I am a Chartered Health Psychologist and an Associate Fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society, I am also a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC,UK) and National Delegate for the European Health Psychology Society (EHPS). I serve on the editorial boards of the Journal of Health Psychology, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Health Psychology Open, Psychology of Men & Masculinities, and Social Work in Mental Health. My research interests lie broadly in the psychology of health and health behaviour, and the influence of gender and cultural values on health and health behaviour.
Awards and Achievements
- 2010 “Honorary Fellow” School of Community, Health Sciences & Social Care, The University of Salford.
Research Grants
- Using virtual reality (VR) and eye-tracking to develop students' awareness of the influence of gender on attentional bias, Teaching Development Grant, City University of Hong Kong, Amount: HKD $240,000, 2020 - 2022, T.L. Rochelle (Co-I).
- In-and-out of the Psychology Lab: Development of a laboratory-based DEC-enriched teaching and learning protocol for Psychology students, Teaching Development Grant, City University of Hong Kong, Amount: HKD $240,000, 2018 - 2020, D.Y.L Yeung (PI), B.K.K. Li (Co-I), T.L Rochelle (Co-I), A.W.K. Wong (Co-I).
- The relationship between productive engagement, loneliness and well-being among older adults in Hong Kong, Strategic Research Grant, City University of Hong Kong , 2016 - 2018, T.L. Rochelle (PI).
- Constructions of masculinity: A bicultural and cross-cultural examination, Early Career Scheme, Research Grants Council, 2014 - 2016, T.L. Rochelle (PI).
- Examining the psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (CPTGI) for patients suffering chronic diseases, Health & Medical Research Fund, Food & Health Bureau, 2014 - 2015, C.H.K. Cheng (Co-PI), S.M.Y. Ho (Co-PI), T.L. Rochelle (Co-I).
- Attitude towards and utilisation of traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine among Chinese in Hong Kong: An intergenerational perspective, Start-Up Grant, City University of Hong Kong, 2011 - 2012, T.L. Rochelle (PI).
- Constructions of masculinity and their influences on men’s well-being in Hong Kong, College Research Grant, City University of Hong Kong, 2011 - 2013, T.L. Rochelle (PI).
- How the UK’s Chinese migrants from Hong Kong manage their dual UK-HK social networks in ways that may affect their use of formal health and social care supports, HK-UK Bilateral Fund, Economic Social Research Council, 2010 - 2013, S.M. Shardlow (Co-PI), S.H. Ng (Co-PI), T.L. Rochelle (Co-I).
Journal
- Rochelle, T. L. & Ng, J. S.C. (2022). Examining behavioural intention towards organ donation in Hong Kong. Journal of Health Psychology. doi:10.1177/13591053221092857
- Rochelle, T. L. & Lo, C. H. (2022). Predictors of attitude towards seeking professional psychological help in Hong Kong. Behavioural Medicine. doi:10.1080/08964289.2022.2077293
- Rochelle, T. L. (2022). Social participation, loneliness and well-being among older adults in Hong Kong: A longitudinal examination. Psychology, Health & Medicine. doi:10.1080/13548506.2022.2058028
- Sin, C. S. & Rochelle, T. L. (2022). Using the theory of planned behaviour to explain hand hygiene among nurses in Hong Kong during COVID-19. Journal of Hospital Infection. 123. 119 - 125. doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2022.01.018
- Lai, J. C.L. & Rochelle, T. L. (2021). Resilience and health in the Chinese people during the COVID-19 outbreak. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 12. 742960 doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.742960
- Rochelle, T. L. (2020). A cross-cultural examination of masculinity and health behaviour in Hong Kong: The mediating role of age and social support. Ethnicity & Health. 25. 542 - 559. doi:10.1080/13557858.2019.1571564
- Rochelle, T. L. (2019). Cross-cultural differences in the relationship between conformity to masculine norms and health behaviour among men in Hong Kong. British Journal of Health Psychology. 24. 159 - 174. doi:10.1111/bjhp.12345
- Rochelle, T. L. (2019). Health and help-seeking behaviour among Chinese men in Hong Kong: The influence of culture. Psychology of Men & Masculinities. 20. 71 - 81. doi:10.1037/men0000146
- Ye, J. , Yeung, D.Y. , Liu, E.S.C. & Rochelle, T.L. (2019). Sequential mediating effects of provided and received social support on trait emotional intelligence and subjective happiness: A longitudinal examination. International Journal of Psychology. 54. 478 - 486. doi:10.1002/ijop.12484
- Rochelle, T. L. (2019). 'Take a spoonful of concrete and harden the **** up!' How British men in Hong Kong talk about health and illness. American Journal of Men's Health. 13. 1 - 13. doi:10.1177/1557988319829334
- Cheng, C. H.K. , Ho, S. M.Y. & Rochelle, T. L. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory in patients with chronic diseases. Hong Kong Medical Journal. 24. S16 - S19.
- Cheng, C.H.K. , Rochelle, T. L. & Ho, S.M.Y. (2017). Examining the psychometric properties of the Chinese Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (CPTGI) for patients suffering from chronic diseases. Journal of Health Psychology. 22. 874 - 885. doi:10.1177/1359105315617330
- Rochelle, T. L. & Hu, W. Y. (2017). Media influence on drive for thinness, body satisfaction, and eating attitudes among young women in Hong Kong and China. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 22. 310 - 318. doi:10.1080/13548506.2016.1226507
- Shardlow, S. M. & Rochelle, T. L. (2017). Social solidarity, social work and Chinese people. International Social Work. 60. 773 - 786. doi:10.1177/0020872814559557
- Rochelle, T. L. & Cheng, H. T. (2016). Parenting practices and child behaviour problems in Hong Kong: Knowledge of effective parenting strategies, parenting stress and child-rearing ideologies. Child Indicators Research. 9. 155 - 171. doi:10.1007/s12187-015-9311-9
- Rochelle, T.L. & Yim, K.H. (2015). Assessing the factor structure of the Chinese Conformity to Masculine Norms Inventory. Journal of Psychology: Interdisciplinary & Applied. 149. 29 - 41. doi:10.1080/00223980.2013.837023
- Rochelle, T. L. & Chan, O. F. (2015). Determinants of the quality of social networks among Hong Kong Chinese. Journal of General Psychology. 142. 34 - 47. doi:10.1080/00221309.2014.966049
- Rochelle, T.L. (2015). Diversity and trust in Hong Kong: An examination of Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong’s ‘City of Sadness’. Social Indicators Research. 120. 437 - 454. doi:10.1007/s11205-014-0592-z
- Rochelle, T. L. (2015). Masculinity, health behaviour and age: An examination of Hong Kong Chinese men. Psychology of Men & Masculinity. 16. 294 - 303. doi:10.1037/a0038203
- Rochelle, T. L. , Yeung, D. K.Y. , Bond, M. H. & Li, L. W.M. (2015). Predictors of the gender gap in life expectancy across 54 nations. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 20. 129 - 138. doi:10.1080/13548506.2014.936884
- Rochelle, T. L. , Shardlow, S. M. & Ng, S. H. (2015). Using the theory of planned behaviour to explain use of traditional Chinese medicine among Hong Kong Chinese in Britain. Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine. doi:10.1155/2015/546468
- Ng, T. K. , Rochelle, T. L. , Shardlow, S. M. & Ng, S. H. (2014). A transnational bicultural place model of cultural selves and psychological citizenship: The case of Chinese immigrants in Britain. Journal of Environmental Psychology. 40. 440 - 450. doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2014.10.005
- Rochelle, T.L. & Yim, K.H. (2014). Factors associated with utilisation of traditional Chinese medicine among Hong Kong Chinese. Psychology, Health & Medicine. 19. 453 - 462. doi:10.1080/13548506.2013.819439
- Rochelle, T.L. & Shardlow, S.M. (2014). Health, functioning and social engagement among the UK Chinese. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 38. 142 - 150. doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2013.08.007
- Rochelle, T.L. & Fidler, H. (2013). The importance of illness perceptions, quality of life and psychological status in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. Journal of Health Psychology. 19. 967 - 978. doi:10.1177/1359105312459094
- Rochelle, T.L. & Shardlow, S.M. (2013). The quality of social networks among UK Chinese. Social Indicators Research. 114. 425 - 439. doi:10.1007/s11205-012-0153-2
- Chong, A.M.L. , Rochelle, T.L. & Liu, S.S. (2013). Volunteerism and positive ageing: A cultural perspective. International Journal of Aging & Human Development. 77. 211 - 231. doi:10.2190/AG.77.3.c
- Rochelle, T.L. & Shardlow, S.M. (2012). Involvement in volunteer work and social participation among UK Chinese. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 36. 728 - 736. doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2012.04.004
- Ho, W.C. , Rochelle, T.L. & Yuen, W.K. (2011). “We Are Not Sad At All”: Adolescents Talk about their ‘City of Sadness’. Journal of Adolescent Research. 26. 727 - 765. doi:10.1177/0743558410391255
- Rochelle, T.L. & Marks, D.F. (2011). Health behaviours and use of Chinese medicine among the British Chinese. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 46. 234 - 240. doi:10.1177/0022022110362745
- Tse, W.S. , Rochelle, T.L. & Cheung, J.C.K. (2011). The relationship between personality, social functioning and depression. International Journal of Psychology. 46. 234 - 240. doi:10.1080/00207594.2011.554553
- Rochelle, T.L. & Marks, D.F. (2010). Medical pluralism of the Chinese in London: An exploratory study. British Journal of Health Psychology. 15. 715 - 728. doi:10.1348/135910709X479195
Conference Paper
- Rochelle, T.L. , Shardlow, S.M. & Ng, S.H. (2013). Factors associated with healthcare utilisation among British Chinese. Psychology & Health. 28. (pp. 141 - 142).
Book Chapter
- Ho, S.M.Y. , Rochelle, T.L. , Law, L.S.C. , Du, W. , Bai, Y. , Shih, S.M. & Wang, G.L. (2014). Methodological issues in positive psychology research with diverse populations: Exploring strengths among Chinese adults. Perspectives on the Intersection of Positive Psychology and Multiculturalism. (pp. 45 - 57). New York. Springer.
- Wu, J. , Lo, T.W. , Au, E.S.C. & Rochelle, T.L. (2011). Motives behind volunteerism: A study of Hong Kong university students and the influence of gender. Advances in Sociology Research. (pp. 199 - 209). New York. Nova Science Publishers.
- Rochelle, T.L. , Lo, T.W. & Ng, S.H. (2010). The relationship between gangs and social capital. Social Capital in Hong Kong: Connectivities and Social Enterprise. (pp. 181 - 217). Hong Kong. City University of Hong Kong Press.
External Services
Professional Activity
- 2021 - Now, Editorial Board, Social Work in Mental Health.
- 2020 - Now, Editorial Board, Psychology of Men & Masculinities.
- 2019 - Now, Editorial Board, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology.
- 2014 - Now, Editorial Board , Journal of Health Psychology.
- 2014 - Now, Editorial Board, Health Psychology Open.
- 2012 - Now, National Delegate, European Health Psychology Society (EHPS).
- 2011 - Now, Associate Fellow (AFBPsS), British Psychological Society (BPS).
- 2006 - Now, Chartered Health Psychologist (CPsychol), British Psychological Society (BPS).
- 2006 - Now, Registered Psychologist (Health), Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Service in CityU
Administrative Assignment
- 2017 - Now, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology (BSSPSY), Programme Leader.
- 2015 - 2017, Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology (BSSPSY), Associate Programme Leader.
- 2013 - 2017, BSS Programmes , Admissions & Major Allocation Coordinator.
Last update date :
30 Jul 2022
