Titled “Emotion World: Enhancing Middle Primary School Students’ Emotional Competence Via a Holistic, Integrative, Gamified Platform,” the project is co-led by Professor Catherine Tang, Vice President (Graduate School) and Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and Dr. Jason Chow, Associate Academic Vice President (Teaching and Learning Development) and Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling and Psychology. The initiative adopts a comprehensive approach to address the critical need for emotional competence development among primary school students. It integrates both online and offline counseling while providing capacity-building workshops for students, teachers, and parents. Additionally, the project team will design digital games to support the deep learning of emotional skills, creating an engaging and immersive experience for the participants.

Expected to benefit 5,000 primary school students, along with their parents and teachers, this initiative represents a significant stride toward addressing systemic challenges in promoting mental health and emotional well-being among Hong Kong's youth. Through the collaboration between Hong Kong Shue Yan University, the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the project aims to empower the next generation with essential skills and support to navigate life's emotional complexities effectively. This collaborative effort underscores Shue Yan University's commitment to leveraging digital technology and evidence-based research to make a meaningful impact on society.

(From Left to Right) Ms Hsu Siu-man, Executive Director of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups;Professor Catherine Tang, Vice President (Graduate School) and Distinguished Professor of
Psychology, and Dr. Jason Chow, Associate Academic Vice President (Teaching and Learning Development) and Associate Professor in the Department of Counselling and Psychology.