Ways of coping of Chinese caregivers for family members with schizophrenia in two metropolitan cities: Guangzhou and Hong Kong, China

Few studies compared HIV-related risk behaviors between cities with different sociocultural environments among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study investigated the prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and associated individual and socio-cultural factors among Chinese MSM in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in Mainland China, which were proximal to each other but experienced different socioeconomic developments. Amongst all the 535 participants, 40.2% had had UAI. Significant factors of UAI among Shenzhen MSM included being able to find someone to share one’s sexual orientation, disclosure of sexual orientation to family members, HIV risk perception, and use of alcohol or substances (adjusted OR ranged from 2.37 to 4.91), whilst disclosure of sexual orientation to family members was the only significant factor among Hong Kong MSM (adjusted OR = 1.64). Geographic variations in factors associated with UAI were observed. Future research and interventions need to take this into account.

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Sleeping with strangers

Study Abroad Research in Second Language Acquisition and International Education ◽

10.1075/sar.2.1.01ben ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 1-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Phil Benson

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Language Learning ◽

Family Environment ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Family Members ◽

Emotional Intensity ◽

Hong Kong Students

Abstract Based on narratives from Hong Kong students on one-semester programmes at universities in Australia, Britain and Canada, this study focused on the emotional charge of expectations and day-to-day realities of homestay. It showed how, for many of the students, this emotional charge was related to the adoption of imagined identities as family members within the homestay. It also showed how a corresponding sense of inclusion or exclusion could arise from recognition or non-recognition of these imagined identities. The students’ experiences of homestay were often shaped by an expectation that a degree of emotional intensity within a family environment would lead to a successful language learning experience. Paradoxically, emotionally disturbing experiences could also contribute to a positive overall experience from the student’s perspective, if they led to a stronger sense of emotional inclusion. The experience was least satisfying overall in homestays where students were unable to feel this sense of inclusion.

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Coping strategies and social support-seeking behaviour among Chinese caring for older people with dementia

Ageing and Society ◽

10.1017/s0144686x12000724 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 33 (8) ◽

pp. 1422-1441 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

ALMA AU ◽

STEVEN M. SHARDLOW ◽

YUE TENG ◽

TERESA TSIEN ◽

CHARLES CHAN

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Older People ◽

Coping Strategies ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Family Members ◽

Chinese Society ◽

Family Obligations ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Care Givers ◽

Help Seeking Behaviour

ABSTRACTThe study reviewed coping and help-seeking behaviour among Hong Kong Chinese family care-givers of older people diagnosed with dementia. A convenience sample of those caring for family members with dementia (N=11) was recruited in Hong Kong. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, transcribed and analysed using NVivo. The study found evidence of distinct Chinese coping strategies that focused upon internal self-regulation, forbearance and family obligations. In terms of help-seeking behaviour, these care-givers expressed great concern about bothering their family members. When there is a desperate need for help, they turn to community services. Results are discussed in the context of both traditional Chinese cultural values as well as the modern transformations of the Chinese society. In particular, Eastern philosophical teachings tend to focus on changing personal inner perception and thoughts rather than attempting to change the environment. Although family obligations have been traditionally upheld, many modern Chinese societies are undergoing social and demographic changes, resulting in marked decline in multi-generational households. Our findings can have applications not only for Chinese cities but also may have implications to the West as strong well-established Chinese communities are widespread.

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