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  1. A longitudinal study of perceived social support from friends and hope in adolescents: emotional intelligence as the mediator

    Article • Current Psychology, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  2. Longitudinal associations between inhibitory control, gratitude, and positive parenting during early childhood.

    Article • Journal of Family Psychology, February 2024, American Psychological Association (APA)

    Sylvia Kwok

  3. Longitudinal Associations of Suicide Risk and Protective Factors Among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong: A Network Perspective

    Article • Journal of Adolescent Health, August 2023, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  4. Presence of meaning in life and meaning confusion mediate the effects of adverse childhood experiences on mental health among university students

    Article • Applied Psychology Health and Well-Being, July 2023, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  5. Examining live-in foreign domestic helpers correlates and parenting correlates in children’s externalizing behavior in Hong Kong

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, July 2023, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  6. Exploring the potential common psychotherapeutic factors: use of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindful yoga and positive psychology in enhancing the well‐being of students with SENs in Hong Kong

    Article • Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, March 2023, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  7. Network analysis of internet gaming disorder, problematic social media use, problematic smartphone use, psychological distress, and meaning in life among adolescents

    Article • Digital Health, January 2023, SAGE Publications

    Sylvia Kwok

  8. Surrounded by Smartphones: Relationship Between Peer Phubbing, Psychological Distress, Problematic Smartphone use, Daytime Sleepiness, and Subjective Sleep Quality

    Article • Applied Research in Quality of Life, December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  9. The Relationship between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Problematic Social Media Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Serial Mediation Model

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Sylvia Kwok

  10. A Longitudinal Network Analysis of the Interactions of Risk and Protective Factors for Suicidal Potential in Early Adolescents

    Article • Journal of Youth and Adolescence, November 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  11. Positive parenting, attachment, epistemic curiosity, and competence motivation of preschool children in Hong Kong: A serial mediation model

    Article • Current Psychology, September 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  12. Childhood emotional abuse and adolescent flourishing: A moderated mediation model of self-compassion and curiosity

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, July 2022, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  13. Navigating Stigma and Discrimination: Experiences of Migrant Children with Special Needs and Their Families in Accessing Education and Healthcare in Hong Kong

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, May 2022, MDPI AG

    Sylvia Kwok

  14. A longitudinal study of the impact of parental discipline on wellbeing among primary school students in China: The roles of school attachment and growth mindset

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, February 2022, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  15. A Multiple Component Positive Psychology Intervention to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Happiness in Adolescents: The Mediating Roles of Gratitude and Emotional Intelligence

    Article • Journal of Happiness Studies, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  16. Cultural Differences in the Hedonic Rewards of Recalling Kindness: Priming Cultural Identity with Language

    Article • Affective Science, March 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  17. Predictors to Happiness in Primary Students: Positive Relationships or Academic Achievement

    Article • Applied Research in Quality of Life, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  18. The Impact of Childhood Emotional Abuse on Adolescents’ Subjective Happiness: the Mediating Role of Emotional Intelligence

    Article • Applied Research in Quality of Life, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  19. The significance of emotional intelligence to students’ learning motivation and academic achievement: A study in Hong Kong with a Confucian heritage

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, February 2021, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  20. Implementation of Positive Education Projects in Hong Kong

    Article • January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  21. A Cross-Lagged Panel Study Examining the Reciprocal Relationships Between Positive Emotions, Meaning, Strengths use and Study Engagement in Primary School Students

    Article • Journal of Happiness Studies, May 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  22. The relationship between parent-child triangulation and early adolescent depression in Hong Kong: The mediating roles of self-acceptance, positive relations and personal growth

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, February 2020, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  23. EDITORIAL

    Article • The Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, January 2020, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Sylvia Kwok

  24. A REVIEW OF CORRELATES OF DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN CHINESE ADOLESCENTS IN HONG KONG

    Article • The Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, January 2020, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Sylvia Kwok

  25. A longitudinal study on the relationship among childhood emotional abuse, gratitude, and suicidal ideation of Chinese adolescents

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, August 2019, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  26. A Longitudinal Study of Power-Assertive Discipline, Inductive Discipline and Preschoolers’ Anxiety: Preschoolers’ Forgiveness as a Moderator

    Article • Child Indicators Research, June 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  27. Parental Suicidal Ideation and Child Depressive Symptoms: The Roles of Optimism and Gratitude

    Article • Journal of Social Service Research, May 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  28. EDITORIAL

    Article • The Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, January 2019, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Sylvia Kwok

  29. Childhood Neglect and Adolescent Suicidal Ideation: a Moderated Mediation Model of Hope and Depression

    Article • Prevention Science, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  30. The moderating effects of positive psychological strengths on the relationship between tiger parenting and child anxiety

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, November 2018, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  31. Parenting Discrepancy and Child Development in Chinese Context

    Article • Journal of Social Service Research, August 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  32. A Multidimensional PERMA-H Positive Education Model, General Satisfaction of School Life, and Character Strengths Use in Hong Kong Senior Primary School Students: Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Path Analysis Using the APASO-II

    Article • Frontiers in Psychology, June 2018, Frontiers

    Sylvia Kwok

  33. Integrating Positive Psychology and Elements of Music Therapy to Alleviate Adolescent Anxiety

    Article • Research on Social Work Practice, May 2018, SAGE Publications

    Sylvia Kwok

  34. Autonomy-Granting Parenting and Child Depression: the Moderating Roles of Hope and Life Satisfaction

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, May 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  35. A comparison of positive youth development against depression and suicidal ideation in youth from Hong Kong and the Netherlands

    Article • International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, November 2017, De Gruyter

    Sylvia Kwok

  36. The relationship between childhood physical abuse and suicidal ideation among Chinese university students: Possible moderators

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, October 2017, Elsevier

    Professor Wei-Jun Jean Yeung, Sylvia Kwok

  37. The Moderating Effects of Gratitude on the Association Between Perceived Parenting Styles and Suicidal Ideation

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  38. An Integrated Resilience and Ecological Model of Child Abuse (REC-Model)

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  39. A longitudinal study of the role of children’s altruism and forgiveness in the relation between parental aggressive discipline and anxiety of preschoolers in China

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, March 2017, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  40. The moderating effects of positive psychological strengths on the relationship between parental anxiety and child depression: The significance of father's role in Hong Kong

    Article • Children and Youth Services Review, February 2017, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  41. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mental Health First Aid Program for Chinese People in Hong Kong

    Article • Research on Social Work Practice, August 2016, SAGE Publications

    Sylvia Kwok

  42. Evaluating Effectiveness of Cognitive–Behavior Therapy for Hong Kong Adolescents With Anxiety Problems

    Article • Research on Social Work Practice, July 2016, SAGE Publications

    Fu Keung Wong, Sylvia Kwok

  43. Positive Psychology Intervention to Alleviate Child Depression and Increase Life Satisfaction: A Randomized Clinical Trial

    Article • Research on Social Work Practice, February 2016, SAGE Publications

    Sylvia Kwok

  44. The Role of Emotional Competence in the Association Between Optimism and Depression Among Chinese Adolescents

    Article • Child Indicators Research, January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  45. Positive Education Calls for Immediate Attention

    Article • Acta Psychopathologica, January 2016, OMICS Publishing Group

    Sylvia Kwok

  46. Socialization Effects of Authoritative Parenting and Its Discrepancy on Children

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  47. An Integrated Model of Suicidal Ideation in Transcultural Populations of Chinese Adolescents

    Article • Community Mental Health Journal, August 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  48. Differential influences of parental home literacy practices and anxiety in English as a foreign language on Chinese children's English development

    Article • International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, July 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  49. The roles of emotional competence and social problem-solving in the relationship between physical abuse and adolescent suicidal ideation in China

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, June 2015, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  50. The Moderating Roles of Parenting Self-Efficacy and Co-parenting Alliance on Marital Satisfaction Among Chinese Fathers and Mothers

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, February 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  51. A Mediation Model of Father Involvement with Preschool Children in Hong Kong

    Article • Social Indicators Research, July 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  52. Family Emotional Support, Positive Psychological Capital and Job Satisfaction Among Chinese White-Collar Workers

    Article • Journal of Happiness Studies, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  53. Development and evaluation of the positive psychology intervention for older adults

    Article • The Journal of Positive Psychology, February 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  54. Marital satisfaction of Chinese mothers of children with autism and intellectual disabilities in Hong Kong

    Article • Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, January 2014, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  55. The Spillover Effect of Parenting on Marital Satisfaction Among Chinese Mothers

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  56. Child abuse and suicidal ideation among adolescents in China

    Article • Child Abuse & Neglect, November 2013, Elsevier

    Sylvia Kwok

  57. The moderating role of emotional competence in suicidal ideation among Chinese university students

    Article • Journal of Advanced Nursing, September 2013, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  58. Fathering Self-Efficacy, Marital Satisfaction and Father Involvement in Hong Kong

    Article • Journal of Child and Family Studies, October 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  59. Institutional peer support mediates the impact of physical declines on depressive symptoms of nursing home residents

    Article • Journal of Advanced Nursing, July 2012, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  60. Perceived Family Functioning and Suicidal Ideation

    Article • Nursing Research, November 2011, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Sylvia Kwok

  61. The maintenance effect of cognitive-behavioural treatment groups for the Chinese parents of children with intellectual disabilities in Melbourne, Australia: a 6-month follow-up study

    Article • Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, June 2011, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  62. The Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support on the Relationship between Physical Functional Impairment and Depressive Symptoms among Chinese Nursing Home Elderly in Hong Kong

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2011, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Sylvia Kwok

  63. Family Processes and Suicidal Ideation among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2011, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Sylvia Kwok

  64. Hopelessness, Parent-Adolescent Communication, and Suicidal Ideation among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, June 2010, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  65. Cognitive, Emotive, and Cognitive-Behavioral Correlates of Suicidal Ideation among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • The Scientific World JOURNAL, January 2010, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Sylvia Kwok

  66. Personal and Family Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • Social Indicators Research, October 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  67. Personal and Family Correlates of Suicidal Ideation Among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Sylvia Kwok

  68. Socio-demographic correlates of suicidal ideation among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

    Article • International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, December 2008, De Gruyter

    Sylvia Kwok

  69. Hopelessness, Family Functioning and Suicidal Ideation Among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong§

    Article • The Open Family Studies Journal, October 2008, Bentham Science Publishers

    Sylvia Kwok

  70. Stresses and mental health of fathers with younger children in Hong Kong

    Article • International Social Work, January 2003, SAGE Publications

    Sylvia Kwok

  71. HOW DO HONG KONG CHILDREN REACT TO MATERNAL I-MESSAGES AND INDUCTIVE REASONING?

    Article • The Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, January 2003, World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt

    Sylvia Kwok

  72. Mental health of parents with young children in Hong Kong: the roles of parenting stress and parenting self‐efficacy

    Article • Child & Family Social Work, February 2000, Wiley

    Sylvia Kwok

  73. Predictors of Divorcing Women's Use of Divorce Mediation

    Article • Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, September 1999, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  74. Difficulties and patterns of social support of mature college students in Hong Kong: implications for student guidance and counselling services

    Article • British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, August 1997, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok

  75. The Use of Supervision by Objectives in Fieldwork Teaching

    Article • Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, July 1995, Taylor & Francis

    Sylvia Kwok