“I Wish to be Self-Reliant”: Aspiration for Self-Reliance, Need and Life Satisfaction, and Exit Dilemma of Welfare Recipients in Hong Kong

Abstract

Self-reliance, Welfare dependence, Ontological security, Social stigma, Life satisfaction,

Evaluation of the non-take-up of public services and social benefits

“…A variety of psychological costs may discourage eligible individuals from applying for benefits and services. Stigma is the most significant (Baumberg, 2016;Stuber & Kronebusch, 2004;Wong & Lou, 2010):…”