Virtual contact in pandemic prompts over 60s’ loneliness
Dr. Yue Qian’s new research shows that older adults who had more virtual contact than their peers during the pandemic actually experienced increased loneliness.
Pandemic adolescent mental health study reveals turnaround finding
Research from UBC Sociology’s Dr. Yue Qian and Lancaster University’s Dr. Yang Hu found that young people with poor mental health took a turn for the better during the pandemic but those with good mental health saw a considerable decline.
Dr. Yue Qian’s study highlights pandemic impact on adolescent mental health
Professor Dr. Yue Qian’s study found that adolescents who were in a good headspace before COVID-19 suffered a decline during the pandemic, whereas those with poor mental health fared better, according to new research.
Adolescents’ mental well-being should be a focus of public health, UBC researcher finds
A new study co-authored by UBC Sociology professor Dr. Yue Qian found that adolescents who were in a good headspace before COVID-19 suffered a decline during the pandemic, whereas those with poor mental health fared better.
Teens’ mental health took a turn in opposite direction because of pandemic: Study
A new study by UBC Sociology professor Dr. Yue Qian found that adolescents in a good head space saw a decline in their mental health during the pandemic, while those who were in poor mental health took a turn for the better.
Chinese women were already discriminated in the workplace. A three-child policy might make things worse.
Prof. Yue Qian spoke with CNN about the growing gender inequality in the labor market in China, and what needs to be done to help address this issue.
Women with straight As, men who flunk could have similar leadership prospects: study
UBC Sociology Prof. Yue Qian published a new study showing women who earned a 4.0 grade-point average in high school could have roughly the same leadership prospects as men who flunked their classes.
How did Wuhan residents cope with a 76-day lockdown? We interviewed Profs. Yue Qian and Amy Hanser to find out
We talked to Profs. Yue Qian and Amy Hanser about their research: how did residents cope with lockdown, complexities in the relationship between an authoritarian state and an urban populace, the possibility of this type of lockdown in Canada, and more.
A paper by Prof. Yue Qian and Master’s student Siqi Xiao about online dating in Shanghai is now open access
The research paper shows that both educational levels and university prestige are primary mate selection criteria in online dating. You can now read the full paper in the Chinese Journal of Sociology.
Humour matters more than ‘good looks’ on online dating writes Prof Yue Qian and MA student Siqi Xiao
Research conducted by UBC Sociology Prof. Yue Qian and Masters student Siqi Xiao shows people who demonstrate a good sense of humour online receive higher ratings of attractiveness and suitability as long-term partners on online dating.