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Dr Kit Yee Au

Dr Algae AU

Postdoctoral Fellow

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

  • Pro-environmental behaviors
  • Prosocial behaviors
  • Psychological well-being
  • Globalization and acculturation

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).

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