In research areas, we have identified a series of distinct research clusters in gerontology, suicide prevention, end-of-life care, mental health, arts therapy and population and migration. Our research and other projects are becoming more multi- disciplinary and are helping to break down traditional barriers between health and social care. This is the key “shining or radiating point” of our research excellence. Supported by strategic funding and a pool of talented and capable staff, we have already built up a strong research-based platform in an enabling environment. The following shows the research clusters of the Department.
Evidence in practice provides policy makers, practitioners and service users with confidence in the quality of care to be received by the service users. As a social work department with a strong team of practice-focused academics and teachers, this cluster aims to promote evidence-based research and practice by creating a platform for…
The members of mental health research cluster at SWSA composes of social workers, occupational therapist, clinical psychologists, psychologists, psychiatrist, economist, and statistician. We strive to improve our understanding of the conditions for mental wellness and care for people with mental disorders through our impactful research, teaching, and knowledge exchange activities.
The research theme of population studies covers a wide range issues relating to population and wellbeing. Our work involves the major components in population dynamic modelling, namely, fertility, mortality, marriage and divorce, poverty, and migration.
The SWSA researchers have been leading the development of elderly services in Hong Kong since 1990s. Our researchers led the development of the long term care assessment instrument in Hong Kong. We also contributed to the development of the long term care voucher and care allowance for older frail older people.
In the recent decades, the use of arts and alternative interventions in human services flourish, with its effectiveness being documented in the literature of social work, psychology, behavioral health, rehabilitation, arts, and education.