Stress and coping among migrant and local-born adolescents in Hong Kong

Vicky Chiu Wan Tam; Rebecca Siu Yuk Lam

doi:10.1177/0044118X04265092

Stress and coping among migrant and local-born adolescents in Hong Kong

Vicky Chiu Wan Tam, Rebecca Siu Yuk Lam

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This study compared stress and coping among 243 migrant and 750 local-born Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. Findings showed that compared to their local-born counterparts, migrants showed no difference in perceived stress, whereas they were less likely to use withdrawal coping and showed higher self-esteem and less delinquent behavior. Adjustment of migrant adolescents was related to the father's education level and years of residence in Hong Kong. Research and policy implications were discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	312-332
Number of pages	21
Journal	Youth and Society
Volume	36
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X04265092
Publication status	Published - Mar 2005

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General Social Sciences

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