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Biography
Dr. Rachel Po-Ching HUANG is an assistant professor at the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Trained as a physiotherapist with a foundation in clinical practice and health psychology, Dr. Huang's research spans behavioral addictions, mental health and health behavior promotion aross diverse populations and contexts. Her work is deeply interdisplinary, integrating quantitative methodology, psychometrics and culturally sensitive assessments to better understand the corresponding mechanisms underlying individuals and populational-level outcomes.
Research interests
Social Psychology, Health Psychology, Health Behavior Promotion
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor, Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2019 → Jun 2023
Award Date: 1 Jun 2023
Master, Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2011 → Jun 2013
Award Date: 1 Jun 2013
Bachelor, Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University
Sept 2007 → Jun 2011
Award Date: 1 Jun 2011
Keywords
- RZ Other systems of medicine
- Physical therapy
- Health behavior
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Assessing exposure to weight stigma: development and initial validation of the Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI)
Ruckwongpatr, K., Chen, I. H., Pramukti, I., Huang, P. C., Latner, J. D., O’Brien, K. S., Wang, X., Chen, J. S., Üztemur, S., Lin, C. C., Chang, Y. L., Chin, W. L., Griffiths, M. D. & Lin, C. Y., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Eating Disorders. 13, 1, 2.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model
Ye, J., Huang, P. C., Adjaottor, E. S., Addo, F. M., Griffiths, M. D., Ahorsu, D. K. & Lin, C. Y., 15 Jan 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 1, e41407.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dark Future: Development and Initial Validation of Artificial Intelligence Conspiracy Beliefs Scale (AICBS)
Lin, C. Y., Brailovskaia, J., Üztemur, S., Gökalp, A., Değirmenci, N., Huang, P. C., Chen, I. H., Griffiths, M. D. & Pakpour, A. H., Jul 2025, In: Brain and Behavior. 15, 7, e70648.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital traps: How technology fuels nomophobia and insomnia in Taiwanese college students
Lin, Y. C. & Huang, P. C., Feb 2025, In: Acta Psychologica. 252, 104674.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Mediating roles of weight stigma and physical activity avoidance in the associations between severity of gaming disorder and levels of physical activity among young adults
Saffari, M., Huangorcid, C. H., Huangorcid, P. C., Changorcid, Y. H., Chenorcid, J. S., Poonorcid, W. C., Potenzaorcid, M. N., Griffithsorcid, M. D. & Lin, C. Y., 28 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Behavioral Addictions. 14, 1, p. 289-303 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access8 Citations (Scopus)