ALEXIUS CHEANG WENG ONN



Salutation
Mr

School/Centre
School of Psychology and Social Sciences

Department
Psychology and Counselling

Position
Senior Lecturer


Professional Network


Education

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Master of Science (Psychology), 2002 California State University, San Bernardino
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Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Psychology (Psychology), 1998 University of Central Arkansas

Memberships

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Qualitative Research Association of Malaysia (QRAM) | National | Member

Research Funding
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Perception of Employer Branding in an Academic Institution in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 11 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2026
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The Coming Out Experiences of Lesbians in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 11 Jul 2024 - 30 Nov 2026
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Same-Sex Couples’ Lived Experience in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 11 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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Exploring the Experience of Young Adult Couples Exercising Together IMU Internal Research Grant | 11 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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Exploring the Experiences and Management of Having Too Much Positivity Among NGO Volunteers in Helping Those in Need IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Aug 2023
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Development of a mental health app to manage and reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress among university students Research Hackathon | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2022
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The Experience of Overcoming School Bullying Among Young Adults in Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology | 20 May 2021 - 15 Jan 2022
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Experience and Coping Strategies of International Students in Malaysian Universities during the COVID-19 Pandemic IMU | 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021
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Understanding Personal Recovery Experiences of Individuals Who Have Self-Harmed IMU | 01 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2021
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Understanding the Conversion and Child Rearing Experiences of Muslim Converts through Interracial Marriage in Malaysia IMU | 01 May 2020 - 01 Feb 2021
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Mindful Reappraisal and Affective Changes among University Students IMU | 01 Dec 2019 - 01 Jun 2020
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Heartfulness Meditation: A Biopsychosocial Perspective IMU | 01 Dec 2019 - 01 Jun 2020
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The Effect of a Gratitude Intervention on Subjective Well-being among Malaysian Chinese Adolescents IMU | 01 Dec 2019 - 01 Jun 2020
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The Prevalence of Hikikomori among Online Gamers in Malaysia IMU | 01 Mar 2019 - 01 Oct 2019
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Using Mental Health Apps to Improve Nursing Students Mental Health – A Mixed Method Approach IMU | 01 Jan 2019 - 01 Jul 2019
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“Is Creativity Linked to Personality and Time Spent Gaming?” IMU | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jun 2018
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An In-Depth Understanding of the Psychological Challenges Faced by Students Athletes and How They Manage IMU | 01 Jan 2018 - 01 Jun 2018

Publications

Research Articles

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An Exploratory Qualitative Study on Cyberbullying Experience from a Victim’s Perspective and Coping Strategies among Women with Heavy Social Media Usage INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) | 2024
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BE BLESSED TO RESPIRE: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH AMONG COVID-19 SURVIVORS IN MALAYSIA JOURNAL OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING | 2023
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The Experience of Overcoming School Bullying Among Young Adults in Malaysia MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 2023
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Exploring pandemic-related stress and resilience among digital workers: A basic interpretive qualitative study F1000RESEARCH | 2022
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A quantitative study exploring the acceptance of the eHealth model for mental wellness among digital workers F1000RESEARCH | 2022
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Workplace Wellness, Mental Health Literacy, and Usage Intention of E-Mental Health amongst Digital Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION | 2022
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Being Beyond Brown: Colourism and Embracing Skin Colour among Young Adult Malaysian Indians MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 2022
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the eHealth model for mental wellness among digital workers N/A | 2022
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An in-depth understanding of heartfulness meditation INTERNATIONAL E-JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, MEDICINE & EDUCATION (IEJSME) | 2021
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The Inevitable Journey: Understanding the Conversion Process of Muslim Converts in Malaysia and How They Overcame the Challenges from Interracial Marriages MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 2021
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All-Embracing Nurture: Understanding the Child Rearing Experience of Muslim Converts from Interracial Marriages in Malaysia MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 2021
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An Understanding of the Psychological Challenges Faced by Student Athletes and How they Manage THE MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 2019
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THE INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT AND SELF-EFFICACY ON RESILIENCE AMONG FIRST YEAR MALAYSIAN STUDENTS. KAJIAN MALAYSIA: JOURNAL OF MALAYSIAN STUDIES | 2016
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Behaviour Coding in Sports: New Dimensions in the ISN BULLETIN | 2008
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Predictors and criteria of success in the master's of Science Industrial/Organizational program: A case study N/A | 2002

Other Publications

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Integrating Wellness in Digital Interaction - Case Studies on Digital Talents and Youth Gamers GLOBAL HEALTH 2021 : The Tenth International Conference on Global Health Challenges | 01 Jan 2021
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Online Collaborative Workflow for Creating Learning Videos on Mental Health 28th International Conference on Computers in Education. Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education | 01 Jan 2020

Books

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International Medical University, Malaysia (2015). Bioethics and Professionalism at the IMU

Patents

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Wellness Priority Micro Course | 19 Nov 2021

Medias

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Being Honoured with a Young Researcher Award IMU News / StarSpecial | 07 Aug 2023
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Learning Experientially in Sports and Exercise Psychology IMU News / StarSpecial | 02 May 2023
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Children’s Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Digital Age Positive Parenting | 11 Jan 2023
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What is Equal Parenting? Positive Parenting | 04 Aug 2022
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Why Does Sorry Seem to be the Hardest Word? Positive Parenting | 31 Mar 2022
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Staying-at-Home: Ways to Improve Family Bonding Positive Parenting | 24 Dec 2021
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9 Common Parenting Mistakes and How to Right the Wrong Positive Parenting | 06 Aug 2021
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How to Manage the Clash between Parents and Grandparents Positive Parenting | 18 May 2021
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Parents Need to ‘Grow’ Positive Parenting | 17 Mar 2020
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Every Moment Counts Positive Parenting | 27 Sep 2019
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Kids and Cyber- Security Positive Parenting | 08 Jul 2019
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Pocket Money for Kids Positive Parenting | 07 May 2019
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Are You Ready, Daddy? Positive Parenting | 04 Jun 2018
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Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in Your Child Positive Parenting | 21 Jan 2018
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What is your parenting style? Positive Parenting | 06 Aug 2017


Supervisions
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Tan Ni Ki & Yeoh Li Wen | Undergraduate | 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 Thesis: Exploring the Experiences and Management of Having Too Much Positivity Among NGO Volunteers in Helping Those in Need
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Lee Rulin | Undergraduate | 28 Feb 2022 - 14 Jan 2023 Thesis: Cybervictimization Experience and Coping Strategies among Women with Heavy Social Media Usage
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Ting Chin Lee | Master (Coursework) | 23 Feb 2022 - 12 Sep 2022 Thesis: Private University Employees’ Awareness, Perception and Utilisation of Work Health Promotion Programme: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Chong Yi Qie | Undergraduate | 04 Oct 2021 - 27 Aug 2022 Thesis: Be Blessed to Respire: A Qualitative Approach to Understand Post-Traumatic Growth among Covid-19 Survivors in Malaysia
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Clara Rinaldi | Undergraduate | 04 Oct 2021 - 27 Aug 2022 Thesis: Does joining clubs reduce stress in university students? A quantitative study in a private university
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Ng Wing Yee | Undergraduate | 04 Oct 2021 - 27 Aug 2022 Thesis: The Coming Out Experience and Journey as Transgenders in Malaysia
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Yuveisya Krishnamoorthi | Undergraduate | 04 Oct 2021 - 27 Aug 2022 Thesis: Being Beyond Brown: Colourism and embracing skin colour among Malaysian Indian young adults
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Tiara Wong Hwei Juin | Master (Coursework) | 15 Sep 2021 - 29 Nov 2022 Thesis: Lived Experience of Individuals Who Report Same-Sex Attractions, with a Focus on Gays & Lesbians in Malaysia, a Social Constructionist Thematic Analysis