Dr. CHIO, Hin-ngan FloriaAssistant ProfessorDirector, General EducationDirector, Social and Health Psychology Laboratory

Research Interest?
- Self-compassion and compassion
-Mindfulness and interconnectedness
-Stigma reduction- Personal recovery- Mental health promotion





Qualifications
Ph.D., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
M.Phil., The Chinese University of Hong Kong
B.Soc.Sc. University of Macau




Publications (in reverse chronological order)
Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., Cheng, R. H. L., Hsu, A. Y. K., & Kwan, H. H. M. (in press). Can compassion to the self be extended to others: The association of self-compassion and other-focused concern. The Journal of Positive Psychology.
Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., & Yu, B. C. L. (2021). Meta-analytic review on the differential effects of self-compassion components on well-being and psychological distress: The moderating role of dialecticism on self-compassion. Clinical Psychology Review, 85, 101986.
Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., Leung, I. W. Y., & Chio, F. H. N. (2021). Reducing stigma through interconnectedness and compassion: A Buddhism-based approach for stigma reduction on people with mental illness. Mindfulness, 12, 1779-1790.
Yu, B. C. L., Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., Corrigan, P. W., & Chan, K. K. Y. (2021). Internalization process of stigma of people with mental illness across cultures: A meta-analytic structural equation modeling approach. Clinical Psychology Review, 87, 102029.
Mak, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., Chong, K. S. C., & Law, R. W. (2021). From mindfulness to personal recovery: The mediating roles of self-warmth, psychological flexibility, and valued living. Mindfulness, 12, 994-1001.
Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., & Chio, F. H. N. (2021). Family involvement moderates the relationship between perceived recovery orientation of services and personal narratives among Chinese with schizophrenia - A one-year longitudinal investigation. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 56, 401-408.

Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., & Chio, F. H. N. (2020). Promotion of well-being by raising the awareness on the interdependent nature of all matters: Development and validation of the Interconnectedness Scale. Mindfulness, 11,1238-1252.
Siu, Q. K. Y., Yi, H., Chan, R. C. H., Chio, F. H. N., Chan, D. F. Y., & Mak, W. W. S. (2019). The role of child problem behaviors in autism spectrum symptoms and parenting stress: A primary school-based study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 49, 857-870.
Mak, W. W. S., Tong, A. C. Y., Yip, S. Y. C., Lui, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., Chan, A. T. Y., & Wong, C. C. Y. (2018).Efficacy and moderation of mobile application-based mindfulness-based training, self-compassion training, and cognitive-behavioral psychoeducation on mental health: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health, 5, e60.
Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., Chan, R. C. H., & Tong, A. C. Y. (2018). Unraveling the insight paradox: A one-year longitudinal study on the relationship between insight, self-stigma, and life satisfaction. Schizophrenia Research, 197, 124-130.
Chio, F. H. N., Lai, M. H. C., & Mak, W. W. S. (2018). Development and validation of The Nonattachment Scale – Short Form (NAS-SF). Mindfulness, 9, 1299-1308.
Chan, R. C. H., Mak, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., & Tong, A. C. Y. (2017). Flourishing with psychosis: A prospective examination on the interactions between clinical, functional, and personal recovery processes on well-being among individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 44, 778-786.
Mak, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., Chan, A. T. Y., Lui, W. W. S., & Wu, E. K. Y. (2017). The effectiveness of Internet-based mindfulness training and cognitive-behavioral training with telephone support in the enhancement of mental health among college students and young working adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 19, e84.
Zeng, X., Chio, F. H. N., Oei, T. P., Leung, F. Y., & Liu, X. (2017). A systematic review of associations between amount of meditation practice and outcomes in interventions using the four immeasurables meditations. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 141.
Yip, S. Y., Mak, W. W., Chio, F. H. N., & Law, R. W. (2016). The mediating role of self-compassion between mindfulness and compassion fatigue among therapists in Hong Kong. Mindfulness, 8, 460-470.





Conference Papers and Presentations (in reverse chronological order and APA format)
Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., & Chio, F. H. N. (2018 July). Promotion of well-being by raising the awareness on the interdependent nature of all matter: Construction and validation of the Interconnectedness Scale. Oral presentation presented at the International Conference on Mindfulness 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Chan, S. W. Y., Chio, F. H. N., Yu, B. C. L., & Mak, W. W. S., & (2018 July). Secular mindfulness and discerning mindfulness: Discernment Scale validation and experimental study on their differential effects. Oral presentation presented at the International Conference on Mindfulness 2018. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., & Chio, F. H. N. (2018 May). Raising the awareness on the interdependent nature among all beings to promote individual and collective well-being: Construction and validation of the Interconnectedness Scale.Poster presentation presented at the 30th Association for Psychological Science Annual Convention. San Francisco, USA.
Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., Chan, R. C. H., & Tong, A. C. Y. (2017 August). The moderating role of self-stigma on illness awareness and life satisfaction. Oral presentation presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention. Washington DC, USA.
Yu, B. C. L., Mak, W. W. S., & Chio, F. H. N. (2017 August). Development of the Interconnectedness Scale. Oral presentation presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention. Washington DC, USA.
Tong, A. C. Y., Chan, R. C. H., Chio, F. H. N., & Mak, W. W. S. (2017 August). Longitudinal impact of service and family on recovery of mental illnesses through Self-Stigma. Oral presentation presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention. Washington DC, USA.
Chan, R. C. H., Chio, F. H. N., Tong, A. C. Y., & Mak, W. W. S. (2017 August). Clinical, functional, personal recovery as predictors of well-being in people with schizophrenia. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention. Washington DC, USA.
Chio, J. H. M. & Chio, F. H. N. (2017 August). The impact of coworker support on workplace friendship quality between high- and low-self-monitors. Poster presented at the 2017 APA Annual Convention. Washington DC, USA.
Tong, A. C. Y., Chan, R. C. H., Chio, F. H. N., & Mak, W. W. S. (2017 August). Longitudinal impact of service and family on recovery of mental illnesses through self-stigma. Oral presentation presented at the 2017 Society for Community Research and Action’s Biennial Conference. Ottawa, Canada.
Chio, F. H. N. & Mak, W. W. S. (2017 August). The effectiveness of a one-week loving kindness meditation practice in reducing negativity. Oral Presentation presented at the 15th European Congress of Psychology. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Chio, F. H. N. & Mak, W. W. S. (2016 August). The effectiveness of loving kindness meditation in increasing optimism and reducing pessimism. Oral presentation presented at the 23rd Congress of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. Nagoya, Japan.
Chio, F. H. N., & Mak, W. W. S. (2016, July). The role of personal narratives between insight and life satisfaction among people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Oral presentation presented at the 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
Yu, C. L., Mak, W. W. S., Chio, F. H. N., Chan, A. T. Y., Lui, W. W. S. (2016, July). Effects of Internet-based mindfulness program in promoting well-being of the public. Oral presentation presented at the 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
Fu, C. M., Chio, F. H. N., Mak, W. W. S., & Dobkins, K. (2016, July). “Mindfulness in Motion”: Effects of IntenSati on improving well-being. Oral presentation presented at the 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
Dobkins, K. R., Fu, C. M., Chio, F. H. N., Elliot, Z., Mak, W. W. S. (2016, July). Principles of Clarity: Effects of a novel mindfulness workshop on improving mental well-being. Oral presentation presented at the 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
Chio, F. H. N., Cheng, S. S. Y., Mak, W. W. S., & Chan, F. (2015, February). Game-based experiential approach is as effective as contact-based approach in reducing HIV stigma. Oral presentation presented at the 7th International Together against Stigma Conference, San Francisco, USA.
Chio, F. H. N., & Mak, W. W. S (2014, November). Understanding health-promoting behaviors and physical health of older adults with mental illness using the Health Belief Model. Poster presented at the Health Research Symposium 2014. Hong Kong, China.
Chio, F. H. N., & Mak W. W. S. (2014, July). Factors associated with the health-related quality of life among elder people with mental illness. Oral presentation presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology. Paris, France.





Courses Taught
COUN380 Addiction Counselling
GEC104 Understanding Self in Everyday Life
PSY101 Core Competencies in Psychology
PSY200 Social Psychology
PSY209 Positive Psychology
PSY371-2 Research Project
PSY401-3 Research Thesis / PSY411-2 Honours Research Project





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