Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Curriculum vitae
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xin-Tang-25
https://publons.com/researcher/1743563/xin-tang/
Dr. Xin Tang is a University Researcher while holding the title of Docent (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Helsinki.
He is currently on the editorial board of the Journal of Youth and Adolescence (SSCI-Q1), Educational Psychology (SSCI-Q2), and Frontiers in Psychology (SSCI-Q2). He also serves as the steering group member for the CLIC doctoral program and Changing Education master program.
In general, he is interested in understanding how students are motivated to learn in the school, and how the school environment and teaching practices can help them to reach it.
Education/Academic qualification
Title of Docent, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä
Dec 2021 → …
Award Date: 1 Dec 2021
Educational Psychology, Ph.D, University of Jyväskylä
1 Sep 2013 → 15 Dec 2017
Award Date: 21 Dec 2017
Fields of Science
- 515 Psychology
- Motivation
- curiosity
- engagement
- grit
- wellbeing
- 516 Educational sciences
- teaching practices
- observed measure
- reading skills and development
International and National Collaboration
Publications and projects within past five years.
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Building Grit: The Longitudinal Pathways between Mindset, Commitment, Grit, and Academic Outcomes
Tang, X., Wang, M-T., Guo, J. & Salmela-Aro, K., May 2019, In: Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 48, 5, p. 850–863 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The Differences and Similarities between Curiosity and Interest: Meta-analysis and Network Analyses
Tang, X., Renninger, K. A., Hidi, S., Murayama, K., Lavonen, J. & Salmela-Aro, K., 20 May 2022, In: Learning and Instruction. 80Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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The Prospective Role of Epistemic Curiosity in National Standardized Test Performance
Tang, X. & Salmela-Aro, K., 6 May 2021, In: Learning and Individual Differences. 88, 9 p., 102008.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Student Engagement in Adolescence: A Scoping Review of Longitudinal Studies 2010-2020
Salmela-Aro, K., Tang, X., Symonds, J. & Upadyaya, K., 2021, In: Journal of Research on Adolescence. 31, 2, p. 256-272 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Profiles of teaching practices and reading skills at the first and third grade in Finland and Estonia
Tang, X., Kikas, E., Pakarinen, E., Lerkkanen, M-K., Muotka, J. & Nurmi, J-E., May 2017, In: Teaching and Teacher Education. 64, p. 150-161 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Projects
- 4 Active
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Mind Hub -tutkimusryhmä
Salmela-Aro, K., Upadyaya, K. M., Ranta, M., Vinni-Laakso, J., Tang, X., Mannerström, R., Maksniemi, E., Lappi, A. E., Nykanen, M., Järvinen, J. & Puukko, K. T.
03/01/2000 → …
Project: Research project
Activities
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European Psychologist (Journal)
Xin Tang (Reviewer)
13 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Journal of Youth and Adolescence (Journal)
Xin Tang (Reviewer)
9 Apr 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology (Journal)
Xin Tang (Reviewer)
12 Apr 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
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Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Xin Tang (Reviewer)
13 Jun 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review of manuscripts
Press / Media
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Students’ Trait Emotional Intelligence and Perceived Teacher Emotional Support in Preventing Burnout: The Moderating Role of Academic Anxiety
01/01/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media