个人简介

Academic QualificationsPh.D. in Educational Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2011)M.Phil. in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (2008)B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Human Ecology, B.S. in Interior Design with special honors, The University of Texas at Austin, U.S.A. (2000)Teaching ExperienceSThe University of Macau, Macau – Assistant Professor (08/2012 – ) The University of Saint Joseph, Macau – Visiting Professor (Spring 2012)The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong –COURSES TaughtMaster LevelTheories and Studies of Child Development (IMEH001, EDEC701, EDUC7301)Family Life Education (IMEH019)Thesis (EDEC797, EDEC799)Postgraduate Level Educational Psychology (EDPC602, EDUC6002) Undergraduate LevelChild Development (PYEB220)Educational Research II (PREI401)Dissertation (BIKY202)

研究领域

Developmental, educational, social, personality, cultural, and evolutionary psychologyAttachment and human developmentEarly childhood development and educationParenting and socializationInterpersonal relationshipsSex education and sexual attitudes

近期论文

Refereed Journal ArticlesMak, M. C. K., Yin, L., Li, M., Cheung, R. Y. H., & Oon, P. T. (accepted). The relation between parenting stress and child behavior problems: Negative parenting styles as mediator. Journal of Child and Family Studies. (SSCI; 2018 IF=1.556; 5Y-IF=2.105; Rank:22/46; Family Studies) Vong, K. I. P., Mak, M. C. K., Leung, S. O., & Chang, S. H. (accepted). Age as the most prominent predictor of young children’s creativity performance and challenges at critical turning points early in life. Creativity Research Journal, 1-6. DOI: 10.1080/10400419.2020.1768486 (SSCI; 2018 IF=1.130; 5Y-IF=1.645; Rank: 85/137; Psychology, Multidisciplinary) Mak, M. C. K., Vong, K. I. P., Lu, S., & Leung, S. O. (accepted). Towards a Performing Creative Characteristics Scale (PCCS) for Chinese young children. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 100633. DOI: 10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100633 (SSCI; 2018 IF=1.655; 5Y-IF=1.969; Rank: 106/243; Education & Educational Research) Chen, W. W., Gao, X., Wang, Z., & Mak, M. C. K. (accepted). Unhappy us, unhappy me, unhappy life: The role of self-esteem in the relation between adult attachment styles and mental health. Current Psychology, 1-10. DOI: 10.1007/s12144-019-00594-2 (SSCI; 2018 IF=1.468; 5Y-IF=1.582; Rank: 64/137; Psychology, Multidisciplinary) Yang, X., Guan, Y. J., Zhang, Y., She, Z., Buchtel, E., Mak, M. C. K., & Hu, H. (accepted). A relational model of career adaptability and career prospects: The roles of leader-member exchange and agreeableness. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, DOI:10.1111/joop.12301 (SSCI; 2018 IF=2.323; 5Y-IF=4.613; Rank: 31/82; Applied Psychology) Huang, L., Huang, F., Oon, P. T., & Mak, M. C. K. (2019). Constructs evaluation of student attitudes towards Science. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 15(12):em1792. (SSCI: IF=0.903, 2014-IF=1.016; Rank: 76/224; Education & Educational Research) Hu, B., Hou, Z., Mak, M. C. K., Xu, S. L., Yang, X., Hu, T., Qiu, Y., & Wen, Y. (2019). Work engagement, tenure, and external opportunities moderate perceived high-performance work systems and affective commitment. Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal, 47(5), e7353. (SSCI: IF=0.548, 5Y-IF=0.687) Wu, Z. L., Mak, M. C. K., Hu, B., He, J. B., and Fan, X. T. (2019). A validation of the Social Skills domain of the Social Skills Improvement System-Rating Scales (SSIS-RS) with Chinese preschoolers. Psychology in the Schools, 56, 126-147, DOI: 10.1002/pits.22193 (SSCI: IF=1.247, 5Y-IF=1.666; Rank: 37/59; Psychology, Educational) Hu, B., Mak, M. C. K., Zhang, C., Fan, X., & Zhu, J. (2018). Chinese parents’ beliefs about the importance and feasibility of quality early childhood inclusion. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 65(2), 163-182, DOI:10.1080/1034912X.2017.1358809 (SSCI: IF=0.735, 5Y-IF=0.884; Rank: 25/39) Hu, B., Mak, M. C. K., Neizel, J., Li, K., & Fan, X. (2016). Predictors of Chinese early childhood program quality: Implications for policies. Children and Youth Services Review, 70, 152–162. doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.09.013 (SSCI; 2015 IF=0.969; 5Y-IF=1.521; Rank: 25/43) Zhou, W. X., Guan, Y. J., Xin, L., Mak, M. C. K., & Deng, Y. F. (2016). Career success criteria and locus of control as indicators of adaptive readiness in the career adaptation model. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 94, 124-130. (SSCI; 2016 IF=2.555; 5Y-IF=3.885; Rank: 17/80)Hu, B. Y., Vong, K. I., & Mak, M. C. K. (2015). An evaluation of China’s kindergarten quality rating system through the Chinese Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale – the Zhejiang case. Early Years: An International Research Journal, 35(1), 50-66. Mak, M. C. K., Han, Y. M. Y., You, J. N., Jin, M. X., & Bond, M. H. (2011). Building life satisfaction through attachment to mother and beliefs about the world: Social Axioms as mediators in two cultural groups. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 14(3), 223-239. Chang, L., Mak, M. C. K., Li, T., Wu, B. P., Chen, B. B., & Lu, H. J. (2011). Cultural adaptations to environmental variability: An evolutionary account of East-West differences. Educational Psychology Review, 23(1), 99-129. [SSCI; 2013 IF=2.846; 5-YEAR IF=4.52] Mak, M. C. K., Bond, M. H., Simpson, J., & Rholes, S. (2010). Adult attachment, perceived support, and depressive symptoms in Chinese and American cultures. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 29(2), 144-165. [SSCI; 2013 IF=1.411; 5-YEAR IF=2.00]Conference PresentationsMak, M. C. K., & Cui, T. X. (2019, July). A study on the relationship among maternal parenting styles, gender role orientation, and subjective well-being (探讨母亲教养方式性别角色定位和主观幸福感之间的关系). Paper presented in a paper session at The 6th Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macau Conference on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health 2019 (2019 年『第六届海峡两岸暨港澳地区青少年性与生殖健康论坛』), Taiwan. Li, M. H., & Mak, M. C. K. (2015, June). An Exploratory Study of the Association between Parent-adolescent Relationship and Family Sex Communication in Chinese Context. Paper presented in a paper session at The 4th Cross Strait, Hong Kong and Macau Conference on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health, Macau, China. Mak, M. C. K., Han, Y. M. Y., You, J. N., Jin, M. X., & Bond, M. H. (2008, July). Early attachment and life satisfaction across two cultures. Paper presented in a paper session at The 19th International Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, Bremen, Germany. Mak, M. C. K., Bond, M. H., Simpson, J., & Rholes, S. (2008, June). Adult attachment, perceived support, and depressive symptoms in two cultures. Paper presented in a symposium at The 6th Chinese Psychologist Conference, Hong Kong.Mak, M. C. K., Bond, M. H., Friedman, M., Rholes, S., Simpson, J., & Chan, C. (2007, July). The association between attachment styles to parent and lover, and its effect on current relationships. Paper presented in a symposium at The 7th Biennial Conference of Asian Association of Social Psychology, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.Invited TalkInvited Guest Speaker for “The 5th Forum of Family Culture for the Four Districts and Cross-Straits" (第五届两岸四地亲子文化论坛), organized by 中国关心下一代工作委员会 (2013). December 7, 2013, Taipei, Taiwan.