Author

Ling Xu

University of Texas at Arlington - Cited by 1,399 - Family gerontology - mental health in later life - dementia caregiving

Biography

Ling Xu is trained as a social worker, sociologist, and gerontologist with specific areas of research on family gerontology, caregiving of ethnic minority older adults with dementia or other cognitive impairment, and health outcomes in later life. I have written extensively on how macrosystems (i.e., culture), ecosystems (i.e., social service, neighbors), microsystems (i.e., family, peers) and individual systems (i.e., age, sex) affect the health outcomes of vulnerable ethnic minority older adults and how to utilize social resources to promote their health and well-being. Since becoming a faculty member
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Year
Shall I compare thee… to a robot? An exploratory pilot study using participatory arts and social robotics to improve psychological well-being in later life
N Fields, L Xu, J Greer, E MurphyAging & mental health 25 (3), 575-584, 2021202
31
2021
Acculturation and health behaviors among older Chinese immigrants in the United States: A qualitative descriptive study
W Mao, J Li, L Xu, I ChiNursing & health sciences 22 (3), 714-722, 2020202
21
2020
Social support and self-rated health among caregivers of people with dementia: The mediating role of caregiving burden
M Xian, L XuDementia 19 (8), 26-2636, 2020202
21
2020
Caregiving intensity and caregiver burden among caregivers of people with dementia: The moderating roles of social support
L Xu, Y Liu, H He, NL Fields, DL Ivey, C KanArchives of gerontology and geriatrics 94, 104334, 212
20
2021
Volunteer service and positive attitudes toward aging among Chinese older adults: The mediating role of health
Y Liu, Y Duan, L XuSocial Science & Medicine 265, 113535, 2020202
18
2020
The Senior Companion Program Plus: A culturally tailored psychoeducational training program (innovative practice)
NL Fields, L Xu, VE Richardson, R Parekh, D Ivey, G Feinhals, M CalhounDementia 19 (2), 453-460, 2020202
14
2020
Loss of friends and psychological well-being of older Chinese immigrants
J Liu, W Mao, M Guo, L Xu, I Chi, X DongAging & Mental Health 25 (2), 323-331, 2021202
11
2021
The impact of childhood experience of starvations on the health of older adults: Evidence from China
Y Liu, L Diao, L XuThe International Journal of Health Planning and Management 36 (2), 515-531, 2021202
10
2021
How is obesity associated with happiness? Evidence from China
Y Liu, L Xu, A HagedornJournal of Health Psychology 27 (3), 568-580, 2022202
9
2022
Pensions and depressive symptoms of older adults in China: the mediating role of intergenerational support
H He, L Xu, N FieldsInternational journal of environmental research and public health 1 (7), 3725, 2021202
8
2021
Utilizing the Senior Companion Program as a platform for a culturally informed caregiver intervention: Results from a mixed methods pilot study
NL Fields, L Xu, VE Richardson, R Parekh, D Ivey, M CalhounDementia 20 (1), 161-17, 2021202
8
2021
Determinants of discretionary and non-discretionary service utilization among caregivers of people with dementia: Focusing on the race/ethnic differences
L Xu, Y Lee, BJ Kim, L ChenHome Health Care Services Quarterly 40 (1), 75-92, 2021202
8
2021
Does the duration of childhood starvation affect life at age 45 or older in China? The mediating role of socioeconomic and health statuses
Y Liu, Y Zhao, Y Tian, L XuJournal of Health Psychology 26 (13), 2520-253, 2021202
7
2021
Self-Rated health and subjective economic status in life satisfaction among older Chinese immigrants: a cross-sectional study
BJ Kim, L Chen, L Xu, Y LeeHealthcare 9 (3), 342, 2021202
6
2021
The “humane in the loop”: inclusive research design and policy approaches to foster capacity building assistive technologies in the COVID-19 era
J Bricout, J Greer, N Fields, L Xu, P Tamplain, K Doelling, B SharmaAssistive Technology 34 (), 44-52, 2022202
6
2022
Empirically evaluated suicide prevention program approaches for older adults: a review of the literature from 2009-2021
M Wallace, VJ Miller, NL Fields, L Xu, MA Mercado-SierraJournal of gerontological social work 64 (), 480-498, 2021202
5
2021
The roles of ‘grandparents’ in the foster grandparent program: Perspectives of Chinese immigrant older adults in the United States
L Xu, NL Fields, VJ Miller, H He, T Vasquez-WhiteActivities, Adaptation & Aging 5 (3), 23-25, 2021202
4
2021
Leveraging volunteers to support dementia family caregivers: An innovative approach to care and support
NL Fields, EM Roark, L XuBridging the family care gap, 387-05, 2021202
4
2021
Big and Mini: A Promising Intergenerational Program for Social Connections
L Xu, NL Fields, Z Chen, A Zhou, A Merchant, A ZhouInternational journal of environmental research and public health 19 (8), 566, 2022202
4
2022
Empowering older Chinese immigrant volunteers: A pilot study of a psychoeducational intervention for foster grandparents
L Xu, NL Fields, BC Tonui, T Vasquez-WhiteSSM-Mental Health 2, 100111, 2022202
4
2022

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