Zhao, Y., Jensen, T. M., & Munger, A. (2024). Latent profile analysis of family and school supports among Chinese adolescents in stepfamilies. Family Process, 00, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.13086 [2 citations]
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Zhao, Y., Dennis, J. M., & Houseman, C. (2024). Predictors of hookup behaviors among Asian and Asian American college students in the United States. Journal of American College Health, 73(6), 2538–2548. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2311121 [3 citations]
Zhao, Y., Dennis, J. M., & Houseman, C. (2025). Hookup behaviors among Latina emerging adults: the role of family functioning and attachment. Current Psychology, 44(8), 7283-7296. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-07694-2
Jensen, T. M., & Zhao, Y. (2025). A systematic review of correlates of stepparent–child relationship quality from children's perspectives: A 10‐year update. Journal of Family Theory & Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/jftr.70002 [3 citations]
Zhao, Y., Jensen, T. M., & Munger, A. (2025). Testing the family stress model across diverse family structures in the United States. Journal of Family Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001401
Zhao, Y., Gee, K. A., & Yuan, C. W. (2025). Relative Sense of Belonging and the Academic Achievement of Chinese Adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-025-02287-5
Works in progress
"The Role of Neighborhood and Emotional Support in Mitigating Impacts of Economic Stress Among Stepfamilies" with Todd Jensen, Ashley Munger (Major Revision at the Journal of Family and Economics)
“Chinese American parents’ perspectives on their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities’ oral health” with Ashley Munger. (In Progress)
"Transitions in Growth Mindset Profiles of Indonesian Middle School Students" with Rongxin Cheng, Kali Trzesniewski. (Pre-registration submitted to OSF)
"Who skips classes and why?". with Karla Santana Valenton, Jacob Hibel, Heather Michelle Rose, Danielle Huddlestun, Susan Ebeler, Kali Trzesniewski. (Pre-registration submitted to OSF)
Awards / Grants
Future of Families & Child Wellbeing Summer Data Workshop - Accepted Participant (2025)
Graduate Student Association (GSA) travel award - UC Davis (Spring, Fall 2025)
Graduate Student Research Award (Jastro Research Award) - UC Davis (2024, 2025)
Morning Light Foundation (USA) Foreign Student Scholarship (2022)
Graduate Travel Fellowship - California State University, Long Beach (2022)
ASI Student Travel Grant - California State University, Long Beach (2022)
Non-Resident Fee Waiver - California State University, Long Beach (2022 - 2023)
Non-Resident Fee Waiver - California State University, Los Angeles (2020 - 2021)
Culminating Project Fund Award, Cal State LA - California State University, Los Angeles (2020 - 2021)