http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/3773 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:57:56 GMT 2013-04-30T05:57:56Z http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6849 Title: An alternative to prosecution: A comparative study between restorative service provision in Queensland and Hong Kong Authors: Ng, Yin Ha (吳燕霞); Wong, Gabriel Tsz Wah (黃子華) Abstract: The current study aims to examine ways to improve restorative service provision and provide practical implication for future development of restorative justice in Hong Kong, using a documentary comparative study and then supplemented by some interviews with restorative justice practitioners in Queensland and Hong Kong. The results show that the restorative service provision in Hong Kong is still immature when compared to the Queensland system which has adopted the restorative justice measures into the mainstream of criminal justice system. The information collected from several key literatures and interviews are discussed with some precise figures and tables. Lastly, short-term and long-term practical implications are provided regarding the challenges which were raised by the interviewees. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6849 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6848 Title: Sport and physical activity: An alternative way to Hong Kong government in preventing and relieving juvenile delinquency Authors: Ng, Belle Mei Yan (吳美欣); Wong, Amos Pik Yee (黃碧儀) Abstract: This research aims to investigate the feasibility of sport policy in preventing and relieving juvenile delinquency in overseas context and provide policy recommendations to Hong Kong Government. Australia and Singapore were chosen in the research. The research conducted secondary data analysis to examine sport programs in the two countries, and the findings have proved the effectiveness of those programs. A sport policy that applicable to Hong Kong was proposed. Potential limitations of the policy were figured out beforehand. Additionally, possible solutions were suggested to make the policy more practical. The results bring some theoretical and practical implications on juvenile delinquency prevention. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6848 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6847 Title: Faces on Facebook: A study of self-presentation and social support on Facebook Authors: Wong, Winter Ka Wai (黃加蕙) Abstract: The study is to examine if self-presentation is related to the use of Facebook and social support sought and received on Facebook among university students. The Symbolic Interactionism and the Uses and Gratifications theory were used. Questionnaire survey was conducted with a non-random sample of 202 undergraduates from the Department of Applied Social Studies at City University of Hong Kong to find out the patterns of usage on Facebook, and the relationship between self-presentation and social support on Facebook. It was reported that students tended to interact with friends rather than have self-updates on Facebook. Besides, students were found to be consistent in shaping their behaviors and presenting themselves according to their desired image. Furthermore, supplication as looking weak was found to have the greatest expectation in seeking and receiving the total social support on Facebook. The level of satisfaction on what students were received on Facebook was in moderate, towards satisfied. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6847 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6846 Title: A qualitative study in the ethnic identification processes of Hakka people in Hong Kong: The role of family socialization among generations of Hakka Authors: Leung, Winnie Ka Ling (梁嘉玲) Abstract: This study, dealing with the evolution of Hakka ethnicity in Hong Kong, explores the responses of Hakka interviewees from four generations of Hakka. Differences existed between these generations as a result of a change in socialization, which was connected to a change in the economic structure of Hong Kong, leading Hakka people to slip away from their village environment to the city; this had a profound effect on family and social networks that play a major part in defining Hakka ethnicity. By looking at socialization effects on language, behavioral qualities and the celebration of Hakka culture at traditional festivals, it is hoped that this thesis will shed light on Berry’s acculturation model, which only serves to show that the dominant culture or the culture of origin is either fully rejected or fully retained. In the case of this study on the Hakka, Berry’s argument falls short for the Hakka people have adopted a strategy, wherein they have only modified, rather than retaining or rejecting, their own culture in the light of changing circumstances. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://dspace.cityu.edu.hk:80/handle/2031/6846 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z