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British Journal of Social Work (2002) 32, 609-619
© 2002 British Association of Social Workers

Assessing the Impact of Social Factors on the Mental Health of Chinese at Risk Adolescents in Hong Kong

Cindy Davis, Catherine Tang and Janet Ko

Dr Cindy Davis is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Dr Catherine Tang is a Professor and Ms Janet Ko is a Research Assistant in the Department of Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Correspondence to Dr Cindy Davis, University of Tennessee, College of Social Work, Nashville Campus, 193E Polk Avenue, Nashville, TN., 37210, USA. E-mail: cdavis3eutk.edu

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The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of family, peer and school factors on the mental health of Chinese male and female at risk adolescents and secondary school students in Hong Kong. Questionnaire surveys based on various standardized assessment scales were conducted with 398 (183 female and 215 male) Chinese at risk adolescents and 320 (160 female and 160 male) Chinese secondary school students between 12 and 18 years of age in Hong Kong. Compared to secondary school students, at risk adolescents had poorer relations with parents, more negative family and peer influence, a more negative school environment, and poorer social functioning. Findings also revealed that female participants had more somatic symptoms, anxiety, and depression compared to males. The importance of environmental factors on the mental health of Chinese adolescents supports previous research in Western countries. Implications for intervention and prevention were discussed from a cross-cultural perspective.


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