Education

Education is a freely accessible, full-text, peer-reviewed, international journal that seeks out clear and significant contributions that further debate on educational issues. Education is interpreted in a wide manner and includes human development, learning, school education, formal and informal education, vocational education, industry training and lifelong learning. Articles are published from teachers, administrators, professors, graduate students, policy-makers, and education specialists.

Catalina Sau Man NS

Editorial Board Member of Education

Post-doctoral Fellow, Univercity of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Research Areas

Adolescent Psychological Health, Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour, Positive Youth Development, Alexithymia, Smoking Cessation

Education

2004-2007Ph.D School of Psychology and Human Development, University of London
2000-2002M.Sc The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
1998-2000M.Sc University of Hong Kong
1994-1995PostDiploma CertificateSeneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Canada
1993-1994PostGraduate CertificateThe University of Hong Kong
1988-1991Bachelor of ArtsThe University of Hong Kong

Experience

2010-presntThe University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine Department of Community Medicine Postdoctoral Fellow
2009-2010The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong Department of Applied Social Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow, Project P.A.T.H.S.
2008-2009Chinese University of Hong Kong Department of Social Work Postdoctoral Fellow, Project P.A.T.H.S.
2009Visiting Scholar Department of Sociology, Duke University North Carolina, U.S.A.
2009Visiting Research Associate Department of Psychology and Human Development University of London
2008True Light Girls' College Senior Form Co-ordinator, Department of English
2007-2008Facilitator of the course "Conceptualising and Designing Research (CDR)"Doctoral School University of London, U.K.
1996-2003True Light Girls' College
2004-2005Senior Form Co-ordinator, Department of English
1991-1992Jockey Club Government School, Hong Kong Assistant Education Officer

Publications: Journals

[1]  Ng, C. S. M., & Hurry, J. (2011). Depression amongst Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong: An evaluation of a stress moderation model. Social Indicators Research, 100(3), 499-516.
[2]  Shek, D. T. L., & Ng, C. S. M. (2009). Qualitative evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Findings based on focus groups with student participants. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL: TSW Child Health & Human Development, 9, 691–703. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2009.59.
[3]  Shek, D. T.L., & Ng, C. S. M. (2009). Subjective outcome evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Secondary 2 Program): Views of the program participants. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL, 9, 1012-1022.
[4]  Shek, D. T. L., & Ng, C. S. M. (2009). Secondary 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S.: Process evaluation based on the co-walker scheme. TheScientificWorldJOURNAL: TSW Child Health & Human Development, 9, 704–714. DOI 10.1100/tsw.2009.60.
[5]  Shek, D. T. L., Sun, R. C. F., & Ng, C. S. M. (2009). Process evaluation of the implementation of the Secondary 3 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in the Experimental Implementation Phase. International Public Health Journal, 1(3), 311-324.
[6]  Shek D. T. L., Ng, C. S. M., & Tsui, P. F. (2010). Qualitative evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: findings based on focus groups. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 9(4), 307-314.
[7]  Shek D. T. L. & Ng, C. S. M. (2010). Early identification of adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: An evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 9(4), 291-300.
[8]  Shek, D. T. L., & Ng, C. S. M. (2011). Evaluation of the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2 Program) of Project P.A.T.H.S.: Conclusions drawn by the program implementers. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 4(1):41-51.
[9]  Shek D. T. L., Ng, C. S. M., & Chak, Y. L.Y. (in press). Implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in a school with religious background: A case study. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 23(4)
[10]  Shek D. T. L., Ng, C. S. M., & Toh, L. (in press). Implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: Observations based on the Co-Walker Scheme. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health.

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Ng, C. S. M., & Hurry, J. Oral presentation at the XI Biennial EARA (European Association for Research on Adolescence) Conference (May 2008) (Italy)
[2]  Ng, C. S. M., & Hurry, J. Oral presentation at the 3rd International Conference on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (14th-15th July, 2008) (London)
[3]  Ng, C. S. M., & Hurry, J. Poster presentation at the 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Conference of International Association for Suicide Prevention (31st Oct 2008-3rd Nov 2008) (Hong Kong)
[4]  Ng, C. S. M., & Hurry, J. (2010, June). The role of psychological and environmental risk factors in self-harm amongst adolescents in Hong Kong. Paper presented at the International Conference on 2010 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda, Hong Kong, which was organized by the International association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council on Social Welfare and the International Federation of Social Workers.
[5]  Ng, C. S. M., Yau, J. P. L., Leung, D. Y. P., Leung, A., Fong, D., Emmons, K., Lam, T.H., & Chan, S. S. C.. The Effects of Enlisting Spousal Support in a Community-based 'Smoke-Free Homes' Intervention on Quitting Behaviours: A Qualitative Analysis. Poster presentation at the 2011 Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (SRNT) 17th Annual Meeting (16th February-19th February) (Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, Canada)
[6]  Ng, C. S. M., Leung, D. Y. P., Wan, Z., Fu I. C. Y., Tam, T. H., Chan, S. C. C.. An Evaluation of the First Gender-Specific Smoking Cessation Counseling Program for Female Smokers to Quit in Hong Kong: A 3-Year Follow-up. Poster presentation at the IEA World Congress of Epidemiology 2011, Edinburgh, Scotland (7th-11th August 2011).
[7]  Chan, S. C. C., Ng, C. S. M., Leung, D. Y. P., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H.. Evaluating the impact of the new smoke-free legislation on smokers' behaviour in relation to socioeconomic status: A longitudinal qualitative study. 第15届全国控烟学术研讨会, 中国控制吸烟协会 (19-22 April)-abstract accepted into the conference proceedings.
[8]  Ng, C. S. M., Yau, J. P. L., Leung, D. Y. P., Leung, A., Fong, D., Emmons, K., Lam, T.H., & Chan, S. S. C.. A Family Intervention among Fathers of Infants: A Qualitative Study. Poster presentation at the 5th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum 2011 (3rd-4th June 2011) Hong Kong
[9]  Chan, S. C. C., Ng, C. S. M., Leung, D. Y. P., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H.. The impact of the smoke-free legislation on smokers' behaviour: A longitudinal qualitative study. Oral presentation at the 1st Global Congress for Qualitative Health Research (23rd-25th June 2011), Seoul, Korea.
[10]  Chan, S. C. C., Ng, C. S. M., Leung, D. Y. P., Leung, G. M., Lam, T. H.. The implementation of the smoke-free legislation in Hong Kong: the non-smokers' views (從非吸煙者的角度探討香港的無煙政策)-Poster presentation at the 5th Cross Strait Conference on Tobacco Control (4th September-9th September 2011) Taipei.
[11]  Chan, S. C. C., Ng, C. S. M., Lam, T. H.. The impact of family communication methods on family health, happiness, and harmony among Chinese families: The Hong Kong FAMILY project. Submitted to the SOPHE conference (October 27-29, 2011), Arlington, Virginia.
[12]  Ng, C. S. M., & Shek, D. T. L. (2010, June). Qualitative evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Findings based on program implementers. Paper presented at the International Conference on 2010 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda, Hong Kong, which was organized by the International association of Schools of Social Work, the International Council on Social Welfare and the International Federation of Social Workers.

Publications: Books/Book Chapters

[1]  Shek, D.T.L., Sun, R.C.F., & Ng, C.S.M.(2011).Process evaluation of the implementation of the Secondary 3 Program in the Experimental Implementation Phase. In D. T. L. Shek, H. K. Ma, & J. Merrick (Eds.), Positive youth development: Evaluation and future directions in a Chinese context. New York: Nova Science.
[2]  Shek, D.T.L., Sun, R.C.F., Tam, S.Y., & Ng, C.S.M.(Eds.).(2008).Program Booklet on International Conference on "Human Development and the Environment: Advances in Quality of Life Studies". Hong Kong: Social Welfare Practice and Research Centre, Department of Social Work, and Centre for Quality of Life, Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. (49 pages.)