Professor Tang So-kum Addresses Intergenerational Resilience at HKSYU Conference

2026-06-01

The “International Conference on Human Resilience: Navigating Life Changes & Challenges,” hosted by Hong Kong Shue Yan University, concluded its final day with a keynote address from Professor Tang So-kum, Distinguished Professor of Research in the Department of Counselling and Psychology. She synthesised findings from large-scale, interdisciplinary studies conducted by HKSYU and partner universities, examining resilience processes and mental health functioning across generations, from “Generation Alpha” (born from the early 2010s to the mid-2020s) to the Baby Boomers (born 1946-64) in Hong Kong.

Professor Tang highlighted that resilience is influenced by factors in the individual, family, community, social, and cultural levels. Among all generations, “Generation Z” (born between 1997 and 2012) has the highest levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. She suggested that resilience can be strengthened through emotion regulation and mental health support, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle, engaging in community activities, and fostering supportive family environments also play vital roles.

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