Griffith University

BEd, MEd, Cert Nursing, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Contact details for Dr Jing Sun

Current teaching areas

• Health research methodology
• Introduction of statistics in public health
• Advanced biostatistics
• Mental health promotion
• Social and behavioural changes in public health
• Maternal and child health

Research expertise

• Biostatistics in multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling
• Research methodology
• Epidemiology of mental health problems
• Neuropsychology in relation to frontal lobe functioning
• Intervention and management of mental health problems
• Maternal and child health
• Prevention and promotion of mental health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
• Risky health behaviours
  

Publications

• Yang, M. J., Ye, X. F., Pan, X. C., Sun, J. (accepted, June 2010). Time series analysis of air pollution and cardiovascular mortality in Beijing, China. Science of the Total Environment. (IF: 2.905)
• Sun, J.,  Buys, N., Stewart, D., Shum, D., & Farquhar, L. (accepted, August 2010).  Smoking in Australian university students and its association with socio-demographic factors, stress, health status, coping strategies, and attitude.  Health Education (ARC ERA level B journal)
• Sun, J., Buys, N., Stewart, D., & Shum, D. (accepted, August 2010). Mediating effects of coping, personal belief, and social support on the relationship among stress, depression, and smoking in university students. Health Education (ARC ERA level B journal).
• Sun, J. & Buys, N. (in press, 2010). Working memory in infants. NY: Nova Publisher.  (stand-alone book).  ISBN: 978-1-61122-742-0
• Sun, J. & Buys, N. (in press, 2010). Working memory in preterm and full-term infants. In E. S Levin (eds.). Working Memory: Capacity, Developments and Improvement Techniques. NY: Nova publisher. ISBN: 978-1-61761-980-9 (Hardcover book)
• Sun, J. & Buys, N. (in press, 2010). Working memory in preterm and full-term infants. In E. S Levin (eds.). Working Memory: Capacity, Developments and Improvement Techniques. NY: Nova publisher. ISBN: 978-1-61122-252-4 (ebook)
• Yu, L., Vivianti, A., Dakin, L., Palmer, M. Campbell, M. J. Sun, J. (2010). Short-term body weight fluctuations amongst well-hydrated older people admitted to a Geriatric and Rehabilitation Unit. Nutrition and Dietetics, 67 (s1)
• Lin, Z. Y., Wang, X. C., Sun, J. (Accepted, August 2010). Behavioural characteristics of social incidents in China. PKU Business Review.
• Wang, X., Sun, J., Lin, Z.Y., Tian, J. C. (2010). Analysis of "critical role” in mass incidents in China.  Chinese Journal of Human Resource Development.
• Sun, J. & Buys, N. (2010). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Social Marketing Approach in Smoking Cessation and Promoting Health in Australian University Students. Proceeding of International Nonprofit and Social Marketing Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
• Sun, J. & Buys, N. (July 2010). Developing postgraduate students’ statistical thinking in university: Evaluation of statistical thinking learning environment model. Proceeding of International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies. Barcelona, Spain.
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D. (2010). Promoting student resilience and wellbeing: Asia-Pacific Resilient Children and Communities Project, in Lovat & Toomey (eds.) International Handbook on Values Education and Student Well-Being.  London: Springer Publisher.
• Cao, J., Hamilton-Craig, I., Sun, J., Howes, L., Edwards, J., Jayasinghe, R. (2009), Bisoprolio vs.Carvedilol: a comparison of clinical efficacy and tolerability in congestive cardiac failure, AMJ, 1(5), 1-19. (IF: 2.54)
• Wong, M., Lee, S., Sun, J., Stewart, D., Cheng, F., Kan, W., et al. (2009). A comparative study on resilience level between WHO Health Promoting Schools and other schools among a Chinese population. Health Promotion International, 24(2), 149-155. (ISI Impact Factor: 1.37).
• Sun, J., Mohay, H., & O'Callaghan, M. (2009). Executive function in preterm and full-term infants. Early Human Development, 85 (4), 225-230. (ISI Impact Factor: 2.21).
• Wong, M., Sun, J., Lee, A., Stewart, D., Cheng, F., Kan, W., et al. (2009). The impact of a newly-designed resilience enhancing program on parent- and teacher-perceived resilience environment among Health Promoting Schools in Hong Kong. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 3, 209-214. (ISI Impact Factor: 3.18).
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. E. (2008). How can we improve the physical and social environment of the school to promote student resilience? Evidence from the Asia-Pacific Resilience Project in China. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 10(2), 45-54.
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. E. (2007). Development of population based resilience measures in the primary school setting. Health Education, 45(6), 575-599.
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. E. (2007). How effective is the health promoting school approach in building social capital in primary schools? Health Education, 107(6), 556-574.
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. E. (2007). Age and gender effects on resilience in children and adolescents. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, l9(4), 16-25.
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. E. (2007). Resilience and depression in children: mental health promotion in primary schools in China. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 9(4), 38-47.
• Stewart, D., Sun, J., & Patterson, C. (2005). Comprehensive health promotion in the school community: the ‘Resilient Children and Communities’ project. International Conference on Engaging Communities. Brisbane, Australia. August 2005 (peer reviewed full conference paper).
• Sun, J., & Stewart, D. (2004). Psychological adaptation of Chinese children (in Chinese). Chinese Journal of Health Education, 20(1), 60-62.
• Stewart, D., Sun, J., Patterson, C., Lemerle, K., & Hardie, M. (2004). Promoting and building resilience in primary school communities: Evidence from a comprehensive ‘health promoting school’ approach. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 6(3), 26-33.
• Stewart, D., & Sun, J. (2004). Health promoting school model (in Chinese). Chinese Journal of Health Education, 20, 3.*Stewart, D., Sun, J. (2004). Health promoting school model. Chinese Journal of Health Education,   20(3), 243-245.
• Stewart, D. & Sun, J. (2004). How can we build resilience in primary school aged children? The importance of social support from adults and peers in family, school and community settings. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health. 16 Supplement: S37-41.
• Sun, J., Stewart, D. (2004). Psychological adaptation of Chinese children. Chinese Journal of Health Education, 20(1): 60-62.
  

Published report

• Sun, J., Farquhar, L., Buys, N., Stewart, D., Shum, D. (2010). Using setting based approach to promote health in university settings: Smoking Less Campaign Project. Griffith University.
• Sun, J. (2008).  Child protection service delivery framework development: Literature review. Queensland Health.
• Stewart, D., Sun, J., & Hardie, M. (2007) Resilient Children and Community Project report- An ounce of prevention.  Queensland Health, Australia.
  

Other articles, reports, reviews, book chapters, etc.

Journal articles (in Chinese)

• Sun, J. (1995). The analysis of learning abilities on children with learning problems. Journal of Children with Special Needs and Teacher’s Training. 2, 8-13 (1995).
• Sun, J. (1992). Early intervention based at home for children with developmental delays. Journal of Psychological Development and Education. 2, 23-26.
• Zhang JJ, Gao, Z. M, Sun, J., Zeng, Y. (1992). Evaluation of early intervention for children with developmental delays. Journal of Pediatrics 30(6), 333-334.  
• Sun, J. (1991) Early intervention on the infants with developmental delays using the method of individual procedural program. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation in Taiwan. 1, 79-93

Book chapters and books (in Chinese)

• Sun, J. (1996). Children with multiple-disabilities. In Y. X. Piao & J. Sun (eds.), Encyclopedia of special education (pp. 330-348). Beijing: Huaxia Publishing Co Ltd. (1996).
• Sun, J. (1995) Early intervention for children with special needs. In Y. X. Piao (ed.), Special education for children with special needs (pp. 279-302). Fuzhou: Fujian Education Publisher
• Sun, J. (1995). Children with emotional and behavior disorder. In Y. X. Piao (ed.), Special education for children with special needs (pp. 244-265). Fuzhou: Fujian Education Publisher.
• Sun, J. (1994). The development of human behavior. In G. Y. Yu, X. C. Wang, & J. Sun (Eds.), Chinese Concise Encyclopedia (Vol. 2, pp. 918-934). Beijing: Tuanjie Publisher.
• Sun, J. (1993). Learning ability in early childhood. Beijing: Tuajie Publishing Press.
• Sun, J. (1992). Early education for children with special needs. In Y. X. Piao (Ed.), An Introduction of Special Education (pp. 58-63). Beijing: Huaxia Publisher.
• Sun, J. (1992). Child psychological development. In F. T. Zhu, H. K. Zhou, & Z. J. Zhang (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Pediatrics and Child Health Care (pp. 163-171). Beijing: People's Medical Publisher.
• Sun, J. (1992). Special education in Philippine. In Ministry of Education (Ed.), Special education in foreign countries (pp. 52-67). Beijing: Huaxia Publishing Press (1992).
• Sun, J. (1992). The perspective and development of special education in Japan. In Ministry of Education (Ed.), Special education in foreign countries (pp. 68-85). Beijing: Huaxia Publisher (1992).
• Sun, J. (1992). The perspective of special education in South Korea. In Ministry of Education (Ed.), Special education in foreign countries (pp. 97-112). Beijing: Huaxia Publisher.
• Sun, J. (1989). Learning abilities for children aged 4-7. Haikou: Naihai Publisher. (Sole author book)
  

Published refereed conference abstracts (in English)

• Sun, J., Buys, N., Stewart, D., Shum, D., & Farquhar, L. (February, 2010).  A study of the prevalence of current tobacco use in university students and its association with socio-demographic factors, coping strategies, and attitude regarding to exposure to smoking. Australasian Behavioural Medicine Conference. Brisbane.
• Yu, L., Vivanti, A., Dakin, L. Palmer, M. A., Campbell, K., Sun, J. (May, 2010). Short-term body weight fluctuations amongst well-hydrated older people admitted to a Geriatric and Rehabilitation Unit. Dietitians Association of Australia 28th National conference, Melbourne, Australia.
• Milner,A.; De Leo, D.; Sun, J.;& McClure, R. (2009). Globalisation, Suicide and National Contexts: An Empirical Examination in 38 countries over the period 1980 to 2006. Gold Coast Health and Medical Health Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Sun, J., Buys, N., Stewart, D., & Wang, X.C. (2009). Motivation, Behaviour and Capabilities: A Study of National Sample of Entrepreneurs in China. Gold Coast Health and Medical Health Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Sun, J., Ma, J., & Stewart, D. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children  and Adolescents in China from 1985 to 2005. Gold Coast Health and Medical Health Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Stewart, D., Sun, J. (Dec, 2009) Using Health Promoting School Approach to Improve the Physical and Social Environment of the School to Promote Student Resilience in China. Gold Coast Health and Medical Health Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
• Sun, J. (May 2009). Asia Pacific Resilience Project. National Health Promotion Conference. Perth, Australia.
• Sun, J. (October 2008). Invited keynote Presentation. Bouncing Back: Asia-Pacific Resilient Children and Communities Project.  Asia-Pacific Social Science and Medicine Conference, Manila, Philippine.
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D. (September 2008). Pathways from choral singing to psychological, physical, social and environmental domains of health. International Conference on Music and Health: Current Developments in Research and Practice. University Centre Folkestone, UK. (9-10 September 2008).
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D., Wang. X. (July 2008).  University Environment and Mental Health and Resilience in University Students in China. Population Health Congress 2008 A Global World – Practical Action for Health and Well-being. Brisbane, Australia, July 2008.
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D., Wang. X. (July 2008).  Resilience and Mental Health Promotion in Schools in China: ‘Asia-Pacific Resilient Children and Communities Project’ Population Health Congress 2008 A Global World – Practical Action for Health and Well-being. Brisbane, Australia, July 2008.
• Stewart, D., Sun, J. (July 2008).  Singing in Choirs and Quality of Life: Australian Data from an International Study. Population Health Congress 2008 A Global World – Practical Action for Health and Well-being. Brisbane, Australia, July 2008.
• Stewart, D. & Sun, J. (September 2008).  Choral singing and wellbeing: findings from a survey of Australian choirs. International Conference on Music and Health: Current Developments in Research and Practice. University Centre Folkestone, UK (9-10 September 2008).
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D. (2007). New models of health promotion: application of structure equation modeling and multilevel modeling.  International Health Promotion and Health Education Conference. Canada.
• Stewart, D. & Sun, J. (2007). Promoting resilience to prevent depression and abuse in Chinese schools. International Health Promotion and Health Education Conference. Vancouver, Canada, 10-15 June.
• Stewart, D. & Sun, J. (2007). Resilient Children and Communities: Process evaluation of a health promotion project to promote resiliency in primary school communities. International Health Promotion and Health Education Conference. Vancouver, Canada, 10-15 June.
• Sun, J., Stewart, D. (2007). New models of mental health promotion: Resilient Children and Communities Project. International Conference on Mental Health Promotion: Kindling the Flame. Perth, Australia. 201-24 February. Pre-conference workshop
• Sun, J., Stewart, D. (2006).  Using health promoting school approach to promote healthy school environment to promote mental health. Invited Keynote Presentation in the First Asia-Pacific Health Promoting School Conference. Taipei.
• Stewart, D., Patterson, C., Sun, J., Hardie, M. (2004) Building resiliency to minimise risk: a Queensland health promoting project. ISBCAN 15th International Congress on Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D. (2004). School social capital: effects on children’s resiliency, sense of connectedness, family functioning, and performance of school organisation. 36th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Heath conference.
• Stewart, D. & Sun, J. (November 2004). Resilient children and communities international: Project plans and prospect. 36th Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Heath conference.
• Sun, J., Stewart, D., Patterson, C., Hardie, M. (April 2004). A cross-sectional analysis of a whole school approach to mental health promotion amongst primary school aged children. 28th World Conference on Health Promotion and Education, Melbourne, Australia, 27-30.
• Sun, J. (February, 2004). Resiliency, risk and protective factors and children’s social-emotional development. Invited keynote presentation in the Second Hands-brain Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the PRC, China.
• Sun, J. (February 2004). Brain development and children’s resiliency. Invited keynote presentation in the Second Hands-brain Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the PRC, China.
• Sun, J. & Mohay, H. (January, 2004). Cognitive deficits in preterm infants. Poster presented in International Conference on Infant Mental Health. Melbourne, Australia.
• Sun, J. (August 2002), Executive function and attention in preterm and full-term infants. Invited keynote presentation in the First Learning Science Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Suzhou, China, Published in www.handsbrain.com.cn.
• Sun, J. (August 2002). Executive function and children’s learning. Invited Keynote Presentation. First Learning Science Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Suzhou, China. Published in www.handsbrain.com.cn.
• Sun, J., & Mohay, H. Executive function in preterm infants. Paper presented in the Australian Human Development Conference. Brisbane, Australia (July 2001).
• Sun, J., Mohay, H., Tao, S, & Xia, R. (July 2000). A screening tool for Chinese children with learning problems. Poster presented in XVI Biennial Meetings of the International Society for Study of Behavioural Development, Beijing, China
• Sun, J. & Mohay, H. (July 2000). Executive function in preterm and term infants. Poster presented in the XIIth Biennial International Conference on Infant Studies, Brighton, U.K..
• Sun, J., Mohay, H. (July 2000). Executive function in 8-11 month old infants. Poster presented in the XVI Biennial Meetings of the International Society for Study of Behavioural Development, Beijing, China.
• Sun, J. & Mohay, H. Executive function and early identification of children with  learning problems. Invited key presentation in the four areas (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau) conference for children with disabilities. Hong Kong (February 2000).
  

Non-refereed conference and presentations not otherwise mentioned

• Sun, J. (January 2009). Invited keynote presentation. Application of multilevel modelling and structural equation modelling in public health research. School of Public Health at Peking University, Beijing, China.
• Sun, J. (December (2006). Invited keynote presentation. Resilient Children and Community Project. School of Public Health at Peking University, Beijing, China.
• Sun, J. (March 2005) Invited keynote presentation. Promote children’s resilience and mental health through school setting. Health Promoting School Workshop. Anhui Medical University, China.
• Sun, J. (March 2005). Invited keynote presentation. Using Health Promoting School approach to promote children’s resilience. Promoting Children’s Mental Health Workshop. Jiangsu Provincial Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, China.
• Sun, J. (October 2004). Presentation. The QUT Resiliency Project “To trial approaches which promote resiliency in children of primary school age in school, family and community settings” (HPQ): School of Public Health Seminar. Queensland University of Technology.
• Sun, J. (August 2004). Invited Presentation. A health promotion project that promotes resilience in children of primary school age in school, family and community settings. Pediatric Trainees Seminar. Department of Health, Queensland Government.

Invited keynote international conference presentations

• Sun, J. (October 2008). Invited keynote Presentation. Bouncing Back: Asia-Pacific Resilient Children and Communities Project.  Asia-Pacific Social Science and Medicine Conference, Manila, Philippine.
• Sun, J., Stewart, D. (May, 2006). Using health promoting school approach to promote healthy school environment to promote mental health. Invited Keynote Presentation in the First Asia-pacific Health Promoting School Conference. Taipei.
• Sun, J. & Stewart, D. (February, 2004). Resilience, risk and protective factors and children’s social-emotional development. Invited keynote presentation in the Second Hands-brain Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the PRC, China.
• Sun, J. (February 2004). Brain development and children’s resiliency. Invited keynote presentation in the Second Hands-brain Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the PRC, China.
• Sun, J. (August 2002), Executive function and attention in preterm and full-term infants. Invited keynote presentation in the First Learning Science Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Suzhou, China, Published in www.handsbrain.com.cn.
• Sun, J. (August 2002). Invited Keynote Presentation. Executive function and children’s learning. First Learning Science Forum organized by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Suzhou, China, Published in www.handsbrain.com.cn.