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Journal Articles

1. Voytenko, L. V., Pargament, K. I., Cowden, R. G., Lemke, A. W., Kurniati, M. T., Bechara, A. O., Joynt, S., Tymchenko, S., Khalanskyi, V. V., Shtanko, L., Kocum, M., Zorzhov, H., Mathur, M. B., Ho, M. Y. , VanderWeele, T. J., & Worthington, E. L. Jr. (in press). Religious coping with interpersonal hurts: Psychosocial correlates of the brief RCOPE in four non-Western countries. Psychology of Religion and Spiritualityhttps://doi.org/10.1037/rel0000441 

 

2. Ho, M. Y. & Liang, S. (in press). The development and validation of a short form of the forbearance scale. Frontiers in Psychology.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.686097 

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3. Ho, M. Y. & Liang, S. (2021). Emotion-oriented coping and parental competency: An evidence-based parenting intervention for parents of children with special educational needs. Child & Family Social Work, 1-12. http://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12834 

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4. Ho, M. Y. (2020). Boosting older adults’ cognitive functioning and psychological well-being through Chinese Tea Therapy: A Preliminary Study. Aging and Mental Health, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1839868 

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5. Ho, M. Y., Van Tongeren D. R., & You, J. (2020). The role of self-regulation in forgiveness: A regulatory model of forgiveness. Frontiers in Psychology. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01084

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6. You, J., Chen, Y., Xia, S., Ho, M. Y. , Shen, H. (2019).  Attachment orientations, filial piety and future parent support provision among Mainland Chinese college students. Current Psychologyhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-019-00441-4 

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7. Ho, M. Y. & Worthington, E. L. Jr. (2018).  Is the concept of forgiveness universal? A cross-cultural perspective comparing Western and Eastern cultures. Current Psychology, 39, 1749-1756. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-018-9875-x

 

8. Fung, A. L. C., Tsang, E. Y. H., Zhou, G., Low, A. Y. T., Ho, M. Y., & Lam, B. Y. H. (2017).  Relationship between peer victimization and reactive-proactive aggression in school children. Psychology of Violence, 9, 350-358. http://doi.org/10.1037/vio0000125 

 

9. Ho, M. Y., Worthington, E. L. Jr., & Davis, D. E. (2017). Be a peace maker: examining the relationship between religiousness and intergroup forgiveness. Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology, 23, 427-431. https://doi.org/10.1037/pac0000266

 

10. Li, C., Sun, Y., Ho, M. Y., You, J., Shaver, P. R. (2016). State narcissism and aggression: The mediating roles of anger and hostile attributional bias. Aggressive Behavior, 42, 333-345. http://doi.org/10.1002/ab.21629 

 

11. Davis, D., Ho, M. Y., Griffin, B., Bell, C., Hook, J., Van Tongeren, D. R., & Worthington, E. L. Jr. (2015). Forgiving the self and physical and mental health correlates: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 62, 329-335. http://doi.org/10.1037/cou0000063 

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12. You, J., Huang, J., Ho, M. Y., Leung, H., Li, C., Bond, M. (2015). Perceived support and relational conflict as mediators linking attachment orientations with depressive symptoms: A comparison of dating individuals from Hong Kong and the United States. Personality and Individual Differences, 73, 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2014.09.004 

 

13. Greer, C. L., Worthington, E. L. Jr., Gartner, A., Jennings, D. J., Van Tongeren, D. R., Lin, Y., Lavelock, C., Greer, T. W., & Ho, M. Y. (2014) Forgiveness of in-group offenders in Christian congregations. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 6, 150-161. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0035186 

 

14. Hoffman, E., Ho, M. Y., Chen, S. X., & Ortiz, F. A. (2014). Retrospective peak-experiences among Chinese young adults in Hong Kong. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, 53, 34-46. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-1939.2014.00048.x 

 

15. Lin, Y., Worthington, E. L. Jr., Griffin, B. J., Greer, C. L., Opare-Henaku, A., Lavelock, C. R., Hook, J. N., Ho, M. Y., & Muller, H. (2014). Efficacy of REACH Forgiveness across cultures. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 70, 781-793. http://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22073

 

16. Ho, M. Y., Chen, X. F., Cheung, F. M, Liu, H., & Worthington, E. L. Jr. (2013). A dyadic model of the work-family interface: A study of dual-earner couples in China. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 18, 53-63. http://doi.org/10.1037/a0030885

 

17. Ho, M. Y., Chen, S. X., Hoffman, E., Guan, Y., & Iversen, V. (2013). Cross-cultural comparisons of adults’ childhood recollection: How are peak experiences described in China and Portugal? Journal of Happiness Studies, 14, 185-197. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-012-9323-9 

 

18. Ho, M. Y., Cheung, F. M., You, J., Kam, C., Zhang, X., & Kliewer, W. (2013). The moderating role of emotional stability in the relationship between exposure to violence and anxiety and depression. Personality and Individual Differences, 55, 634-639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2013.05.004

 

19. Zhang, X., Fung, H. H., Stanley, J. T., Isaacowitz, D. M., & Ho, M. Y. (2013). Perspective taking in older age revisited: A motivational perspective. Developmental Psychology, 49, 1848-1858. http://doi.org/10.1037/a0031211 

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20. Ho, M. Y., Chen, S. X., Hoffman, E. (2012). Unpacking cultural variations in peak-experiences: cross-cultural comparisons of early childhood recollection between Hong Kong and Brazil. Journal of Happiness Studies, 13, 247-260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-011-9261-y 

 

21. Ho, M. Y., Chen, S. X., Bond, M. H., Hui, C. M., Chan, C., & Friedman, M. (2012) Linking adult attachment styles to relationship satisfaction in Hong Kong and the United States: The mediating role of personal and structural commitment. Journal of Happiness Studies, 13, 565-578. http://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-011-9279-1 

 

22. Hoffman, E., Resende, A. C., & Ho, M. Y. (2012). Peak-experiences among Brazilian youth. Advanced Development, 13, 68-83.

 

23. Kam, C., Zhou, X., Zhang, X., & Ho, M. Y. (2012). Examining the dimensionality of self-construals and individualistic-collectivistic values with random intercept item factor analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, 53, 727-733. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2012.05.023 

 

24. Worthington, E. L. Jr., Lin, Y., & Ho, M. Y. (2012). Adapting an evidence-based intervention to REACH forgiveness for different religions and spiritualties. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 5, 183-185. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2012.04.005 

 

25. Ho, M. Y., & Fung, H. H. (2011). A dynamic model of forgiveness: A cross-cultural perspective. Review of General Psychology, 15, 77-84. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0022605 

 

26. Ho, M. Y., & Cheung, F. M. (2010). The differential effects of forms and settings of exposure to violence on adolescents’ adjustment. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25, 1309-1337. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260509340548

 

27. Ho, M. Y., Cheung, F. M., Cheung, S. F. (2010). The role of meaning in life and optimism in promoting well-being. Personality and Individual Differences, 48, 658-663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2010.01.008 

 

28. Ho, M. Y., Zhang, V. H., Lin, D., Lu, A., Bond, M. H., Chan, C., & Friedman, M. (2010). Saving graces: The impact of current partner support and current maternal attachment on partner attachments in an individualistic and a collectivist context. Asian Journal of Social Psychology, 13, 19-29.  https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-839X.2010.01297.x

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29. Ho, M. Y., Cheung, F. M., Cheung, S. F. (2008). Personality and life events as predictors of adolescents’ life satisfaction: Do life events mediate the link between personality and life satisfaction? Social Indicators Research, 89, 457-471. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-008-9243-6

 

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