Identity of Hong Kong Young People. National Identification of Youngsters in Hong Kong and Shenzhen: A Perspective from Positive Psychology

Xiao-Dong Yue, Chau-Kiu Cheung, Xiao-Bing Zheng, Wen-Jing Wang, Hong Yan

Abstract

National identity reflects people’s identification with their national identity and cultural pride. It is also closely associated with the prosperity and stability of a region. In recent years, the national identification of Hong Kong people, especially youngsters, has faced some serious challenges and thus needs to be studied urgently. This study investigated and analysed the current situation of the national identification of more than 1,100 adolescents in Hong Kong and Shenzhen and explored the psychological impact of national identification. Results showed that the national identification of Hong Kong youngsters is significantly lower than that of Shenzhen youngsters, especially in national identity and pride. Besides, students who think they are “Hong Kong people”have lower civic identity, national identity and national pride than those who think they are “Chinese”. Regression analysis shows that national identity and pride are highly related to the positive mental state of adolescents. The promotion of national identity also has a significant positive effect on their mental health.

 

Keywords:  Mental Health, National Identity, National Pride, Positive Psychology, Youngsters


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