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Xiang Zhou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on understanding etic and emic factors influencing health disparities and minority youth development, with an emphasis on culturally adapted interventions for Asian and Asian diasporic communities.
- Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Minnesota (2019)
His professional memberships include the American Psychological Association (Divisions 17, 45), Asian American Psychological Association, and Association of Chinese Helping Professionals and Psychologists – International (ACHPPI). Dr. Zhou teaches courses such as EDPS 60400 (Advanced Counseling Theories), EDPS 62100 (Advanced Multicultural Counseling), and EDPS 62500 (Human Growth and Development).
Research interests center on health disparities, cultural adaptation, adolescent development, and family dynamics. Recent publications analyze friendship homophily in Asian American youth, gatekeeping in psychology training, and pandemic-related trauma in minority populations. Key methodologies include trajectory modeling and qualitative analysis.
- Behavioral Medicine
- Family Process Journal
- Journal of Prevention and Health Promotion
Dr. Zhou's work emphasizes community-based interventions, including mobile health programs for Somali refugee families and parenting support frameworks. Collaborative efforts span diverse institutions, with grants likely tied to mental health equity projects.
