Yabin Tang, PhD
Education
- MAP, Master of Applied Psychology, Peking University
- MS, Human Development and Family Science with emphasis on Couple and Family Therapy, University of Kentucky
- PhD, Human Development and Family Science with emphasis on Couple and Family Therapy, University of Georgia
Research Interest
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Mercer University, specializing in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Tang’s academic pursuits are enriched by her cross-cultural training as a mental health scholar-practitioner. In alignment with the core value of social justice, her pedagogy, research endeavors, and clinical practice are dedicated to empowering culturally diverse populations and enhancing their mental health and overall well-being.
Selected Publications
- Tang, Y., Wieling, E & Flint, M. (2023). Systemic understanding of Chinese international doctoral students’ stress–coping processes and family dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. International Journal of Systemic Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1080/2692398X.2023.2243570.
- Tang, Y., & Flint. M. A (2022). Buffering or perpetuating: The perceived role of academic institutions in Chinese international doctoral students’ double pandemics experiences in the United States. Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 14(3a). https://doi.org/10.32674/jcihe.v14i3a.4244.
- Tang, Y., Hans, J. D., & Vowels, L. M. (2022). Comparison of indirect and direct approaches to identifying an unfaithful partner. Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 49(3), 287–298. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2022.2102098
Professional Involvement
- National Council on Family Relations
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Psychological Association
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