Psychological analysis of transitional Hong Kong (PATH)
Grant Data
Project Title
Psychological analysis of transitional Hong Kong (PATH)
Principal Investigator
Professor Lam, Shui Fong
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Ho David Yau Fai
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Lee Hing-Chu
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Chiu Chi Yue
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Chau Albert Wai Lap
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Lau Ivy Yee Man
(Co-principal investigator)
Dr Hong Ying Yi
(Co-principal investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
1995-07-01
Amount
2000000
Conference Title
Psychological analysis of transitional Hong Kong (PATH)
Presentation Title
Keywords
null
Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
Other Funding Scheme
Funding Year
1995
Status
Completed
Objectives
To investigate the psychological processes related to the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to mainland China in 1997; to assess how the upcoming changes in sovereignty affects the sense of well-being of the Hong Kong people; to investigate how the Hong Kong people appraise and cope with 1997-related events over time; to explore the changes in Hong Kong people's social identity and their relationship with the people of mainland China; to investigate Hong Kong people's confidence in the future of Hong Kong and their intended action taken in response to 1997.