Aimei Guo Professor

Academic Area:

Gerontology
Psychology

Research Interests:

Positive Aging
Care-giving
Social Security for the Elderly
Aging and Gender
Feminism and Psychology

Bio:

Education Background

2000 - 2004 Nanjing Normal University

Doctor of Psychology

1987 – 1990 Nanjing Normal University

Master of Psychology

1983 -1987 Nanjing Normal University

Bachelor of Education

2013(Jan.)-2014(Jan.) Visiting Scholar, School of Social Work, University of Southern California

2000 (Mar. to Aug.) Visiting Scholar, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

1997(Aug.)-1998(Mar.) Visiting Scholar, Florida State University, USA

Refereed Journal Articles

Guo, A.M.(2016). Psychology Psychological Perspectives on Dynamics of Retirement, Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.3. pp.105-111.

Guo, A.M. (2016). The Paradigm Shift on Studies of Gender and Leadership, Collection of Women's Studies, No.3, pp.117-123.

Bai, X., Lai, D. & G, A. (2016). Ageism and depression: Perceptions of older people as a burden In China, Journal of Social Issues, Vo.72, No.1 pp.26-46.

Tong, H., Lai, D. & G, A.M. (2016). Social exclusion and metal well-being of older people in rural China, The International Journal of Aging and Society, Vo,6, N0.2, pp.1-15.

Lai, D.W.L., Bai, X. & Guo, A.M. (2016). Incontinence and depression in older Chinese women: the mediating effect of social participation. (in press)

Guo, A. M. & Chen, Q. Y. (2012). Analysis of Feminism in Jungian Analytical Psychology, Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.2, pp. 105-110.

Guo, A. M. & Lai, D. W. L. (2011). A Comparative Study on Depressive Symptoms of Urban and Rural Elderly Population in China. Journal of Shandong Normal University, Vol.56, No.1, pp. 106-110.

Lai, D.W.L. & Guo, A. M.(2011). Gender Differences in Depressive Symptoms of Aging Chinese in Urban Jiangsu in China，Clinical Gerontologist, Vol.34, No.3, pp. 190-206.

Shen, J. R. & Guo, A. M. (2010). On the Methodology of Feminist Psychology, Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.1, pp. 92-96.

Guo, A. M. (2009). The Others Discourse and Value: the Explorations of Feminist Psychology, Journal of Xuzhou Normal University ( Philosophy and Social Sciences Edition), Vol. 35, No.1. pp.118-125.

Guo, A. M. & Lai, D.W.L. (2009). Gender Differences in Depressive Symptoms of Aging Chinese in Urban Jiangsu in China，WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT, S52-S53 Suppl. S MAY.(ISTP)

Guo, A. M. & Shi, Y. (2006). Positive Aging: a Social Constructionist Perspective, Jiang Hai Studies, No.5. pp. 124-128.

Guo, A. M. & Shi, Y. (2006). Positive aging: a Social Constructionist Perspective, Xin Hua Wen Zhai, No.24. pp.19-20.

Guo, A. M. (2006). On the Thought of Feminist Psychotherapy, Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.1. pp.108-113.

Guo, A. M. (2003). An Exploration of Postmodern Feminist Psychology, Journal of Shandong Normal University, Vol .48, No.2, pp.121-124.

Guo, A. M. (2003), Gender: From Essentialism to Social Constructionism. Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.1. pp.87-94.

Guo, A. M. (2003). The Development of Western Feminist Psychology, Social Sciences Abroad. No. 4. pp.24-30.

Guo, A. M. (2003). From Criticisms to Reconstructions: the Development of Feminist Psychology. Exploration of Psychology. Vol. 23, No.1. pp.12-15.

Guo, A. M. & Ye, H. S. (2003). Studies on Contemporary Western Feminist Psychology. Journal of Nantong University. No. 3, pp. 110-114.

Zhou, W. & Guo, A. M. (2003). The Challenges of Population Aging and the Choice of Caring Patterns in China, Social Security Studies, No, 2, pp.445-461.

Guo, A. M. (2002). The Methodological Meaning of Western Feminist Psychology, Journal of Dialectics of Nature. Vol. 24, No. 5. pp.15-19.

Chang, L., Guo, A. M. & Hau, K. T. (2002). A Comparative Study of the Egalitarian Gender Role Attitudes in America and China, Psychological Science, Vol.25, No.2, pp. 219-221.

Guo, A. M. (2001). Kuhn’s Paradigm and the Development of Psychology. Jiang Hai Studies. No.6. pp.102-107.

Guo, A. M. & Ye, H. S. (2001). Patriarchy Culture and Feminist Psychology, Collection of Women’s Studies, No. 6, pp. 25-31.

Guo, A. M. (2001). Three Research Approaches of Feminist Psychology. Journal of Nanjing Normal University, No.6. pp.83-89.

Guo, A. M. (2001). New Explanations of “Sexism”, Women’s Studies, No.1, pp.1-2.

Ye, H. S. & Guo, A. M. (2001). Introduction to Feminist Psychology, The Development of Psychology, Vol.9, No. 3, pp.282-287.

Chang, L., Hau, K. T. & Guo, A. M. (2001). The Effect of Self-consciousness on the Expression of Gender’s View, Journal of Applied Social Psychology, Vol.31, No.2, pp. 340-351.

Guo, A. M. & Chang, L. (2000). Emotional Autonomy and School Achievement: Relations in Hong Kong Adolescents, Exploration of Psychology. Vol. 20, No.4. pp.54-58.

Guo, A. M. & Chang, L. (2000). The Study of Attitudes of Sex Roles in the West. Journal of Shandong Normal University, No.5. pp.73-76.

Books

Guo, A. M. (2014)(translation). Celebrating the other: A Dialogic Account of Human Nature (Authored by Edward E. Sampson;Taos Institute Publications). Shanghai: Shanghai Education Press. (In press)

Guo, A. M. (2011). The Elderly Social Welfare: A Multi-disciplinary Perspective, Guangzhou: Zhongshang University Publishing.

Guo, A. M. & Zhang, X. F. (2011). Studies on the Quality of life for Empty-Nest Elderly and Social Welfare in China, Guangzhou: Zhongshang University Publishing.

Guo, A. M. & Zhang, X. F. (2011). Studies on Social Welfare in Rural Area: A Multi-discipline Perspective, Guangzhou: Zhongshang University Publishing.

Ye, H. S. & Guo, A. M. (2007). The Most Influential Books on Psychology, Xian: Shang Xi People’s Press.

Guo, A. M. (2006). Feminist Psychology. Shanghai: Shanghai Education Press.

Yang, W. J., Guo, A.M. & Cai, Q. M.(2006). Human Resources Management, Beijing: Science Press.

Guo, A. M. (2000). Family Violence. Beijing: Chinese Workers Publishing.

Book Chapters

Guo, A. M. (2009). Theories about consciousness and unconsciousness. In Che, W. B. (eds.), The History of Comparative theories in Psychology (pp.99-139), Shanghai: Shanghai Educational Publishing.

Guo, A. M.(2009). Behaviorism. In Ye H. S. (eds.), The History of Psychology (pp.136-162), Shanghai: Huadong Normal University Press.

Guo, A. M. (2006). Behaviourism, In Ye, H. S. (eds.), The History of Psychology (pp.203-222), Beijing: Beijing University Press.

Guo, A. M. (2006). New Neo-behaviourism, In Ye, H. S. (eds.), The History of Psychology (pp.223-246), Beijing University Press.

Guo, A. M. (2006). Feminism Psychology, In Ye, H. S. (eds.), The History of Psychology (pp.556-576), Beijing: Beijing University Press.

Guo, A. M. (2003). Thinking about the relationship between paradigm and psychological development. In Ye, H. S. (eds.), The New Approaches in Contemporary Psychology (pp.82-93 ). Beijing: People’s Education Publishing.

Guo, A. M. (2003). The overview of feminist psychology. In Ye, H. S. (eds.), The New Approaches in Contemporary Psychology (pp.412-435). Beijing: People’s Education Publishing.

Research Grants

"Combing Service and Learning in a 'Social Work with Older Adults' Course", United Board, 2015-2017.

“Studies on Women’s Spatial Reconstruction in the Process of Gentrification ”, The General Program of National Social Science Foundation of China, 2012-2015.

“Studies on Population Aging, Social Welfare System and Public Policy in Jiangsu Province”, Major Research Plan of Jiangsu Social Sciences Foundation for Higher Education, 2011-2015.

“A Follow-up Survey on the Life Quality of the Elderly in Jiangsu”, Grant from Civil Administration Department and Gerontological Society of Jiangsu Province, 2011-2012.

“A Study on the Development of Private Nursing Homes in Jiangsu Province, Grant from Civil Administration Department and Gerontological Society of Jiangsu Province, 2009-2010.

“A Study on the Quality of life for Empty-Nest Elderly and Social Security in China”, Grant from the Ministry of Civil Administration of China, 2007-2009.

“Research on the Situation of the Elderly and Building up the Harmonious Jiangsu”, Grant from the Ministry of Civil Administration of China, 2007-2009.

A Study on the living situations and Quality of life for Empty-Nest Families from Urban and Rural Areas, Jiangsu Social Sciences Program, 2006-2008.

“A Follow-up Survey on the Life Quality of the Elderly in Jiangsu”, Grant from Civil Administration Department and Gerontological Society of Jiangsu Province, 2006-2008.

“A Study on Social Development and Female Psychology”, Grant form Nanjing Normal University.

“The others discourse and value: the explorations of feminist psychology”, Grant from Educational Department of Jiangsu Province, 2006-2007.

“A study on Performance assessment of Nursing Home in Jiangsu Rural Areas”, Grant from Finance Department of Jiangsu Province, 2005-2007.

“A Study on Family Violence in China”, Grant from Educational Department of Jiangsu Province , 1999-2000.

“A Study on Female College Students Education”, Grant from Educational Department of Jiangsu Province, 1999-2001.

Honors and Awards

2012 Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award from Jiangsu Government (“Studies on the Quality of life for Empty-Nest Elderly and Social Welfare in China”)

2012 Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award on Humanities and Social Science in Jiangsu Province (“The Elderly Social Welfare A Multi-disciplinary Perspective”)

2011 Gerontological Research Achievement Award in China from Gerontological Society of China (“The Elderly Social Welfare A Multi-disciplinary Perspective”)

2011 Gerontological Research Achievement Award in China from Gerontological Society of China (“Studies on the Quality of life for Empty-Nest Elderly and Social Welfare in China”)

2008 Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award on Humanities and Social Science in Jiangsu Province Province (“Feminist Psychology”)

2007 Gerontological Research Achievement Award in China from Gerontological Society of China (“Positive aging: A social constructionist perspective ”)

2002 Outstanding Scientific Research Achievement Award on Humanities and Social Science in Jiangsu Province (“Family Violence”)