Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jiayan Pan, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Jiayan Pan, a registered social worker and university teacher, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Nanjing Normal University. With a keen interest in digital mental health services and migration-related mental health, Jiayan has been involved in numerous research projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health support for Chinese people in Hong Kong. As a researcher, Jiayan has secured over HK$15.5M as a Principal Investigator (PI) for 14 projects, focusing on areas such as cognitive behavioral therapy and post-migration growth. Jiayan’s dedication to innovative mental health services has led to the development of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy programs, benefiting over 900 clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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š Education:
Jiayan Pan completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Nanjing Normal University from 1994 to 1998. Throughout her academic journey, she has demonstrated a keen interest in understanding human behavior and mental health. This foundational education has equipped her with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a career dedicated to enhancing mental well-being and addressing psychological challenges.
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Jiayan Pan holds the distinction of being a Registered Social Worker with the Social Worker Registration Board in Hong Kong. Concurrently, she serves as a University Teacher at Nanjing Normal University in China, where she imparts her expertise to the next generation of social work professionals. Furthermore, she contributes as a Research Fellow at the Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, where her research endeavors focus on advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of social work.
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- Meaning of life as a protective factor of positive affect in acculturation: A resilience framework and a cross-cultural comparison
- The protective function of meaning of life on life satisfaction among Chinese students in Australia and Hong Kong: A cross-cultural comparative study
- A resilience-based and meaning-oriented model of acculturation: A sample of mainland Chinese postgraduate students in Hong Kong
- Acculturative stressor and meaning of life as predictors of negative affect in acculturation: A cross-cultural comparative study between Chinese international studentsĀ in…
- Resilience: A new research area in positive psychology