As the global population ages, promoting healthy, fulfilling, and connected lifespans requires multifaceted, data-driven solutions. Our research in Healthy Aging synergizes public health, social work, and communication to address the physical, cognitive, and social dimensions of growing older. Driven by our belief in the "Limitless" potential of individuals at any age, we leverage quantitative methodologies to understand the aging process and design interventions that improve the quality of life for older adults in an increasingly digital world.
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As emerging technologies—from algorithmic platforms to artificial intelligence—reshape how we understand the world and interact with one another, ensuring equitable participation in these mediated environments is a pressing global challenge. At the L-Cubic (L3) Lab, our research in Digital Inclusion bridges communication, social work, and public health to examine how diverse populations experience and adapt to the rapid digitalization of society. Guided by our core value of "Love" and a commitment to empowering communities, we investigate how to make digital spaces meaningful, safe, and socially grounded for everyone.
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This project employ mate-analysis as an approach to examines whether and how AI-mediated communication affects perceived authenticity of interpersonal, masspersonal, and mass communication outcomes.
This project employ mate-analysis as an approach to examines whether and how AI-mediated communication affects perceived authenticity of interpersonal, masspersonal, and mass communication outcomes.
AI NPCs, Player Relationships, and Well-Being
This project examines how AI NPC features shape players' psychological need satisfaction and behavioral outcomes, and how players' perceived network position moderates these effects, within the mobile massive multiplayer online game, Justice Online (逆水寒手游).
In today’s rapidly evolving society, social welfare extends beyond traditional support systems to encompass the holistic well-being of individuals navigating complex physical and digital environments. Grounded in a commitment to "Learn" and "Love," the L3 Lab addresses systemic inequalities and psychosocial challenges through rigorous quantitative research. We aim to translate empirical insights into actionable interventions that empower marginalized communities and promote health equity.
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