Trends in family attitudes and values in Hong Kong: final report

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The housing choices and preferences of older vacationers in southern China

Based on an existing dataset, this study examined the housing choices and preferences of Chinese older vacationers to the Pearl River Delta, and compared the effects of the personal attributes of the retiree and near-retiree vacationers oil such preferences. Findings showed that the options, location and design of housing available in the market determined the housing preferences of these vacationers. The general housing preference patterns between the two groups of vacationers were similar to each other. However, their personal attributes had significant associations with their housing preference patterns. Implications on housing policies and further studies in related fields were discussed. © 2005 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.postprin

Leisure participation amongst Hong Kong Chinese older adults

Gerontologists have recognised the important Influence of leisure activity on the mental and physical health of older adults. To date, however, there have been few studies of the patterns of participation in leisure activity among older adults in Hong Kong. This study examines a large representative sample of Hong Kong older adults and the associations between their socio-economic and health characteristics and their leisure activities. The data are from a cross-sectional survey of 2,180 respondents aged 60 or more years, conducted in 2000 by the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department. There were full records for 2,144 respondents. Among the participation rates in the seven categories of leisure activities, watching television or listening to radio was the highest, while the lowest was for playing mahjong or cards. The characteristics that significantly correlated with the level of participation differed by the activity. Although no consistent pattern emerged, gender, education, employment status, receiving welfare benefits, self-rated health and functional impairment were the strongest correlates for most types of leisure activity. The paper is concluded by comparing the results with previous findings, and by discussing the service implications of the findings, the limitations of the study, and directions for future research. © 2004 Cambridge University Press.published_or_final_versio

Correlates of Quality of Life in New Migrants to Hong Kong from Mainland China

The concept of Quality of life (QOL) has received considerable attention from different disciplines. The aim of this study was to identify what are the correlates of QOL among Chinese new immigrants in Hong Kong. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey among 449 Hong Kong new immigrants from Mainland China. Bivariate and multiple regression analyses were performed to examine the association between immigrants' QOL and their demographic characteristics, socio-economic factors, optimism, sense of control, perceived social support, perceived neighborhood disorder, collective efficacy, pre-migration planning, depressive symptoms and acculturation stress. Our findings demonstrated that depressive symptom is the most prominent factor in reducing immigrants' level of QOL, perceived social support and optimism are the two important factors that enhance the QOL of these depressed immigrants. Our results indicate that preventive measures must be developed, and professional counseling and psychological support services must be provided to new immigrants in Hong Kong, especially those who have depressive symptoms. © 2011 The Author(s).published_or_final_versionSpringer Open Choice, 21 Feb 201

The Policy Implications of the Changing Role and Status of the Elderly in Hong Kong

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Moving into New Towns - The Costs of Social Adaptation

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