Correlates of Quality of Life in New Migrants to Hong Kong from Mainland China |
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Authors: | Winky K F Wong Kee-Lee Chou Nelson W S Chow |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong, China |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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