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Chinese Name
黎永亮
Biography
Daniel W.L. Lai is Chair Professor and Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the Hong Kong Baptist University. He was the Director of Institute of Active Ageing and Head of Department of Applied Social Sciences in The Hong Kong Polytechnic University between 2016 and 2020. Before working in Hong Kong since 2016, he was Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Partnership) of Faculty of Social Work in The University of Calgary. His expertise includes health and aging, culture and immigration, and outcome evaluation. His research has gained world recognition with him named as World's Top 2% Scientist in the field of public health and health services. Other than conducting research in the area of population ageing, Professor Lai served on the Board of Directors of the American Society on Aging and Canadian Association of Gerontology in the past. He is also current Vice-President of the Hong Kong Association of Gerontology as well as appointed member of the Elderly Commission of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region.
Research Interests
gerontology, healthy aging, caregiving, mental health, community development, cross-cultural practice, immigration, culture and ethnicity, outcome evaluation, policy review
Chinese Name
黎永亮講座教授
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Case Western Reserve University
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Department of Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
1 Sept 2020 → 31 Aug 2023
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- gerontology
- geriatrics
- healthy aging
- mental health
- caregiving
- ethnicity and culture
- outcome evaluation
- policy review
- lifelong learning
- intergenerational relationship
- life satisfaction
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Mediating and moderating role of health and social care utilisation in the association between social frailty and depression
CHAU, P., LAI, D. W. L., CHAN, W. C., CHEUNG, D. S. T., Fong, D. Y. T., Woo, J. & Yu, D. S. F.
1/06/24 → 31/05/27
Project: Research project
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Exploring Inter-ethnic Relations in the Hong Kong Social Service Sector
1/12/23 → 30/11/24
Project: Research project
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Who Cares for Sandwiched Ageing Carers? Effects of Intergenerational Care Provision on Future Care Planning
Bai, X., LAI, D. W. L., Chen, J., Guo, Y. & Lou, V. W.
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research project
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Exploring inter-ethnic relationship in the settlement sector.
Tsang , K. T. A., LAI, D. W. L., Chatterjee, S., Hilario, C. T., Hanley, J., Lauer, S. R., Zhang, W., Chuang, D., Leung, H. H. & Leung, W. Y. V.
4/04/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research project
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Preparedness of caregiving for older family members in South Asian communities in Hong Kong
LAI, D. W. L., Surood, S., Shankar, J., LEE, W. P. V., Yan, E. C. W. & Bai, X.
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research project
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Hopes and Wishes of Clients with Mentally Illness in Hong Kong
Lai, D. W. L., Chan, K. C., Daoust, G. D. & Xie, X. J., Nov 2021, In: Community Mental Health Journal. 57, 8, p. 1556-1565 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Back to the campus: lifelong experience of older learners in a university setting
Lai, D. W. L., Liu, E. H. S., Ruan, Y. X., Lee, V. W. P., Ou, A. X. T. & Wu, Z. Y., 2 Jan 2023, In: Gerontology and Geriatrics Education. 44, 1, p. 15-26 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of a peer-based intervention on loneliness and social isolation of older Chinese immigrants in Canada: A randomized controlled trial
Lai, D. W. L., Li, J., Ou, X. & Li, C. Y. P., Dec 2020, In: BMC Geriatrics. 20, 1, 356.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access48 Citations (Scopus) -
To be or not to be: relationship between grandparent status and health and wellbeing
LAI, D. W. L., Li, J. & Bai, X., 24 Mar 2021, In: BMC Geriatrics. 21, 1, 204.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
The experience of growing old in chronic mental health patients
LAI, D. W. L., Chan, K. C., Xie, X. J. & Daoust, G. D., 1 Sept 2020, In: Aging and Mental Health. 24, 9, p. 1514-1522 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Journal)
Daniel W. L. LAI (Guest editor)
2022 → 2023Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Elderly Commission, Hong Kong Special Administration Region
Daniel W. L. LAI (Consultant)
2022 → 2024Activity: Consultancy
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Educational Gerontology (Journal)
Daniel W. L. LAI (Member of editorial board)
2021 → 2023Activity: Publication peer-review/editorial work › Editor/reviewer for publications (incl. CDCF T61 Journal Editor)
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Consultancy Study on Managing the Occupational Safety and Health Challenges on Ageing Workforce in Hong Kong
Daniel W. L. LAI (Consultant)
2020 → 2024Activity: Consultancy
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Project evaluation of the Mapperthon Sports Project
Daniel W. L. LAI (Consultant)
2020 → 2023Activity: Consultancy