Cultivating resilience among Hong Kong's underprivileged ethnic minority groups in the face of a pandemic through a social justice lens

PurposeIn this study, the authors investigated ways to cultivate resilience through a social justice lens among ethnic minorities against COVID-19 in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative (case study) methodology was adopted to interview 15 social service providers from diverse ethnic b...

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Published in:Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 2023-08, Vol.42 (7), p.829-847
Main Authors: Arat, Gizem, Eryigit-Madzwamuse, Suna, Hart, Angie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Access to information
Case studies
Censuses
COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccines
Cultural sensitivity
Disadvantaged
Disease transmission
Donations
Environmental factors
Ethnic groups
Ethnicity
Households
Human rights
Low income groups
Marginality
Minority & ethnic groups
Minority groups
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Oppression
Optimism
Pandemics
Political asylum
Principles
Protective factors
Refugees
Resilience
Social justice
Social services
Society
Volunteers
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Summary:PurposeIn this study, the authors investigated ways to cultivate resilience through a social justice lens among ethnic minorities against COVID-19 in Hong Kong.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative (case study) methodology was adopted to interview 15 social service providers from diverse ethnic backgrounds serving disadvantaged ethnic minority groups (South and Southeast Asian groups from low-income households, foreign domestic workers and asylum seekers/refugees).FindingsTwo major protective factors were identified, contributing to the development of resilience among diverse ethnic groups: (1) individual-based resilience (including being optimistic) and (2) socio-environmental factors (including ongoing support from strong family, peer and religious settings' support, consulates' support, on-going material and nonmaterial donations, support of young volunteers and importance of online connection and communication) using the integration of resilience and social justice frameworks.Originality/valueThis study showed that the protective factors were found to dynamically interact with each other and the environment. The present study recommends additional culturally sensitive service and policy implications for preventing the long-term impact of mass crises among Hong Kong's marginalized minorities.
ISSN:2040-7149
2040-7157
DOI:10.1108/EDI-06-2022-0149