Claire Baixiao OUYANG, PhD
Office: Golden Dragon Centre GD502
E-mail: claireouyang@cityu.edu.mo
Academic Qualification
PhD in Education (Counseling Psychology), University of Macau
Master of Education (Education Management and Policy Studies), Peking University
Bachelor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), University of Saint Joseph
Bachelor of Management, Peking University
Professional Qualification
Career Development Facilitator Instructor (CDF-I), National Career Development Association, US
Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), National Career Development Association, US
Current Position
Assistant Professor, School of Education, City University of Macau
Courses Taught
Learning Theories (Master of Teaching and Learning Studies)
Educational Human Resource Management (Master of Education)
Educational Quality Improvement and Evaluation (PhD in Education)
Globalization and Comparative Education (PhD in Education)
Research Direction
Students’ vocational identity and mental health
Career Planning Education
Teacher Self-efficacy, Resilience, and Well-being during Educational Change
Refereed Journal Articles
1. Hou, Y., Ouyang, B.*, Liu, J. E., Zhang, A. J. & Sun, Z. (2026). A Case Study of High School Graduates’ Reflections on Career Education: Insights From High-Stakes Context. The Career Development Quarterly (Version of Record online). (SSCI Q3). https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.70033
2. Gao, M., Ouyang, B., & Sun, P*. (2026). Exploring the well-being of teachers and the development of community building in Macau’s primary and secondary school. Journal of Educational Technology and Innovation, 8(1), 71-89. https://doi.org/10.61414/e71aqr90
3. Chen, J. Y., Yang, J. Y., & Ouyang, B. X.* (2026). A study on the influence of physical education teaching environment on well-being among physical education teachers in private primary and secondary schools in Macau. Macao Educational Study, 6, 50–57.
4. Ouyang, B.X. (2025). The Connotation andenhancement strategies of secondary school teachers’ self-efficacy. Career Education Education Study ,7(3), 317-321,https://doi.org/10.35534/es.0703063
5. Liang, S.Q., & Ouyang, B.X. * (2025). The hot pots and trends of special educationin information in China: A visual analysis based on CiteSpace. Modern Special Education, 2, 31-38.
6. Ouyang, B.X. (2024).Vocational identity development and agency of Chinese college students: Effects of filial piety and implications in career education. Educational Technology and Innovation, 6(2), http://dx.doi.org/10.61414/jeti.v6i2.185
7. Ouyang, B.X., Tien, H.L.*, & Jin, S.R. (2021). Capturing the collectivist cultural dynamics of vocational identity formation in Macao: Expanding the three-dimensional status model. Asia Pacific Education Review, 22, 1–13. (SSCI, Q3) http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12564-020-09662-w
8. Ouyang, B. X., Jin, S. R., & Tien, H.L.* (2016). Vocational identity formation of college students in Macau. Career Development Quarterly, 64(3), 244-258. (SSCI, Q3) https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12058
Book Chapter
Ouyang, B. X., & Jin, S. R. (2017). Career adaptability. In S. J. Zhong & S. R. Jin (Eds.), Career planning for college students: A manual for autonomy and self-management (pp. 311–344). Higher Education Press.
Conference Presentation (Selected)
1. Ouyang, B. X., & Fu, J. J. (2026, August). Macao youth policy and career planning services. Conference presentation at the 2026 Annual Conference of the Professional Committee on Career Education of the Guangdong Education Society: Innovative exploration of the integrated development of career education. Guangzhou, China.
2. Ouyang, B. X., & Guo, F. R. (2026, April). Exploring the factors influencing high school teachers' career education self-efficacy: A triadic interaction perspective. Research presented at the 2026 Asia Pacific Career Development Association Conference (Hybrid), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. Ouyang, B. X., Sun, R. W., Cheng, Y. H., & Zhang, J. W. (2025, December). Secondary school teachers' self-efficacy in providing career-related support to students: Preliminary validation in Macao. Paper presented at the International Conference on Life Education and Well-being 2025, Hong Kong, China.
4. Liang S.Q., & Ouyang B.X. (2025, September).Resilience Development of Early Career Resource Teachers in Mainland China: A Case Study. Research presentation at the “Redefine Success” Conference. Singapore University of Social Sciences. Singapore.
5. Ouyang, B.X. (2022, June). Parent Participation in Career Planning of Adolescents in Macao. Paper presented at the 12th Conference for Chinese Psychologists, Hybrid.
6. Ouyang, B.X. (2016, May). Teachers’ contributions and needs in practicing career education in middle school settings. Paper presented at the 2016 Asia Pacific Career Development Association Conference. Taipei.
Research Grant
Principal Investigator, Career Education Self-Efficacy of Secondary School Teachers: Measurement and School Support Factors, Macao Foundation Research Grant, 2025-2026, (MOP75,000)
Professional Organization
Member, Chinese Psychological Society
Member, Audit Panel of Credentialing Commission. National Career Development Association, US
Life-long Member, Asia Pacific Career Development Association
President (2022-2025), Macao Career Development Association
Mermber, Jung Macao Development Group
Award
Outstanding Career Professional Educator (2026), Asia Pacific Career Development Association