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Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
Research Interests
Civil society and political participation; family sociology; youth studies; gene-environment interaction; methodology
Research Projects
2009 - 2014
Hong Kong Adolescents and Youth Longitudinal Study (HK-AYLS)
Chinese Project Title: 香港青少年追蹤研究. Co-PI
2008 - 2010
“Cultural capital and social capital in the creation of human capital among Macau Adolescents”.
2007 - 2008 “The Effects of the Prosperity of the Gaming Industry on College Enrollment in Macau”
Selected Publications
Wang, Hongyu and Eva P.W. Hung (2012). “Associational participation and political involvement inMacau: A path analysis”. Issues and studies, V48: 191-212. .
Wang, Hongyu ( 2011-2012 Winter). “The Effects of Cultural Capital on Educational Aspirations among Adolescents in Macau”. Chinese Sociological Review, V44, 52-75.
Wang, Hongyu, Miosi Kong, Wenjing Shan and SouKuanVong (2010). “The Effects of Doing Part-time jobs on College Student Academic Performance and Social Life in a Chinese Society.” Journal of Education and Work 23: 79-94.
Hongyu Wang, Guo, Guang, Tianji Cai, Rui Guo and Kathleen M. Harris. (2010). “The Dopamine Transporter Gene, a Spectrum of Most Common Risky Behaviors, and the Legal Status of the Behaviors.” PLoS ONE 5(2): e9352. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0009352.
Wang, Hongyu and Grace Kao (2007). “Does Higher Socioeconomic Status Increase Contact between Minorities and Whites An Examination of International Romantic Relationships among Adolescents.” Social Science Quarterly 88: 146-164.
Wang, Hongyu, Grace and Kara Joyner (2006). “Stability of Interracial and Intraracial Romantic Relationships.” Social Science Research 35: 435-453.
Wang, Hongyu, Furstenberg, Frank F., Waller and Maureen R. (2003). "The Well-Being Of California’s Children." Public Policy Institute of California.
Wang, Hongyu and Paul R. Amato (2000). “Predictors of Divorce Adjustment: Stressor Resources, and Definitions.” Journal of Marriage and the Family 62: 655-668.