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The psychological impact of political events: An exploratory study in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Date Issued
2016
Publisher
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Description
Hong Kong Shue Yan University. Dept. of Counselling and Psychology.
Thesis (M.Soc.Sc.) -- Hong Kong Shue Yan University, 2016.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-72).
ix, 88 p.
Type
Thesis
Programme
Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology
Abstract
Research suggested that the political stress can create long -term and short- term effects on psychological well-being, but the question of “how” remains unanswered. The current qualitative research explored the relationship between political events and psychological well-being in Hong Kong. A total of 8 participants with differentpolitical stances and occupations were interviewed. By adopting Grounded Theory Approach, findings indicate that political events in recent years have greater adverse
impacts on protestors and policemen than conservatives and stakeholders. It is argued that direct participation of these events may have led to greater negative impacts on psychological well-being. Participants among all groups experienced similar emotions including anger, distress, and worry. Behavioural changes such as increased political discussion and participation were reported. Social conflict triggered by political events was found to be a contributing factor for the adverse impacts while
companionship served as a protective factor among all participants. The results give insights in mental health professionals in understanding how people experience events from a psychological point of view.
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