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Rebecca Cheung holds a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Notre Dame, with a specialization in developmental psychology. She is a Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Educational Studies of the Academy of Future Education, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, having previously held appointments at The Education University of Hong Kong and the University of Reading. She is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Child and Family Studies, Mindfulness, and Journal of Psychology and AI. Rebecca’s works advance the understanding of risk and protective processes of mental health across developmental periods. She is particularly interested in topics including mindfulness, emotion regulation, and conflict in family and education settings. Through research and practice, Rebecca aspires to make a positive change in mental health among people from diverse contexts.
Rebecca is NOT accepting graduate students.
Research interests
mental health, mindfulness, emotion regulation, family process, diversity
Teaching
EDS 443 Educational Research: Theory and Practice
EDS 452 Educational Counseling and Coaching
Experience
2024-Present: Senior Associate Professor, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
2022-2024: Associate Professor, University of Reading
2014-2022: Assistant Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong
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Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor, Psychology, Michigan State University
PhD, Psychology, University of Notre Dame
Person Types
- Staff
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Let’s plant the SEED (social, emotional, and ethical development) together: A mini-app for young children and families
Cheung, R. (PI), Li, N. (Team member), Jiang, S. (Team member), Yao, X. (Team member), Lo, P. (Team member), Mak, W. W. S. (Team member) & Ren, L. (Team member)
1/07/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Mentora: An intelligent tutoring and mental well-being chatbot for students
Cheung, R. (PI), Purwanto, E. (PI) & Wen, R. (PI)
14/06/25 → 28/08/25
Project: Internal Research Project
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Parentification and depressive symptoms among emerging adults: the role of codependency and guilt- and shame-proneness
Kaya, A. N. & Cheung, R. Y. M., Mar 2026, In: Current Psychology. 45, 5, 449.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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UNIversity students' LIFEstyle behaviours and Mental health cohort (UNILIFE-M): study protocol of a multicentre, prospective cohort study
Schuch, F. B., Waclawoscky, A., Tornquist, D., Oyeyemi, A. L., Sadarangani, K. P., Takano, K., Teychenne, M., Balanzá-Martínez, V., O'Neil, A., Romain, A. J., McGrath, A., Alselmi, A., Andrade-Lima, A., Zanetti, A. C. G., Trompetero-González, A. C., Heissel, A., Silva, A. F. D., Benavides, A. C. Z., Ruusunen, A. & Cristi-Montero, C. & 71 others, , 12 Jan 2026, In: BMJ Open. 16, 1, p. e085006Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A randomized controlled trial for evaluating the effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a study protocol
Zhang, Z. J., Lo, H. H. M., Bögels, S. M., Cheung, R. Y. M., Lau, E. N. S., Lee, E. K. P., Ng, S. M., Au, A. & Yeung, W. T., Dec 2025, In: BMC Psychology. 13, 1, 610.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Randomized Controlled Trial of a 21-Day Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Teachers Delivered via a Mobile Instant Messaging App
Cheung, R. Y. M., Chan, S. K. C., Chui, H., Ngai, S. Y. S. & Chan, W. M., Jan 2025, In: Mindfulness. 16, 1, p. 60-75 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Eveningness and Procrastination: An Exploration of Relationships with Mind Wandering, Sleep Quality, Self-Control, and Depression
Carciofo, R. & Cheung, R. Y. M., May 2025, In: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education. 15, 5, 79.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
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Online mindfulness training and wellbeing of university students using online social networking: A randomized-control trial
Lau, E. N. S. (Speaker), Cheung, R. (Speaker), Ding, J. (Speaker), Gu, M. Y. (Speaker), Chiu, M. M. (Speaker), Lo, H. H. M. (Speaker) & Wong, S. Y. S. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Mindfulness and psychological distress among emerging adults: Social media use and difficulties in emotion regulation as mediators
Cheung, R. (Speaker), Lau, E. N. S. (Speaker), Ding, J. (Speaker), Gu, M. Y. (Speaker) & Chiu, M. M. (Speaker)
Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Comparative effectiveness of peer- and caregiver-delivered mindfulness program to support self-management of aggressive behavior of individuals with IDD in community group homes
Cheung, R. (Speaker), Hwang, Y. S. (Speaker), Ahemaitijiang, N. (Speaker), Chan, J. (Speaker), Medvedev, O. N. (Speaker), Lancioni, G. E. (Speaker) & Singh, N. N. (Speaker)
Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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Authoritarian parenting practices mediated the relation between mothers’ consideration of future consequences and young children’s adjustment
Cheung, S. K. (Speaker), Lin, Y. (Speaker), Kum, B. H. C. (Speaker), Li, J. (Speaker) & Cheung, R. (Speaker)
Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar
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A brief, video-based mindfulness training on young children’s socio-emotional development: Randomized controlled trial
Siu, L. H. (Speaker), Yang, P. L. (Speaker), Cheung, R. (Speaker) & Mak, W. W. S. (Speaker)
Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation at conference/workshop/seminar