Lingqing Jiang

Dr Lingqing Jiang is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Essex. Her academic work centers on Behavioral Economics and Experimental Economics, with a focus on prosocial behavior, peer effects, and social network dynamics. She teaches Panel Data Methods (EC968) and is open to supervising PhD and Master’s students.

Research Interests:

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Prosocial Behavior Persistence
• Peer Effects in High-Stakes Environments
• Maternal Mental Health
• Integrated Care Models

Publication Trends: Jiang’s research spans interdisciplinary topics, including field experiments on blood donor retention, natural experiments in online peer groups, and maternal health studies. Her recent work explores prosocial behavior mechanisms, social support in diabetes management, and peer dynamics in competitive tournaments. Methodologically, she combines experimental and behavioral approaches with real-world data.

Advising and Grants: Dr Jiang is currently accepting research students and has secured grants from the British Academy (2020), the University of Essex QR Impact Fund (2020), and the North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (2023). Her grants focus on prosocial behavior, mental health resilience, and healthcare support systems.

Collaborations: She frequently collaborates with researchers such as Adrian Bruhin, Levente Goette, and Zhaohui Zhu, contributing to projects involving social networks, donor behavior, and digital health interventions.