Research

1.     Li, Y., Chok, J., Cui, G*. Schultz, K., Keith, A. (2025) Assessing Dynamic Capabilities in Adult Day Services: A Pilot Study for Measurement Development. Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/07334648251337834 (Impact Factor: 2.5)

2.     Wu, Y., Li, Y., Baskys, A., Chok, J., Hoffman, J., & Roosan, D. (2024). Health disparity in digital health technology design. Health and Technology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12553-024-00814-1  (Impact Factor: 2.5)

3.     Roosan, D., Chok, J., Nersesian, T., Li, Y., Law, A., & Li, Y. (2023). Development of a dashboard analytics platform for dementia caregivers to understand diagnostic test results. Research Square. Preprint. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3032181/v1

4.     Li, Y., Chok, J., Cui, G*., Roosan, D., & Schultz, K. (2023). Electronic health record adoption among adult day services: Findings from the 2018 National Study of Long-Term Care Providers. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.18549 (Impact Factor: 4.3).

5.     Li, Y., Xu, B., Ewing, R*., Rodriguez, C*., & Shon, H. (2023). Measuring spatial accessibility to adult day services for older adults using GIS. Papers in Applied Geography, 9(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/23754931.2023.2195869

6.     Niu, L*., Li, Y., Hwang, W. C., Song, G., & Xie, B. (2023). Prevalence and management of type 2 diabetes among Chinese Americans. Ethnicity & Health, 1–13. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2023.2179020  (Impact Factor: 2.732)

7.     Li, Y., Liu, J., Sun, F., & Xu, L. (2022). Adult day service use among minority older adults: Facilitators, barriers, and outcomes from an updated integrative literature review between 2010 to 2021. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 41(10), 2253–2263. (Impact Factor: 2.5)

8.     Roosan, D., Tatla, V., Li, Y., Kugler, A., Chok, J., & Roosan, M. R. (2022). Framework to enable pharmacist access to healthcare data using blockchain technology and artificial intelligence. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. (Impact Factor: 2.118)

9.     Xie, B., Alismail, S*., Masood, S*., Lei, X*., Le, M., Niu, Z*., Hsu, A.R.C*., Li, Y. & Hwang, W. (2021). Psychosocial adjustment mediates impacts of playmate positive support on body mass index and overweight risk in adolescents. Public Health, 196, 223-228. (Impact Factor: 4.984)

10.  Cordola Hsu*, A. R., Niu, Z., Lei, X., Kiresich, E., Li, Y., Hwang, W. C., & Xie, B. (2020). Adolescents’ Depressive Symptom Experience Mediates the Impact of Long-Term Exposure to Maternal Depression Symptoms on Adolescents’ Body Mass Index. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 54(7), 510-517. (Impact Factor: 4.871)

11.  Zhao, M, Chiriboga, D.,Olendzki, B., Xie, B., Li, Y., McGonigal, L.J. Maldonado-Contreras, A., Ma, Y. (2018). Substantial Increase in Compliance with Saturated Fatty Acid Intake Recommendations After One Year In AHA Diet. Nutrients. 10, 1486; Doi: 10.3390/nu10101486 (Impact Factor: 5.8) 

12.  Min, J., Li, Y., Xu, L., & Chi, I. (2017). Psychological Vulnerability Of Widowhood: Financial Strain, Social Engagement and Worry About Having No Care-Giver As Mediators And Moderators. Ageing and Society, 1-20. doi:10.1017/S0144686X17000654 (Impact factor: 2.5)

13.  Tanenbaum, H.C*, Li, Y., Felicitas, J.Q, Zhang, M., Palmer, P., Johnson, A.C., Bin, X. (2017) A Longitudinal Analysis Of The Impact Of Childhood Stress On Weight Status Among Chinese Youth. International Journal of Obesity. 41(5):820-823. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2017.26  (first two authors are co-1st authors) (2015 Impact factor: 5.337; 18/131 Endocrinology & Metabolism; 6/78 Nutrition & Dietetics) 

14.  Li.Y., Ling, X., Chi, I., Min, J. Bin, X. (2016). Social Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Widowed Older Adults In China. Journal of Gerontology & Geriatric Research. 5:5. (2016 impact factor: .64)

15.  Ling, X., Li.Y., Min, J., Chi, I. (2016) Worry about No Caregiver and Depressive Systems among the Widowed Older Adults in China. Aging and Mental Health. (5-year impact factor: 2.350; 2015 Impact factor: 1.861) 

16.  Masood, S*., Cappelli, C., Li, Y., Tanenbaum, H., Chou, C. P., Spruijt-Metz, D., & Xie, B. (2015). Cigarette Smoking Is Associated With Unhealthy Patterns Of Food Consumption, Physical Activity, Sleep Impairment, And Alcohol Drinking In Chinese Male Adults. International Journal of Public Health, 1-9. (5-year impact factor: 2.586; 2015 Impact factor: 2.754; 37 out of 172 in Environmental & Occupational Health; 17 out of 153 in Environmental & Occupational Health)

17.  Felicitas, J.Q*, Tanenbaum, H.C, Li, Y., Chou, C.P., Palmer, P., Spruijt-Metz, D., Reynolds, K., Johnson, A.C., Bin, X. (2015) A Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Socioeconomic and Cultural Variables on General and Central Adiposity in Chinese Adolescents. Preventive Medicine Reports. (5-year impact factor: 3.748; 2015 Impact factor: 2.893)

18.  Tanenbaum, H.C*, Felicitas, J.Q, Li, Y., Tobias, M., Chou, C.P., Palmer, P., Spruijt-Metz, D., Reynolds, K., Johnson, A.C., Bin, X. (2015) Overweight Perception: Associations With Weight Control Goals, Attempts And Practices Among Chinese Female College Students. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (5-year impact factor: 4.006; 2015 Impact factor: 3.609) 

19.  Saltenberger, J.*, Li, Y., Tsou, M.H., Bahramzi, S. (2015). Web GIS As a Useful Tool for The Health And Social Service Sector. International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management.15(1), 58-72. (Impact factor: .65)

20.  Hofstetter, C., Clapp, J., Allem, J., Hughes, S., Li, Y., Irvin, V., Daly, A., Kang, S., & Hovell, M. (2014). Social Networks And Alcohol Consumption Among First Generation Chinese And Korean Immigrants In The Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The International Journal Of Alcohol And Drug Research, 3(4), 245-255. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.7895/ijadr.v3i4.188 (Impact factor: 1.660)

21.  Li. Y., Kao, D., Dihn, T. Q., (2014). Neighborhood Correlates of Walking Among Older Asian American. Journal of Aging and Health, 1-18. (Impact factor: 1.660; 14/32 in Gerontology; 33/74 in Health Policy & Services)

22.   Li, Y., Hofstetter, R., Wahlgren, D., Irving, V., Chhay, D., Hovell, M. (2014). Social Networks and Immigration Stress among First-Generation Mandarin-Speaking Chinese Immigrants in Greater Los Angeles Area. International Journal of Social Welfare. doi: 10.1111/ijsw.12103 (2015 Impact factor: 0.958)

23.  Li.Y., Ling, X., Chi, I. Guo, P. (2013). Participation In Productive Activities And Health Outcomes Among Older Adults In Urban China. The Gerontologist. 54 (5): 784-796. doi:10.1093/geront/gnt106 (2015 Impact factor: 3.168; 3/32 in Gerontology)

24.  Li, Y. (2011). Studying the Effects of Social Environment on Health among Older Adults in China: Challenges and Solutions. China Journal of Social Work, 4(2), 153-164. (2015 Impact factor: .11)

25.  Li, Y., Sun, F., He, X., Chan, K.S. (2011). Sense Of Community And Depressive Symptoms Among Older Earthquake Survivors Following The 2008 Earthquake In Chengdu China. Journal of Community Psychology, 39(7), 776-785. (2015 Impact factor: .797; 23/41 in Social Work; 78/129 in Psychology)

26.  Li, Y., Chi, I., Krochalk, P. C., Ling, X. (2011) Widowhood and Self-Rated Health Among Older Adults In China: The Effect Of Family Support. International Journal of Social Welfare, 20, 72-85. (2015 Impact factor: 0.958)

27.  Li, Y., Chi, I. (2011). Correlates Of Physician Visits Among Older Adults In China: The Effects Of Family Support. Journal of Aging and Health, 23(6), 933-953. (Impact factor: 1.660; 14/32 in Gerontology; 33/74 in Health Policy & Services)

28.  Krochalk, P. C., Li, Y., Chi, I. (2008). Widowhood and Self-Rated Health Among Chinese Elders: The Impact Of Economic Situation. Australian Journal of Aging, 27(1), 26-32. (Impact factor: .667; 25/32 in Gerontology; 46/49 in Geriatrics & Gerontology)

29.  Li, Y., Aranda, P.M., Chi, I. (2007). Health And Life Satisfaction of Ethnic Minority Older Adults In Mainland China: Effects Of Financial Strain. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 64(4), 361-380. (2015 Impact factor: .507; 67/69 in Psychology, Developmental; 28/32 in Gerontology)

30.  Li, Y., Chi, I., Zhang, K., Guo, P. (2006). Comparison Of Health Services Use by Chinese Urban And Rural Older Adults In Yunnan Province. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 6(4), 260-269. (2015 impact factor: 2.229; 9/32 in Gerontology; 26/49 in Geriatrics & Gerontology)

1.     Supporting early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease-related Dementia in the Latino and Asian American communities utilizing artificial intelligence-based digital technology (R01, PI of subcontract, under review)

2.     Measuring dynamic capability of adult day services in US. (PI, submitted to NIGMS, R16, $400,000 direct cost, under review)

3.     Artificial Intelligence based Risk Assessment Solution to enhance Healthcare Quality, Equity and Disparities, (R01, PI of subcontract, under review)

Funded

1.     Variability in EHR Adoption Across U.S. Adult Day Services: A Repeated Cross-Sectional Study. PI, Summer Research Fellowship, CSU San Bernardino. 2024-2025 $3,000.

2.     Preparation and Submission of an R21 Grant Application, PI, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 2023-2024 Assigned Time, CSU San Bernardino, $6,500.

3.     Peer Research Consultant for MSW students enrolled in SW6013&SW6014, Office of Student Research, CSU San Bernardino, $1,500, Spring, 2023 

4.     Peer Research Consultant for MSW students enrolled in SW6013&SW6014, Office of Student Research, CSU San Bernardino, $1,500, Fall, 2022

5.     Technology Capability of Adult Day Services in US, PI, Undergraduate Summer Research Program, CSU San Bernardino. 2023-2024 $11,000

6.     Winter 2022 CSUSB Proposal Development Program, CSU San Bernardino. 2022-2023 $2,000.

7.     BRESE Scholar, CSU San Bernardino 2022 $7,000

8.     An Analysis of Research Competencies of Master of Social Work Students Through Their Independent Research Projects: Changes in Research Themes and Quality over the Past Two Decades, PI, Undergraduate Summer Research Program, CSU San Bernardino. 2022-2023 $11,000

9.     Developing Culturally Appropriate Strategies for Chinese Americans with Diabetes (CASCAEd). PI, Summer Research Fellowship, CSU San Bernardino. 2021-2022 $3,000.

10.  Analysis of Structural, Organizational and Individual Factors in Adult Day Service Use among Monitory Older Adults in Inland Empire Region.  PI, Mini-Grant for Community-Based Research, Office of Community Engagement, CSU San Bernardino. 2021-2022 $5,000.

11.  Establishing Community-Based Partnership in Adult Day Service Research. PI, Establishing Community Partnership Grant, CSU San Bernardino. 2021-2022 $3,000.

12.  Incorporating Community-Based Research into Social Work Research Class. PI, Service-Learning Fellowship, CSU San Bernardino. 2021-2022 $2,000.

13.  Additional Funding for Project “Culturally Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Program for Chinese American Patients with Type 2 Diabetes”, Co-PI, AHMC Foundation, 4/1/2018-12/31/2018 $12,500

14.  Implementation and Evaluation of a Culturally Tailored Diabetes Self-Management Program for Chinese American Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with Delivery Innovation, Co-PI, AHMC Foundation, 4/1/2016-3/31/2017 $25,000

15.  Preparing for a culturally-tailored diabetes self-management program for Chinese American Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, BLAIS Grant, Claremont Graduate University, Co-PI, 7/1/2015-6/30/2016 $24,292

16.  GIS mapping project serving seniors, Co-PI, The San Diego Foundation, 1/23/2012-12/15/2012 $33,448

17.  Social Cohesion and Physical Activity among Asian Minority Seniors, PI, University Grant Program, San Diego State University, 1/16/2012-6/30/2013 $8,549

18.  Chronic Conditions and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use Among Chinese American Older Adults, PI, Collaboration for Healthy Aging and Workforce Development (CHAWD), 10/1/2011-10/1/2012 $1,400

19.  A Follow-Up Study of Older Earthquake Survivors In Sichuan, China, PI, University Grant Program, San Diego State University, 1/1/2010-6/30/2011 $9,929

20.  The Effects of Time and Space on Health Status Change among Older Adults Living in China, PI, Theodore and Wei-Hui Chan Dissertation Fellowship, University of Southern California, 08/01/07-05/01/09 $99,327

21.  The Social Environment and its Impact on the Health Status of Older Adults in China, PI, Summer Fieldwork Grant, the U.S. - China Institute, University of Southern California, 07/01/08-09/01/08 $3,000

Li, Y., & Anderson, K. (n.d.). Adult day services for persons with dementia and their families. In C. J. Johnson & S. Pasupuleti (Eds.), Dementia – Innovations in care. Oxford University Press.

Cheung, K., Chan, C., Fu, W., Chow, Amy., Li, Y., Cheung, G. (2005). ‘Letting go’ and ‘Holding on’: Grieving and traditional death rituals in Hong Kong. In C.L.W. Chan, Chow, A.Y.M. (Ed.), Death, Dying and Bereavement: A Hong Kong Chinese Experience (p. 65~86). Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. 

Li, Y., (2020). Review of the book Shaping a science of social work: Professional knowledge and identity Brekke, J., Anastas, J. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. 252 pages. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare.  47, 181

1. Roosan, D., Chok, J., Li, Y., & Khan, H. M. Artificial Intelligence Powered Large Language Models to Identify Social Determinants of Health. Paper accepted at the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET 2024), Sydney, Australia. July 25-27, 2024

2. Roosan, D., Khou, T., Phan, B., Li, Y., & Nurunnabi, M. Quantum Computing-Powered Drug Discovery: Unlocking Breakthroughs with Blockchain Security. Paper accepted at the IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE), Montréal, Québec, Canada. September 15-20, 2024.

3. Li, Y       Exploring Adult Day Services as a Solution for Long-Term Care among Minority Older Adults, College of Social and Behavioral Science Research Symposium, CSUSB, October, 23, 2023

4.  Li, Y., Chok, J., Cui, G., Roosan, D., & Schultz, K. (2023). Factors Associated with Electronic Health Record Adoption among Adult Day Services in the US. Presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Tampa, FL,  November 8-12, 2023

5. Li, Y., Chok, J., Cui, G., Roosan, D., & Schultz, K. (2023). Electronic Health Record Adoption and Its Correlates among ADSC: Findings from the 2018 National Study of Long-Term Care Providers. Presentation at the National Adult Day Service Association (NADSA) annual conference, Chicago, September 27-29, 2023

6. Don, R, E, Kim, J, Chok, T, Nersesian, Y, Li, Y, Li, A, Law, M, Roosan (2021). Development of a dashboard analytics platform for dementia caregivers to understand diagnostic test results. Paper presentation at International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (ICBHI), Concepcion, Chile, Nov 24-26, 2021.

7. Li, Y., J.Y, Liu, F, Sun, L.Xu (2021). Adult Day Service Use among Ethnic Minority Older Adutls: An Updated Integrative Review. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Online, November 10-13, 2021.

8. Xie B, Li, Y, Hwang W, Niu Z, Lei X, Yu R, Ma Y. Pilot testing a culturally tailored diabetes self-management program for Chinese Americans with Type 2 diabetes. The 39th Annual Meeting of Society for Behavioral Medicine, April 11-14, 2018, New Orleans, LA. (The Outstanding Abstract Award Winner).

9. Min, J., Li, Y., Xu, L., Chi, I, Psychological Vulnerability To Widowhood: Financial Strain, Worry About Care, And Social Engagement. Paper accepted for presentation at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in San Franciso, CA, July 23-27, 2017.

10. Xie B, Li, Y, Hwang WC, Niu Z, Lei X, Yu R, Felicitas-Perkins JQ, Masood S, Lawler K, Zhao DY, Jiang E, Chiu W. Formative research for the development of a culturally tailored diabetes self-management program for Chinese American patients with Type 2 diabetes. Poster presented for presentation at annual conference of Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Diego, CA, Mar 29- Apr 1, 2017. 

11. Masood, S, Niu, Z, Li, Y, Huang, W.C, Xie, B. Using Internet and Interactive Voice Response Technology to Increase Self-Efficacy and Medication Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Systematic Review. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference, Denver, CO, November, 2016.

12. Min, J.  Li,Y., Ling, X., Chi, I., Widowhood and Psychological Well-Being among Chinese Older Adults. Paper accepted for presentation at Annual Conference of Canadian Association on Gerontology, Montreal, Canada, Oct. 20-22, 2016.

13. Ling, X., Li,Y., Chi, I., Min, J. Bin, X., Worry about unavailability of caregivers and depression among Chinese older adults: The role of family support. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Orlando, FL, November 18-22, 2015.

14. Li,Y., Ling, X., Chi, I., Min, J. Bin, X., Change of social participation and well-being of widowed older adults. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Washington DC, November 5-9, 2014.

15. Min, J.  Li,Y., Ling, X., Chi, I., Exploring the Different Mechanisms Linking Widowhood and Subjective Well-being between Men and Women among Chinese Older Adults. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Washington DC, November 5-9, 2014.

16. Li, Y. Li. Y., Kao, D., Wen, M, Dihn, T. Neighborhood effects on walking among older Asian American. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, New Orleans, November 20-24, 2013

17. Li, Y. Sense of community and depressive symptoms among older earthquake survivors in Sichuan China. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Boston, November 18-22, 2011

18. Li, Y. Sun, F., He, XS. Psychosocial rehabilitation among older earthquake survivors: The role of community. Poster accepted for presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Scientific Conference, Tampa, FL, January 12-16, 2011

19. Li, Y. Chi, I. The Impact of Changing Social Environment on Health among Chinese Older Adults. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, New Orleans, November 19-23, 2010

20. Li, Y. Sun, F., He, XS. Psychosocial distress among older earthquake survivors: The role of community. Paper accepted for presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Scientific Conference, San Francisco, January 14-18, 2010

21. Li, Y. Sun, F., He, XS. Transitional communities after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake: From the perspective of older survivors. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) conference, Philadelphia, PA, November, 2009

22. Li, Y. Chi, I. The impact of socioeconomic status on trajectories of cognitive function among older Chinese adults. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Atlanta, November 18-22, 2009 

23. Li, Y. Chi, I. Widowhood and self-rated health among older adults in China: The effect of family support. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Maryland, November 21-25, 2008.

24.  Li, Y. Chi, I. Functionally disabled elderly in China: Health, family support and health             services use. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, San Francisco, California, November 16-21, 2007.

25. Li, Y. Chi, I. Ecological effects on the self-rated health of Chinese elders. Paper accepted for presentation at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, San Francisco, California, November 16-21, 2007.

26. Li, Y, Chi, I, Krochalk, P. The economic impact of widowhood on self-rated health among Chinese elders. Paper presented at the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, October 26-31, 2007.

27.  Li, Y. Chi, I. Health differentials among older adults in China: The ecological effect. Paper presented at the International Social Work Conference on Health and Mental Health, Hong Kong, December 10~14, 2006.

28. Li, Y. Chi, I. Changing family support and health services utilization among Chinese elders. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Dallas, Texas, November 17-24, 2006.

29. Li, Y. Aranda, M P. Chi, I. The relationship of financial strain to life satisfaction and health outcomes among ethnic minority and majority elders in Mainland China. Paper presented at International Conference of Social Science, Hawaii, May 31 - June 3, 2006.

30. Li, Y. Chi, I. Zhang, K. Guo, P. Comparison of health services utilization among urban and rural elders in China.  Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of American (GSA) Annual Scientific Conference, Orlando, Florida, November 17-24, 2005.

31. Li, Y. Health access for rural elderly in Mainland China: what we have known. Poster presented at the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Conference, New  York, February 16-19 2005.

1.     Peking University. (2024, December 6). Long-term care for minority older adults in the U.S.: The role of adult day services. CAGG Volunteer and Public Welfare Branch 2024 Academic Annual Meeting and the 2nd Older Adults-oriented Volunteer and Public Welfare Academic Forum. 

2.     Yunnan University. (2024, July 10). The role of social worker in community-based long-term care services. Kuige Talk Series.

3.     NCFR Symposium. (2018, November 9). Families and cultural intersections among older adults. San Diego, CA.

4.     Mary and Gary Senior Community Center. (2013). Working with older Chinese adults in a culturally competent manner. San Diego, CA.

5.     San Diego State University (SDSU), AS150. (2013). Understanding the Chinese world.

6.     University of Southern California (USC). (2010, May). Intergenerational family support for Chinese older adults: New perspectives on Chinese culture and society. Los Angeles, CA.

7.     San Diego State University (SDSU), School of Social Work Speaker Series. (2009–2010).

8.     San Diego State University (SDSU), AS150. (2010). Understanding the Chinese world.

9.     University of Southern California (USC), SOWK653. (2008). Social work practice with older adults.

10.  University of Southern California (USC), SOWK599. (2007). Eastern approach to successful aging in China.

11.  University of Southern California (USC), School of Public Policy and Development. (2006). Social welfare in the U.S.

12.  University of Southern California (USC), SOWK562. (2005–2006). Social work research.