Economic status of the elderly in Hong Kong: Homogeneous or heterogeneous?
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The economic status of the elderly population in Hong Kong is examined based on the data collected by the government. The Hong Kong elderly population is not a homogenous group, as their economic status is significantly related to their gender, age, marital status, and education and employment status.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2006
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Task-centered groupwork: Reflections on practice
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The transferability of task-centered casework to group-work in Hong Kong is described. While task-centered helps individual clients to solve their personal problems, its short intervention period might limit the development of intensive social support and treatment in groups.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2005
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Supportive services for immigrant youths in Hong Kong: Strategies and outcomes
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The psychosocial problems encountered by immigrant youths and the kinds of supportive services provided to them are introduced. The results revealed that the youths are satisfied with the services and have experienced personal growth.
Publication Name: International Social Work
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0020-8728
Year: 2005
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