Factors contributing to the psychological well-being for Hong Kong Chinese children from low-income families: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite compelling evidence demonstrating the negative impact of poverty and income disparity on children's psychological well-being, there has been a lack of qualitative information which addresses its contributing factors. This study aimed to shed light on this area by comparing the experiences toward daily life between children living in low- and high-income families.

Methods

A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was conducted from May 2012 to January 2013. A random sample of 42 children aged 10-13, with 25 from low- and 17 from high-income families were asked to voluntarily response to a demographic sheet and undergo individual semi-structured interviews which lasted about 25-30 min. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Approval for t

SUBMITTER: Ho KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5016884 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature