The role of religion in civic engagement of young people from diverse cultures in Hong Kong

Yuen, Yuet Mui Celeste 袁月梅; Leung, Kim Hung

doi:10.1080/01416200.2021.1918058

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“…In Hong Kong, young adults expressed obtaining social support from youth organizations in their neighborhoods (Lai et al, 2021). Religious organization is another venue that fosters young people's sense of civic engagement (Yuen & Leung, 2021), a concept interlinked with generalized trust (e.g., van Ingen & Bekkers, 2015). Based on these findings, this study focused on understanding the effects of participation in these two types of neighborhood organizations.…”

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Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong

Lai

Leung

Chan

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Aims Generalized trust is a crucial determinant of individual and social well‐being and is the fundamental element of a healthy society. However, a decline in generalized trust was observed among Hong Kong young adults, despite local neighborhoods, and placed‐based experiences gaining popularity among Hong Kong young people. Hence, this paper examines the effect of neighborhood‐level factors on promoting generalized trust. Method Cross‐sectional data were obtained from 1635 young adults aged 17–23 through mixed‐mode surveys—a computer‐assisted telephone interviewing CATI telephone survey, an online survey, and a mail survey. Results Logistic regression results showed that neighborhood cohesiveness, being an active member of a religious organization, being an active member of a local youth organization, acceptance of ethnic diversity, and having a good parental relationship were related to higher odds of reporting generalized trust. Conclusion Research and practice implications and the international relevance of the findings are discussed.

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Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong

Lai

Leung

Chan

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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Religion and Trust in Hong Kong

Cai,

Hung

2024

The China Quarterly

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Affiliation with different religions can have different effects on practitioners’ trust in state institutions and in social actors. Based on a survey of 3,740 residents in Hong Kong in 2021, we examine the relationship between religious affiliation and believers’ trust in the political authorities in Beijing and Hong Kong and in civil actors in the city. We find that affiliation with traditional Chinese religions and Eastern religions has a positive and significant effect on believers’ trust in the political authorities, whereas belief in Western religions does not have such an effect. Affiliation with Western religions, however, has a stronger positive and significant effect on interpersonal trust and on tolerance for unconventional behaviour. These findings shed light on the interaction between the government and religious groups in Hong Kong after 1997.

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Streaming religious services during a public health crisis: how digital religion shapes population well-being and intergenerational learning

Agyekum,

Ali,

Asamoah

et al. 2023

Mental Health, Religion & Culture

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The role of religion in civic engagement of young people from diverse cultures in Hong Kong

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong

Neighborhood as a place to foster generalized trust among young adults in Hong Kong

Religion and Trust in Hong Kong

Streaming religious services during a public health crisis: how digital religion shapes population well-being and intergenerational learning

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