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Dr Chan received her PhD in Human Development and Family Studies/Gerontology at Purdue University. She joined the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences as a Research Assistant Professor in 2023. Her research focuses are important life outcomes of adults and the aging population, including mental health of carers, employment prospect, and social functionings of adults with developmental disability.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, City University of Hong Kong
- Master of Science, Purdue University
- Master of Philosophy, City University of Hong Kong
- Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University
Research Interests
Research Output
Chan, W., Xin, M., Lu, E. Y., Cheung, W. M., & Tsang, H. W. H. (2023). Double disadvantage of carers with a disability: A cross-sectional study of care duration and perceived importance for service improvement in Hong Kong, China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20, 20. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010020
