There have been many changes in people’s lifestyles, including the ways families interact, since the pandemic. To better understand Hongkongers’ views on Family Xingfu post-pandemic, and to explore how innovative family service models can respond to the ever-changing needs of families to promote positive and proactive family life, the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project (“the Project”) team from the School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (“HKU”), conducted a survey and has published its findings in “Recovery from the pandemic: the perceived Family Xingfu, its associated factors and innovative family services”. (Xingfu partly representing Mandarin of well-being and feelings of happiness) The survey results were announced at a press conference today.
The Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute was commissioned to conduct the online survey between 6 July and 26 August 2023, and interviewed over 4,500 Hong Kong residents aged 18 or above. Nearly sixty percent of respondents reported a high Family Xingfu score. Those who often had fun with family, praised family members, or accompanied family members were more likely to report a high Family Xingfu score. Furthermore, respondents expressed a greater inclination towards participating in online activities organised by NGOs to improve family relationships.
Initiated and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Project aims to leverage advanced Information and Communication Technologies (“ICTs”) to support more effective and innovative service delivery provided by NGO-operated Integrated Family Service Centres (“IFSCs”) and Integrated Services Centres (“ISCs”). It also aims to enhance the sector’s capacity to use technology and data for family service innovations that can respond to emerging service needs to promote family well-being.
Mr Bryan Wong, Head of Charities (Positive Ageing & Elderly Care) of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said, “Families are the cornerstones of society. We hope that through the Jockey Club SMART Family-Link Project, the professional knowledge and strength of the welfare sector and academia can be combined to support IFSCs and ISCs in providing innovative family services with ICT to enhance family well-being. The public has increasingly relied on digital platforms for communication after the pandemic, emphasising the vital role technology plays in improving family relationships.”
For more research findings, please click here to read the article.
