Dr Algae AU

Academic Staff

Research Assistant Professor

GH329
+852 3400 8383
algae-kit-yee.au@polyu.edu.hk

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Biography

Dr Au has a broad range of research interests, including pro-environmental behaviours, prosocial behaviours, psychological well-being, and the impacts of globalization and acculturation. She employs a comprehensive approach to her research, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. Her scholarly contributions have been recognised through publication in top-tier international journals such as Humanities & Social Sciences Communications, and Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, reflecting the high calibre of her work. She is a Registered Psychologist of the Hong Kong Psychological Society and was a recipient of the PolyU Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme 2022.

Education and Academic Qualifications

PhD in Psychology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (Hons) in Psychology, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Professional Qualifications

Registered Psychologist, Hong Kong Psychological Society

Research Interests

Grants (selected)

Co-I, PolyU One-line Budget (2022-2025), “The Adaptive Function of Cultural Values in Social Contexts”

Co-I, PolyU Interdisciplinary Large External Project Application Scheme (2022-2025), “Enhancing Intergroup Relations and Promoting Social Integration: A Multicultural Acquisition Approach”

Co-I, PolyU APSS Research Fund (2024-2027), “Projections and Analyses on Households, Living Arrangements and Care Needs for Mental and Physical Disabled Older Adults: A Cross-Cultural Study”

Co-I, PolyU APSS Departmental General Research Fund (2024-2027), “Self-Guided Online Interventions for College Students with Elevated Depression and Anxiety: A Randomized Controlled Trial (WMH-ICS)”

Co-I, General Research Fund 2024/2025, Research Grants Council, “Prosociality as a Natural Sleeping Pill? Examining the Reciprocal Relationship between Acting Kindly and Sleeping Well" (#15601324).