Xinyue’s research focuses on investigating psychosocial factors that influence cognitive functioning in older adults. Previously, she contributed to the Life-span Development Lab at Stanford University, examining how Socioemotional Selectivity Theory (SST) and shifts in time perspective shape older adults’ behaviors and well-being. She also worked at the Brain Aging and Mental Health Lab at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute, evaluating how engagement with computerized cognitive training (COGIT) interventions affects older adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). In addition, she has independently published work exploring the interplay of social participation, depression, and cognitive functioning in older adults using the CHARLS dataset. Currently, her interests lie in identifying psychosocial factors and early risk indicators associated with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, with the goal of developing effective interventions to mitigate cognitive decline in aging populations.

Education & Experience

12/2024 – Present: Research Assistant, Guo’s Lab, Shenzhen Bay Laboratory

07/2023 – Present: Research Assistant (Remote), Life-span Development Lab, Stanford University

02/2023 – 05/2024: Research Assistant, Brain Aging and Mental Health Lab, Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute

09/2022 – 05/2024: M.A. in Developmental Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University

08/2018 – 06/2022: B.S. in Applied Psychology (First Honor), Beijing Normal University–Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC)