Gentrification and mental health in Hong Kong
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2185758 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Yi Zhang (0000-0002-7581-7061, Xiamen University), Jia Miao (0000-0001-8791-7302, NYU Shanghai, Shanghai, China) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1-28 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Chinese Sociological Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2162-0555 • E-ISSN: 2162-0563 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21620555.2024.2445669 |
| OpenAlex | W4405859032 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 68 |
This study investigates the association between gentrification and mental health in Hong Kong, where gentrification is mainly driven by government intervention and is widely supported by the public. We utilize a harmonized dataset that integrates the 2006 and 2016 Hong Kong population census data with data from Wave 4 (2017/2018) of the Hong Kong Panel Study of Social Dynamics (HKPSSD). Findings of the multilevel logistic models show that residents in gentrifying neighborhoods report a lower risk of mental distress compared to residents in non-gentrifying neighborhoods with similar socioeconomic characteristics. Furthermore, residents with higher household incomes tend to benefit more from gentrification. Results from causal mediation analysis suggest that neighborhood cohesion mediates the effect of gentrification on mental health. This study advances the literature on gentrification effects by offering empirical evidence from the relatively understudied East Asian context and examining the socioeconomic variations in these effects. We discuss potential policy implications for future interventions in neighborhood change processes
Context (archaeology · Demographic economics · Economic growth · Economics · Gentrification · Geography · Government (linguistics · Mediation · Mental health · Population · Psychological intervention · Social science · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Demography · Psychology · Urban Planning and Governance · Urban Transport and Accessibility · Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 6 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |