Adolescent developmental issues in Hong Kong : phenomena and implications for youth service

Tan Lei Shek; Tsin Yee Janet Leung

doi:10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_1

Adolescent developmental issues in Hong Kong : phenomena and implications for youth service

Tan Lei Shek, Tsin Yee Janet Leung

Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Chapter in an edited book (as author) › Academic research

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Several adolescent developmental issues in Hong Kong are examined in this chapter. First, trends of adolescent substance abuse are portrayed. Second, prevalence and phenomena of adolescent Internet addiction are examined. Third, materialistic orientation and concept of money among adolescents are outlined. Fourth, problematic adolescent sexual attitudes and behaviors are presented. Fifth, phenomena related to school bullying and cyberbullying are discussed. Sixth, the trends and phenomena of adolescent poverty are reviewed. Seventh, the implications of youth unemployment and the impact of reduced income are outlined. With reference to these issues, it is argued that promotion of psychosocial competence in adolescents is important, which forms the foundation for the design and implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Development and evaluation of positive adolescent training through holistic social programs (P.A.T.H.S.)
Publisher	Springer
Pages	1-13
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9789814451543, 9814451541
ISBN (Print)	9789814451536, 9814451533
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_1
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Development and evaluation of positive adolescent training through holistic social programs (P.A.T.H.S.). Springer, 2013. p. 1-13.

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