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Xiaoling Xiang
Associate Professor of Social Work
Xiaoling Xiang conducts community-based services research concerning the physical and mental health and service use of diverse older populations. She is particularly interested in psychosocial approaches to promoting mental health and enhancing quality of life in older adults. Her other areas of research include epidemiology of mental disorders in late life, comorbidity, quality of home and community-based services, and implementation of evidence-based interventions. Xiang's research program emphasizes strong partnerships with community organizations and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Research Interests/Focus
Health services research, integrated care models, late-life mental health care, depression, chronic disease, comorbidity, aging in place, health disparities, implementation research
Contact Information
| Phone | Room | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (734) 763-6581 | xiangxi@umich.edu | 3735 SSWB | University of Michigan School of Social Work 1080 S. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
Education
| Year | Degree | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PhD | Social Work | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| 2015 | MSW | Macro | University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
| 2011 | MPhil | Social Welfare | Chinese University of Hong Kong, CHINA |
| 2009 | BA | Social Work and Sociology | Peking University, Beijing, CHINA |
News
- Xiang, X., Kayser, J., Ash, S., Zheng, C., Halavanau, A., Sun, Y., Xue, J., Weaver, A., Dunkle, R., Blackburn, J., & Himle, J. (in press). Web-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression among older adults: Development and usability study. JMIR Aging.
- Kong D., Chen A., Zhang J., Xiang X., Lou V., Kwok T., & Wu B. (in press). Public discourse and sentiment toward dementia on Chinese social media: Findings from a machine learning analysis. JMIR Aging, 24(9).
- An R., Byron C., Chen C., & Xiang X. (2023). A field test of popular chatbots’ responses to questions concerning negative body image. Health Behavior Research.
- Kayser J., Wang X., Wu Z., Dimoj A., & Xiang X. (2023). Layperson-facilitated internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for homebound older adults with depression: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial. JMIR Protocols.
- An R., Li D., & & Xiang X. (2023). Choline intake and cognitive function among US older adults. Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics.
- Ji Y. & Xiang X. (2023). The reciprocal relationship of physical capacity and mental health: A random intercept cross-lagged panel model analysis. Journal of Gerontologic Social Work.
- Xiang X., Kayser J., Turner S., & Zheng C. (2023). Layperson-supported internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for depression among older adults. Research on Social Work Practice.
- Kayser J., Hu R., Rosencruggs D., Li, L., & Xiang X. (2023). A systematic review of the impact of select mindfulness interventions on psychological outcomes in older adults with chronic health conditions. Clinical Gerontologist, 46(3), 302-314.
- Zhang N., Xiang X., Zhou S., Lui H., He Y., & Chen J. (2022). Physical activity intervention and posttraumatic growth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 152, 110675.
- An, R., Zheng, J., & Xiang. X. (2022). Projecting the influence of sugar-sweetened beverage warning labels and restaurant menu labeling regulations on energy intake, weight status, and health care expenditures in US adults: A microsimulation. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 122(2), 334-344.
- Himle, J. A., Weaver, A., Zhang, A., & Xiang, X. (2022). Digital mental health interventions for depression. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 29(1), 50-59.
- Kileen O., Xiang X., Powell D., Reed N., Deal J., Swenor B., & Ehrlich J. (2022). Longitudinal associations of self-reported visual, hearing, and dual sensory difficulties with symptoms of depression among older adults in the United States. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16, 786244.
- Kang S., & Xiang X. (2022). Cognitive impairment as a barrier to utilizing health services among older adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 99, 104613.
- Xiang X., Cho J., Sun Y., & Wang X. (2022). Childhood adversity and cognitive impairment in later life. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 935254.
- Cho, J & Xiang, X. (2022). The relationship between volunteering and occurrence of loneliness among older adults: A longitudinal study with 12 years of follow up. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 66(5), 680-693.
- Yang, Y., & Xiang, X. (2021). Examine the associations between perceived neighborhood conditions, physical activity, and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health and Place, 67, 102505.
- Xiang X., & Wang X. (2021). Childhood adversity and major depression in later life: A competing-risks regression analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 36, 215-223.
- Weaver, A., Zhang, A., Xiang X., Felsman, P., Fischer, D. J., & Himle, J. A. (2021). Entertain Me Well: An entertaining, tailorable, online platform for delivering depression treatment. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 30(1), 96-115.
- An, R., Li, D., & Xiang, X. (2021). The role of theories in school-based diabetes care interventions: A critical review. World Journal of Clinical Cases, 9(18), 4709-4720.
- Kim M., & Xiang X. (2021). Hospitalization trajectories in home- and community-based services recipients: the influence of physician and social care density. Journal of Gerontology: Series B, 76, 1679-1690.
- Xiang X., Lu X., Halavanau A., Xue J., Sun Y., Lai P., & Wu Z. (2021). Modern senicide in the face of a pandemic: An examination of public discourse and sentiment about older adults and COVID-10 using machine learning. Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 76(4), e190-e200.
- Xiang X., Yang Y., Cheng J., & An R. (2021). The impact of late-life disability spectrum on depressive symptoms: A fixed-effects analysis of panel data. Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 76(4), 810-819.
- Xiang X., Kayser J., Sun Y., & Himle J. A. (2021). Internet-based psychotherapy intervention for depression among older adults receiving home care: Quality study of participants’ experiences. JMIR Aging, 4(4), e27630.
- Xiang X., Lai P., Bao L., Sun Y., Chen J., Dunkle R., & Maust D. (2020). Dual trajectories of social isolation and dementia in older adults: A population-based longitudinal study. Journal of Aging and Health, 33(1-2), 63-74.
- Xiang, X., Freedman, V., Shah K., Hu, R., Stagg, B., & Ehrlich, J. (2020). Self-reported vision impairment and subjective wellbeing in older adults: A longitudinal mediation analysis. Journal of Gerontology: Series A, 75(3), 589-595.
- Xiang, X., Cheng J., Zuverink, A., & Wang, X. (2020). Perceptions and practice behaviors regarding late-life depression among private duty home care workers: A mixed methods study. Aging and Mental Health, 24(11), 1904-1911.
- Qin, W., Xiang, X., & Taylor, H. (2020). Driving cessation and social isolation in older adults. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(9), 962-971.
- Nicklett, E., Chen, J., Xiang, X., Leah, A., Sonnega, A., Kimson, J., Cheng, J., & Assari, S. (2020). Associations between diagnosis with type 2 diabetes and changes in physical activity behaviors of middle-aged and older adults in the United States. Innovations in Aging, 4(1), igz048.
- Xiang, X. (2020). Seven-year trajectories of depressive symptoms and their predictors among older Americans. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(7-8), 795-806.
- Kang S., & Xiang, X. (2020). The influence of cognitive impairment on health behaviors among older adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 44(2), 159-168.
- Zuverink, A., & Xiang, X. (2020). Anxiety and unmet needs for assistance with daily activities among older adults. Journal of Aging and Health, 32(5-6), 491-500.
- Xiang, X., Chen, J., & Kim, M. (2020). Trajectories of homebound status in Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older. The Gerontologist, 60(1), 101-111.
- Xiang, X., Sun, Y., Smith, S., Lai, P., & Himle. J. (2020). Internet-based cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression: A feasibility study for homecare older adults. Research on Social Work Practice, 30(7), 791-801.
- Xiang, X., An, R., Kang, S., Stagg, B., & Ehrlich, J. (2020). Disability type, depression, and antidepressant use among older adults in the United States. Aging and Mental Health, 24(1), 27-34.
- Chen, J., Xiang, X., Lee, J., Chen C., He, Y., & Lou, W. (2020). Physical activity and posttraumatic growth: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 49, 101679.
- An R., Xiang X., Xu N., & Shen J. (2020). Influence of grandparental childcare on childhood obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Childhood Obesity, 16(3), 141-153.
- Yang Y., Li S., Zhang K., Xiang X., Li Z., Ahn S., & Murphy J. (2020). How the daily smartphone is associated with daily travel, physical activity, and self-perceived health: evidence from 2017 National Household Travel Survey. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 1-9.
- Xiang, X., An, R., & Oh, H. (2020). The bidirectional relationship between depressive symptoms and homebound status among older adults. The Journal of Gerontology: Series B, 75(2), 357-366.
- An R, Kang H, Cao L, & Xiang X. (2020). Engagement in outdoor physical activity under ambient fine particulate matter pollution: a risk-benefit analysis. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 63(6-7), 662-664.
- Xiang X., Ning Y., & Kayser J. (2020). The implications of COVID-19 for the mental health care of older adults: Insights from emergency department social workers. Journal of Gerontologic Social Work, 63(6-7), 662-664.
- Xiang, X., Randall, O., Langi, F., Yamaki, K., Mitchell, D., Heller, T., Karmarkar, A., French, D., & Jordan, N. (2019). Impacts of an integrated Medicaid managed care program for adults with behavioral health conditions: The experience of Illinois. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 46(1), 44-53.
- Frank, C., Xiang, X., Stagg, B., & Ehrlich, J. (2019). Longitudinal associations of self-reported vision impairment with symptoms of anxiety and depression among older adults in the United States. JAMA Ophthalmology, 137(7), 793-800.
- Xiang, X., Wu, S., Zuverink, A., Tomasino, K. N., An, R., & Himle, J. (2019). Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapies for late-life depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging and Mental Health, 24(8), 1196-1206.
- Xiang, X., Zuverink, A., Rosenberg, W., & Mahmoudi, E. (2019). Social work-based transitional care intervention for super utilizers of medical care: A retrospective analysis of the Bridge Model for Super Utilizers. Social Work in Health Care, 58(1), 126-141.
- An, R., Qiu, Y., Xiang, X., Ji, M., & Guan, C. (2019). Impact of hurricane Katrina on mental health among U.S. adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 43(6), 1186-1199.
- Xiang, X. & Cheng, J. (2019). Trajectories of major depression in middle-aged and older adults: A population-based study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 34(10), 1506-1514.
- Zhan M., Xiang X., & Elliott W. (2018). How much is too much: Educational loans and college graduation. Educational Policy, 32(7), 993-1017.
- Brooks, J. M., Deiches, J., Xiang, X., Batsis, J., Chan, F., DiMilia, P., Chiu, C., Thompson, K., & Bartels, S. (2018). Differences in self-reported physical activity, exercise self-efficacy and outcome expectancies, and health status by body mass index groups in people with chronic pain. Journal of Rehabilitation, 84(4), 46-52.
- Zhan, M., & Xiang, X. (2018). Education loans and asset building among Black and Hispanic young adults. Children and Youth Services Review, 91, 121-127.
- Xiang, X., Leggett, A., Himle, J. A., & Kales, H. (2018). Major depression and subthreshold depression among older adults receiving home care. American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 26(9), 939-949.
- Larrison, C. R., Xiang, X., Gustafson, M., Lardiere, M. R., & Jordan, N. (2018). Implementation of electronic health records among community mental health agencies. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research, 45(1), 133-142.
- An, R., Xiang, X., Liu, J, & Guan, G. (2018). Diet and self-rated health among oldest-old Chinese. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 76, 125-132.
- Xiang, X., Robinson-Lane S., Rosenberg, W., & Alvarez, R. (2018). Implementing and sustaining evidence-based practice in health care: The Bridge Model experience. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 61(3), 280-294.
- Xiang, X., An, R., & Heinemann, A. (2018). Depression and unmet needs for assistance with daily activities among community-dwelling older adults. The Gerontologist, 58(3), 428-437.
- Xiang, X., Danilovich, M., K., Tomasino, K. N. & Jordan, N. (2018). Depression prevalence and treatment among older home health services users in the United States. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 75, 151-157.
- Xiang, X., Kang, S., & Lee, W. (2018). Serious psychological distress as a barrier to dental care in community-dwelling adults in the United States. Social Welfare Policy and Practice, 4(1), 75-101.
- Danilovich, M., Xiang, X., & Pinto, D. (2017). Factors that influence self-reported health changes with caregiving. Journal of Aging and Health, 29(8), 1444-1458.
- Kang. S. & Xiang, X. (2017). Physical activity and health services utilization and costs among U.S. adults. Preventive Medicine, 96, 101-105.
- Larrison C. R., Xiang X., Gustafson M., Lardiere M. R., & Jordan N. (2017). Implementation of electronic health records among community mental health agencies. The Journal of Behavioral Health Services and Research.
- Xiang, X. & Brooks, J. (2017). Correlates of depressive symptoms among homebound and semi-homebound older adults. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 60(3), 201-214.
- An, R. & Xiang, X. (2016). Age-period-cohort analyses of obesity prevalence in U.S. adults. Public Health, 141, 163-169.
- Xiang, X. (2016). Chronic disease diagnosis as a teachable moment for health behavior changes among middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Aging and Health, 29(6), 995-1015.
- Xiang, X. (2016). History of major depression as a barrier to health behavior changes after a chronic disease diagnosis. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 85, 12-18.
- Xiang, X., Larrison, C. R., & Tabb, K. (2016). Trends in health care utilization among adults with serious psychological distress: 2003-2014. Psychiatric Services, 67(7), 743-748.
- An, R., Xiang, X., Yang, Y., & Yan, H. (2016). Mapping the prevalence of physical inactivity in U.S. States, 1984-2015. PLOS ONE.
- Zhan, M., Xiang, X., & Elliott, W. (2016). Education loans and wealth building among young adults. Children and Youth Services Review, 66, 67-75.
- Xiang, X., & An, R. (2015). Body weight status and onset of cognitive impairment among U.S. middle-aged and older adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 60(3), 394-400.
- An, R. & Xiang, X. (2015). Social vulnerability and obesity among U.S. adults. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(3), 7-21.
- An, R. & Xiang, X. (2015). Ambient fine particulate matter air pollution and leisure-time physical inactivity in U.S. adults. Public Health, 129(12), 1637-1644.
- Xiang, X., & An, R. (2015). Depression and onset of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. middleaged and older adults. Aging and Mental Health, 19(2), 1084-1092.
- An, R. & Xiang, X. (2015). Social vulnerability and leisure-time physical inactivity among U.S. adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 39(6), 751-760.
- Xiang, X., & An, R. (2015). The impact of cognitive impairment and comorbid depression on disability, health care utilization, and costs. Psychiatric Services, 66, 1245-1248.
- An, R. & Xiang, X. (2015). Smoking, heavy drinking, and depression among U.S. middle-aged and older Adults. Preventive Medicine, 81, 295-302.
- Xiang, X., An, R., & Gehlert, S. (2015). Trends in antidepressant use among cancer survivors in the US: 1999-2012. Psychiatric Services, 66(6), 564.
- Xiang, X., Lee, W., & Kang, S. (2015). Serious psychological distress as a barrier to dental care in community-dwelling adults in the United States. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 75(2), 134-141.
- Xiang, X., Hernandez, R., & Larrison, C. R. (2015). Provider advice on exercise and diet among adults with comorbid serious psychological distress and diabetes or diabetes risk factors. The Diabetes Educator, 41(2), 185-193.
- Xiang, X., & An, R. (2015). Obesity and onset of depression among U.S. middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 78, 242-248.
- Xiang, X. (2015). Serious psychological distress as a barrier to cancer screening among women. Women's Health Issues, 25(1), 49-55.
- Lough, B. J., & Xiang, X. (2014). Skills-based international volunteering among older adults from the US. Administration and Society.
- Lough, B. J., Xiang, X., & Kang, S. (2014). Motivations for volunteering abroad in later life. International Journal of Volunteer Administration, 30(2), 11-21.
- Lough, B. J., McBride, A. M., Sherraden, M. S., & Xiang, X. (2014). The impact of international service on the development of volunteers’ intercultural relations. Social Science Research, 46, 48-58.