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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
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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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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 → 30/06/22
Project: Grant Research
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Multiculturalism with Hong Kong Characteristics
ARAT, G. & Kerelian, N. N.
1/06/20 → 14/11/20
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Growing Old as a Member of an Ethnic Minority in Hong Kong: Implications for an Inclusive Long-Term Care Policy Framework
CHUI, C. H., ARAT, G., CHAN, K. & WONG, P. W. C., May 2020, In: Journal of Applied Gerontology. 39, 5, p. 463-471 9 p., 073346481987350.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Commentary on : How Schools Enhance the Development of Young People’s Resilience, by Ungar, Connelly, Liebenberg, and Theron, 2017
ARAT, G. & WONG, P. W. C., May 2019, In: Social Indicators Research. 143, 1, p. 319-324 6 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Review article › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Evaluation of a mental health course for stigma reduction : a pilot study
WONG, P. W. C., ARAT, G., AMBROSE, M. R., XIE, K. Q. & BORSCHEL, M., 2019, In: Cogent Psychology. 6, 1, 1595877.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus)
Press / Media
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[南嶺風騷] 如何在香港推廣多元文化主義：借用西方的多元文化主義或共同創造一個？Promoting multiculturalism in Hong Kong
10/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Lingnan Columns
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【南嶺風騷】如何提高少數族裔兒童對香港課後活動的適應力？ How to facilitate ethnic minority children’s adaptation to extra-curricular activities in Hong Kong
9/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Commentaries
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Academic marginalisation of Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups increases amid coronavirus pandemic
30/08/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer