Weijia Li，Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Master of Psychology, Sun Yat-Sen University
Bachelor of Psychology, Guangzhou Medical University
Research experiences:
Social-emotional competence is a vital component of children’s and adolescents’ mental health, encompassing the development of skills such as emotion recognition and regulation, interpersonal communication, and social adaptability. These abilities not only enhance psychological well-being and cognitive function but also help prevent internalizing problems such as depression and anxiety, as well as externalizing behaviors like aggression. When the development of social-emotional competence is hindered, it can lead to emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, strained relationships, and even social isolation, which can have long-term negative impacts on academic performance, social adjustment, and future career prospects. Family education is considered a critical intervention for promoting the mental health of children and adolescents. Effective family education can improve the quality of family interactions, enhance parents' ability to recognize and address their children's mental health challenges, and provide emotional support and psychological safety for children.
My research focuses on the relationship between family education and the development of social-emotional competence in children and adolescents. It explores how family education practices contribute to mental health, including cognitive function, psychological well-being, emotional regulation, and behavioral adaptability. Additionally, my work investigates the mechanisms by which family education influences mental health outcomes, including the roles of parent-child interactions, parenting styles, and family environment. Through multidimensional data analysis and longitudinal research methods, I aim to uncover the key factors in family education that modulate the occurrence and progression of mental health issues in children and adolescents. Focusing on the aforementioned research questions, I have published research articls as the first author in prestigious journals such as Journal of Personality Assessment and Journal of Cognition and Development.
