The Efficacy of a Community-Based Project in a Chinese Context |
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Authors: | Joyce L C Ma Mooly M C Wong Eliza W H Cheng |
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Institution: | Department of Social Work, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;;and Youth Services (Yuen Long District), Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | In this paper, the authors report the results of an exploratory study which assessed the service efficacy of a collaborative service initiative developed by a university academic department and a community-based social service agency in a socially deprived and remote community in Hong Kong. The project aimed to foster mutual help and self-help of low-income families and deepen their social connection with the community. Service efficacy was assessed using a structured questionnaire and a focus group interview. After participating in the service project, the well-being of the participants has become better and their family relationships have improved. They have developed a stronger sense of belonging toward the community. The preliminary findings support the importance of creating social network in social work practice for low-income families residing in a deprived and remote neighborhood. |
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Keywords: | Chinese context community-based project deprived community service efficacy social capital |
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