Social support and health-related outcomes (including oral health) in later life
Intergenerational relationships and psychological well-being in later life
Family caregiving and caregiver health and well-being
Social relationships and late life health in cross-cultural comparison research
Special populations of interest: older Asians and older Asian Americans
Courses taught at the University of Nevada, Reno
SW 310 - HBSE I: Structural Factors and Macro Systems
SW 441 – Data Analysis for Social Workers
SW 650 - Social Work and Health
SW 723 - Social Work Administration I
Courses taught at other institutions (Master's level)
HBSE II: From Middle Adulthood to Late Adulthood
Science of Social Work
Social Work Practice with Older Adults
Aging in Multicultural Context
Education
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging, 2016
PhD in Social Work, University of Southern California, 2015
MSW, University of Southern California, 2015
MPhil in Social Welfare, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2009
BL, Nankai University China, 2007
Publications
Mao, W., Lou, V. W. Q., Li, M., & Chi, I. (forthcoming). Coresidence and well-being among adult children caregivers in urban China: Impacts of domain-specific caregiver burden. Social Work Research.
Mao, W., Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X. (2021). Psychological sense of community and oral health problems among older Chinese Americans: Family reunification matters. Aging and Health Research. doi/10.1016/j.ahr.2021.100004
Wu, B., Mao, W., Qi, X., & Pei, Y. (2021). Immigration and oral health in older adults: An integrative approach. Journal of Dental Research. doi:10.1177/0022034521990649
Xu, L., Liu, J., Mao, W., Guo, M., & Chi, I. (2021). Intergenerational solidarity and being primary caregiver for older parents in Chinese American families: Findings from PIETY study. Journal of Transcultural Nursing. doi:10.1177/10436596211004677
Lou, V. W. Q., Mao, W., Lu, N., & Chi, I. (2021). Grandparent-grandchild family capital and depressive symptoms of older adults in rural China: A two-wave cross-lagged panel analysis. In M. Silverstein (Ed.), Aging Families in Chinese Society: Social, Demographic, and Policy Considerations (pp. 97–109). New York: Routledge.
Mao, W., Silverstein, M., Prindle, J., & Chi, I. (2020). The reciprocal relationship between instrumental support from children and self-rated health among older adults over time in rural China. Journal of Aging and Health. doi/10.1177/0898264320943759
Mao, W., Guo, M., Xu, L., Liu, J., & Chi. (2020). Intergenerational support and self-rated health among older Chinese immigrants: Do depressive symptoms play a mediating role? China Journal of Social Work. doi:10.1080/17525098.2020.1792644
Mao, W., Li, J., Xu, L., & Chi, I. (2020). Acculturation and health behaviors among older Chinese immigrants in the United States: A qualitative descriptive study. Nursing & Health Sciences. doi :10.1111/nhs.12718
Mao, W., Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X. (2019). Neighborhood cohesion and oral health problems among older Chinese American immigrants: Does acculturation make a difference? The Gerontologist. doi:10.1093/geront/gnz126.
Mao, W., Chen, Y., Wu, B., Ge, S., Yang, W., Chi, I., & Dong, X.Q. (2019). Perceived stress, social support, and dry mouth among U.S. older Chinese adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. doi:10.1111/jgs.15890
Liu, J., Mao, W., Guo, M., Xu, L., Chi, I., & Dong, X. (2019). Loss of friends and psychological well-being of older Chinese immigrants. Aging & Mental Health. doi:10.1080/13607863.2019.1693967
Petrovsky, D. V., Wu, B., Mao, W., Dong, X.Q. (2019). Oral health symptoms and cognitive function among U.S. community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. doi:10.1111/jgs.15748
Mao, W., Chi, I., & Wu, S. (2018). Multidimensional intergenerational instrumental support and self-rated health among older adults in rural china: Trajectories and correlated change over 11 years. Research on Aging. doi: 10.1177/0164027518783512
Mao, W., Xu, L., Guo, M., & Chi, I. (2018). Intergenerational support and functional limitations among older Chinese immigrants: Does acculturation moderate their relationship? Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2018.1520170
Liu, J., Guo, M., Mao, W., Xu, L., Huang, X., & Chi, I. (2018). Support from migrant children and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults in transnational families. Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine. doi: 10.1177/2333721418778187
Liu, J., Guo, M., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2018). Geographic distance and intergenerational relationships in Chinese migrant families. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2018.1520167
Guo, M., Liu, J., Xu, L., & Mao, W. (2018). Intergenerational relationships in Chinese Transnational Families: A typology study. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2018.1520166
Xu, L., Guo, M., Liu, J., & Mao, W. (2018). Grandparenting and support from adult children: Does children's international migration make a difference for Chinese older adults? Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2018.1520169
Li, M., Mao, W., Chi, I., & Lou, V. W. Q. (2017). Geographical proximity and depressive symptoms among adult child caregivers: Social support as a moderator. Aging and Mental Health. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2017.1399349
Xu, L., Liu, J., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2017). Family relationships, friend network, and worry: A comparison between Chinese older adults in immigrant, transnational, and nonmigrant families. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2017.1344950
Bo, A., Mao, W., & Lindsey, M. (2017). Effects of mind-body interventions on depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. doi:10.1002/gps.4688
Guo, M., Liu, J., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2016). Intergenerational relationships and psychological well-being of Chinese older adults with migrant children: Does internal or international migration make a difference? Journal of Family Issues. doi:10.1177/0192513X16676855
Liu, J., Guo, M., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2016). Family relationships, social connections, and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults in international migrant families. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. doi:10.1080/15313204.2016.1206496
Zhou, J., Mao, W., Lee, Y., & Chi, I. (2016). The impact of caring for grandchildren on grandparents' physical health outcomes: The role of intergenerational support. Research on Aging. doi:10.1177/0164027515623332
Guo, M., Xu, L., Liu, J., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2016). Parent-child relationships among older Chinese immigrants: The influence of coresidence, frequent contact, intergenerational support, and sense of children's deference. Ageing & Society, 36, 1459-1482. doi: 10.1017/S0144686X15000446
Mao, W., Wu, B., & Chi, I. (2015). Oral health among older Chinese immigrants and implications for social work practice. Health & Social Work, 40, e75-e82. doi: 10.1093/hsw/hlv035
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2014). Social integration and self-rated health among older adults in urban China. In S. Hessle (Ed.), Human Rights and Social Equality- Challenges for Social Work: Social Work & Social Development Volume I (pp. 63-72). Famham, Surrey, UK: Ashgate.
Zuo, D., Li, S., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2014). End-of-Life family caregiving for older parents in China's rural Anhui province. Canadian Journal on Aging, 33, 448-461.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (2011). Filial piety of children as perceived by aging parents in China. International Journal of Social Welfare, 20, S99-S108.
Selected Presentations
Mao, W., Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2021). Self-reported discrimination, resilience, and oral health-related quality of life among older Chinese Americans. Paper presented online at the 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America.
Mao, W., Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2020). Neighborhood cohesion, acculturation, and oral health problems among older Chinese American Immigrants. Paper presented online at the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America.
Mao, W., Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2020). Acculturation, neighborhood disorder, and subsequent oral health problems among foreign-born older Chinese Americans. Paper presented online at the 2020 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America
Mao, W., Chen, Y., Wu, B., Ge, S., Yang, W., Chi, I., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2019). Perceived stress, social support, and dry mouth among U.S. older Chinese adults. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Mao, W. , Wu, B., Chi, I., Yang, W., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2019). Social cohesion and oral health problems among U.S. older Chinese adults. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Petrovsky, D. V., Wu, B., Mao, W., & Dong, X.Q. (Nov., 2019). Oral health and cognition among U.S. community-dwelling Chinese older adults. Paper presented at the 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Austin, TX, U.S.A.
Liu, J., Mao, W., Guo, M., Xu, L., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2018). Loss of friends and psychological well-being of older Chinese Americans. Paper presented at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Xu, L., Guo, M., Liu, J., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2018). Filial piety discrepancy and mental health of immigrant Chinese older adults in the United States. Paper presented at the 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Chi, I., Guo, M., Xu, L., & Liu, J. (Jan., 2018). Multidimensional intergenerational support and self-rated health among older Chinese immigrants: The mediating effects of depressive symptoms. Poster presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Xu, L., Chi, I., & Li, J. (Oct., 2017). Health practices among older Chinese immigrants and implications for social work. Paper presented in the Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Track at the 2017 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting (CSWE APM). Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jul., 2017). Gendered intergenerational support and functional limitations over time among rural older Chinese. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Liu, J., Guo, M., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jul., 2017). Migration and intergenerational relationships in Chinese families. Poster presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Guo, M., Liu, J., Xu, L., Chi, I., & Mao, W. (Jul., 2017). Subjective well-being of Chinese elders with migrant children: The role of family and social support. Paper presented at the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Chi, I., Dong, X., Liu, J., Guo, M., & Xu, L. (Nov., 2016). Intergenerational relations, depression, and functional limitations among older Chinese immigrants. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Li, M., Mao, W., Lou, V. W. Q., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2016). Geographic proximity and depressive symptoms in adult child caregiver: Family support as a moderator. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Guo, M., Liu, J., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2016). Older parent-adult child relationships in Chinese transnational families: A typology study. Paper presented at the 69th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jan., 2016). Intergenerational instrumental support and health among older adults in rural China: Trajectories and correlated change over a decade. Paper presented in a grouped oral paper session that highlights Grand challenges for social work: Setting a research agenda for the future at the 20th Annual Conference Anniversary Celebration of the Society for Social Work and Research. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Chi, I., Guo, M., Xu, L., Liu, J. (Nov., 2015). Intergenerational support and functional limitations among older Chinese immigrants: Acculturation matters. Poster presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Guo, M., Stensland, M., Xu, L., Liu, J., Mao, W., Chi, I. (Nov., 2015). Psychological well-being of Chinese older immigrants in the United States: The influence of positive and negative family relations. Poster presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Liu, J., Guo, M., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2015). Intergenerational relationships in Chinese transitional families: Does geographic proximity between older parents and their children make a difference. Poster presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL, U.S.A.
Lee, Y., Zhou, J., Mao, W., Chi, I. (Jan., 2015). The impact of caring for grandchildren on grandparents' physical health outcomes: A longitudinal study in rural China. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Liu, J., Guo, M., Xu, L., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jan., 2015). Family support and depression among Chinese older adults in transnational families. Poster presented at the 2015 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Xu, L., Liu, J., Guo, M., Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2014). Social network, family relationship, and worries among Chinese older adults: A comparison between immigrant, non-immigrant, and yo-yo families. Paper presented at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Xu, L., Chi, I., Guo, M., Liu, J., & Mao, W. (Jan., 2014). Does helping children with babysitting affect receiving support from adult children among Chinese older adults: A comparison between immigrant, non-immigrant, and yo-yo families. Poster presented at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2013). Coresidence with offspring, intergenerational relationships, and functional health among older Chinese immigrants. Symposium conducted at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Wu, B., & Chi, I. (June, 2013). Oral health among older Chinese immigrants: Assessment of the literature. Symposium conducted at the 20th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics of International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Coex, Seoul, Korea.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jan., 2013). The impact of family network and intergenerational transfers of financial support on self-rated health among aging parents in urban China: Accounting for socio-cultural factors. Paper presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2012). The relationship between family network, intergenerational transfers of financial support, and self-rated health among aging parents in urban China: Perceived filial piety as the mediator. Paper presented at the 65th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Oct., 2012). Direct and indirect effects of sociocultural factors on self-rated health among aging parents in urban China. Poster presented at the 140th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (July, 2012). The effects of social integration on self-rated health among older adults in urban China. Paper presented at the 2012 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: Action and Impact. Stockholm, Sweden.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Jan., 2012). Instrumental support and its impact on self-rated health over time among older adults in rural china: An application of bivariate latent change score structural equation modeling. Paper presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., Lou, V. W.Q., & Chi, I. (Jan., 2012). Stress process and self-rated health among adult children caregivers to older adults in Shanghai, China. Poster presented at the 2012 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2011). Social network and self-rated health among older adults in urban China: Is there a gender difference? Paper presented at the 139th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2011). Social integration and self-rated health among older adults in urban china: Depressive symptoms as the mediator. Poster presented at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA, U.S.A.
Mao, W., & Chi, I. (Nov., 2010). Predictors to the perceptions of children's filial piety among older adults in China. Poster presented at the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of Gerontological Society of America. New Orleans, LA, U.S.A.
