Prof. YUEN, Man-tak
Professor
Research Interest
Open to supervising students at the PhD, MPhil, PsyD, Master's, and undergraduate levels.
• Assessing connectedness, self-efficacy, meaning in life, life satisfaction, life career development, and well-being among children, young people, gifted learners, and individuals with special needs
• Evaluating the impacts of counselling, career guidance, and talent development programmes in schools
Qualifications
- PhD in Education (Counselling and Educational Psychology), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- MSc in Educational Psychology, University College London
- MAEd in Counselling, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Certificate in Education, The University of Hong Kong
- BSocSc in Psychology, The University of Hong Kong
Professional Affiliations
- Registered Supervisor, Chinese Psychological Society
- Registered Clinical Supervisor, Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association (APCPA)
- Approved Supervisor, Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association (HKPCA)
- Registered Counselling Psychologist, Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)
- Registered Educational Psychologist, Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS)
- Educational Psychologist in Accredited Register, Hong Kong Association of Educational Psychologists (HKAEP)
- Practising Psychologist, UK Health and Care Professions Council
International Leadership & Affiliations
- East Asia Leader, International Society for Policy Research and Evaluation in School-Based Counseling
- Committee Member (2016–2024), Vice-President (2022–2024), and Delegate, Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness
- Delegate (2015–present), World Council for Gifted and Talented Children
- Lead Editor (2018–present), Springer Book Series: Advancing Inclusive and Special Education in the Asia-Pacific
- Director (2014-present), Laboratory and Program for Creativity and Talent Development, Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
- Leung, K. Y. P., Fung, C. L. D., Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2025). From talk to thought: Enhancing students’ critical thinking disposition through engaging secondary classroom discourse in Hong Kong. Thinking Skills and Creativity.
- Wu, L.* & Yuen, M.* (2025). Effectiveness of laughter therapies on students’ mental health: A meta-analytic review. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2024.2449013 (Corresponding authors; equal contribution)
- Jiang, H. F. & Yuen, M. (2024). The challenges of achieving educational equity and addressing diverse needs in gifted education programs within the influence of Confucianism. Hong Kong Journal of Special Education, 26, 30–41.
- Zhang, J. & Yuen, M. (2024). GenAI Hackathon for Social Good Competition: Fostering innovation and empowering gifted youth. Nurturing Talents APFG Newsletter, 11(2), 22–24.
- Yuen, M. (2024). Teacher training and professional development policies and practices in Hong Kong, China, with particular reference to guidelines on enhancing gifted learners' wellbeing. Nurturing Talents APFG Newsletter, 11(2), 4–6.
- Beamish, W., Hay, S., & Yuen, M. (2024). Moving inclusion forward for students with special educational needs in the Asia-Pacific region. Frontiers in Education, 9, 1327516. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1327516
- Chan, C. & Yuen, M. (2023). Career decision-making of talented engineering graduates in Hong Kong. Gifted and Talented International, 38(1), 77–90. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332276.2023.2244565
- Yuen, M., Chan, R. T. H., Zhang, J., Fung, E., & Chan, S. (2023). Assessing meaning in life for gifted learners: Validation of a Chinese version of Meaning in Life in Children Questionnaire. Gifted & Talented International, 38(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332276.2022.2150589
- Yuen, M. & Wu, L.* (2023). Relationship between school connectedness and psychological well-being in adolescents: A meta-analysis. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-05164-1 (Corresponding authors; equal contribution)
- Jiang, Q., Yuen, M., & Horta, H. (2023). Coping strategies of failing international medical students in two Chinese universities: A qualitative study. Teaching and Learning in Medicine, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10401334.2023.2204077
- Jiang, Q., Horta, H., & Yuen, M. (2022). Factors related to university teaching that influence academic success of international medical students in China. F1000Research, 11, 894. https://f1000research.com/articles/11-894/v2
- Wong, L. P., Chen, G. & Yuen, M. (2022). Investigating career-related teacher support for Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-022-09525-3 (Publication Award for EdD Graduates 2022–23)
- Wong, L., Yuen, M. & Chen, G. (2022). Career guidance and counseling: The nature and types of career-related teacher social support in Hong Kong secondary schools. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2022.2040005
- Wong, L. P. W.*, Chen, G., & Yuen, M. (2023). Career development and the COVID-19 outbreak: Protective functions of career-related teacher support. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2023.2211225
- Bakshi, A. J. & Yuen, M. (2022). Counselling and career guidance in Asia. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 50(6), 813–817. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2023.2165037
- Wong, L., Yuen, M., Zhang, J., & Ho, E. Y.-F. (2023). Assessing life skills development self-efficacy: A validation study in Hong Kong, China. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-023-09605-y (Corresponding authors)
- Fang, L., Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Ho, E. Y.-F., Chan, S., Wu, F., & Xie, N. (2023). A network analysis of positive developmental assets of Hong Kong school-age children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04287-9 (Corresponding authors)
- Yuen, M., Chan, R. T. H., Wong, S.-W., Yau, J., Zhang, J., Ho, E. Y.-F., Fung, E., Chan, S., & Wu, F. (2022). Are the Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS) and Meaning in Life Questionnaire–Short Form (MLQ-SF) appropriate for use with average-achieving learners and gifted learners in Hong Kong? High Ability Studies, 34(2), 175–187. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598139.2022.2159336
- Chan, R. W., Yuen, M., & Tan, C. Y. (2021). Cultural sensitivity of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index in empathy measure. International Journal of Childhood Education, 2(3), 19–26. https://doi.org/10.33422/ijce.v2i3.135
- Leung, S. K. Y., & Yuen, M. (2023). Exploring talented children’s humour through creating pop-up storybooks. Education 3-13: International Journal of Primary, Elementary and Early Years Education, 51(8), 1325–1341. https://doi.org/10.1080/03004279.2022.2071453
- Wong, L., Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2022). Career guidance and counseling: The nature and types of career-related teacher social support in Hong Kong secondary schools. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 50(6), 897–915. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2022.2040005
- Sou, E. K. L.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2022). Career adaptability as a mediator between social capital and career engagement. Career Development Quarterly, 70, 2–15. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12289 (Publication Award for EdD Graduates 2021–22)
- Chau, L., Yuen, M., Chan, P., Liu, S., Chan, K., Lee, D., & Hsieh, W.-Y. (2022). Play-based parent training programme supporting Hong Kong kindergarten children in social competence development. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 50(3), 386–399. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2022.2030464
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Man, P. K. W., Mak, J., Chung, Y. B., Lee, Q. A. Y., Chan, A. K. C., So, A., & Chan, T. H. R. (2022). A strengths-based longitudinal career intervention for junior secondary school students with special educational needs: A mixed-method evaluation. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 17, 2229–2250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-021-10028-6
- Sou, E. K. L., Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2022). Career development in Macao: A perspective representing small states and territories. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 50(6), 985–996. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2021.2009768
- Tong, A. M. H.*, & Yuen, M. (2021). Effectiveness of career and life planning in a Hong Kong secondary school: Students’ perspectives. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, 4(2), 27–40.
- Wong, L. P. W.*, Chen, G., & Yuen, M. (2022). Investigating career-related teacher support for Chinese secondary school students in Hong Kong. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-022-09525-3
- Datu, J. A. D.*, & Yuen, M. (2022). Factorial validity of Meaning in Life Questionnaire in Hong Kong secondary school students: A construct validation approach. Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 35(2), 467–480. https://doi.org/10.1080/09515070.2021.1875989
- Hui, T.*, Lau, S. S. S., & Yuen, M. (2021). Active learning as a beyond-the-classroom strategy to improve university students’ career adaptability. Sustainability, 13, 6246. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13116246
- Fang, L.*, Yuen, M., Fung, E., Zhang, J., Chan, S., & Wu, F. (2021). Life satisfaction of gifted and average adolescents in Hong Kong: Validation of the Chinese Brief Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS). Applied Research in Quality of Life. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-021-09932-8
- Yuen, M., Yau, J., Datu, J. A. D., Wong, S.-W., Chan, R. T. H., Lau, P. S. Y., & Gysbers, C. N. (2021). Examining the influence of meaning in life and social connectedness on adolescents’ career self-efficacy. Journal of Individual Psychology, 77(3), 335–361. https://doi.org/10.1353/jip.2021.0024
- Zhang, J.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2021). Career-related parental support, vocational identity and career adaptability: Interrelationships and gender differences. Career Development Quarterly, 69(2), 130–144. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12254
- Zhang, J.*, Chen, G., & Yuen, M. (2021). Development and validation of the Career-related Teacher Support Scale: Data from China. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 21, 161–185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-020-09435-2
- Sou, E. K. L.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2021). Development and validation of a Chinese five-factor short form of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale. Journal of Career Assessment, 29(1), 129–147. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072720935151
- Yuen, M., & Datu, J. A. D.* (2021). Meaning in life, connectedness, academic self-efficacy, and personal self-efficacy: A winning combination. School Psychology International, 42(1), 79–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034320973370
- Wong, L.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2020). Career-related teacher support: A review with implications for theory, research and practice. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools. https://doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2020.30
- Lo, S. K. W.*, Yuen, M., & Chan, R. T. H. (2020). Child care workers’ perspectives on transition services for pre-school children with special needs in Hong Kong. International Journal of Special Education, 35(1), 29–36. https://doi.org/10.52291/ijse.2020.35.3
- Hui, C.*, Yuen, M., & Lee, Q. A. Y. (2020). Factors affecting career and life planning for Chinese cross-border senior secondary school students in Hong Kong. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, 3(2), 19–30. https://apcda.wildapricot.org/Resources/APCDJ/A0003_2_02.pdf
- Jiang, Q.*, Yuen, M., & Horta, H. (2020). Factors influencing the life satisfaction of international students in Mainland China. International Journal for Advancement of Counselling, 42, 393–413. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-020-09409-7
- Yuen, M., Lee, Q. A. Y., & Chung, Y. B.* (2021). Meaning in life, connectedness, and life skills development in junior secondary school students: Teachers’ perspectives in Hong Kong. Pastoral Care in Education, 39(1), 67–83. https://doi.org/10.1080/02643944.2020.1774634
- Datu, J. A. D.* & Yuen, M. (2020). Students’ social connectedness links with gratitude and self-efficacy outcomes. Children and Youth Services Review, 116. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105210
- Yuen, M., Chung, Y. B.*, Lee, Q. A. Y., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Gysbers, N., & Shea, P. M. K. (2020). Meaning in life and school guidance programs: Adolescents’ voices from Hong Kong. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 20(3), 653–676. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-020-09423-6
- Wong, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2020). Structural validity of the International Survey of School Counselor’s Activities (ISSCA) when applied with counseling and guidance personnel in primary schools in Hong Kong. Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation, 2(1), 81–88. https://doi.org/10.25774/tbwa-wm13
- Leung, S. K. Y., Choi, K. W. Y., & Yuen, M. (2020). Video art as digital play for young children. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(2), 531–554. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.12877
- Zhang, J.*, Chen, G., & Yuen, M. (2019). Validation of the Career-related Parental Support Scale (Chinese Version). The Counseling Psychologist, 47(3), 417–443.
- Wong, L. P. W. & Yuen, M.* (2019). Career guidance and counseling in secondary schools in Hong Kong: A historical overview. Journal of Asia Pacific Counseling, 9(1), 1–19. http://doi.org/10.18401/2019.9.1.1
- Wong, L. P. W., Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2019). Technology-infused career and life planning education. Asia Pacific Career Development Journal, 2(2), 51–62.
- Lee, C.-h., Tse, A. C.-y., Liu, J., Wong, M. Y.-p., Ho, A. H.-s., & Yuen, M. (2019). New initiative in special education in Macao: A curriculum reform project. International Journal of Special Education, 34(1), 40–50. (Corresponding author) http://www.internationalsped.com/issues.cfm
- Lee, Q. A. Y. & Yuen, M. (2019). The role of teacher care in determining academic success of community college students: A case study from Hong Kong. Pastoral Care in Education: An International Journal of Personal, Social and Emotional Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/02643944.2019.1618376
- Zhang, J.*, Chen, G., & Yuen, M. (2019). Validation of the Vocational Identity Status Assessment (VISA) using Chinese technical college students. Journal of Career Assessment, 27(4), 675–692. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072718808798
- Zhang, J., Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2020). Supporting the career development of technical education students in China: The roles played by teachers. International Journal for Educational and Vocational Guidance, 20, 169–190. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10775-019-09398-z
- Datu, J. A. D.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2018). The triarchic model of grit is linked to academic success and well-being among Filipino high school students. School Psychology Quarterly, 33(3), 428–438.
- Hui, T.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2018). Career-related filial piety and career adaptability in Hong Kong university students. Career Development Quarterly, 66(4), 358–370. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12156
- Yuen, M., Yau, S. Y. F., Tsui, Y. C. J., Shao, S. Y. S., Tsang, C. T. J., & Lee, S. F. B. (2018). Career education and vocational training in Hong Kong: Implications for school-based career counselling. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 41(3), 449–467. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-018-9361-z
- Yuen, M., Chan, S., Chan, C., Fung, D. C. L., Cheung, W. M., Kwan, T., & Leung, F. K. S. (2018). Differentiation in key learning areas for gifted students in regular classes: A project for primary school teachers in Hong Kong. Gifted Education International, 34(1), 36–46. https://doi.org/10.1177/0261429416649047
- Hui, T.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2018). Career adaptability, self-esteem, and social support among Hong Kong university students. Career Development Quarterly, 66(2), 94–106. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12118
- Datu, J. A. D. & Yuen, M.* (2018). Predictors and consequences of academic buoyancy: A review of literature with implications for educational psychological research and practice. Contemporary School Psychology, 22(3), 207–212. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-018-0185-y
- Zhang, J.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2018). Teacher support for career development: An integrative review and research agenda. Career Development International, 23(2), 122–144. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-09-2016-0155
- Fung, J.*, Yuen, M., & Yuen, A. H. K. (2018). Validity evidence for a Chinese version of the Online Self-Regulated Learning Questionnaire (OLSQ) with average students and mathematically talented students. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 51(2), 111–124. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481756.2017.1358056
- Datu, J. A. D.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2018). Exploring determination for long-term goals in a collectivist context: A qualitative study. Current Psychology, 37(1), 263–271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-016-9509-0
- Datu, J. A. D.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2017). Development and validation of the Triarchic Model of Grit Scale (TMGS): Evidence from Filipino undergraduate students. Personality and Individual Differences, 114, 198–205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2017.04.012
- Yuen, M., Lee, Q., Kam, J., & Lau, P. S. Y. (2017). Purpose in life: A brief review of the literature and its implications for school guidance programmes. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 27(1), 55–69. https://doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2015.18
- Datu, J. A. D.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2017). Grit and determination: A review of literature with implications for theory and research. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 27(2), 168–176. https://doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2016.2
- Fang, L.*, Sun, R. F., & Yuen, M. (2017). “Be useful to society”: Parental academic involvement in rural to urban migrant children’s education in China. Asia Pacific Education Review, 18, 361–371. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-017-9491-8
- Lo, C. C. & Yuen, M.* (2017). Succeeding against the odds: Observations on coping by three university students with specific learning difficulties in Hong Kong. Gifted Education International, 33(3), 232–247.
- Liu, S.*, Yuen, M., & Rao, N. (2017). A play-based programme (Pillars of Society) to foster social skills of high-ability and average ability Primary-one students in Hong Kong. Gifted Education International, 33(3), 210–231.
- Fang, L.*, Sun, R., & Yuen, M. (2016). Acculturation, economic stress, social relationships and school satisfaction among migrant children in urban China. Journal of Happiness Studies, 17(2), 507–531. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-014-9604-6
- Chung, Y. B., Yuen, M., Ho, J., & Leung, J. Y. C. (2016). Useful information from the students with visual impairment in Hong Kong mainstream schools who participated in outdoor learning opportunities. CAISE Review, 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.12796/caise-review.2016V4.002
- Machell, K. A., Blalock, D. W., Kashdan, T. B., & Yuen, M. (2016). Academic achievement at the cost of ambition: The mixed results of a supportive interactive environment on socially anxious teenagers. Personality and Individual Differences, 89, 166–171.
- Ng, V., & Yuen, M. (2016). Career guidance and counselling in an international school in Hong Kong: Literature review and a school counselor’s reflection. Asian Journal of Counselling. (Online first)
- Sun, J. V.*, & Yuen, M. (2016). The students’ career development association in a Chinese university: A qualitative study. Asian Journal of Counselling. (Online first)
- Yuen, M., & Yau, J. (2015). Relation of career adaptability to meaning in life and connectedness among adolescents in Hong Kong. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 91, 147–156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2015.10.003
- Wong, S.-W.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Super’s Work Values Inventory: Issues of subtest internal consistency using a Chinese university student sample in Hong Kong. Journal of Employment Counseling, 52, 29–35. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1920.2015.00054.x (Publication Award for Doctor of Education (EdD) Graduates 2014-15)
- Zhang, J.*, Yuen, M., & Chen, G. (2015). Career-related parental support for vocational school students in China. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 37, 346–354. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-015-9248-1
- Chan, B., & Yuen, M. (2015). Interventions for bullying in Hong Kong primary classrooms: Teachers’ perspectives on approaches and difficulties. Hong Kong Journal of Special Education, 17, 40–55.
- Chan, P. S. F., Chan, K., & Yuen, M. (2015). Applying team-teach approach in Hong Kong: Evaluation of a training workshop. Hong Kong Journal of Special Education, 17, 15–27.
- Young, K. C., Kashdan, T. B., McKnight, P. E., Blalock, D. V., Yuen, M., & Richberg, J. B. (2015). Happy and unhappy adolescent bullies: Evidence for theoretically meaningful subgroups. Personality and Individual Differences, 75, 224–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.11.024
- Sun, J. V.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Vocational education: Its role in promoting competitiveness in the youth of Hong Kong. Journal of Youth Studies, 18(2), 17–23.
- Chan, T.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Inclusive education in an international school: A case study from Hong Kong. International Journal of Special Education, 30(3), 86–97.
- Ng, V.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). How is Buddhism relevant to career counseling in an international high school in Hong Kong? A counsellor's reflection. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 37, 223–232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-015-9239-2
- Liu, S.*, Yuen, M., & Rao, N. (2015). Outcomes for young children’s social status from playing group games: Experiences from a primary school in Hong Kong. Journal of Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools, 25(2), 217–244. https://doi.org/10.1017/jgc.2015.4
- Hao, D., Sun, J. V.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Towards a model of career guidance and counseling for university students in China. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling, 37(2), 155–167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-015-9234-7
- Chan, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Teachers’ beliefs and practices for nurturing creativity in students: Perspectives from teachers of gifted students in Hong Kong. Gifted Education International, 31(3), 200–213. https://doi.org/10.1177/0261429413511884
- Yuen, M., Leung, S. A., & Chan, R. T. (2014). Professional counseling in Hong Kong. Journal of Counseling and Development, 92, 99–103.
- Suh, H. N., Yuen, M., Wang, K. T., Fu, C.-C., & Trotter, R. H. (2014). Comparing perfectionist types on family environment and well-being among Hong Kong adolescents. Personality and Individual Differences, 70, 111–116.
- Yuen, M., Chan, R. T. H., & Lee, B. S. F. (2014). Guidance and counseling in Hong Kong secondary schools. Journal of Asia Pacific Counseling, 4(2), 103–112.
- Yuen, M., Yeung, P., Ng, M., & Ziegler, A. (2014). Supporting students with and without special needs in their transitions from schools to higher education. CAISE Review, 2. https://doi.org/10.12796/caise-review.2014V2.001
- Lo, C. C.*, & Yuen, M. (2014). Coping strategies and perceived sources of support among gifted students with specific learning disabilities: Three exploratory case studies in Hong Kong. Gifted and Talented International, 29(1&2), 125–136.
- Fung, J.*, Yuen, M., & Yuen, A. H. K. (2014). Self-regulation in learning mathematics online: Implications for supporting mathematically gifted students with or without learning difficulties. Gifted and Talented International, 29(1&2), 113–123.
- Chan, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2014). Creativity beliefs, creative personality and creativity-fostering practices of gifted education teachers and regular class teachers in Hong Kong. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 14, 109–118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2014.10.003
- Shea, P. M. K., Yuen, M., Chan, R. T. H., Gysbers, N. C., Chan, R. M. C., & Lau, P. S. Y. (2014). Life skills self-efficacy in students with specific learning difficulties in Hong Kong. CAISE Review, 2, 10.12796/caise-review.2014V2.002
- Chan, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2014). Personal and environmental factors affecting teachers' creativity-fostering practices in Hong Kong. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 12, 69–77.
- Fong, R. W.*, & Yuen, M. (2014). Perfectionism and Chinese gifted learners. Roeper Review, 36(2), 81–91. https://doi.org/10.1080/02783193.2014.884202
- Shin, H., Yuen, M., Lee, J., & Lee, S. M. (2013). Cross-cultural validation of the Counselor Burnout Inventory in Hong Kong. Journal of Employment Counseling, 50, 14–25.
- Yuen, M., Yeung, P., & Ng, M. (2013). Meeting learners’ diverse needs in school. CAISE Review, 1. https://doi.org/10.12796/caise-review.2013V1.002
- Lo, L., Yeung, P., & Yuen, M. (2013). Perceptions of educators and parents of students with disabilities towards the special education process in Hong Kong. CAISE Review, 1, 117–129. https://doi.org/10.12796/caise-review.2013V1.004
- Wong, S.-W.*, & Yuen, M. (2013). General values and work values of social work students in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Journal of Social Work, 47(1/2), 19–34. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219246213000041
- Chung, Y. B.*, & Yuen, M. (2013). Factors affecting a reporting system for learning and development in an inviting school in Hong Kong. Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 15, 1–20.
- Chung, Y. B.*, & Yuen, M. (2013). Teachers’ perceptions of a reporting system for learning and development in an ‘inviting school’ in Hong Kong. Asian Journal of Counselling, 20(1&2), 85–111.
- Chan, R.*, & Yuen, M. (2013). Factors influencing talent development: Stories of four Hong Kong elite sportspersons. Gifted and Talented International, 28(1), 123–134.
- Kwan, A. C. K., & Yuen, M. (2013). “Mathematics in the workplace”: A pilot enrichment programme for mathematically talented primary students in Hong Kong. Gifted and Talented International, 28(1), 85–98.
- Yuen, M., & Fong, R. W.* (2012). Connectedness and life skills development for all children: Commentary on A. Zeigler & S. N. Phillipson ‘Towards a Systemic Theory of Gifted Education’. High Ability Studies, 23(1), 119–121. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598139.2012.679121
- Yuen, M., Lau, P. S. Y., Lee, Q. A. Y., Gysbers, N. C., Chan, R. M. C., Fong, R. W., Chung, Y. B., & Shea, P. M. K. (2012). Factors influencing school connectedness: Chinese adolescents’ perspectives. Asia Pacific Education Review, 13(1), 55–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12564-011-9176-7
- Cheng, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Validation of the Career-Related Parent Support Scale among Chinese high school students. Career Development Quarterly, 60(4), 367–374.
- Cheng, S.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Education and career aspirations among Chinese high school students: Validation of the Career Aspiration Scale. Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 21(2), 394–401.
- Kwok, D. K., Winter, S., & Yuen, M. (2012). Heterosexism in school: The counselling experience of Chinese tongzhi students in Hong Kong. British Journal of Guidance & Counselling, 40(5), 571–575. https://doi.org/10.1080/03069885.2012.718735
- Sun, V. J.*, Yuen, M., & Hao, D. (2012). Reflections on a university career center in Guangzhou, China. Asian Journal of Counselling, 19(1&2), 97–114.
- Jin, L.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Career centers in higher education: An international perspective. Asian Journal of Counselling, 19(1&2), 1–4.
- Lai, L. M. F.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Enhancing low-ability mainstream students’ academic self-esteem: Perspectives of a secondary teacher and her students. Hong Kong Special Education Forum, 14, 22–35.
- Wong, S.-W.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Work values of university students in Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. International Journal for Advancement of Counselling, 34(4), 269–285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-012-9155-7
- Chung, Y. B.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Students’ perceptions of a reporting and feedback system for learning and development in an ‘inviting school’ in Hong Kong. Pastoral Care in Education: An International Journal of Personal, Social and Emotional Development, 30(3), 241–262. https://doi.org/10.1080/02643944.2012.671344
- Sun, V. J.*, & Yuen, M. (2012). Career guidance and counseling for university students in China. International Journal for Advancement of Counselling, 34, 202–210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-012-9151-y
- Yuen, M. (2011). Fostering connectedness and life skills development in children and youth: International perspectives. Asian Journal of Counselling, 18(1&2), 1–14.
- Chung, Y. B., & Yuen, M. (2011). The role of feedback in enhancing students’ self-regulation in inviting schools. Journal for Invitational Theory and Practice, 17, 22–27.
- Ng, C. K. M.*, & Yuen, M. (2011). The perceived school climate in invitational schools in Hong Kong: Using the Chinese version of the Inviting School Survey-Revised (ISS-R). Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 17, 11–20.
- Chan, R. M. C., Lau, P. S. Y., & Yuen, M. (2011). Interrelationships among teacher care, students’ life skills development, and academic achievement: Implications for school guidance work. Asian Journal of Counselling, 18(1&2), 63–94.
- Fong, R. W., & Yuen, M. (2011). Perfectionism in Chinese elementary school students: Validation of the Chinese Adaptive/Maladaptive Perfectionism Scale. Talent Development & Excellence, 3(2), 203–213.
- Yuen, M., Chan, R. M. C., Gysbers, N. C., Lau, P. S. Y., Lee, Q. A. Y., Shea, P. M. K., Fong, R. W.*, & Chung, Y. B. (2010). Enhancing life skills development: Chinese adolescents’ perceptions. Pastoral Care in Education: An International Journal of Personal, Social and Emotional Development, 28(4), 295–310.
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Chan, R. M. C., Lau, P. S. Y., & Shea, P. M. K. (2010). Talent development, work habits, and career exploration of Chinese middle-school adolescents: Development of the Career and Talent Development Self-Efficacy Scale. High Ability Studies, 21, 47–62. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598139.2010.488089
- Yuen, M., Chan, R., Lau, P. S. Y., Yu, L., Chan, R. M. C., Gysbers, N. C., & Shea, P. M. K. (2010). Implementing the comprehensive guidance and counseling program in Hong Kong: High school teachers’ perspectives. Asian Journal of Counselling, 17(1&2), 61–79.
Book Chapters
- Fong, J., & Yuen, M. (2024). Preface. In Nurturing IB competencies at home. HKPS Division of Counselling Psychology, Sun Ya Publication. (In Chinese)
- Yuen, M., Chan, S., Zhang, J., & Datu, J. A. D. (2024). Student well-being. In J. Y. Jung, M. Yuen, & C. C. Kuo (Eds.), Gifted education guidelines: Suggestions for supporting gifted students' development (pp. 71–82). Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness.
- Yuen, M., Chan, K., Chau, L., Shum, K. K. M., Ip, H. L., Shao, S., & Lee, D. (2025). Early intervention for young children with special educational needs in Hong Kong SAR: A Chinese perspective. In W. Beamish & M. Yuen (Eds.), Fostering early intervention services and programs for young children with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific Region. Springer Nature.
- Beamish, W., Hay, S., & Yuen, M. (2022). Inclusive education in the Asia-Pacific: Moving forward with commitment and intent. In The inclusion for students with special educational needs across the Asia Pacific: The changing landscape (pp. 211–223). Springer Nature.
- Yuen, M., Wu, F., Wong, F., Yeung, P., Lam, C., Chan, K., Ma, G., & Tan, C. Y. (2022). Inclusive education in a Chinese context: A Hong Kong perspective. In The inclusion for students with special educational needs across the Asia Pacific: The changing landscape (pp. 79–93). Springer Nature.
- Leung, S. K. Y., Choi, K. W. Y., & Yuen, M. (2021). Creative digital art: Young children’s video making through practice-based learning. In C. Cohrssen & S. Garvis (Eds.), Embedding STEAM in early childhood education and care (pp. 33–47). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65624-9_3
- Yuen, M., & Zhang, J. (2020). LIFE+: Assessing connectedness, meaning of life, life skills and career development to promote positive youth development in Hong Kong. In M. Yuen et al. (Eds.), My career map 2020: Operation guide of LIFE+ (WB and LITE versions) (pp. 5–9). Hong Kong, China: Hong Kong Association of Careers Master and Guidance Masters & Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.
- Fung, J. J. Y.*, Yuen, M., & Yuen, A. H. K. (2020). Online learning for mathematically talented students: A perspective from Hong Kong. In S. R. Smith (Ed.), International handbook of giftedness & talent development in the Asia-Pacific. Springer International Handbooks of Education. Springer, Mustard Seed Singapore.
- Yau, F.*, & Yuen, M. (2020). Career guidance for high school students with specific learning difficulties: A Hong Kong perspective. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & S. V. H. Solberg (Eds.), Careers for students with special needs: Perspectives on development and transitions from the Asia-Pacific region. Springer.
- Tsui, J.*, & Yuen, M. (2020). Career guidance for gifted students in Hong Kong. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & S. V. H. Solberg (Eds.), Careers for students with special educational needs: Perspectives on development and transitions from the Asia-Pacific region. Springer.
- Chung, Y. B., & Yuen, M. (2020). Views of parents on a career and life planning program for junior secondary students with special educational needs: A qualitative study in Hong Kong. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & S. V. H. Solberg (Eds.), Careers for students with special educational needs: Perspectives on development and transitions from the Asia-Pacific region (pp. 161–175). Springer. (Reviewed; 50%)
- Yang, J., Yuen, M., Wang, H., Wang, Z., & Sin, K. F. (2020). Assessing career life skills self-efficacy of students with special educational needs: A comparative study in Hong Kong. In M. Yuen, W. Beamish, & S. V. H. Solberg (Eds.), Careers for students with special educational needs: Perspectives on development and transitions from the Asia-Pacific region. Springer.
- Yuen, M., Lee, Q. A. Y., Chan, R. M. C., & Kurihara, S. (2017). School-based counseling policy, policy research and implications: Findings from Hong Kong and Japan. In J. Carey, S. M. Lee, B. Harris, & J. Mushaandja (Eds.), International handbook for policy research in school-based counseling (pp. 279–303). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58179-8_18
- Hsieh, W.-Y., Yeung, P., Chan, K., Shao, S., & Yuen, M. (2017). Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. In M. L. Wehmeyer & J. R. Patton (Eds.), The Praeger international handbook of special education (Vol. 3, pp. 15–29). Praeger.
- Yuen, M., Lee, T. L., Ho, E. Y. F., Tsui, J., Leung, A. S., & Lau, P. S. Y. (2016). Assessing life skills self-efficacy, school connectedness and meaning in life: A brief manual for career development practitioners. In CLAP for Adventure Guidebook on Career Exploration E=Portal 1.0. Hong Kong, China: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Chinese University of Hong Kong & Hong Kong Baptist University.
- Chung, Y. B., Yuen, M., Chow, C. W., & Leung, Y. C. (2016). An invitational approach to a service learning program in a university: A critical reflection. In S. T. Gregory & J. Edwards (Eds.), Invitational education and practice in higher education: An international perspective (pp. 113–119). Lexington Books.
- Fong, R. W.*, & Yuen, M. (2016). The role of self-efficacy and connectedness in the academic success of Chinese learners. In R. B. King & A. B. I. Barnardo (Eds.), The psychology of Asian learners (pp. 157–169). Springer.
- Yuen, M., Ho, E. Y. F., Lee, T. L., Tsui, J., Leung, A. S., Cheung, R., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Shea, P. M. K., & Gysbers, N. C. (2015). Assessing student background, life skills self-efficacy, school connectedness and meaning in life: A brief manual for career development practitioners. In CLAP for Adventure Guidebook on Career Exploration E=Portal 1.0 (pp. 5–28). Hong Kong, China: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Chinese University of Hong Kong & Hong Kong Baptist University.
- Lam, C. W. H.*, Yuen, M., & Hsieh, W.-Y. (2016). Early childhood teachers coping with change: The roles of emotional intelligence, emotional labour and career adaptability. In T. V. Martin (Ed.), Career development: Theories, practices and challenges (pp. 135–148). Nova Science Publishers.
- Yim, A., Wong, S. W.*, & Yuen, M. (2015). Qualitative career assessment in Hong Kong: Reflections from a Confucian cultural heritage perspective. In M. McMahon & M. Watson (Eds.), Career assessment: Qualitative approaches (pp. 239–246). Sense Publishers.
- Tsang, J. C., & Yuen, M. (2015). Mentoring program collaborating with alumni: A career guidance activity for senior secondary boys in Hong Kong. In M. McMahon & W. Patton (Eds.), Ideas for career practitioners: Celebrating excellence in career practice (pp. 237–243). Australian Academic Press.
- Yeung, P.-S., & Yuen, M. (2014). Special education in Hong Kong. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: A reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed., pp. 1256–1259). John Wiley and Sons.
- Yuen, M., & Fong, R. W.* (2013). Social-emotional development of Chinese gifted students: A review based within the actiotope model of giftedness. In S. N. Phillipson, H. Stoeger, & A. Ziegler (Eds.), Exceptionality in East Asia: Explorations in the actiotope model of giftedness (pp. 132–146). Routledge.
- Leung, S.-M. A., & Yuen, M. (2012). The globalisation of an ethno-centric career theory and practice. In M. Watson & M. McMahon (Eds.), Career development: Global issues and challenges (pp. 75–91). Nova Science Publishers.
- Yuen, M., Chan, R. T. H., Chan, R. M. C., Lau, P. S. Y., Shea, P. M. K., & Gysbers, N. C. (2011). School connectedness: A review for teachers and administrators. In Education Bureau Hong Kong Special Administrative Region & Hong Kong Christian Services (Eds.), Caring School Environment Award Scheme: A five year review (pp. 14–31). Hong Kong, China: Education Bureau Hong Kong Special Administrative Region & Hong Kong Christian Services.
- Yuen, M. (2010). Giftedness and talent development. In L.-F. Zhang, J. Biggs, & D. Watkins (Eds.), Understanding the learning and development of Asian students: What the 21st century teacher needs to know (pp. 167–192). Pearson Education.
- Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Yuen, M., Myers, J. E., & Lee, Q. A. Y. (2008). Wellness of teachers: A neglected issue in teacher development. In J. C. K. Lee, N.-K. L. Lo, & L. P. Shiu (Eds.), Developing teachers and developing schools in changing contexts (pp. 101–116). The Chinese University Press.
- Jin, L.*, Yuen, M., & Watkins, D. (2007). The role of filial piety in the career decision processes of postgraduate students in China. In J. A. Elsworth (Ed.), Psychology of decision making in education, behavior and high risk situations (pp. 243–255). Nova Science Publishers.
- Yuen, M. (2007a). Evaluating life skills development curriculum and activities. In P. S. Y. Lau, M. Yuen, R. M. C. Chan, T. K. M. Leung, E. K. P. Hui, P. M. K. Shea, & N. C. Gysbers (Eds.), Life Skills Development and Comprehensive Guidance Program: Assessment and Applications (pp. 8–20). University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project.
- Yuen, M. (2007b). Assessing students’ life skills development. In P. S. Y. Lau, M. Yuen, R. M. C. Chan, T. K. M. Leung, E. K. P. Hui, P. M. K. Shea, & N. C. Gysbers (Eds.), Life Skills Development and Comprehensive Guidance Program: Assessment and Applications (pp. 21–39). University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project.
- Yuen, M. (2006). School counseling in Hong Kong: History, policy, current implementation status, and future directions. In C. H. So (Ed.), School counseling and career guidance (pp. 44–70). University of Macau Faculty of Education.
- Rao, N., & Yuen, M. (2006). Listening to children: Voices of newly arrived immigrants from the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong. In L. Adams & A. Kiova (Eds.), Children in transition: Effects of global migration on the young (pp. 139–150). Lawrence Erlbaum.
- Yuen, M., Lau, P. S. Y., Leung, T. K. M., Chan, R. M. C., Hui, E. K. P., Ke, S. Y., Shea, P. M. K., & Gysbers, N. C. (2004). How to enhance students’ life skills development. In S. F. Lam (Ed.), Practical Chinese handbook of educational psychology (pp. 133–145). Hong Kong Psychological Society Division of Educational Psychology.
- Yuen, M., Shea, P. M. K., Leung, T. K. M., Hui, E. K. P., Lau, P. S. Y., & Chan, R. M. C. (2003). Enhancing students’ life skills development. In M. Yuen et al. (Eds.), Life skills development and comprehensive guidance program: Theories and practices. University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project.
- Yuen, M. (2002). Integrating newly arrived children from the Chinese mainland to Hong Kong: A reaction paper to the experience of a starter school. In R. M. Chan (Ed.), Education of young new arrivals in Hong Kong: Strategies and experiences (pp. 226–228). New Arrivals Cross-cultural Adjustment Research Group.
- Yuen, M. (1998). Causes of children’s emotional and behavioral problems. In C. W. Chan et al. (Eds.), Growing up: Primary school children. Christian Services.
Books
- Beamish, W., & Yuen, M. (Eds.). (2025). Fostering early intervention services and programs for young children with disabilities in the Asia-Pacific Region. Springer Nature.
- Jung, J. Y., Yuen, M., & Kuo, C.-C. (Eds.). (2024). Gifted education guidelines: Suggestions for supporting gifted students’ development. Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness.
- Bakshi, A. J., & Yuen, M. (Eds.). (2024). Counselling and career guidance in Asia: Developments, challenges and opportunities. Routledge.
- Beamish, W., & Yuen, M. (Eds.). (2022). The inclusion for students with special educational needs across the Asia Pacific: The changing landscape. Springer Nature.
- Yuen, M., Beamish, W., & Solberg, V. S. H. (Eds.). (2020). Careers for students with special educational needs: Perspectives on development and transitions from the Asia-Pacific region. Springer.
- Lau, P. S. Y., Yuen, M., Chan, R. M. C., Leung, T. K. M., Hui, E. K. P., Shea, P. M. K., & Gysbers, N. C. (2007). Life skills development and comprehensive guidance program: Assessment and applications (p. 64). Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project. ISBN: 962-8093-23-1
- Shea, P. M. K., Yuen, M., Lau, P. S. Y., Leung, T. K. M., Chan, R. M. C., Hui, E. K. P., & Gysbers, N. C. (2005). Life skills development curriculum: Activity plans (p. 152). Hong Kong: Life Skills Development Project, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong. ISBN: 962-8093-22-3
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Hui, E. K. P., Leung, T. K. M., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Shea, P. M. K., & Ke, S. S. Y. (2004a). Career development self-efficacy inventory: Users’ manual (p. 52). Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project. ISBN: 962-8093-24-X
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Hui, E. K. P., Leung, T. K. M., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Shea, P. M. K., & Ke, S. S. Y. (2004b). Academic development self-efficacy inventory: Users’ manual (p. 51). Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project. ISBN: 962-8093-25-8
- Yuen, M., Gysbers, N. C., Hui, E. K. P., Lau, P. S. Y., Chan, R. M. C., Shea, P. M. K., Leung, T. K. M., & Ke, S. S. Y. (2004c). Personal-social development self-efficacy inventory: Users’ manual (p. 76). Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project. ISBN: 962-8093-26-6
- Yuen, M., Lau, P. S. Y., Leung, T. K. M., Shea, P. M. K., Chan, R. M. C., Hui, E. K. P., & Gysbers, N. C. (Eds.). (2003). Life skills development and comprehensive guidance program: Theories and practices (p. 82). Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education Life Skills Development Project. ISBN: 962-8093-21-5
Non-refereed Articles
- Yuen, M. (2025). Reflective overview on narrative therapy for career development with a growth mindset [Clinical supervision paper]. Laboratory and Programme for Creativity and Talent Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.
- Yuen, M. (2025). Reflective overview on applying CBT to support international students in transitions [Clinical supervision paper]. Laboratory and Programme for Creativity and Talent Development, Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.
- Yuen, M. (2025). Reflective overview on disclosing students' self-harm behaviors to their parents [Clinical supervision paper]. Laboratory and Programme for Creativity and Talent Development, Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.
- Yuen, M. (2024). Developing education policies to foster social and emotional competencies and prevent student suicides: Insights from Hong Kong SAR, China [Consultation paper]. Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong.
Conference Presentations
- Datu, J. A. D., Chan, S., Zhang, J., & Yuen, M. (August 2025). Realizing potentials of gifted students: A scoping review of creativity assessment tools. Poster presentation at the EARLI 2025 Conference, 25–29 August 2025.
- Yuen, M., & Zhang, J. (July–August 2025). Exploring meaning in life, hope, and social connectedness in Asian gifted learners: Implications for educators, parents, and policymakers. Panel presentation, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children: The Power of Gifted Education and Talent Development in a Changing World, Braga, Portugal, 29 July–2 August 2025.
- 张嘉虹, 袁文得 (2025年7月)。生涯建构理论指导下的团体辅导对大学生职业探索的影响研究。中国心理学会临床与咨询心理学专业委员会 2025年学术会,2025年7月12日。
- Yuen, M., & Zhang, J. (June 2025). Career life planning in inclusive education in the Hong Kong SAR: Policy framework, research findings, and practical case sharing. Invited keynote at the Greater Bay Area Inclusive Education Exchange Symposium, 13 June 2025.袁文得, 張嘉虹 (2025年6月)。香港特區融合教育中的生涯規劃:政策框架、研究成果與實踐案例分享。粵港澳大灣區融合教育學術研討會,2025年6月13日。
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Yuen, M., & Tong, R. (May 2025). Affective education in school-based gifted education: Cultivating a growth mindset in underachieving gifted students (Secondary School). Education Infrastructure Division, Gifted Education Section, Education Bureau, 8 May 2025.
- 袁文得, 湯皓勛 (2025年5月)。校本資優教育之情意教育︰培育潛能未展資優學生的成長思維(中學)。教育局 教育基建分部 資優教育組,2025年5月8日。
- Yuen, M., & Yuen, K. (May 2025). Affective education in school-based gifted education: Cultivating a growth mindset in underachieving gifted students (Primary School). Education Infrastructure Division, Gifted Education Section, Education Bureau, 2 May 2025.
- 袁文得, 袁嘉欣 (2025年5月)。校本資優教育之情意教育︰培育潛能未展資優學生的成長思維(小學)。教育局 教育基建分部 資優教育組,2025年5月2日。
- Yuen, M. (April 2025). Cultivating confidence and harmony: Evaluating life skills self-efficacy among Chinese adolescents. Sharing of Best Practices with Students, Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU), Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology & Doctor of Psychology in Counselling Psychology Programs, 4 April 2025.
- Yuen, M., Chan, S., Zhang, J., & Datu, J. A. D. (August 2024). Student wellbeing. Invited presentation for Symposium on Gifted Education Guidelines for the Asia Pacific Region, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 19 August 2024.
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Chan, S., Chan, R. T. H., Fung, E., Ho, E. Y.-F., Yau, J., & Datu, J. A. D. (August 2024). Transforming gifted minds: Exploring hope, meaning in life, and social connectedness in Chinese gifted students. Paper presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 20 August 2024.
- Jiang, H., & Yuen, M. (August 2024). The moderating role of cultural orientations in the relationship between growth mindset and academic achievement among gifted students. 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 18 August 2024.
- Chan, S., & Cheung, W. M. (August 2024). Museum mission: Enrichment and cultural learning for multicultural students in kindergarten. Paper presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 20 August 2024.
- Liu, S., & Yuen, M. (August 2024). Nurturing young children’s creativity through play in the Chinese family context: Early childhood gifted education perspective. Paper presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 18 August 2024.
- Ng, A., de la Torre, J., & Yuen, M. (August 2024). Exploring the impacts of online service learning on character strengths development among high-ability Chinese secondary school students: A qualitative intervention study. Paper presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 19 August 2024.
- Che, O. M., & Yuen, M. (August 2024). Parental influence on career and talent development of gifted pianists: A Macau-based case study. Poster presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 19 August 2024.
- Zhang, J., Yuen, M., Fung, E., Luo, X., Chan, S., & Datu, J. A. D. (August 2024). Exploring well-being and career development in gifted senior secondary school students: A comparative analysis between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, China. Paper presentation, 18th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Takamatsu, Japan, 19 August 2024.
- Yuen, M. (October 2024). Exploring meaning in life, hope, and social connectedness in Asian gifted learners: Implications for educators, parents, and policymakers. Keynote presentation, International Conference on Gifted Education: Illuminate India – Creating Connections among Gifted Education Stakeholders, Pune, India, 18–19 October 2024.
- Yuen, M., & Chan, S. (May 2024). Cultivating children’s talents – Practical tips for parents. Invited Parent Workshop, Ng Clan’s Association Tai Pak Memorial School, 11 May 2024.
- 袁文得、陳穗寧 (2024年5月)。培育孩子的才華 - 給家長的實用技巧。家長工作坊。吳氏宗親總會泰伯紀念學校,2024年5月11日。
- Chan, S., & Yuen, M. (April 2024). Igniting the spark: Cultivating creativity in primary school students and teachers’ mental health. Teacher Professional Development Day, Ng Clan’s Association Tai Pak Memorial School, 8 April 2024.
- 陳穗寧、袁文得 (2024年4月)。燃起火花:培養小學生創造力與教師心理健康。教師專業發展日。吳氏宗親總會泰伯紀念學校,2024年4月8日。
- Yuen, M. (April 2024). Advocating for gifted and talented individuals: Reflections in Asian cultural contexts. Invited presentation, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children Webinar: If You Build It, They Will Come: Advocating for the Gifted, 9 April 2024.
- Yuen, M. (March 2024). Guiding and supporting students’ career and life planning: Exploring teachers’ roles and techniques. Invited Presentation, Staff Development Day, Valtorta College.
- 袁文得 (2024年3月)。指导和支持学生的职业和生活规划:探讨教师的角色和技巧。教师专业发展日。恩主教書院。
- Yuen, M. (2024). Developing education policies to foster social and emotional competencies and prevent student suicides: Insights from Hong Kong SAR, China. Consultation paper, Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong.
- Yuen, M. (December 2023). Teacher education and professional development policies and practices in Hong Kong, China with reference to guidelines on enhancing gifted learners’ wellbeing. International Symposium on Teacher Training and Professional Development for the Education of the Gifted and Talented in the Asia-Pacific Region (Pre-event of Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness 2024), Takamatsu, Japan, 10 December 2023.
- Yuen, M. (December 2023). How to support gifted students achieving their best in our classroom? Invited sharing, Staff Development Day, Wah Yan College, Kowloon (WYK), 4 December 2023.
- Chan, W. C. M., de la Torre, J., & Yuen, M. (October 2023). Pilot study on promoting well-being and positive youth outcomes through a brief intervention program on personal narratives and storytelling. 49th Annual Conference of the Association for Moral Education, Texas Christian University (TCU), 26–28 October 2023.
- Yuen, M., Ng, A. W.-Y., Chan, S., & Leung, P. K. Y. (February 2023). Nurturing character strengths, creativity and thinking skills: Perspectives from Hong Kong, China. Invited panel discussion at “Instruction Design for Inclusive Classrooms with High Ability Students in Asia,” Educators’ Summit Asia ’23, organized by Partners in UpBringing, Singapore & Koveri Gifted Education and Research Centre, India, 16–17 February 2023.
- Yuen, M., & Feng, J. (April 2023). Equipping teachers to implement positive education at school. Invited experience sharing and case studies, Pentecostal Lam Hon Kwong School Staff Development Day Programme, 4 April 2023.
- Yuen, M., Ho, E. Y. F., & Zhang, J. (December 2022). LIFE+ Research 2022: Primary school student survey findings, reflections and recommendations. Invited presentation, Jockey Club Project Well-being (JCWB) Data Conference, 15 December 2022.
- Yuen, M. (July 2022). Hong Kong counselling profession: Status and development. Cross-Strait and Hong Kong and Macao Universities Psychological Counseling and Counseling Summit Forum (online), 26–30 July 2022.
- Yuen, M. (May 2022). Laughter yoga: For happiness, health and peace. Invited presentation, Sun Yat-sen University Mental Health Education and Counselling Centre, 27 May 2022.
- Yuen, M. (July 2022). Life satisfaction of gifted adolescents: Relations with career self-efficacy, perseverance of effort, and adaptability to situations. Symposium on Career Development and Well-being of Gifted Learners, The 17th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG), Taipei, Taiwan, 9 July 2022.
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Man, P. K. W., Mak, J., Chung, Y. B., Lee, Q. A. Y., Chan, A. K. C., So, A., & Chan, R. (June 2022). A strengths-based longitudinal career intervention for junior secondary school students with special educational needs: Impacts on students’ meaning in life and self-efficacy. The International MIL Conference 2022, organized by Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Gratia Christian College, Colorado State University, 22–25 June 2022.
- Hsi, T., Sou, E., & Yuen, M. (May 2022). Efficacy of a group career intervention with unemployed individuals in Singapore: A mixed-method approach. Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) Conference, 20 May 2022.
- Chau, L., & Yuen, M. (December 2021). A professional development programme to support Hong Kong early childhood practitioners in assisting children to learn through play. Learning & Teaching Expo (LTE), 10 December 2021.
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Man, P. K. W., Mak, J., Chung, Y. B., Lee, Q. A. Y., Chan, A. K. C., So, A., & Chan, R. (November 2021). A strengths-based longitudinal career intervention for junior secondary school students with special educational needs: A mixed-method evaluation. AHRD-ARACD 2021 Virtual Conference, hosted by Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia, 6–18 November 2021. (Best Paper Award)
- Chan, W. C. M., de la Torre, J., & Yuen, M. (August 2021). Fostering students’ well-being through meaning intervention strategies. INPM’s Virtual 11th Biennial International Meaning Conference 2021, 7 August 2021.
- Chan, W. C. M., de la Torre, J., & Yuen, M. (July 2021). Adolescents’ meaning, purpose and satisfaction in life, emotional regulation, and social connectedness: A review with implications for research and practice in the context of a pandemic. 15th Asia-Pacific Network for Moral Education (APNME) Annual Conference, 9–11 July 2021.
- Yuen, M., Ho, E. Y. F., Yang, V., & Zhang, J. (July 2021). Landscape of well-being in primary school students in Hong Kong. Invited presentation, Project Official Launch Event cum Year-End Symposium, Jockey Club Project Well-being, 5 July 2021.
- Zhang, J., Yuen, M., Ho, E. Y. F., & Yang, V. (July 2021). Landscape of well-being in secondary school students in Hong Kong. Invited presentation, Project Official Launch Event cum Year-End Symposium, Jockey Club Project Well-being, 5 July 2021.
- Chan, S., Leung, S., & Yuen, M. (August 2021). Talent development and early career awareness: Stories from a creative cross-disciplinary workshop. On-demand presentation, 2021 Virtual WCGTC World Conference, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, 31 July–1 August & 7–8 August 2021.
- Yuen, M., Fang, L., Fung, E., Chan, S., Wong, J. K. Y., & Wu, F. (August 2021). Life satisfaction of gifted and average adolescents in Hong Kong. On-demand presentation, 2021 Virtual WCGTC World Conference, World Council for Gifted and Talented Children, 31 July–1 August & 7–8 August 2021.
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Ho, E. Y. F., & Yang, V. (March 2021). Primary school students’ subjective well-being and life skills self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Association with time spent on leisure activities, meaning in life and social connectedness. International Virtual Conference on Comparative School Counseling, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 22–25 March 2021.
- Yuen, M., Zhang, J., Chung, Y. B., Lee, Q. A. Y., & Chan, R. T. H. (March 2021). A strengths-based longitudinal career intervention for junior secondary school students with special educational needs: A mixed-method evaluation. International Virtual Conference on Comparative School Counseling, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, 22–25 March 2021.
- Ho, E., Tsang, J., Yau, F., Tsui, J., Lee, B., & Yuen, M. (January 2021). HKACMGM student support experiences in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: Suggestions for policy changes. Invited presentation, ISPRESC 2020–21 Online Conference, “Assuring Equity in Access to Quality School-Based Counselling Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” 24 January 2021.
- Wu, F., Yuen, M., Lee, Q., & Chu, M. (January 2021). An online service for trainee counsellors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic: A description of the service and participating students’ experiences. Invited presentation, ISPRESC 2020–21 Online Conference, “Assuring Equity in Access to Quality School-Based Counselling Services in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” 10 January 2021.
- Fung, E., Yuen, M., Chan, S., Wu, F., & Zhang, J. (November 2020). Grit: Its link with academic and career self-efficacy, meaning in life, social connectedness and talent. Symposium on Life Skills Self-Efficacy, Meaning in Life, Grit, Hope and Social Connectedness: A Study of Gifted and Talented Students, 16th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Daegu, Korea, 27–29 November 2020.
- Wu, F., Yuen, M., Chan, S., Fung, E., & Zhang, J. (November 2020). Hope: Its link with personal and social self-efficacy, meaning in life, social connectedness and talent. Symposium on Life Skills Self-Efficacy, Meaning in Life, Grit, Hope and Social Connectedness: A Study of Gifted and Talented Students, 16th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Daegu, Korea, 27–29 November 2020.
- Yuen, M., & Zhang, J. (November 2020). School connectedness: Its link with career and talent development self-efficacy, parent care, parent control, and talent. Symposium on Life Skills Self-Efficacy, Meaning in Life, Grit, Hope and Social Connectedness: A Study of Gifted and Talented Students, 16th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness, Daegu, Korea, 27–29 November 2020.
- Yuen, M., & Yau, F. (June 2020). Life planning education and career guidance services for students (from career assessments to individual guidance). Thematic Seminar for Secondary School Teachers on Life Planning Education and Career Guidance Services for Students, University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education, 26 June 2020.
- Yuen, M., & Tsui, J. (June 2020). Life planning education and career guidance services for students (from career assessments to group guidance). Thematic Seminar for Secondary School Teachers on Life Planning Education and Career Guidance Services for Students, University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education, 12 June 2020.
- Yuen, M., & Ho, E. Y. F. (June 2020). Life planning education and career guidance services for students with special educational needs. Thematic Seminar for Secondary School Teachers on Life Planning Education and Career Guidance Services for Students with Special Educational Needs, University of Hong Kong Faculty of Education, 5 June 2020
Grants
Professional Development Programme for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Ordinary Primary and Secondary Schools (2024/25–2026/27 School Years)
Project Lead: Prof. Mantak Yuen (Course Coordinator and Principal Investigator)
Funding: Education Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Development of a Set of Identification Tools for Gifted and Talented Students
Principal Investigator: Prof. Jesus Alfonso D. Datu
Co-Investigators: Prof. Mantak Yuen, Dr. Serene Chan
Funding: Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
Life Skills and Career Planning Self-Efficacy, Meaning in Life and Social Connectedness: An Online Longitudinal Study of Junior Secondary Students in Hong Kong
(Life Skills, Meaning in Life and Career Development Project)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Collaborator: Hong Kong Association of Career Masters and Guidance Masters
Life Skills Self-Efficacy, Career Adaptability, Vocational Identity, Meaning in Life, Determination, Hope and Social Connectedness: A Study of Gifted and Talented Students
(The Life Skills and Career Development Project)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Collaborator: Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
Jockey Club Project Well-being
Convenors: Esther Ho, Elaine Chan
Research Partners: Prof. Mantak Yuen, Florence Wu
Funding: Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Are Triarchic Model of Grit Dimensions Related to Subsequent Achievement Goals and Academic Engagement in Math and Science in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Philippines?
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jess A. D. Datu
Co-Investigators: M.M. Chiu, Prof. Mantak Yuen, Mingchen Fu, Ricci W.T. Fong, N.J. Mateo
Funding: Research Grants Council – Early Career Scheme
Play and Gain Social-Emotional Learning from Kindergarten to Community (賽馬會「玩學相長」計劃 Jockey Club ‘Play n Gain’ Project)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Research Study to Develop and Evaluate a Model for Life Planning for SEN Students (F.1–F.3)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Collaborator: Community Services Division, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
"No Play No Gain" Kindergarten Social Emotional Learning Project
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Quality Education Fund (2015/0255)
Project on KLA-Based Differentiation for Gifted Students in Regular Class (Primary Schools)
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Gifted Education Section, Hong Kong SAR Education Bureau
Life Skills Development in Junior Secondary Students: Influence of Purpose, Connectedness and Comprehensive Guidance Programs
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: RGC GRF (HKU 756312)
Overcoming Obstacles Associated with Other Learning Experiences and School-Based Assessment: Perspectives of High School Students with Visual Impairment in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Collaborative Research Project: HKU Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education & Hong Kong Blind Union
Funding: Marden Seed Grant
Efficacy Beliefs in Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students Among Guidance Professionals in Hong Kong: Relations to Professional Burnout and School Guidance Climate
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research, HKU (Project Code: 201010159021)
Wellness Among School Teachers in Hong Kong: The Relationship with Occupational Stress and Purpose in Life
Principal Investigator: Dr. PSY Lau
Co-Investigators: RMC Chan, J. Myers, Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: GRF CUHK 448310H
Connectedness and Life Skills Development Among Primary School Students: Relationship to Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Programs in Schools
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: RGC GRF (HKU 754509H)
Connectedness, Leadership Talent, Personal-Social Self-Efficacy, and Life Satisfaction Among High Ability and Average Ability Chinese Adolescents
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Small Project Fund, HKU
Life Skills Development and School Connectedness Among Senior Secondary Students: Relations to Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Programs in Schools
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: RGC CERG (HKU 7453/06H)
Learning to Collaborate: Promoting Collaborative Problem Solving in Guiding Adolescents in Schools
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Teaching Development Grant (2006–2007)
Assessing Career and Talent Development Among High Ability and Average Ability Chinese Adolescents
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: HKU Project Fund
Life Skills Development Among Upper Primary and Junior Secondary Students: Its Relationship to Comprehensive Developmental Guidance Programs in Schools
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: RGC CERG (HKU 7295/03H)
Assessing Perfectionism Among Gifted and Non-Gifted Students in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Faculty Research Fund
Life Skills Development Among Senior Secondary School Students in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator: Prof. Mantak Yuen
Funding: Quality Education Fund
Honours and Awards
- Awarded Fellow status by two professional organizations
- Member (2025– ), Editorial Board, Gifted & Talented International
- Principal Investigator (2024–2027), “Professional Development Programme for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Ordinary Primary and Secondary Schools,” Education Bureau, HKSAR Government
- Registered Supervisor (2024– ), Chinese Psychological Society (D-24-067)
- Honorary Advisor (2022– ), Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association
- Vice-President (2022–2024), Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness
- Long Service Award (2022; 25 years), The University of Hong Kong
- Registered Clinical Supervisor (2022– ), Asian Professional Counselling & Psychology Association (APCPA)
- Member (2021– ), Editorial Board, Gifted Education International
- Member (2021– ), Editorial Board, Australian Journal of Career Development
- Member (2020– ), Editorial Board, British Journal of Guidance and Counselling
- Lead Editor (2018– ), Springer Book Series: Advancing Inclusive and Special Education in the Asia-Pacific
- Principal Investigator (2018–2022), Jockey Club Project “Play and Gain: Social-Emotional Learning from Kindergarten to Community”
- Regional Leader for East Asia (2017), International Society for Policy Research and Evaluation in School-Based Counseling
- Principal Investigator (2016–2017), QEF “No Play No Gain” Kindergarten Social Emotional Learning Project
- Executive Committee Member (2016–2024), Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness
- Fellow (2015– ), Hong Kong Psychological Society
- Faculty Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award (2014), Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong
- Fellow (2014– ), Approved Supervisor (2011– ), Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association
- Long Service Award (2014; 15 years), The University of Hong Kong
- Principal Investigator (2012–2015), GRF Project “Life Skills Development in Junior Secondary Students: Influence of Purpose, Connectedness and Comprehensive Guidance Programs”
- Associate Fellow (2011), British Psychological Society
- Hong Kong Government Training Scholar (1989), Hong Kong Government Training Scholarship in Educational Psychology
Courses Taught
Graduate and Postgraduate Courses
- CP515: Psychotherapy II
- CP524: Internship
- CP524/CP525: Internship/Externship I
- CP618: Clinical Practice Seminar—Specific Populations and Settings
- CP507: Clinical Seminar—School Psychology and Counselling
- CP606: Research Mentorship in Counselling
- CP607: Clinically-based Research Thesis I
Undergraduate Courses
- COUN480: Low-Intensity Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- PSY311-2: Research Internship
- PSY401/PSY411: Research Thesis I / Honours Research Project I
- PSY461: Industrial Attachment
- Preparation of Industrial Attachment
Supervision
- Supervision of MPhil, PhD, and PsyD students
Contact
Email: mtyuen@hksyu.edu
Consultation Hours
Thursdays, 3:00–5:00 p.m., or by appointment