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Xiaojin Chen is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Tulane University. Her research focuses on migration impacts on children's development in China, life course criminology, victimization, and social statistics. She holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University.
Her key research projects include studying the effects of rural-to-urban migration on left-behind children in China, exploring victimization risks, mental health issues, and developmental criminology among disadvantaged populations. She examines how family structures, parenting styles, and social environments influence delinquency and victimization.
Recent articles emphasize parental migration's consequences on child well-being, including exposure to corporal punishment, neglect, and polyvictimization in rural China. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like general strain theory, self-control theory, and life course perspectives with empirical data on Chinese youth and juveniles.
Chen teaches advanced courses such as Structural Equation Modeling, Quantitative Analysis, and Deviant Behavior. Her CV (CV_2024_Chen.pdf) provides further details on grants, educational background, and professional activities.
Notable trends in her publications include analyzing the interplay between migration patterns, family dynamics, and youth behavior, with a focus on China's unique sociocultural context. She also explores methodological innovations in criminological research and policy implications for child welfare.
