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SCOPUS IDBiography
Dr Ben YU is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He received his PhD in Psychology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong before joining PolyU.
His research focuses on three main areas. First, he is interested in Buddhist psychological constructs, such as mindfulness and interconnectedness, including how these concepts can be understood and how they relate to one another. Second, he studies the processes underlying stigma and how stigma affects socially minoritized groups, especially people with mental illness. Third, he explores how Buddhist psychological constructs can be applied to promote well-being and reduce stigma.
Dr YU’s work has been published in leading journals in psychology and social work, including Clinical Psychology Review, Journal of Counseling Psychology, Mindfulness, American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, and British Journal of Psychology. He also serves on the Editorial Board of American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
Education and Academic Qualifications
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Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Master of Philosophy in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
