Coping strategy

Result summary

Rank

Integration

71% of the participants reported adopting the strategy of integration, which involves valuing the incorporation of aspects from both Hong Kong's lifestyle and the new culture. They emphasize effective communication regardless of language, feel comfortable interacting with both mainlanders and Hongkongers, and have good friends from both backgrounds. This indicates a strong willingness to embrace the new culture while maintaining intercultural interactions.

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Separation

68% of the participants reported utilizing the strategy of separation, expressing a desire to maintain their original way of life from Chinese mainland. They preferred using Mandarin language and leaned towards interacting with people from Chinese mainland.

2

Assimilation

56% of the participants reported using the strategy of assimilation, indicating a willingness to follow the local way of life in Hong Kong. They make efforts to communicate in Cantonese and feel comfortable interacting with locals. However, it is worth noting that a significant portion of participants disagrees with language assimilation and does not strongly identify as Hongkongers.

3

Marginalization

13% of the participants reported using the strategy of marginalization, indicating that only a small percentage expressed concerns about language uncertainties and a discrepancy between their expectations and the reality they experienced.

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