This research group is composed of two clusters: Marginalities and Mobilities, and Social Impact and Health Assessment.
The Marginalities and Mobilities cluster conducts pioneering research into the lived experiences of various marginalized populations—such as juvenile delinquents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and forced or reluctant migrants—and their subsequent social and geographic mobility. Key projects include investigating distress as a function of social exclusion and assertiveness among LGBTQ+ individuals, the experiences of Hongkongers who have relocated to the UK and Taiwan, and the intersection of animal abuse and interpersonal violence from a psycho-criminological perspective.
The Social Impact and Health Assessment cluster (formerly the “Social Capital and Impact Assessment Cluster”) has evolved to address the critical importance of health in local and global contexts. Recognized as a leader in social impact assessment and outcome evaluation for the HKSAR government and various NGOs, the cluster specializes in evaluating urban renewal and cultural conservation projects. The recent integration of health assessment aligns with the University’s “One Health” strategic theme, addressing health challenges in high-density urban environments. Current research focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health, utilizing spatiotemporal modelling to promote sustainable development and community-based health interventions.
The Marginalities and Mobilities cluster conducts pioneering research into the lived experiences of various marginalized populations—such as juvenile delinquents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and forced or reluctant migrants—and their subsequent social and geographic mobility. Key projects include investigating distress as a function of social exclusion and assertiveness among LGBTQ+ individuals, the experiences of Hongkongers who have relocated to the UK and Taiwan, and the intersection of animal abuse and interpersonal violence from a psycho-criminological perspective.
The Social Impact and Health Assessment cluster (formerly the “Social Capital and Impact Assessment Cluster”) has evolved to address the critical importance of health in local and global contexts. Recognized as a leader in social impact assessment and outcome evaluation for the HKSAR government and various NGOs, the cluster specializes in evaluating urban renewal and cultural conservation projects. The recent integration of health assessment aligns with the University’s “One Health” strategic theme, addressing health challenges in high-density urban environments. Current research focuses on the social and environmental determinants of health, utilizing spatiotemporal modelling to promote sustainable development and community-based health interventions.