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PhD in Educational Psychology
Exploring how learning environments shape student motivation and self-regulated learning
I am a PhD student in Educational Psychology at the University at Albany-SUNY, focusing on student motivation and self-regulated learning.
My research interest was sparked by observing how my mother, a high school principal and counselor, used psychological approaches to help students overcome academic challenges. This early exposure revealed to me the transformative power of understanding students' psychology in education.
Currently, I am exploring how different learning environments influence student motivation and self-regulated learning, with a particular focus on adolescents and college students during their critical developmental stages.
University at Albany - State University of New York
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University at Albany - State University of New York
Key Coursework:
Gingko College of Hospitality
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Current Projects & Contributions
A quasi-experimental study examining how digital reading contexts influence creative thinking development in early childhood. Preparing for submission to Thinking Skills and Creativity.
Conducted participant recruitment, survey administration, and qualitative data recording for research on AI's role in educational writing processes.
Contributing to data validation, citation accuracy, and manuscript refinement for methodological guidelines in educational research.
Designed and implemented a five-week SRL intervention program for undergraduate students, demonstrating successful application of theoretical principles in real educational settings.
Peer-Reviewed & Collaborative Work
Li, X. • Graduate Student Journal of Lifespan Development , University at Albany, SUNY
Systematic review of 165 peer-reviewed articles, selecting 34 studies with longitudinal data and cross-cultural insights to challenge the U-shaped model of lifespan wellbeing.
Li, X. • Graduate Student Journal of Lifespan Development , University at Albany, SUNY
Analyzed development using the 5×6 framework across physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral dimensions.
Collaborative
Verified references, validated data, and refined the manuscript to ensure scholarly standards.
Let's connect and discuss research opportunities
Open to research collaborations and academic opportunities