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Peer reviewedShek, Daniel T. L.; Tang, Vera; Lam, C. M.; Lam, M. C.; Tsoi, K. W.; Tsang, K. M. – American Journal of Family Therapy, 2003
Studies the relationship between Chinese beliefs about adversity and psychological well-being in 229 economically disadvantaged families. Results showed that adolescents with stronger endorsement for positive Chinese beliefs about adversity generally displayed better psychological well-being and school adjustment and less problem behavior.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Chinese Culture, Cultural Influences
Peer reviewedShek, Daniel T. L. – Social Indicators Research, 2005
The relationships between perceived economic stress (current economic hardship and future economic worry) and emotional quality of life (existential well-being, life satisfaction, self-esteem, sense of mastery, psychological morbidity) as well as problem behavior (substance abuse and delinquency) were examined in 1519 Chinese adolescents with and…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Life Satisfaction, Adolescents, Behavior Problems
