Research on Vulnerable Populations
Project ID: 2526Soc1008
Research Mentor: Prof. Sally Cao, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
Contact Email: socii@hku.hk
Contact Person: Prof. Sally Cao, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
This team conducts research on children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as on issues related to mental health of older adults. The student helpers will be involved in conducting literature reviews (on child development, counselling, mental health and aging). There will be opportunities to be involved in data analysis.
Essential and Desirable Skills:
• Essential: at least basic understanding about research, having read some papers on using questionnaires and interviews with participants.
• Desirable: good English writing skills, good interpersonal communication skills, and some understanding about SPSS.