Selective Publications

If you are interested in any of these publications, please contact Dr. Yan Li for a copy.
G with graduate student coauthors

  • GYuan, T., GSun, J., GWang, X., GSun, X., GChen F., GLi, C., Li, Y., & Jiang, N. (in press). Unique longitudinal relationships between depressive symptoms and cognitive emotion regulation strategies in Chinese adolescents: A cross-lagged panel network analysis, Current Psychology
  • GLi, M., Li, Y., & GCui, Z. (2024 online). Falling off the social ladder: Longitudinal behavioral and mental health consequences of desiring higher popularity and experiencing popularity status insecurity, Journal of Early Adolescents. https://doi.org/10.1177/027243162412889
  • Li, Y., GLong, Y., & Wang, C. (2024). Popularity in Chinese early adolescents: A focus group analysis, Adolescents, 4, 263-277. https://doi.org/10.3390/adolescents4020019
  • Shi, Z., Qu, Y., Wang, Q., & Li, Y. (2024) Parental psychological control and emotional well-being among emerging adults: The moderating role of parent-oriented self-construals. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 48(3), 261-268. https://doi.org/10.1177/01650254241233545
  • GSun, X., GYuan, T., GChen, F., Li, Y., & Jiang, N. (2024) Network analysis of maternal parenting practices and adolescent mental health problems: A longitudinal study. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 18(38), DOI: 10.1186/s13034-024-00728-w
  • GLi, M. & Li, Y. (2023) Popularity status insecurity as a risk factor for adolescents’ maladaptive weight-related cognitions and behaviors: Examining a moderated mediation model, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 52(7),1500-1511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-023-01756-z
  • Ruiz, L.D., Brown, M., Li, Y., Boots, E.A., Barnes, L.L., Jason, L., Zenk, S., Clarke, P. and Lamar, M. (2021). Neighborhood socioeconomic resources and crime-related psychosocial hazards, stroke risk, and cognition in older adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.18(10):5122. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18105122
  • Li, Y., Wright, M. F., & Rollet, D. (2020). Adolescents’ attribution and outcome expectancies regarding relational aggression: A cross-cultural comparison and cultural value associations.
  • GLong, Y. & Li, Y. (2020). The longitudinal association between social status insecurity and relational aggression: Moderation effects of social cognition about relational aggression. Aggressive Behavior, 46(1), 84–96. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.21872
  • GLong, Y., Zhou, H., & Li, Y. (2020). Relational victimization and internalizing problems: Moderation of popularity and mediation of popularity status insecurity. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 49(3), 724–734. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-019-01177-x
  • Chan, B. S. M., Deng, J., Li, Y., Li, T., Shen, Y., Wang, Y., & Yi, L. (2019). The role of self-compassion in the relationship between post-traumatic growth and psychological distress in caregivers of children with autism. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 29, 1692–1700. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01694-0
  • Gooden, A. S., McMahon, S. D., & Li, Y. (2019). Gang-related attitudes and affiliations among African American youth: An ecological model. Violence and Victims, 34(4), 717–730. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.VV-D-17-00133
  • Li, Y. & GHu, Y. (2018). How to attain a popularity goal? Examining the mediation effects of popularity determinants and behaviors. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 47(9), 1842–1852. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-018-0882-x
  • Camras, L., Sun, K., Fraumeni, B. F., & Li, Y. (2017). Interpretations of parenting by Mainland Chinese and U.S. American children. Parenting: Science and Practice, 17, 262–280. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295192.2017.1369330
  • Li, Y., Cheung, R. Y. M., & Cummings, E. M. (2016). Marital conflict and emotional insecurity among Chinese adolescents: Cultural value moderation. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 26, 316–333. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12193
  • Budd, K. S., GDanko, C., Li, Y., & GHenriquez, S. (2015). Assessing childrearing attitudes in parents of preschoolers with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Parenting: Science and Practice, 15, 39–54. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295192.2015.992737
  • Li, Y. & GWright, M. F. (2014). Adolescents’ social status goals: Relationships to social status insecurity, aggression, and prosocial behavior. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 43, 146–160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-013-9939-z
  • GWright, M. F., Li, Y., & Shi, J. (2014). Chinese adolescents’ social status goals: Associations with behaviors and attributions for relational aggression. Youth & Society, 46, 564–586. https://doi.org/10.1177/0044118X12448800
  • Liao, Z., Li, Y., & Su, Y. (2014). Emotion understanding and reconciliation in overt and relational conflict scenarios among preschoolers. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 38, 111–117. https://doi.org/10.1177/0165025413512064
  • GWright, M. F. & Li, Y. (2013). Normative beliefs about aggression and cyber aggression among young adults: A longitudinal investigation. Aggressive Behavior, 39, 161–170. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.21470
  • GWright, M. F. & Li, Y. (2013). The association between cyber victimization and subsequent cyber aggression: The moderating effect of peer rejection. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 42, 662–674. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-012-9903-3
  • Li, Y., Xie, H., & Shi, J. (2012). Chinese and American children’s perceptions of popularity determinants: Cultural differences and behavioral correlates. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 36, 420–429. https://doi.org/10.1177/0165025412446393
  • GWright, M. F. & Li, Y. (2012).  Kicking the digital dog: A longitudinal investigation of young adults’ victimization and cyber displaced aggression. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 15, 448–454. https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2012.0061
  • Camras, L., Sun, K., Li, Y., & GWright, M. F. (2012). Do Chinese and American children’s interpretations of parenting moderate links between perceived parenting and child adjustment? Parenting: Science and Practice, 12, 306–327. https://doi.org/10.1080/15295192.2012.709154
  • Zhou, H., Li, Y., Zhang, B., & Zeng, M. (2012). The relationship between narcissism and friendship qualities in adolescents: Gender as a moderator. Sex Roles, 67, 452–462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11199-012-0169-8
  • Budd, K. S., GBehling, S., Li, Y., GParikshak, S., GGershenson, R. A., GFeuer, R., & GDanko, C. (2012). Measuring attitudes toward acceptable and unacceptable parenting practices. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 21, 247–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-011-9470-3
  • GShuster, M., Li, Y., & Shi, J. (2012). Maternal cultural values and parenting practices: Longitudinal associations with Chinese adolescents’ aggression. Journal of Adolescence, 35, 345–355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2011.08.006
  • Makel, M. C., Li, Y., Wai, J., & Putallaz, M. (2011). High ability students’ time spent outside the classroom. Journal of Advanced Academics, 720–749. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X11424880  (Received the Excellence in Research Award by Mensa Education & Research Foundation and Mensa International, Ltd., 2013)
  • GWright, M. & Li, Y. (2011). The associations between young adults’ face-to-face prosocial behaviors and their online prosocial behaviors. Computers in Human Behavior, 27, 1959–1962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2011.04.019
  • Li, Y., Putallaz, M., & Su, Y. (2011). Interparental conflict styles and parenting behaviors: Associations with overt and relational aggression among Chinese children. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly: Journal of Developmental Psychology, 57, 402–428. https://doi.org/10.1353/mpq.2011.0017
  • Li, Y., Costanzo, P. R., & Putallaz, M. (2010). Maternal socialization goals, parenting styles, and social-emotional adjustment among Chinese and European American young adults: Testing a mediation model. Journal of Genetic Psychology, 171, 330–362. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221325.2010.505969
  • Li, Y., Wang, M., Wang, C., & Shi, J. (2010). Individualism, collectivism, and Chinese adolescents’ aggression: Intracultural variations. Aggressive Behavior, 36, 187–194. https://doi.org/10.1002/ab.20341
  • Li, Y., Alfeld, C., Kennedy, R. P., & Putallaz, M. (2009). Effects of summer academic programs in middle school on high school test scores, coursetaking, and college major. Journal of Advanced Academics, 20, 404–436. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X0902000303
  • Xie, H., Li, Y., Boucher, S., Hutchins, B., & Cairns, B. D. (2006). What makes a girl (or a boy) popular (or unpopular)? African-American children’s perceptions and developmental differences. Developmental Psychology, 42, 599–612. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.42.4.599
  • Gazelle, H., Putallaz, M., Li, Y., Grimes, C. L., Kupersmidt, J. B., & Coie, J. D. (2005). Anxious solitude across context: Girls’ interactions with familiar and unfamiliar peers. Child Development, 76, 227–246. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2005.00841.x