
Dr LAU Yuk-king, Prof. MA Lai-chong, Ms. WAN Po-san and Prof. Timothy WONG Ka-ying
2010 – 2011
Society and Demographic Transition
Family Hong Kong Work
2010 – 2011
Society and Demographic Transition
Family Hong Kong Work
Objectives
• To identify risks to and factors protective of family functioning in Hong Kong
• To formulate social strategies to strengthen Hong Kong families
Methodology
A territory-wide telephone opinion survey was conducted in November 2010 to assess the protective function of family leisure on family functioning, to examine its significance in comparison with other family time-use patterns, such as housework and caring for the family, and to explore the significant barriers in Hong Kong to enhancing the amount and quality of family time.