Abstract: Female migrant workers are a new disadvantaged group in the city. This study analyzes female migrant workers under the framework of resilience theory to compensate for the deficiency of problem-oriented research, exhibit their tenacious vitality and provide reference for social work intervention which lays emphasis on "empowerment", "strength perspective" and "person-in-environment". The study shows that inner factors including optimistic attitude, positive life vision, strong will and rational resistance and outer factors including family support, peer group support and social support make up the protective factors of female migrant workers' resilience. Social workers can use multiple paths including inspiring personal protection, linking social resources, and advocating government policy support to stimulate and strengthen the protective factors of female migrant worker's resistance, improving their resistance.

Key words: female migrant workers, resilience, protective factors