Personal profile
Chinese Name
Biography
Prof. Iris Lo is Associate Professor in Sociology, specializing in gender and sexuality, family sociology, work-family reconciliation, health, and social policy. She received her PhD in Sociology from the University of Oxford. Her research agenda has evolved around three major directions: (1) the intersection of gender and sexuality in shaping family lives and the ways individuals experience their social worlds; (2) how work and family lives are changing in societies; and (3) the role of social policy and culture in shaping work-family reconciliation and well-being. She has been awarded external competitive grants to conduct research on these areas that are of high relevance to diverse communities, health and business professionals, and policymakers. Her work has been published in top journals, including Sociology, British Journal of Sociology, Sociological Review, Journal of Sociology, and Social Policy and Society. She serves on the Editorial Boards of Work, Employment and Society and The International Journal of Qualitative Methods. With a strong commitment to knowledge exchange, Prof. Lo has been invited to share her research with corporations, NGOs, and the United Nations, bridging research, policy, and community engagement.
Education/Academic qualification
MPhil, Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts, The University of Hong Kong
PhD, Sociology, The University of Oxford
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Studying how comparative data studies can contribute to macro social work: Insights from the Childcare Gap Policy Study Project
Chau, R. C. M., Yu, S. W. K., Lo, I. P. Y. & Yu, C. G., 31 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Social Work. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Gender, Motherhood, and Ethnicity: ‘Dialectical Social Imaginaries’ among South and Southeast Asian Women in Hong Kong
Lo, I. P. Y., Li, X., Casupanan, Y. C., Yao, H., Jasmine, A. N. & Liu, E. H., 19 Dec 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Intercultural Studies. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Queer Bonds at Work: A Dialectical Approach to Understanding Workplace Relations Among Sexual Minority Employees in Hong Kong
Lo, I. P. Y., Dec 2025, In: Work, Employment and Society. 39, 6, p. 1351-1372 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
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Typologies of Minority Stressors and Depressive Symptoms among LGBTQ Employees in the Workplace: A Moderated Mediation Model of Workplace Climate and Resilience
Lo, I. P. Y., Kim, Y. K., Liu, E. H. & Yan, E., Jun 2025, In: Sexuality Research and Social Policy. 22, 2, p. 1043-1057 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Using Narrative Interviews with Photo-elicitation to Explore Family Negotiations between Chinese LGB People and their Parents after Sexual Identity Disclosure
Lo, P. Y. I., 6 Dec 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference paper › peer-review