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Biography
Prof. Gizem ARAT obtained her Ph.D. from the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong in 2017 and Master degree in Social Work from the School of Social Work, University in Pittsburgh in 2010. She worked as a Post-doctoral fellow in the Jockey Club Lab for Cultural Diversity Study in The University of Hong Kong 2017-2019. She joined Lingnan University in August 2019. Her research interests include the promotion of ethnically diverse young populations, positive youth development, resilience, cultural diversity and multiculturalism. She teaches Ethnicity and Ethnic Minorities and Comparative Social Policy in Greater China and East Asia.
Research interests
Social inclusion of ethnic minority youth: positive youth development, mental health, resilience, Cultural diversity: multiculturalism, social harmony, social justice
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Evaluation of LU Undergraduate Students’ Well-Being during the Fourth and Fifth Waves of Covid-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong
15/05/22 → 14/12/22
Project: Grant Research
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Exploring the Possible Factors for the Prevention of COVID-19 Cases among Underprivileged Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
15/03/21 → 14/05/22
Project: Grant Research
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Sex and Sensitivity: Understanding the Needs for Culturally Sensitive Sexuality Education in Hong Kong
30/06/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Insights for educators working with ethnically diverse youth in Hong Kong: a pilot positive youth development program
ARAT, G. & WONG, P. W-C., 2 Jan 2023, In: Asian Education and Development Studies. 12, 1, p. 126-135 10 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong : culturally responsive COVID-19 practice implications for ethnic minorities
ARAT, G. & KERELIAN, N. N., 24 Jun 2022.Research output: Other Conference Contributions › Presentation
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COVID-19 practice implications for ethnic minorities in Hong Kong
ARAT, G. & KERELIAN, N., 3 Dec 2022.Research output: Other Conference Contributions › Presentation
Activities
- 2 Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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Exploring the Gaps in COVID-19 Prevention Practices in Hong Kong from a Social Justice Framework
Gizem ARAT (Speaker)
16 Dec 2022Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
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Platform Work and Social Risks: A Qualitative Study on Workers’ Experiences and Views in Hong Kong
Cham Kit MING (Speaker), Tat Chor AU YEUNG (Speaker) & Gizem ARAT (Speaker)
16 Dec 2022Activity: Talks or Presentations › Other Invited Talks or Presentations
Press / Media
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《南嶺風騷》開展實證為本科目 提升學生精神健康 LU launches pilot course to enhance students’ mental health
21/11/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Commentaries
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Understanding multiculturalism helps promote integration of ethnic minorities
25/05/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Commentaries
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【南嶺風騷】新冠疫情與香港的弱勢少數族裔社區：如何倡導文化上適當的做法﹖Commentary on Hong Kong ethnic minority communities under COVID-19 pandemic
25/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Lingnan Columns