Language in post-colonial Hong Kong

2001 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Evans ◽  
Christopher Green
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Written Communication ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
The Public ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Local Companies

This article reports the findings of an investigation into the roles of English and Chinese in the workplace in post-1997 Hong Kong. The findings are derived from a questionnaire survey of 1 475 professionals, focus-group interviews and case studies. The study found that English continues to function as the unmarked language of internal and external written communication in both the public and private sectors. Chinese professionals who work for foreign-owned organisations in Hong Kong apparently make greater use of English in written communication than their counterparts in Hong Kong-owned companies, while professionals who work for large Hong Kong concerns read or write in English slightly more than those who work for small local companies. Cantonese is the unmarked language of intra-ethnic spoken communication, particularly in informal situations, while English is generally restricted to situations where expatriates are present.

scholarly journals Change in store? An investigation into the impact of the book superstore environment on use, perceptions and expectations of the public library as a space, place and experience

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (88) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Helen Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Community Resource ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
The Public ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Perceptions And Expectations ◽  
The Impact

The book superstore is promoted not just as a place to buy books but also as a community resource in which to read, learn and socialise: traits that have in combination traditionally been the preserve of the public library. This study investigates the impact of the bookstore environment on public library space. The attitudes and behaviours of library and bookstore users were examined through focus group interviews and a self-completed questionnaire. Clear areas of overlap in the functions of the two sites were found, as was evidence of age and income-related splits in use and perception of bookstores and libraries. Results suggest attention should be paid to the beliefs and behaviours of young people and middle-income earners (the groups most noticeably increasing their use of the bookstore) and to the desired balance of education and recreation in the image and nature of the public library.

scholarly journals Pi-kaPika: A qualitative study for trainer-owned Pokémon

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka-Huen Yip
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Young People ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Social Activity ◽  
Childhood Memories ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Objective To explore insights of young people’s experiences and motivations in Pokémon GO in Hong Kong. The perspectives of young people through qualitative focus group interviews. Results Eight focus group discussions with young people (n=45; age from 18-25 years old) recruited in Hong Kong. We analysed the discussions using a thematic approach. Five theme categories emerged from data analysis: missing out or self-regulation, childhood memories of Pokémon, extending virtual-reality exploration, spending more time outdoors for walking and exercise, gathering together and socially interacting with others. This study sets the way for a deeper analysis of motivation factors to young people that indicate the increasing playing location-based game (LBG) via smartphones worldwide among all cohorts of society. This relatively new phenomenon of LBG may impact players’ movement, social activity, and behaviour to gain a common goal into the preferences and effects of playing LBG for young people.

Relationships and Expectations

2021 ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Oscar H. Gandy Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Third Parties ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Small Minority ◽  
The Public ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Broad Variety ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The U.S

This chapter is focused on the perceptions of the public about the panoptic sort and its likely influence on society. Although the focus within the scholarly community was on surveillance, the term was not in broad use within the population, and as a result, estimates of public opinion at the time were limited to a focus on privacy as an issue of public concern. A broad variety of issues and concerns were explored in previously published and specially designed surveys of the U.S. public. The approach taken to understand the views of the public was shaped by the analysis of a series of focus group interviews that are described within this chapter. In addition to seeking discussants’ understanding of the generation and use of consumer and citizen profiles, the members of these focus groups were also invited to share their views about the kinds of limits they thought needed to be established to govern the use of profiling technologies. Of particular importance were their views about the sharing of personal and transaction-generated information with third parties. Most of these focus group members were quite knowledgeable about marketing activities, and only a small minority expressed strong criticism of their use.

Employment Relations System in the SMEs Sector: A Study on the Hospitality Sector

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhishek Mishra ◽  
Partha Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Employment Relations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Hospitality Sector ◽  
Group Interviews

The present paper highlights certain aspects of employment relations in the SME sector in India with special reference to the hospitality sector. Based on the inputs obtained from the different stakeholders through structured interviews, the authors have analysed the ‘actors’, ‘context’ and the ‘processes’ in the perspective of employment relations system in the hospitality SME sector. Moreover, questionnaire survey and focus group interviews have been conducted with a group of employees with a view to recognise and analyse the relevant issues in a better way. The study has been carried out in select hotels in Varanasi. The unique aspects of the different ‘actors’ of employment relations in the Indian hospitality SME sector have been examined. The paper also highlights the relevance of ‘context’ in the employment relations system. Finally, the authors have developed a model on employment relations system in the hospitality SMEs sector.

scholarly journals The needs of teachers of children with hearing loss within the inclusive education system

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Van Dijk ◽  
René Hugo ◽  
Brenda Louw
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Special Schools ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss

In South Africa, the current movement towards the inclusion of children with disabilities, including children with hearing loss, is likely to have far-reaching consequences for both teachers and learners. Undoubtedly, needs will arise from teachers during the transition, especially in the areas pertaining to the audiological and educational management of children with hearing loss. Therefore, a descriptive research design was developed comprising of a questionnaire survey followed by focus group interviews to determine teachers needs. The questionnaire survey explored the needs of 664 teachers while focus group interviews were conducted with 19 teachers of children with hearing loss. Teachers were mostly from special schools as only a very small number of children are educated outside these establishments. Findings revealed that, although participants realised the importance of various aspects of development of the child with hearing loss, they generally did not realise the importance of receiving support from an educational audiologist.

scholarly journals Emotional Wellness And Management Effectiveness Within The Public Healthcare Sector

2004 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerrit Stimie ◽  
Christa Fouche
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Healthcare Sector ◽  
Emotional Wellness ◽  
Group Interviews

This article reports on a study undertaken to assess the state of emotional wellness of employees as well as management effectiveness within the public healthcare sector. For this purpose a Johannesburg public hospital was used as a case study. A qualitative approach was utilized, but it was decided to include triangulation of methodology to increase the reliability of the data. Both a self-administered questionnaire and focus group interviews were used as data gathering instruments. Forty-six focus group interviews were conducted and a total of 850 employees participated in these interviews. A total of 388 employees returned their questionnaires (response rate = 32%). A number of key issues relating to management effectiveness and employee wellness were identified. The findings and their implications will be explored further. OpsommingHierdie artikel rapporteer ’n studie wat onderneem is om werknemers se stand van emosionele welsyn sowel as bestuursdoeltreffendheid binne die openbare gesondheidsdienssektor te ondersoek. Vir hierdie doel is ’n Johannesburgse openbare hospitaal as ’n gevalstudie gebruik. ’n Kwalitatiewe benadering is gebruik, maar daar is besluit om van intermetodiese kruisvalidasie gebruik te maak, sodat die betroubaarheid van die data verhoog kan word. Beide ’n self-voltooiingsvraelys en fokusgroeponderhoude is gebruik as data-insamelingsinstrumente. Ses-enveertig fokusgroeponderhoude is gevoer wat ’n totale groep van 850 werknemers betrek het. ’n Totaal van 388 werknemers het die vraelyste voltooi (responskoers = 32%). ’n Aantal kernvraagstukke wat met bestuursdoeltreffenheid en werknemerwelstand verband hou, is geïdentifiseer. Die bevindinge en hul implikasies sal verder ontgin word.

Service-learning from the views of university teachers: a qualitative study based on focus groups

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Stephen C.F. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Under the New Undergraduate Curriculum at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), students are required to take a 3-credit subject to fulfill service-learning requirements. To understand the views of teachers regarding service-learning, five focus group interviews (n=33) are conducted to examine the perceived characteristics and myths of service-learning as well as colleagues’ views on the policy at PolyU. Results showed that most informants are aware of service-learning and have seen its benefits to both students and teachers. Most informants also possess positive views about service-learning. Nevertheless, in terms of service-learning at PolyU, three different groups of views on service-learning are observed, namely, positive, negative, and mixed views. This paper also discusses teachers’ views on the anticipated difficulties of service-learning implementation and the ways, by which to promote the subject in the PolyU context.

scholarly journals Public communication campaigns as mundane category

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (68) ◽  
pp. 066-087
Author(s):  
Pernille Almlund ◽  
Nina Blom Andersen ◽  
Bente Halkier ◽  
Kim Christian Schrøder
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Blind Spot ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
Communication Campaigns ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Public Campaigns

This article examines the public connection and understanding of public communication campaigns. Public communication campaigns are widespread, but the audience dimension of the campaign category itself is still a blind spot in research. Drawing on focus group interviews and a survey among Danish citizens, the article shows that public campaigns are recognized as a mundane communicative category. Moreover, drawing on theories of public connection and governmentality, we show how citizens receive and resist, accept and negotiate public campaigns. 

scholarly journals The World Health Organisation’s Caregiver Skills Training Programme for Autism and Developmental Disorders: Adapting and Pretesting in Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul W.C. Wong ◽  
Yan Yin Lam ◽  
Janet Siu Lau ◽  
Hung Kit Fok
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
World Health ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
The World ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Background The World Health Organisation Caregiver Skills Training programme (WHO-CST) was developed to strengthen a caregiver’s skills in supporting their child’s development and the caregiver’s well-being. The WHO-CST Hong Kong (HK) was adapted to support families with children suspected of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while the families were waiting for a confirmed diagnosis.Aim This sequential mixed methods study aimed to explore the adaptation process, using a formative qualitative method. It assessed the acceptability, feasibility, and perceived benefits of the WHO-CST, using caregivers’ qualitative and quantitative prepost feedback.Methods Data examined included (1) two consultation meetings with stakeholders; (2) a detailed review of translated and adapted WHO-CST HK materials by Master Trainees (MTs) (n = 10) trained by WHO representatives; (3) need assessment focus group interviews with caregivers (n = 15) of children with ASD; and (4) prepost CST programme qualitative focus group interviews and quantitative evaluation (n = 11).Results Consultation with stakeholders suggested that the programme is acceptable for the local community, but the home visit and fidelity components were initially considered to be challenges for the feasibility and sustainability of the programme. Thematic analyses of the focus group interview with caregivers generated six subthemes from preprogramme focus group interviews and five subthemes from postprogramme focus group interviews. The programme was reported to be helpful for caregivers’ skills development and for aiding children’s verbal and social skills development. There was also improvement in caregivers’ mental health after completing the programme.Conclusion The prepilot evaluation findings of WHO-CST HK indicate that it is feasible and acceptable to implement the programme in a metropolitan area where families have busy working schedules. The findings indicate potential programme developments for supporting families in communities in high income countries.

Toward a Consensus for Health Care Reform: The Use of Focus Group Interviews

1994 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-110
Author(s):  
Margaret A. Potter ◽  
Sherrie E. Settle
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Regional Health ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Regional Health Care ◽  
The Status ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Use Of Health Care

Ten focus group interviews were conducted, with each group representing a different constituency of a regional health care system. Among the groups, there appeared to be similar visions of what the system should be, and similar assessments of the status quo and future trends. But there were differences about what barriers to reform exist and what compromises among the constituencies are necessary. Every group stated the need to educate the public about healthy behaviors, self-reliance, and responsible use of health care resources.

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