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Abstract
Purpose
In this study, the authors investigated ways to cultivate resilience through a social justice lens among ethnic minorities against COVID-19 in Hong Kong.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative (case study) methodology was adopted to interview 15 social service providers from diverse ethnic backgrounds serving disadvantaged ethnic minority groups (South and Southeast Asian groups from low-income households, foreign domestic workers and asylum seekers/refugees).
Findings
Two major protective factors were identified, contributing to the development of resilience among diverse ethnic groups: (1) individual-based resilience (including being optimistic) and (2) socio-environmental factors (including ongoing support from strong family, peer and religious settings' support, consulates' support, on-going material and nonmaterial donations, support of young volunteers and importance of online connection and communication) using the integration of resilience and social justice frameworks.
Originality/value
This study showed that the protective factors were found to dynamically interact with each other and the environment. The present study recommends additional culturally sensitive service and policy implications for preventing the long-term impact of mass crises among Hong Kong's marginalized minorities.
In this study, the authors investigated ways to cultivate resilience through a social justice lens among ethnic minorities against COVID-19 in Hong Kong.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative (case study) methodology was adopted to interview 15 social service providers from diverse ethnic backgrounds serving disadvantaged ethnic minority groups (South and Southeast Asian groups from low-income households, foreign domestic workers and asylum seekers/refugees).
Findings
Two major protective factors were identified, contributing to the development of resilience among diverse ethnic groups: (1) individual-based resilience (including being optimistic) and (2) socio-environmental factors (including ongoing support from strong family, peer and religious settings' support, consulates' support, on-going material and nonmaterial donations, support of young volunteers and importance of online connection and communication) using the integration of resilience and social justice frameworks.
Originality/value
This study showed that the protective factors were found to dynamically interact with each other and the environment. The present study recommends additional culturally sensitive service and policy implications for preventing the long-term impact of mass crises among Hong Kong's marginalized minorities.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 829-847 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Early online date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22 Aug 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Funding
This study was funded by the first author's affiliated university. Faculty Research Grant, No: SSFRG/20/2/1) in Hong Kong. The points of view expressed in this document are those of the authors and do not represent the official views of the institution/the funding body. The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship and/or publication of this article.
Keywords
- Reduced inequalities
- Ethnic minorities
- COVID-19 pandemic
- Resilience
- Social justice
- Good health and well-being
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Exploring the Possible Factors for the Prevention of COVID-19 Cases among Underprivileged Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
ARAT, G. (PI)
15/03/21 → 14/05/22
Project: Grant Research