About HKPS
The Hong Kong Psychological Society(HKPS) was founded in 1968. Its principal aims are to encourage the growth of psychological activities in Hong Kong and to promote the development of an appropriate professional environment to faciliate the maintenance of professional standards for psychologists. To this end, the Society maintains a Code of Professional Conduct for the guidance of members and to compel the observance of strict rules of professional conduct as a condition of membership. It also maintains a Register of psychologists who have applied for and granted admission to the Register. The Society is both a learned society and a professional association. It is the only organization of psychologists in Hong Kong which represents all specialties of psychology. The Society is a limited company under guarantee.
HKPS Vision
To be the peak representative body of all psychologists in Hong Kong for the promotion and development of the profession of psychology in its role as a contributor to, and instrument of public health, education and welfare policies, and a facilitator of social harmony and well- being at community, organization, family and individual levels.
HKPS Mission
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advance the scientific study and professional practice of psychology in Hong Kong
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promote interdisciplinary collaboration among the various specialties in psychology
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promote the dissemination of psychological knowledge within the profession and among related professions and the general public
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promote and guide the standard of teaching, training and practice of psychology in Hong Kong
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advance the application of psychology for the promotion of public health, education and welfare
