Alone in a foreign land: Correlates of loneliness within adolescents of the BN(O) immigrant community

After nearly a year's effort, our Youth Advocacy team is proud of present our research on factors correlating to loneliness experienced by the BN(O) student community.

Previous research indicated a loneliness issue among the Hong Konger migrant community in Britain. This research investigates the issue specifically in adolescent immigrants (13 to 25 years old) and the factors contributing to it. Mixed-methods surveys (N = 106) were administered. Participants were recruited on social media platforms with the URL posted on those platforms. The collected quantitative data was analysed to measure correlation using Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient. Qualitative data was explored thematically, sorted by our categories. The results revealed that factors such as the difficulty of finding new friends, lack of social and cultural integration and a negative view on life in Britain can predict loneliness. Overall, the results imply that cultural, financial, geographic and academic factors could play a part in predicting loneliness. This agrees with the 2024 report by Hongkongers in Britain, which suggested that cultural differences and language barriers contribute to students’ struggle to integrate into the UK. Suggestions are then provided for policymakers, parents/guardians and HKSA.

The full report can be find below:

Alone in a foreign land- Correlates of loneliness within adolescents of the BN(O) immigran.

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