Social solidarity, social work and Chinese people

Abstract

Differences in social solidarity among Chinese in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom have been identified from two linked studies. Significant differences emerged between the two Chinese communities. Notably, respondents in Hong Kong reported a higher sense of belonging to their community, greater engagement with the provision of care for others and made a greater contribution to the lives of others than did UK Chinese respondents. Consideration about construction and delivery of social services is discussed.

Citation

(2015). Social solidarity, social work and Chinese people. International Social Work, 773-786. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872814559557

• Acceptance Date: Sep 12, 2014
• Publication Date: Feb 16, 2015
• Journal: International Social Work
• Print ISSN: 0020-8728
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Pages: 773-786
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872814559557
• Keywords: Chinese, Hong Kong, social work, solidarity, United Kingdom
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0020872814559557