Date of Conferral

2022

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Psychology

Advisor

Denise Horton

Abstract

AbstractPolitical oppression has been associated with mental health issues in refugee populations. The goal of this research was to measure the correlational relationship between political oppression, levels of depressive and trauma symptoms, and resilience as a mediating variable among Hongkongers. Three models of resilience formed the theoretical framework for this study. The mediating model was applied to determine if resilience mediated the relationship between political oppression and levels of depressive and trauma symptoms. The Beck Depression Inventory II, the PTSD-Checklist-Civilian, the Oppression Questionnaire, and the Resilience Scale for Adults were used to measure levels of depressive and trauma symptoms, the degree of political oppression, and level of resilience in Hongkongers (N=50) who reside in free countries. Multiple regression was used to determine the relationship between resilience and levels of depressive and trauma symptoms. The results showed a significant relationship between political oppression and levels of depressive and trauma symptoms in Hongkongers. The results also showed a significant relationship between resilience and level of trauma symptoms. However, the results did not show a significant relationship between resilience and level of depressive symptoms. Implications for positive social change include increasing mental health and social services to better support Hongkongers. Political oppression is a worldwide issue. Findings of this study will help health-care professionals, educators, caregivers, and policymakers have a better understanding of political oppression and related impact on this population.

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