Doctor Hong-Jae Park
DAP - Social Work and Communities,
Social Work & Communities
Senior Lecturer in Social Work,
Social Work & Communities
Biography
Dr. Hong-Jae Park serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Western Sydney University, Australia. As a native of the Republic of Korea, he immigrated to New Zealand in 2003 and obtained his Master of Social Work (Applied) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Canterbury. Beginning in 2010, he dedicated seven years to the University of Auckland, where he has conducted cutting-edge research and disseminated his holistic knowledge through social work and human service teaching. In January 2017, Dr. Park joined Western Sydney University, expanding his work and experiences across three countries, and further broadening his academic impact and contribution locally, tri-nationally and globally.
Dr. Park's research interests, centred on future-oriented filial piety (intergenerational solidarity), explore an interrelated series of topics, including later-life migration, elder care and abuse overseas, social isolation and loneliness in older adults, and the intersections of enduring filiality, Maori whakapapa, and social sustainability. Recently, he has developed the concept of social lifespan after death, while investigating lonely deaths around the world. Dr. Park's work not only addresses pressing social concerns but also delves into the philosophical underpinnings of human relationships and values, ultimately fostering a deeper understanding of societal dynamics and the intricate connections held across generations. Dr. Park has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and a co-edited book, while consistently promoting collaboration and intellectual exchange by participating in international seminars and conferences.
In close parallel with his research endeavours, Dr. Park is committed to enhancing social work education, particularly focusing on the critical integration of theory and practice in context. He has played a significant role in advancing the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program at Western Sydney University by refining its curriculum and pedagogy and transforming field education. He has taught various social work courses that cover contemporary theories, models, processes and practicums, while fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment for all students. Dr. Hong-Jae Park brings a unique and significant blend of intercultural research, social work education and practical experience to the academic community, with a collaborative approach that emphasizes mutual understanding, shared knowledge and ongoing partnerships across disciplines and cultures.
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Qualifications
- PhD University of Canterbury (NZ)
Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Social Work & Communities
- Social Work & Communities
Contact
| Email: | H.Park@westernsydney.edu.au |
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| Phone: | (02) 9685 9587 |
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| Location: | EJD.G.55 Parramatta |
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Publications
Books
- Park, H. (2023), 'Enduring Filiality and Anomic Abuse: An Interconnected Analysis of Intergenerational Relationships Among Korean Families in New Zealand', : Hankyungsa Publishing 9788968444586.
Chapters in Books
- Park, H., Li, W., Cummings, S. and Ponnuswami, I. (2016), 'Introduction : mental health in an ageing world', Ageing and Mental Health: Global Perspectives, Nova Science Publishers 9781634847773.
- Park, H. and Adamson, C. (2016), 'Ageing and mental health in diversity : a New Zealand experience', Ageing and Mental Health: Global Perspectives, Nova Science Publishers 9781634847773.
- Cummings, S., Ponnuswami, I., Li, W. and Park, H. (2016), 'Conclusion : ageing and mental health in the global community', Ageing and Mental Health: Global Perspectives, Nova Science Publishers 9781634847773.
- Park, H. (2014), 'Ageing in resiliency : learning from the experiences and perceptions of migrant older adults', Social Work Practice for Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Critical Issues, Routledge 9780415535205.
Journal Articles
- Kang, W., Lim, J. and Park, H. (2022), 'Reflecting on a second-migration experience : issues and implications for social work practice', International Social Work, vol 65, no 5 , pp 842 - 855.
- Park, H. (2021), 'Does filial piety still matter? : a filiality-based perspective on intergenerational solidarity and cooperation', Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, vol 19, no 1 , pp 78 - 91.
- Morgan, T., Wiles, J., Park, H., Moeke-Maxwell, T., Dewes, O., Black, S., Williams, L. and Gott, M. (2021), 'Social connectedness : what matters to older people?', Ageing and Society, vol 41, no 5 , pp 1126 - 1144.
- Park, H. (2020), 'Lessons from filial piety : A social-life-span approach to building the connection that survives death', Death Studies, vol 44, no 1 , pp 25 - 30.
- Morgan, T., Wiles, J., Moeke-Maxwell, T., Black, S., Park, H., Dewes, O., Williams, L. and Gott, M. (2020), ''People haven't got that close connection' : meanings of loneliness and social isolation to culturally diverse older people', Aging and Mental Health, vol 24, no 10 , pp 1627 - 1635.
- Park, H., Morgan, T., Wiles, J. and Gott, M. (2019), 'Lonely ageing in a foreign land : social isolation and loneliness among older Asian migrants in New Zealand', Health and Social Care in the Community, vol 27, no 3 , pp 740 - 747.
- Park, H. (2019), 'Lessons from 'memorial piety' : capitalising on the connectedness between living and past generations and its implications for social work practice', Journal of Social Work, vol 19, no 4 , pp 468 - 484.
- Wiles, J., Morgan, T., Moeke-Maxwell, T., Black, S., Park, H., Dewes, O., Williams, L. and Gott, M. (2019), 'Befriending services for culturally diverse older people', Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 72, no 7 , pp 776 - 793.
- Park, H. (2017), 'Lessons from filial piety : do we need 'memorial social work' for the dead and their families?', Qualitative Social Work, vol 16, no 3 , pp 367 - 375.
- Choi, C., Park, H. and O'Brien, M. (2017), 'Caring for children with disabilities in a foreign land : experiences and perceptions of a group of Korean parents and professionals', Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, vol 29, no 4 , pp 61 - 73.
- Park, H. and Lee, B. (2016), 'The role of social work for foreign residents in an epidemic : the MERS crisis in the Republic of Korea', Social Work in Public Health, vol 31, no 7 , pp 656 - 664.
- Park, H. and Kim, C. (2016), 'Bystander attitudes toward parents? : the perceived meaning of filial piety among Koreans in Australia, New Zealand and Korea', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 35, no 2 , pp 25 - 29.
- Park, H. (2016), 'Ageing in anomie : later life migration and its implications for anti-anomic social work practice', International Social Work, vol 59, no 6 , pp 915 - 921.
- Park, H. (2015), 'Legislating for filial piety : an indirect approach to promoting family support and responsibility for older people in Korea', Journal of Aging and Social Policy, vol 27, no 3 , pp 280 - 293.
- Kang, W., Harington, P. and Park, H. (2015), 'Double empowerment : the roles of ethnic-based groups in the Korean community in New Zealand : implications for social work practice', Journal of Social Work, vol 15, no 4 , pp 371 - 389.
- Park, H. (2015), 'Infusing gerontological content into social work education in New Zealand and Korea', Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education, vol 17, no 1 , pp 25 - 38.
- Park, H. and Kang, W. (2014), 'Social participation and transnational engagement among Korean residents in New Zealand : issues and implications for social work practice', Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, vol 24, no 4 , pp 265 - 274.
- Park, H. (2014), 'Living with 'Hwa-byung' : the psycho-social impact of elder mistreatment on the health and well-being of older people', Aging and Mental Health, vol 18, no 1 , pp 125 - 128.
- Park, H. and Kim, C. (2013), 'Ageing in an inconvenient paradise : the immigrant experiences of older Korean people in New Zealand', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 32, no 3 , pp 158 - 162.
- Park, H. and Anglem, J. (2012), 'The 'transnationality' of Koreans, Korean families and Korean communities in Aotearoa New Zealand : implications for social work practice', Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review, vol 24, no 1 , pp 31 - 40.
- Park, H. (2012), 'Criminalising institutional abuse : the issue of elder abuse and neglect in care services or facilities', Journal of Welfare for The Correction, vol 27 , pp 109 - 123.
- Park, H. and Taylor, A. (2011), 'Anomic abuse : an invisible form of elder abuse and neglect in transnational family settings', Te Awatea Review, vol 9, no 1-2 , pp 10 - 14.
- Park, H. (2011), 'Managing the Ageing Experience: Learning From Older People; Social Work with Older People', Social Work Education, vol 30, no 6 , pp 716 - 717.
- Park, H. (2010), 'Elder abuse and human rights : a literature review with a focus on Korean older people in overseas countries', Human Rights and Human Welfare, vol 7 , pp 109 - 124.
- Park, H. (2010), 'A Human rights-based approach to elder abuse and neglect', Human Rights and Human Welfare, vol 8 , pp 115 - 135.
- Park, H. (2008), 'Family group conferencing : a restorative justice approach to elder abuse and neglect', Journal of Welfare for the Correction, vol 14 , pp 41 - 61.
- Park, H. (2007), 'Research focus : some of the issues emerging in a study of elder abuse', Te Awatea Review, vol 5, no 2 , pp 25 - 25.
Current Projects
| Title: | Older Persons Wellbeing Networks - a collaborative, stepped care, peer based approach to navigating life transitions and improving mental wellbeing [Via Anglicare] |
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| Western Researchers: | Neil Hall, Teddy Nagaddya and Hong-Jae Park |
| Years: | 2023-11-15 - 2024-12-31 |
| ID: | P00029011 |