Qiuzhi Xie

Dr Xie's research expertise lies in developmental and educational psychology. Her PhD dissertation focuses on cognitive and learning styles. She has switched her research field to children’s language learning and development by working as a postdoctoral researcher at University of Hong Kong before joining UAEU. Several of her papers in this interesting field are currently under review or in preparation.

Research Areas

• Language learning and development
• bilingualism
• cognitive abilities
• cognitive and learning style
• well being

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) The University of Hong Kong (2009 — 2013)
• BSc. Shanghai Normal University (2004 — 2008)

Publications

• (2022). "Emotional contagion: A cross-cultural exploration of how teachers’ enjoyment facilitates achievement via students’ enjoyment.." Co-Authors:Ronnel King Yuyang Cai . Current Psychology.
• (2022). "Exploring the genetic and environmental etiologies of phonological awareness, morphological awareness, and vocabulary among Chinese-English bilingual children: The moderating role of second language instruction." Co-Authors:Mo Zheng Connie Suk-Han Ho Catherine McBride . Behavior Genetics.
• (2017). "Student feedback on a pioneer subject on leadership and intrapersonal development in Hong Kong." Co-Authors:Danial T.L. Shek Lu Yu . International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health.
• (2017). "Evaluation of a community-based positive youth development programme based on Chinese junior school students in Hong Kong." Co-Authors:Danial T.L. Shek Cecilia Ma . International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health.
• (2016). "Personality and parenting style as predictors of life satisfaction among Chinese adolescents." Co-Authors:Weiqiao Fan Fanny M. Cheung . Asia-Pacific Education Researcher.
• (2016). "Service leadership education for university students in Hong Kong: A qualitative evaluation study." Co-Authors:Shek, D. T. L.. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health. 9,
• (2015). "The impact of family intactness on family functioning, parental control and parent-child relational qualities in a Chinese context." Co-Authors:Danial T.L. Shek Li Lin . Frontiers in Pediatrics.
• (2015). "Intellectual styles: Their associations and their relationships to ability and personality." Co-Authors: . Journal of Cognitive Education and Psychology.
• (2015). "Demographic factors, personality and ability as predictors of learning approaches." Co-Authors:Li-fang Zhang . Asia-Pacific Education Researcher.
• (2014). "Validating the Revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire among Chinese University Students." Co-Authors: . The International Journal of Educational and Psychological Assessment.