Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Qinglan Feng
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: Lenka
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): qf20@fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name: Ming Cui
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email: mcui@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable): Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Parenting and Adolescent Development in Cultural Context
Project Keywords: parenting, parent-child relationship, adolescent well-being/health/development, cultural differences
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Family studies, human development, psychology, developmental psychology, marriage and family therapy, sociology, or a related discipline.

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Fully Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5-10 hours
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This research project aims to investigate the phenomenon of indulgent parenting in China, examining its prevalence, characteristics, and cultural context. The study will validate existing parenting scales within the Chinese adolescent population, assess the relationship between indulgent parenting and adolescents' emotional and well-being issues, and explore the underlying mechanisms and cultural values that influence these associations. Additionally, the project will conduct a comparative analysis to understand how Chinese adolescents' experiences of indulgent parenting differ from those of American adolescents. Through a mixed-methods approach, this research will provide comprehensive insights into the impact of indulgent parenting on adolescent development in China and contribute to the development of culturally sensitive parenting interventions and educational strategies.

Research Tasks:
This project is currently in the data analysis and paper publication stages. The ongoing research tasks include literature review, data analysis, and manuscripts preparation. 

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Literature Review Proficiency: basic ability to read and understand academic journal articles and studies (required); strong ability to search for, identify, and synthesize relevant academic articles and sources (recommended).
Writing and Manuscript Preparation: good academic writing skills and familiar with APA writing format (required). Familiarity with the structure and requirements of academic journals; and attention to detail and ability to adhere to publication guidelines (recommended).
Data Analysis Skills (recommended): Familiarity in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, AMOS) for data analysis.

Mentoring Philosophy:
As a senior PhD researcher, I had two years of undergraduate experience in participant recruitment and data collection. Despite this, I initially struggled with software skills, statistics, and publication writing in my early PhD years. Having faced and overcome these challenges, I know how daunting the start of a research work can be. It was my excellent mentors helped me overcome these challenges. Their kindness showed me the transformative power of compassionate mentorship and shed light to my mentoring philosophy. I understand my mentees’ needs and aim to make their experience even better than mine.

My mentoring philosophy centers on fostering a safe environment where students can explore their research ideas and grow professionally and personally. I prioritize a student-focused, flexible, and respectful approach, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that values effectiveness over rigid working hours. I see myself as a supporter rather than a leader of my mentees’ research journeys, encouraging them to develop their own ideas with constructive feedback and resources. I believe productivity and effectiveness are more important than fixed working hours. Respecting each mentee’s unique contribution, I ensure fair authorship and credit distribution in collaborative projects. Ultimately, my goal as a mentor is to build strong, supportive relationships that extend beyond academic achievements, helping mentee navigate their professional and personal development.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: Related Publications: https://doi.org/10.3390/children11040393 and https://doi.org/10.3390/children10030451
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During our contracted time, my assistants have the opportunity to participate in developing manuscripts for publication as coauthors based on their contributions. They can also work on their own research studies, such as presenting at conferences or preparing publications as first authors, with me as a coauthor.


UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation: Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: Yes
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Year: 2024
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