Yang Fang
Postdoctoral fellow
CUHK Jockey Club Institute of Ageing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Biography
She study the role of social psychological processes in the aging experience. These include socio-cognitive processes (e.g., context-dependence, dialectical thinking, framing), use of information communication technologies (ICTs), and meaningful engagement. Her current work also examines how lonely older adults can benefit from different community-based interventions. Her research investigates how these processes can be harnessed to help older adults make better decisions, build satisfying relationships, and lead meaningful lives.
Research Interest
Aging, psychological well-being, and loneliness,Information communication technology (ICT) use among older adults,Aging across cultures,Framing and decision making
Publications
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Kuang, M., Mueller, F-N, Fang, Y., Fung, H. H., & Lang, F. R. (2016). Assessments of older adults. In F. Leong, J. Gregoire, M. Born, J. Hattie, K. Geisinger & F. Cheung (Eds.). Handbook of Testing and Assessment. Oxford University Press.
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Wong A, Chau AK, Fang Y, Woo J. Illuminating the psychological experience of elderly loneliness from a societal perspective: a qualitative study of alienation between older people and society. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2017 Jul 21;14(7):824.
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Fang Y, Chau AK, Wong A, Fung HH, Woo J. Information and communicative technology use enhances psychological well-being of older adults: the roles of age, social connectedness, and frailty status. Aging & Mental Health. 2017 Aug 1:1-9.
