Publications by authors named "Hok Ko Pong"

This study aims to determine the effect of service learning (SL) on the trait emotional intelligence and adversity quotient of Chinese undergraduate students in Hong Kong. The SL programme lasted six months (at least 80 service hours). In a pre-test-post-test experimental design, students who participated in the SL during that time period were classified as the experimental group ( = 139; 69 male, 70 female), whereas students who never participated in SL were classified as the comparison group ( = 133; 66 male, 67 female).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Young people often experience dramatic changes, both psychologically and physically, as they are transiting from students to working adults. However, there is still a lack of empirical studies on the relationship between the trait emotional intelligence and the career adaptability of youths in the Asia-Pacific region. This research examines that relationship in Chinese youths in Hong Kong.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

University students' spiritual wellbeing has been shown to be associated with quality, satisfaction, and joy of life. This study tested the relationship between spiritual wellbeing and symptoms of psychological disorders (i.e.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF