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Daniel T. L. Shek publication distribution in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Psychology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Daniel T. L. Shek sits on this spectrum.

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31 publications 706+

This scientist: 888 publications — 100th percentile

100% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 706 publications or more.

Daniel T. L. Shek D-index placement in Psychology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Psychology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Daniel T. L. Shek sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 144+

This scientist: 92 D-Index — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 144 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Psychology in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Psychology in China Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Psychology in China Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Psychology in China Leader Award

Overview

Daniel T. L. Shek is affiliated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in China and has contributed extensively to research in psychology and social sciences. Their work primarily addresses topics related to youth development, mental health, and well-being, with a strong focus on the psychosocial aspects of adolescent and young adult populations.

Their research spans several key topics including:

  • Youth Development and Social Support
  • Resilience and Mental Health
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Early Childhood Education and Development

Shek's publication record includes several recent papers such as:

  • "COVID-19 and Quality of Life: Twelve Reflections," 2021, Applied Research in Quality of Life
  • "Protests in Hong Kong (2019-2020): a Perspective Based on Quality of Life and Well-Being," 2020, Applied Research in Quality of Life

Their frequent co-authors include Xiaoqin Zhu, Diya Dou, Janet T. Y. Leung, Wenyu Chai, and Lu Yu.

Shek's research is regularly published in journals such as:

  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • Applied Research in Quality of Life
  • Frontiers in Psychology
  • Journal of Adolescent Health
  • Research on Social Work Practice

In addition to journal articles, Shek has authored books including:

  • COVID-19 Pandemic: Hong Kong University Students and Psychological Well-Being (2024, Nova Publishers)
  • Promoting Holistic Development in University Students (2025, Springer Nature)

Their main fields of study include psychology with 227 publications and social sciences with 197 publications. Subfields of specialization encompass clinical psychology, social psychology, education, safety research, and sociology and political science.

Best Publications

  • Measurement of Prosocial Reasoning among Chinese Adolescents

    Frank H. Y. Lai;Andrew M. H. Siu;Chewtyn C. H. Chan;Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Worldwide application of prevention science in adolescent health

    Richard F Catalano;Abigail A Fagan;Loretta E Gavin;Mark T Greenberg

  • Longitudinal Data Analyses Using Linear Mixed Models in SPSS: Concepts, Procedures and Illustrations

    Daniel T. L. Shek;Cecilia M. S. Ma

  • The Chinese Positive Youth Development Scale : a validation study

    Daniel T. L. Shek;Andrew M. H. Siu;Tak Yan Lee

  • Reliability and factorial structure of the chinese version of the Beck Depression Inventory

    Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Internet addiction in Hong Kong adolescents: a three-year longitudinal study.

    Lu Yu;Daniel Tan Lei Shek

  • The Chinese version of the State‐Trait Anxiety Inventory: Its relationship to different measures of psychological well‐being

    Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Positive youth development: current perspectives

    Daniel Tl Shek;Diya Dou;Xiaoqin Zhu;Wenyu Chai

  • Validation of the Interpersonal Reactivity Index in a Chinese Context.

    Andrew M. H. Siu;Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Development of Contextually-relevant Sexuality Education: Lessons from a Comprehensive Review of Adolescent Sexuality Education Across Cultures

    Hildie Leung;Daniel T. L. Shek;Edvina Leung;Esther Y. W. Shek

  • Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Australian Adolescents: Comparisons with Worldwide Data

    Candice P. Boyd;Marion Kostanski;Eleonora Gullone;Thomas H. Ollendick

  • Reliability and factorial structure of the Chinese version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

    Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Family Functioning and Psychological Well-Being, School Adjustment, and Problem Behavior in Chinese Adolescents With and Without Economic Disadvantage

    Daniel T L Shek

  • Evaluation of Evaluation Studies Using Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Work Literature (1990-2003): Evidence That Constitutes a Wake-Up Call

    Daniel T. L. Shek;Vera M. Y. Tang;X. Y. Han

  • Life Satisfaction, Positive Youth Development, and Problem Behaviour Among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong.

    Rachel C. F. Sun;Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Adolescent Internet Addiction in Hong Kong: Prevalence, Change, and Correlates

    Daniel T.L. Shek;Lu Yu

  • Effectiveness of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: Evaluation Based on Different Strategies and Different Studies over Time

    Daniel T. L. Shek;Hing Keung Ma;Joav Merrick

  • Chinese Cultural Beliefs about Adversity Its Relationship to Psychological Well-Being, School Adjustment and Problem Behaviour in Hong Kong Adolescents with and without Economic Disadvantage

    Daniel T.L. Shek

  • Internet Addiction in Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong: Assessment, Profiles, and Psychosocial Correlates

    Daniel T. L. Shek;Vera M. Y. Tang;C. Y. Lo

  • A Longitudinal Study of the Relations Between Parent-Adolescent Conflict and Adolescent Psychological Well-Being

    Daniel T. L. Shek

  • Meaning in life and psychological well-being: an empirical study using the Chinese version of the Purpose in Life questionnaire.

    Daniel T. L. Shek

Frequent Co-Authors

Mantak Yuen
Mantak Yuen University of Hong Kong
Bruce A. Thyer
Bruce A. Thyer Florida State University
Nicki A. Dowling
Nicki A. Dowling Deakin University
Kelly Y. C. Lai
Kelly Y. C. Lai Chinese University of Hong Kong
Eleonora Gullone
Eleonora Gullone Monash University
Anise M. S. Wu
Anise M. S. Wu University of Macau
Charles E. Irwin
Charles E. Irwin University of California, San Francisco
John Marsden
John Marsden King's College London
Mark T. Greenberg
Mark T. Greenberg Pennsylvania State University
Catherine So-kum Tang
Catherine So-kum Tang Hong Kong Shue Yan University

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