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Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.) pp 1–13Cite as

Adolescent Developmental Issues in Hong Kong: Phenomena and Implications for Youth Service

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Abstract

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.

The preparation for this chapter was financially supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Address all correspondence to Daniel T.L. Shek, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (e-mail address: daniel.shek@polyu.edu.hk).

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Shek, D.T.L., Leung, J.T.Y. (2013). Adolescent Developmental Issues in Hong Kong: Phenomena and Implications for Youth Service. In: SHEK, D., Sun, R. (eds) Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.). Quality of Life in Asia, vol 3. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_1

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