Karson KUNG
Assistant Professor · Faculty of Social Sciences · The University of Hong Kong
Quick answer: Karson KUNG is Assistant Professor at The University of Hong Kong. Karson KUNG shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Our research group is always looking for new talents (e.g., post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and research interns). Interested applicants should contact Karson (karson.kung@hku.hk) directly.
Research interests
Gender similarities and differences in education, health, and work; Organising effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposure to androgenic hormones such as testosterone; Causes, correlates, and consequences of childhood gender-typed behaviour; Male preponderance in neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism; Well-being of sexual and gender minorities including non-heterosexual individuals, transgender and non-binary individuals, and individuals with an “intersex” condition
Selected publications (since 2023)
Au Yeung, T. T. W., Hui, M. M. C., & Kung, K. T. F.* (accepted/in press). An empirical qualitative investigation into psychosexual development in and sex education for autistic youth: Insights from autistic and non-autistic young adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. (IFQ: Q1 in “Psychology, Developmental”)
Hui, M. M. C., & Kung, K. T. F.* (accepted/in press). Experimental evidence of peer gender nonconformity triggering dehumanization in children: Developmental trajectory, form, and link to bullying. Developmental Science. (IFQ: Q1 in “Psychology, Experimental”)
Kung, K. T. F.* (accepted/in press). The Chinese 10-item Empathy Quotient and Systemising Quotient-Revised: Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, known-groups validity, and sex differences in autistic and
Frequently asked questions
Is Karson KUNG hiring PhD students at The University of Hong Kong?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Karson KUNG's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Our research group is always looking for new talents (e.g., post-doctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, and research interns). Interested applicants should contact Karson (karson.kung@hku.hk) dire.
What does Karson KUNG research?
Gender similarities and differences in education, health, and work; Organising effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposure to androgenic hormones such as testosterone; Causes, correlates, and consequences of childhood gender-typed behaviour; Male preponderance in neurodevelopmental conditions s
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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