Longitudinal studies on adolescents in Hong Kong: A review

Tan Lei Shek, Catalina S.M. Ng

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Abstract

� 2016 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston. A literature review based on PsycINFO and MEDLINE was conducted to understand longitudinal adolescent studies in Hong Kong. Based on a review of 23 studies, several observations can be highlighted. First, there are very few positive youth development programs. Second, many intervention studies have not been rigorously evaluated. Third, many survey studies focused primarily on the negative aspects of youth development, neglecting the positive dimensions. Fourth, while the sample size of most studies is respectable, very few studies used random sampling. Fifth, most studies used quantitative research methods, with very few studies using qualitative or mixed research methods. Sixth, only two waves of data were collected in most studies. Seventh, advanced statistical data analysis techniques were seldom employed. Finally, assessment tools in some of the studies were not validated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)367-375
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal on Disability and Human Development
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2016

Keywords

  • adolescent behavior
  • Chinese adolescents review
  • Hong Kong
  • positive youth development

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Sensory Systems
  • Geriatrics and Gerontology
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Advanced and Specialised Nursing
  • Speech and Hearing

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