A Sequential Qualitative Study to Examine the Changes of Social Identity and Belongingness of the South Asian Young Ethnic Minority in Hong Kong during the 2019 Social Unrest
Grant Data
Project Title
A Sequential Qualitative Study to Examine the Changes of Social Identity and Belongingness of the South Asian Young Ethnic Minority in Hong Kong during the 2019 Social Unrest
Principal Investigator
Dr Wong, Paul Wai Ching
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Duration
6
Start Date
2020-04-17
Amount
235358
Conference Title
A Sequential Qualitative Study to Examine the Changes of Social Identity and Belongingness of the South Asian Young Ethnic Minority in Hong Kong during the 2019 Social Unrest
Presentation Title
Keywords
Belongingness, Ethnic identity, Hong Kong, Sequential qualitative study, South Asians
Discipline
Others - relating to Social Sciences
Panel
Humanities & Social Sciences (H)
HKU Project Code
SR2020.A8.026
Grant Type
Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Funding Year
2020
Status
Completed
Objectives
The proposed study aims to (1) examine the changes in needs, attitudes, values and social identity of young ethnic minority (EM) towards the Hong Kong society and the government; (2) examine the level of risks and opportunities (if any) to inclusivity and social harmony resulting from the recent social movement/incidents; and (3) suggest ways to build positive inter-and-intra group relations in Hong Kong community so as to foster growth and belongingness among EM citizens.