Name
YAN, Zi
Degree
Ph.D. (Public Administration)
HP (URL)
Status
Assistant Professor
Research Topic
Comparative Studies of Resilience in Family Caregivers in China and Japan
The rapid aging of populations in China and Japan has brought about significant challenges, including an increased demand for caregivers. Family caregivers face unique pressures and responsibilities in providing care to their elderly family members due to the inevitable decline in both physical and cognitive capacities, particularly for family caregivers of people with dementia. This research endeavors to explore how families can be resilient, rebound from, resist, or adapt to the physical and psychological demands of caregiving. Recognizing that various interconnected factors shape ‘family caregiving resilience,’ this ongoing study seeks to construct a comprehensive theoretical framework delineating its core components and their impacts on family caregivers in both China and Japan. By delving into the intricacies of family caregiving resilience, this research aims to lay the groundwork for developing targeted programs and social policies that can provide substantial support to caregivers within the context of the super-aging society.
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Exploring Resilience in Family Caregiving
Education and Academic Employment
Education
| 2013-2020 | Ph.D. of Public Administration | Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| 2017-2018 | Exchange Ph.D. student | Waseda University |
| 2014-2015 | Exchange student | Vrije Universiteit Brussel |
| 2009-2013 | B.A. of Law-International Relations |Wuhan University |
| 2009-2013 | B.A. of Literature- French | Wuhan University |
Academic Employment
| 2023- | Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Adjunct Researcher |
| 2023- | Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan, Adjunct Lecturer |
| 2023-2024 | The University of Electro-Communications, Japan, Adjunct Lecturer |
Fields of Research Interests
Civil Society & Collaborative Governance, Policy Process of Social Welfare Policies, Healthcare and welfare system (Long-term care, Adult guardianship system, etc.), Community-based integrated care
Academic Publications
- Yan Zi. (2023). “Voluntary Guardianship Notarization: China’s Legal Remedy to Support Self-determination and Decision-making for People with Intellectual Disabilities.” Intercultural Relations. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12797/RM.02.2023.14.06
- Yan Zi, Zhang Jiyuan. and Sun Xin (2023). “Burdened but Meaningful? An Examination of the Complex Links Among Gender Role Attitude, Caregiver Self-efficacy, Formal Support Utilisation and Benefit-finding in Spousal Caregivers.” British Journal of Social Work. DOI: 10.1093/bjsw/bcad184
- Yan Zi and Song Chengcheng. (2021). “Gender Role Attitudes and Values toward Caring for Older Adults in Contemporary China, Japan, and South Korea: Evidence from a Cross-sectional Survey.” Journal of Asian Sociology, 50(3), 431–464. DOI:10.21588/dns.2021.50.3.001
- Yan Zi and Zhang Xiaoyi. (2020). “ Is the Policy Value Concept Mismatched with the Policy Tool? A Quantitative Analysis of China’s Employment Policy Texts for Disabled People during 1978-2018.” Population & Development.26(04):86-100 (In Chinese)
- Yan Zi, Huang Jianfeng, and Zhang Xiaoyi. (2019). “Coordination Innovation: Government-Society Interaction in Social Assistance Scheme—Based on In-depth Case Analysis of Different Resources Endowments.” Chinese Public Polices Review. 16(01):114-127 (In Chinese)
- Yan Zi. (2018). “Prone to Tradition or Modernity: Gender Ideology and Eldercare Responsibilities—Comparative Study of China, Japan and South Korea.” Public Administration Review. 11(06):112-136+212 (In Chinese)
- Yan Zi. (2018). “Towards Cooperative Governance: Interaction of Governments and Social Organizations in Transitional Countries— Grassroots Governance of Mahallas in Uzbekistan.” Comparative Economic & Social System, (03):102-112. (In Chinese)
Other Interests
Snowboard, badminton, video game
Affiliated Academic Organizations
The Gerontological Society of America
Association for Asian Studies
Awards
2023/06/14: Outstanding presentation award, IAGG Asia/Oceania Regional Congress 2023, Yokohama (Oral presentation), Japan
2023/05/13: The 3rd Xia Shuzhang National “Outstanding doctoral dissertation nomination award” in Public Administration, China
2019/07/28: First Prize, The 4th Peking University Ph.D. Forum on Elderly Health, China
2019/07/01: Second Prize, The 5th National PhD. Forum on City Governance, China
2018/07/28: Research Travel Grants, Santander Universities Award of Doctoral College Conference 2018, United Kingdom
2017/07/01: Second Prize, The 3rd National Ph.D. Forum City Governance, China
