pedagogical competencies for online learning and teaching: The T.E.A.C.H. program. Computers & Education, 195, 104725. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2023.104725
Ho, H. C. Y., & Chan, Y. C. (2022). The impact of psychological capital on well-being of social workers: A mixed-methods investigation. Social Work, 67(3), 228-238. https://doi.org/10.1093/sw/swac020
Ho, H. C. Y., & Chan, Y. C. (2022). Flourishing in the workplace: A one-year prospective study on the effects of perceived organizational support and psychological capital. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 922. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020922
Ho, H. C. Y., & Chan, Y. C. (2022). Longitudinal associations between psychological capital and problem-solving among social workers: A two-wave cross-lagged study. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(5), e2702-e2711. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13713
Guo, N., Ho, H. C. Y., Wang, M. P., Lai, A. Y., Luk, T. T., Viswanath, K., Chan, S. S., & Lam, T. H. (2021). Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Family Communication Scale in the Chinese population. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.736514
Ho, H. C. Y., Chui, O. S., & Chan, Y. C. (2021). When pandemic interferes with work: Psychological capital and mental health of social workers during COVID-19. Social Work, 67(4), 311-320.
Ho, H. C. Y. & Yeung, D. Y. (2020). Conflict between Younger and Older Workers: An Identity-Based Approach. International Journal of Conflict Management, 32(1), 102-125.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Yew, C., & Lam, T. H. (2020). A cluster randomized controlled trial of a positive physical activity intervention. Health Psychology, 39(8), 667-678.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Yew, C., Lam, T. H. (2019). Happy Family Kitchen Movement: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Community-based Family Holistic Health Intervention in Hong Kong. Journal of Happiness Studies, 21, 15-36.
Shen, C., Wang, M. P., Ho, H. C. Y., Wan, A., Stewart, S. M., Viswanath, K., Chan, S. S., & Lam, T. H. (2018). Test-retest reliability and validity of a single-item Self-reported Family Happiness Scale in Hong Kong Chinese adults: Findings from Hong Kong Jockey Club FAMILY Project. Quality of Life Research, 28(2), 535-543.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Yew, C., Lam, T. H., Chan, S. S., & Stewart, S. M. (2018). Family meal practices and well-being in Hong Kong: The mediating effect of family communication. Journal of Family Issues, 39(16), 3835-3856.
Chu, J. T. W., Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Stewart, S. M., Lam, T. H., & Chan, S. S. (2018). Happy family kitchen II: Participants’ perspectives of a community-based family intervention. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 27(5), 1629-1639.
Ho, H. C. Y., & Yeung, D. Y. (2017). Effects of social identity salience on motivational orientation and conflict strategies in intergenerational conflict. International Journal of Psychology, 54(1), 108-116.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Stewart, S. M., Yew, C., Lam, T. H., & Chan, S. S. (2017). Happy Family Kitchen: Behavioral outcomes of a brief community-based family intervention in Hong Kong.. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 26, 2852-2864.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Ng, Y. L., Stewart, S. M., Yew, C., Lam, T. H., & Chan, S. S. (2016). Happy Family Kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based positive psychology family intervention for subjective happiness and health-related quality of life in Hong Kong. Trials, 17(367), 1-12.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Ng, Y. L., Stewart, S. M., Yew, C., Lam, T. H., & Chan, S. S. (2016). Happy Family Kitchen: A community-based research for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong. Journal of Family Psychology, 30(6), 752-762.
Ho, H. C. Y., Mui, M., Wan, A., Ng, Y. L., Stewart, S. M., Yew, C., Lam, T. H., & Chan, S. S. (2016). Happy Family Kitchen II: A cluster randomized controlled trial of a community-based family intervention for enhancing family communication and well-being in Hong Kong. Frontiers in Psychology, 7(638), 1-10.
Ho, H. C. Y., & Yeung, D. Y. (2015). Effects of occupational future time perspective on managing stressful work situations. International Journal of Psychology, 51(4), 261-268.
Chow, E. O. W., & Ho, H. C. Y. (2014). Caregiver strain, age, and psychological well-being of older spousal caregivers in Hong Kong. Journal of Social Work, 15(5), 479-497.
Wong, C. K. M., Yeung, D. Y., Ho, H. C. Y., Tse, K. P., & Lam, C. Y. (2014). Chinese older adults’ internet use for health information. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 33(3), 316-335.
Ho, H. C. Y., Yeung, D. Y., & Kwok, S. Y. C. L. (2014). Development and evaluation of the positive psychology intervention for older adults. Journal of Positive Psychology, 9(3), 187-197.
Chow, E. O. W., & Ho, H. C. Y. (2012). The relationship between psychological resources, social resources, and depression: Results from older spousal caregivers in Hong Kong. Aging & Mental Health, 16, 1016-1027.

Conference Papers
Invited conference paper
Ho, H. C. Y., & Cheung, D. (2019, December). Student Wellbeing and Positive Education using Educational Technology. Learning & Teaching Expo 2019, Hong Kong.
Refereed conference paper
Ho, H. C. Y., Chan, C. H. J., & Chan, Y. C. (2023, March). Family-Friendly Support in the Workplace: A Three-Wave Prospective Study on Family-Friendly Employment Practices, Work Engagement, and Well-Being. International Convention of Psychological Science, Brussels, Belgium.
Ho, H. C. Y., Poon, K. T., Chan, K. K. S. (2023, March). Development and Evaluation of the T.E.A.C.H. Program to Promote Preservice Teachers’ Online Pedagogical Competence. International Convention of Psychological Science, Brussels, Belgium.
Ho, H. C. Y., Poon, K. T., Chan, K. S. K., Cheung, S. K. S., Datu, J. A. D., & Tse, C. Y. A. (2021, December). Promoting Pre-Service Teachers’ Psychological Competence for Online Learning and Teaching: The T.E.A.C.H. Programme. International Conference on Learning and Teaching 2021, Virtual Conference.
Ho, H. C. Y., Hou, W. K., Poon, K. T., Chan, Y. C., Leung, A. N. M., & Kwan, J. L. Y. (2021, August). Effects of Positive Organizational Practices on Well-being: Mediating Role of Psychological Capital. APA Convention 2021, Virtual Conference.
Ho, H. C. Y. & Chan, Y. C. (2021, July). Toward Better Work Performance: A 2-Wave Longitudinal Study of the Role of Psychological Capital. The 32nd International Congress of Psychology, Virtual Conference.
Ho, H. C. Y. (2019, March). Linking Psychological Capital to Psychological and Physical Well-being among Hong Kong Social Workers: The Mediating Role of Problem-solving Strategies.. International Convention of Psychological Science, Paris, France.
Ho, H. C. Y., & Yeung, D. Y. (2018, May). Social identity, goal orientation, and conflict strategies in intergenerational work conflict: A moderated mediation model. 30th APS Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, USA.

Creative and Literary Works, Consulting Reports and Case Studies
Consulting or contract research report
Ho, H. C. Y. (2023). A mixed-methods investigation of family-friendly employment practices: From work-family conflict to enrichment. Hong Kong: Equal Opportunities Commission. https://www.eoc.org.hk/Upload/files/funding%20programme/FFEP%20June%202023/Final%20Report.pdf
Ho, H. C. Y., Chan, K. K. S., & Chiu, M. M. (2023). Study on perceptions of stigmatization and discrimination of persons with mental illness in the workplace. Hong Kong: Equal Opportunities Commission. https://www.eoc.org.hk/en/policy-advocacy-and-research/research-reports/2023-1
何振業 (2021). 「香港中小學在職教師的福祉」中小學校研究報告. 香港: 香港教育大學教育及人類發展學院和心理學系. https://repository.eduhk.hk/en/publications/香港中小學在職教師的福祉中小學校研究報告
Ho, H. C. Y. (2019). Work-related well-being of social workers in Hong Kong: Final report. Hong Kong: The Education University of Hong Kong. https://repository.eduhk.hk/en/publications/work-related-well-being-of-social-workers-in-hong-kong

Projects
Workplace mistreatment of Hong Kong secondary school teachers: A longitudinal study of depletion, commitment, and preoccupation mechanisms
This multilevel (teachers within schools), longitudinal study of Hong Kong secondary school teachers tests a tri-process model of PMC to determine whether PMC affects PsyCap, affective commitment, and perseverative cognition, and ultimately occupational health and education-specific outcomes, conditional on supervisor support.
Project Start Year: 2024, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
Social undermining and employee well-being: A longitudinal and daily diary study
This study aims to examine the association between social undermining and employee well-being, to test the mediating role of perseverative cognition in the association between social undermining and employee well-being, and to investigate the moderating role of trait mindfulness in the associations between social undermining, perseverative cognition, and employee well-being.
Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
When Work Life Interferes with Family Life: A Longitudinal Study
To examine the relationships between WIF and well-being (marital quality and flourishing) and between character strengths and well-being. To investigate the moderating effects of character strengths (kindness, love, teamwork, forgiveness, and gratitude) on the relationship between WIF and well-being.
Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
Workplace incivility and employee well-being: A pilot study of conditional indirect effects
To examine the association between workplace incivility and employee well-being. To test the mediating role of perseverative cognition in the association between workplace incivility and employee well-being. To investigate the moderating role of mindfulness in the associations between workplace incivility, perseverative cognition, and employee well-being.
Project Start Year: 2023, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
Work-Life Balance Policies and Occupational Burnout: A Pilot Study
The present study aims to comprehensively examine: 1) the demographic and socioeconomic profiles of workers experiencing burnout; 2) the work-life balance policies that are implemented by employers; and 3) the associations between work-life balance policies and occupational burnout.
Project Start Year: 2022, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
A Three-wave Longitudinal Study of the Beneficial Effects of Family-friendly Employment Practices: Perspectives from Positive Organizational Behaviour
To encourage employers to provide workplace flexibility and support for employees with family responsibilities (EFR), the present study aims to examine the intermittent and long-term effects of FEPPs on work-, family-, and individual-level well-being outcomes.
Project Start Year: 2021, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
A mixed-methods investigation of family-friendly employment practices: From work-family conflict to enrichment
Work and family are two central life domains important to most adults around the globe. Therefore, protecting EFR’s welfare (health, happiness, and well-being) and defending their rights (discrimination-free work environment and family-friendly support) are critical. This study aims to examine the availability, utilization, outcomes, beneficiaries, organizational considerations, and implementation difficulties of family-friendly employment practices in Hong Kong.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
Promoting Pre-service Teachers’ Psychological Competence for Online Learning and Teaching: The T.E.A.C.H. Programme
Educators have been abruptly forced to shift to online and virtual classes without sufficient time and resources to prepare for such an enormous transition. This project aims to address the knowledge gap in the traditional teacher-training by developing an online programme called “T.E.A.C.H.” and preparing a website and manual booklet to enhance pre-service teachers’ psychological competence for conducting online L&T.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業, POON, Kai Tak 潘啟德, CHAN, Ka Shing Kevin 陳家承

 
Development of a Longitudinal Database on Adult Development and Aging
To develop a local database on a wide array of domains, including physical, social, and psychological aspects to understand longitudinal changes in middle and late adulthood.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): Yeung, D. Y. (HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業 as Co-Investigator)

 
Work-family conflict and well-being among dual-earner couples in Hong Kong: A pilot study
Work and family are two central life domains important to most adults around the globe. However, pressures from the work domain increasingly interfere with the family domain. Adopting a positive psychology approach, this proposed project aims to examine whether character strengths can buffer the negative spillover and crossover effects of work-family conflict.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Humanity as a Virtue: Promoting Love and Kindness in the Education Sector
Create manuals/booklets for disseminating information and education materials that promote harmonious social relationships.
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Psychosocial Determinants of Work-related Outcomes: A One-year Three-wave Longitudinal Study in Hong Kong
1. To examine the longitudinal effects of job resources, job demands, and PsyCap on work-related outcomes.
2. To examine the conditional indirect effect of job resources (IVs) on work-related outcomes (DVs) through PsyCap (Mediator) at values of job demands (Moderators).
Project Start Year: 2020, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Study on Perceptions of Stigmatization and Discrimination of Persons with Mental Illness in the Workplace
This study aims to shed light on public awareness and understanding, prevalence, patterns and practices, risk and resilience factors, immediate responses, and impact of stigmatization and discrimination on work and well-being outcomes among PMI in the workplace.
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip, Henry

 
Behavioral and Emotional Coregulation among Colleagues: A Longitudinal Study of Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong
This proposed study aims to identify the well-being and health outcomes of coregulation between colleagues by examining the influence of intra- and interpersonal regulation in dyadic work relationships.
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Hong Kong Adolescent’s Well-bing: An Ecological Perspective
This project aims to examine Hong Kong early adolescents’ well-being from the ecological perspectives. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the normative levels of a wide range of well-being indicators (e.g., physical well-being, psychosocial well-being), the individual and ecological correlates of these indicators, and how these correlates work jointly to predict subsequent well-being.
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): LI, Jianbin 黎建斌 (HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業 as Co-Investigator)

 
The Impact of Psychological Capital on Job Performance of Hong Kong Workers Over Time
Hong Kong is the world’s leading international financial center characterized by its low taxation, economic freedom, and non-interventionistic and capitalistic approaches. The tremendous economic growth is not without cost. Hong Kong working adults are faced with long working hours, high job demands, and poor work-life balance. Therefore, it is important to identify, examine, and understand the positive attributes that enable employees to flourish and thrive.
Project Start Year: 2019, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Psychological Capital: A Longitudinal Study on the Protective Factors for Work-related Well-being in Hong Kong
The pursuit of satisfied, happy, and destressed employees is an important goal not only as an end in itself but also as a means to the desired productivity level of the organization. Therefore, identification of the protective factors that enable employees to flourish and thrive is especially important in Hong Kong. The proposed study aims to address this pressing topic by examining the organizational- and individual-level determinants of work-related well-being.
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Personal, Social, and Community Well-Being Cluster
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Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): POON, Kai Tak 潘啟德 (HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業 as Team Member)

 
Work-related Well-being of Social Workers in Hong Kong
In a bustling modern city, Hong Kong working adults are faced with long working hours, high job demands, stressful urban lifestyles, and poor work-life balance, which can have detrimental effects on their well-being. This is especially the case among social workers. Therefore, identification of the protective factors that enable social workers to flourish and thrive is especially important in Hong Kong. The proposed study aims to address this pressing topic by promoting psychological research in community to enable academics and community stakeholders to investigate and shed light on the determinants of work-related well-being of social workers.
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Validation of the Problem-solving Strategies Scale in Handling Everyday Problems
To enable rigorous examination of problem-solving strategies for theory and model testing, it is necessary to empirically assess the measure for validity and reliability. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to validate the problem-solving strategies scale in handling everyday problems. While this scale has been adopted in Hong Kong, it has never been assessed for the appropriateness of inferences made so its construct and criterion validity are currently unknown. Cross-sectional survey design will be adopted for validating the problem-solving strategies scale.
Project Start Year: 2018, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Employee Well-being in Hong Kong: The Role of Psychological Capital
Hong Kong working adults are faced with long working hours, stressful urban lifestyles, and poor work-life balance, which can have detrimental effects on well-being. There is a need to identify the protective factors that enable employees to flourish. Adopting a positive psychology approach to organizational research, the proposed study aims to identify the determinants of job burnout, psychological distress, and physical symptoms of stress. A cross-sectional survey will be conducted on working adults in Hong Kong.
Project Start Year: 2017, Principal Investigator(s): HO, Chun Yip Henry 何振業

 
Prizes and awards
Faculty Teaching Award (Merit)

Date of receipt: 6/12/2023, Conferred by: The Education University of Hong Kong
 
Dean’s Research Award 2020/21: Journal Articles

Date of receipt: 22/6/2021, Conferred by: The Education University of Hong Kong
 
APS Rising Star
Individuals being considered for Rising Star designation are evaluated for their promise of excellence in research based on the following criteria: significant publications, significant recognitions, significant discoveries, methodological innovations, or theoretical or empirical contributions, work with potentially broad impact
Date of receipt: 7/12/2019, Conferred by: Association for Psychological Science