Wen-Jui Han
Professor
PhD, MSW
Areas of Expertise: Social welfare policy, with an emphasis on children and families; effects of maternal employment and child care on children's cognitive and social and emotional outcomes; impact of welfare reform and child care subsidies on families; precarious parental work, parental work schedules, and child well-being; cognitive and socio-emotional outcomes of children in immigrant families; quantitative research methods; use of large-scale longitudinal data
Biography
Wen-Jui Han is a Professor at NYU Silver. She has extensive knowledge and skills from multidisciplinary training in sociology, developmental psychology, economics, and public policy. The ultimate goal of Dr. Han’s research is to advance our understanding of factors that will improve the well-being of children and their families. To this end, Dr. Han has investigated relationships between parental behaviors and child health and development as well as the effects of policies on parental behaviors and child outcomes. Specifically, Dr. Han has studied the determinants of parental employment, parental leave, and child care, and the impact that these factors have on children’s development. In addition, she has examined the roles of family, school, and neighborhood influences in shaping the academic and socioemotional outcomes of children of immigrants.
Dr. Han believes strongly in the importance of integrating both practical experience and sound research methods to inform policy formulation and implementation. In recent years, Dr. Han has collaborated with scholars from Australia, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, and Taiwan, which has opened up new avenues for investigating and understanding social phenomena through global and cross-national studies.
Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including the American Journal of Public Health, Child Development, Demography, Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Research Quarterly, Journal of Adolescence, Journal of Marriage and Family, and the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Dr. Han currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Social Welfare.
Dr. Han earned her PhD from Columbia University School of Social Work, her MSW from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Social Welfare, and her BA in sociology from National Taiwan University.
Research Projects
Cross-national comparative study of precarious parental work and child and family well-being
Bilingualism and Academic Social Development
Cognitive and Socio-emotional Outcomes of Children of Immigrants
Nonstandard Work Schedules and Child Outcomes
Maternal employment and child care on children's later outcomes
Effects of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) on parental leave-taking
Bilingualism and school mobility in shaping children's well-being in immigrant families
Publications
Precarious Parental Employment Conditions and Family Poverty Experiences in the First Six Years of a Child’s Life
Han, W. J. & Zhang, L., Apr 2022,
In : Journal of Child and Family Studies. 31, 4, p. 1106-1120
15 p.
Precarious parental employment, economic hardship, and parenting and child happiness amidst a pandemic
Han, W. J. & Hart, J., Feb 2022,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 133, 106343.
Editorial
Han, W. J., Jan 2022,
In : International Journal of Social Welfare. 31, 1, p. 5-7
3 p.
Who We Live With and How We Are Feeling: A Study of Household Living Arrangements and Subjective Well-Being Among Older Adults in China
Han, W. J., Li, Y. & Whetung, C., Oct 2021,
In : Research on Aging. 43, 9-10, p. 388-402
15 p.
Job precarity and economic prospects during the COVID-19 public health crisis
Han, W. J. & Hart, J., Sep 2021,
In : Social Science Quarterly. 102, 5, p. 2394-2411
18 p.
Covid-19 experiences and parental mental health
Hart, J. & Han, W. J., Jun 1 2021,
In : Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. 12, 2, p. 283-302
20 p.
Editorial
Han, W. J., Apr 2021,
In : International Journal of Social Welfare. 30, 2, p. 127-129
3 p.
Does internet access make a difference for older adults’ cognition in urban China? The moderating role of living arrangements
Li, Y., Han, W. J. & Hu, M., 2021,
In : Health and Social Care in the Community..
Uncovering Multidimensional Poverty Experiences in Shaping Children’s Socioemotional Trajectories during the First 6 Years of Schooling
Zhang, L. & Han, W. J., Dec 2020,
In : Family Process. 59, 4, p. 1837-1855
19 p.
COVID-19 Interconnectedness: Health Inequity, the Climate Crisis, and Collective Trauma
Watson, M. F., Bacigalupe, G., Daneshpour, M., Han, W. J. & Parra-Cardona, R., Sep 1 2020,
In : Family Process. 59, 3, p. 832-846
15 p.
One Roof, Three Generations: Grandparental Co-residence and Child Outcomes in China
Han, W. J., Whetung, T. & Mao, X., Sep 1 2020,
In : Family Process. 59, 3, p. 1144-1160
17 p.
Editorial
Han, W. J., Jul 1 2020,
In : International Journal of Social Welfare. 29, 3, p. 203-204
2 p.
A first look at parental work schedules and children’s well-being in contemporary China
Han, W. J., May 26 2020,
In : Community, Work and Family. 23, 3, p. 286-304
19 p.
Editorial
Han, W. J., Jan 1 2020,
In : International Journal of Social Welfare. 29, 1, p. 4-5
2 p.
Childhood deprivation experience, family pathways, and socioemotional functioning.
Zhang, L. & Han, W. J., 2020,
In : Journal of Family Psychology..
China: Leave and population policies
Gabel, S. G., Han, W. J. & Wang, X., Jan 1 2019,
Parental Leave and Beyond: Recent InTernational Developments, Current Issues and Future Directions.
Policy Press, p. 111-128
18 p.
Employment and parenting
Han, W., Hetzner, N. & Brooks-Gunn, J., 2019,
Handbook of parenting (3rd ed), Vol 4: Social conditions and applied parenting .
New York: Routledge, p. 274-300
Living Arrangements and Older Adults' Psychological Well-Being and Life Satisfaction in China: Does Social Support Matter?
Mao, X. & Han, W. J., Oct 2018,
In : Family Relations. 67, 4, p. 567-584
18 p.
Preschool attendance and school readiness for children of immigrant mothers in the United States
Lee, R. H., Han, W. J., Waldfogel, J. & Brooks-Gunn, J., Jun 1 2018,
In : Journal of Early Childhood Research. 16, 2, p. 190-209
20 p.
Relations Between Socioeconomic Status, Subjective Social Status, and Health in Shanghai, China
Rarick, J. R. D., Dolan, C. T., Han, W. J. & Wen, J., Mar 2018,
In : Social Science Quarterly. 99, 1, p. 390-405
16 p.
Child Overweight and Obesity in Shanghai, China: Contextualizing Chinese Socioeconomic and Gender Differences
Martinson, M. L., Chang, Y. L., Han, W. J. & Wen, J., Feb 1 2018,
In : International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 25, 1, p. 141-149
9 p.
Family Exposure to Potentially Traumatic Events and Chinese Children’s Psychological Adjustment: A Transgenerational Study
Siegel, J. & Han, W. J., Feb 1 2018,
In : Journal of Child and Family Studies. 27, 2, p. 431-442
12 p.
Employment
Han, W., 2018,
.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development .
SAGE Publications Inc., p. 746-747
The development and orientation of child protection system in China: Learning from others [in Chinese]
Han, W., 2018,
In : Social Construction. 5, 4, p. 48-58
Poverty dynamics and academic trajectories of children of immigrants
Zhang, L. & Han, W. J., Sep 16 2017,
In : International journal of environmental research and public health. 14, 9, 1076.
The response to rural-To-urban migration and other life stressors in Shanghai: Effects on physical and psychological well-being among parents of young children
Han, W. J., Siegel, J. & Zhang, L., Sep 2017,
In : Asian American Journal of Psychology. 8, 3, p. 248-258
11 p.
First-Year Maternal Employment and Adolescent Externalizing Behavior
Conway, A., Han, W. J., Brooks-Gunn, J. & Waldfogel, J., Aug 1 2017,
In : Journal of Child and Family Studies. 26, 8, p. 2237-2251
15 p.
Women’s Short-Term Employment Trajectories Following Birth: Patterns, Determinants, and Variations by Race/Ethnicity and Nativity
Lu, Y., Wang, J. S. H. & Han, W. J., Feb 1 2017,
In : Demography. 54, 1, p. 93-118
26 p.
Shanghai: Front-Runner of Community-Based Eldercare in China
Chen, L. & Han, W. J., Oct 1 2016,
In : Journal of Aging and Social Policy. 28, 4, p. 292-307
16 p.
The effects of preschool attendance on adolescent outcomes in rural China
Gong, X., Xu, D. & Han, W. J., Mar 4 2016,
In : Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 37, p. 140-152
13 p.
The development and current status of the Social Work profession in China
Han, W., Guo, J. & Han, X., 2016,
Transformative social work practice .
Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publications Inc., p. 485-499
Household Income and Preschool Attendance in China
Gong, X., Xu, D. & Han, W. J., Jan 1 2015,
In : Child development. 86, 1, p. 194-208
15 p.
Trajectory of physical health, cognitive status, and psychological well-being among Chinese elderly
Han, W. J. & Shibusawa, T., Jan 1 2015,
In : Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 60, 1, p. 168-177
10 p.
The Social Work void
Han, W., 2015,
In : The Journal of American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai., p. 22-23
Fathers' Leave and Fathers' Involvement: Evidence from Four OECD Countries
Huerta, M. C., Adema, W., Baxter, J., Han, W. J., Lausten, M., Lee, R. & Waldfogel, J., Dec 1 2014,
In : European Journal of Social Security. 16, 4, p. 308-346
39 p.
Child Care Subsidies and the School Readiness of Children of Immigrants
Johnson, A. D., Han, W. J., Ruhm, C. J. & Waldfogel, J., Nov 1 2014,
In : Child development. 85, 6, p. 2140-2150
11 p.
Is participation in Head Start associated with less maternal spanking for boys and girls?
Lee, R. H., Brooks-Gunn, J., Han, W. J., Waldfogel, J. & Zhai, F., Nov 2014,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 46, p. 55-63
9 p.
The Role of Family SES and Language Background in Shaping the Well-Being of Children of Asian Origin in the Context of School Mobility
Han, W. J., Mar 2014,
In : Race and Social Problems. 6, 1, p. 85-101
17 p.
Parents' nonstandard work schedules and child well-being: A critical review of the literature
Li, J., Johnson, S. E., Han, W. J., Andrews, S., Kendall, G., Strazdins, L. & Dockery, A., Feb 2014,
In : Journal of Primary Prevention. 35, 1, p. 53-73
21 p.
Head start participation and school readiness: Evidence from the early childhood longitudinal study-birth cohort
Lee, R. H., Zhai, F., Brooks-Gunn, J., Han, W. J. & Waldfogel, J., Jan 2014,
In : Developmental psychology. 50, 1, p. 202-215
14 p.
The role of parental work schedule in CPS involvement
Han, W. J., Huang, C. C. & Williams, M., May 2013,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 35, 5, p. 837-847
11 p.
Time for Children: Trends in the Employment Patterns of Parents, 1967-2009
Fox, L., Han, W. J., Ruhm, C. & Waldfogel, J., Feb 2013,
In : Demography. 50, 1, p. 25-49
25 p.
Head Start and children's nutrition, weight, and health care receipt
Lee, R. H., Zhai, F., Han, W. J., Brooks-Gunn, J. & Waldfogel, J., 2013,
In : Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 28, 4, p. 723-733
11 p.
Family Meals and Child Academic and Behavioral Outcomes
Miller, D. P., Waldfogel, J. & Han, W. J., Nov 2012,
In : Child development. 83, 6, p. 2104-2120
17 p.
School readiness among children of immigrants in the US: Evidence from a large national birth cohort study
Han, W. J., Lee, R. H. & Waldfogel, J., Apr 2012,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 34, 4, p. 771-782
12 p.
Child care and school performance in Denmark and the United States
Esping-Andersen, G., Garfinkel, I., Han, W. J., Magnuson, K., Wagner, S. & Waldfogel, J., Mar 2012,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 34, 3, p. 576-589
14 p.
Bilingualism and academic achievement
Han, W. J., Jan 2012,
In : Child development. 83, 1, p. 300-321
22 p.
Bilingualism and academic achievement: Does generation status make a difference?
Han, W., 2012,
The Immigrant Paradox in Children and Adolescents: Is Becoming American a Developmental Risk?.
Garcia Coll, C. & Marks, A. (eds.).New York, NY: American Psychological Association, p. 161-184
Development of social work education in china: Background, current status, and prospects
Yingsheng, L. I., Han, W. J. & Huang, C. C., 2012,
In : Journal of Social Work Education. 48, 4 SPL. ISS., p. 635-653
19 p.
Fathers' leave, fathers' involvement and child development: Are they related? Evidence from four OECD countries.
Huerta, M.C., Adema, W., Baxter, J., Lausten, M., Han, W., Lee, R. & Waldfogel, J., 2012.
Paris, France: OECD
Parental work schedules and children's cognitive trajectories
Han, W. J. & Fox, L. E., Oct 2011,
In : Journal of Marriage and Family. 73, 5, p. 962-980
19 p.
Early maternal employment and child cognitive outcomes: Evidence from five OECD countries.
Huerta, M., Baxter, J., Corak, M., Gray, M., Han, W. & Waldfogel, J., 2011.
Paris, France: OECD
Public policies, women's employment after childbearing, and child well-being
Washbrook, E., Ruhm, C. J., Waldfogel, J. & Han, W. J., 2011,
In : B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis and Policy. 11, 1, 43.
Social mobility of migrant peasant workers in China
Han, W., Huang, C. C. & Han, K., 2011,
In : Sociology Mind. 1, 4, p. 206
Parental Work Schedules and adolescent risky behaviors
Han, W. J., Miller, D. P. & Waldfogel, J., Sep 2010,
In : Developmental psychology. 46, 5, p. 1245-1267
23 p.
Maternity Leave in Taiwan
Feng, J. Y. & Han, W. J., Jul 2010,
In : Family Relations. 59, 3, p. 297-312
16 p.
The forgotten treasure: Bilingualism and asian children's emotional and behavioral health
Han, W. J. & Huang, C. C., May 1 2010,
In : American journal of public health. 100, 5, p. 831-838
8 p.
Bilingualism and socioemotional well-being
Han, W. J., May 2010,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 32, 5, p. 720-731
12 p.
First-year maternal employment and child development in the first seven years.
Han, W., Waldfogel, J. & Brooks-Gunn, J., 2010,
In : Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development. 75, 2, p. 1-147
Assessing school supports for ELL students using the ECLS-K
Han, W. J. & Bridglall, B. L., Dec 2009,
In : Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 24, 4, p. 445-462
18 p.
Parental work schedules and adolescent depression
Han, W. J. & Miller, D. P., Jun 2009,
In : Health Sociology Review. 18, 1, p. 36-49
14 p.
Nonstandard maternal work schedules during infancy: Implications for children's early behavior problems
Daniel, S. S., Grzywacz, J. G., Leerkes, E., Tucker, J. & Han, W. J., Apr 2009,
In : Infant Behavior and Development. 32, 2, p. 195-207
13 p.
Parental leave policies and parents' employment and leave-taking
Han, W. J., Ruhm, C. & Waldfogel, J., Jan 2009,
In : Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 28, 1, p. 29-54
26 p.
Maternal employment
Han, W., 2009,
Childhood and adolescence.
Carr, D. (ed.).Detroit, MI: Macmillan Reference USA, p. 283-287
Parental employment and child development: Variation by child, family, and job characteristics
Han, W. & Waldfogel, J., 2009.
Handbook of Families and Work: Interdisciplinary Perspectives.
Crane, R. & Hill, J. (eds.).Lanham, MD: University Press of America
Public policies and women’s employment after childbirth
Han, W., Ruhm, C., Waldfogel, J. & Washbrook, E., 2009.
NBER
The Academic Trajectories of Children of Immigrants and Their School Environments
Han, W. J., Nov 2008,
In : Developmental psychology. 44, 6, p. 1572-1590
19 p.
Adolescents of New York City immigrant families
Han, W. J., Oct 2008,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 30, 10, p. 1144-1158
15 p.
Maternal nonstandard work schedules and adolescent overweight
Miller, D. P. & Han, W. J., Aug 1 2008,
In : American journal of public health. 98, 8, p. 1495-1502
8 p.
Shift work and child behavioral outcomes
Han, W. J., Mar 2008,
In : Work, Employment and Society. 22, 1, p. 67-87
21 p.
The timing of mothers' employment after childbirth
Han, W. J., Ruhm, C. J., Waldfogel, J. & Washbrook, E., 2008,
In : Monthly Labor Review. 131, 6, p. 15-26
12 p.
Parental work schedules, family process, and early adolescents' risky behavior
Han, W. J. & Waldfogel, J., Sep 2007,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 29, 9, p. 1249-1266
18 p.
Child support enforcement and sexual activity of male adolescents
Huang, C. C. & Han, W. J., Aug 2007,
In : Journal of Marriage and Family. 69, 3, p. 763-777
15 p.
Nonstandard work schedules and work-family issues.
Han, W., 2007.
Sloan Work and Family Research Network Encyclopedia.
Maternal work schedules and child outcomes: Evidence from the National Survey of American Families
Han, W. J., Sep 2006,
In : Children and Youth Services Review. 28, 9, p. 1039-1059
21 p.
Academic achievements of children in immigrant families
Han, W., 2006,
In : Educational Research and Reviews. 1, 8, p. 286-318
Left behind: Less-educated young black men in the economic boom of the 1990s
Mincy, R.B., Lewis, Jr., C.E. & Han, W., 2006,
Black Males Left Behind.
Mincy, R. B. (ed.).Washington, DC: The Urban Institute Press, p. 1-10
Maternal employment and child development: A fresh look using newer methods
Hill, J. L., Waldfogel, J., Brooks-Gunn, J. & Han, W. J., Nov 2005,
In : Developmental psychology. 41, 6, p. 833-850
18 p.
Maternal nonstandard work schedules and child cognitive outcomes
Han, W. J., Jan 2005,
In : Child development. 76, 1, p. 137-154
18 p.
Perceptions of child support and sexual activity of adolescent males
Huang, C. C. & Han, W. J., Dec 2004,
In : Journal of Adolescence. 27, 6, p. 731-748
18 p.
The Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment (HOME) in Middle Childhood: A Study of Three Large-Scale Data Sets
Han, W. J., Leventhal, T. & Linver, M. R., May 1 2004,
In : Parenting. 4, 2-3, p. 189-210
22 p.
The Infant-Toddler HOME in the 2nd and 3rd Years of Life
Fuligni, A. S., Han, W. J. & Brooks-Gunn, J., May 1 2004,
In : Parenting. 4, 2-3, p. 139-159
21 p.
Nonstandard work schedules and child care choices: Evidence from the NICHD Study of Early Child Care
Han, W., 2004,
In : Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 19, 2, p. 231-256
Nonstandard work schedules and child care decisions: Evidence form the NICHD Study of Early Child Care
Han, W. J., 2004,
In : Early Childhood Research Quarterly. 19, 2, p. 231-256
26 p.
The importance of family structure and family income on family's educational expenditure and children's college attendance: Empirical evidence from Taiwan
Han, W. J., Huang, C. C. & Garfinkel, I., Sep 2003,
In : Journal of Family Issues. 24, 6, p. 753-786
34 p.
Child support enforcement, joint legal custody, and parental involvement
Huang, C. C., Han, W. J. & Garfinkel, I., Jun 2003,
In : Social Service Review. 77, 2, p. 255-278
24 p.
Parental leave: The impact of recent legislation on parents' leave taking
Han, W. J. & Waldfogel, J., Feb 2003,
In : Demography. 40, 1, p. 191-200
10 p.
The effects of early maternal employment on child cognitive development
Waldfogel, J., Han, W. J. & Brooks-Gunn, J., May 2002,
In : Demography. 39, 2, p. 369-392
24 p.
Maternal employment and child cognitive outcomes in the first three years of life: The NICHD study of early child care
Brooks-Gunn, J., Han, W. J. & Waldfogel, J., 2002,
In : Child development. 73, 4, p. 1052-1072
21 p.
Child care costs and women's employment: A comparison of single and married mothers with pre-school-aged children
Han, W. & Waldfogel, J., Sep 2001,
In : Social Science Quarterly. 82, 3, p. 552-568
17 p.
The effects of early maternal employment on later cognitive and behavioral outcomes
Wen-Jui, H., Waldfogel, J. & Brooks-Gunn, J., May 2001,
In : Journal of Marriage and Family. 63, 2, p. 336-354
19 p.
Child care in the wake of welfare reform: The impact of government subsidies on the economic well-being of single-mother families
Meyers, M. K., Han, W. J., Waldfogel, J. & Garfinkel, I., Mar 2001,
In : Social Service Review. 75, 1, p. 29-58
30 p.
Child care costs and women’s employment: A comparison of single and married mothers with pre-school age children
Han, W. & Waldfogel, J., 2001,
In : Social Science Quarterly. 82, 3, p. 552-568
College attendance and education expenditure in Taiwan: Does family structure or income matter?
Han, W. & Huang, C. C., 2001,
In : Journal of Social Policy and Social Work. 5, 1, p. 55-98
Child care choices among families with preschool-aged children in Taiwan
Han, W., 2000,
In : NTU Social Work Review. 3, p. 69-110
Child care usage and expenditures in Taiwan: Evidence from the 1991-1997 Family Income and Expenditure Survey
Han, W., 2000,
In : Journal of Social Policy and Social Work. 4, 1, p. 5-43
Family’s resource allocation in Taiwan: Does family structure matter?
Han, W., Garfinkel, I. & Huang, C. C., 2000,
In : NYU Social Work Review. 3, p. 37-68
). The contributing factors to divorced and separate mothers in Taiwan: A test of economic independence hypothesis
Han, W., Huang, C. C. & Garfinkel, I., 2000,
In : Journal of Social Policy and Social Work. 4, 1, p. 45-76
Selected Presentations
Han, W-J. (2018). Parental work schedules and child well-being in a cross-sectional lens. Paper prepared to be presented at the European Society on Family Relations (ESFR) Annual Conference, Porto, Portugal, September 5-8.
Han, W-J. (2018). Poverty dynamics and children’s socioemotional trajectories. Paper prepared to be presented at the Childhood and Materiality - VIII Conference on Childhood Studies, University of Jyväskylä, Finland, May 7-9; at the SWSD 2018 Annual Conference, Dublin, Ireland, July 4-7.
Han, W-J., & Zhang, L. (2017). Poverty dynamics and children’s socioemotional trajectories in immigrant families. Paper prepared to be presented at the Annual conference of American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA, November 4-8.
Han, W-J. (2017). Grandparental co-residence and children’s well-being in contemporary China. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual conference of East Asian Social Policy, Nagoya, Japan, August 2-4, 2017.
Han, W-J., & Shibusawa, T. (2017). Grandparental co-residence and children’s well-being in contemporary China. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, LA, Jan 12-15, 2017.
Martinson, L. M., Chang, Y-L., Han, W-J., & Wen, J. (2017). Disparities in access to healthcare: Children in Shanghai, China. Paper presented at the 2017 Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, LA, Jan 12-15, 2017.
Han, W-J. (2016). Parental work schedules and child well-being: First look using 2014 Child Well-Being Study in Shanghai, China. Paper presented at the 5th CIFA Regional Symposium 2016. Seoul, South Korea, November 3-5, 2016.
Han, W-J., & Shibusawa, T. (2016). Grandparental co-residence and children’s well-being in contemporary China. Paper presented at the 5th CIFA Regional Symposium 2016. Seoul, South Korea, November 3-5, 2016.
Han, W-J., & Siegel, J. (2016). Parenting and child wellbeing in trauma-exposed families in China. Paper presented at the Third ISA Forum on Sociology, Vienna, Austria, July 10-14, 2016.
Han, W-J., & Siegel, J. (2016). Parenting and child wellbeing in trauma-exposed families in China. Paper presented at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development (SWSD), Seoul, South Korea, June 27-30, 2016.
Han, W-J., Martinson, M., Chang, Y-L., & Wen, J. (2016). Social determinants of child obesity in Shanghai, China: Comparing Chinese and US disparity patterns. Paper presented at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development (SWSD), Seoul, South Korea, June 27-30, 2016.
Siegel, J., & Han, W-J. (2016). Parenting and child wellbeing in trauma-exposed families in China. Paper presented at the 2016 Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington D.C., Jan 13-17, 2016.
Martinson, M., Chang, Y-L., Han, W-J., & Wen, J. (2016). Social determinants of child obesity in Shanghai, China: Comparing Chinese and US disparity patterns. Paper presented at the 2016 Annual conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington D.C., Jan 13-17, 2016.
Martinson, L.M., Chang, Y-L., Han, W-J., & Wen, J. (2015). Social determinants of child overweight and obesity in Shanghai, China: Understanding Chinese disparities. Paper presented at the 2015 Fall Research conference of APPAM, Miami, FL, Nov 12-14, 2015.
Martinson, L.M., Chang, Y-L., Han, W-J., & Wen, J. (2015). Social determinants of child overweight and obesity in Shanghai, China: Understanding Chinese disparities. Paper presented at the Lancet-CAMS Health Summit, Beijing, Oct 30-31, 2015. [CAMS: The China Academy of Medical Sciences]
Han, W-J. (2015). Parental work schedules and child well-being: First look using 2014 Child Well-Being Study in Shanghai, China. Paper presented at the International Conference of International Commission on Couple and Family Relations (ICCFR): Changing times: Impacts of time on family life.” Berlin, Germany, June 22-24, 2015.
Han, W-J. (2015). 2014 Child Well-Being Study in Shanghai, China. Invited Plenary Speaker on Research on Human Development and Application in China, Penn’s Graduate School of Education in celebration of its centennial and the opening of the Penn-Wharton China Center in Beijing. Beijing, June 6, 2015.
Han, W-J. (2015). Parental employment and the implications to family-friendly policy. Invited Keynote Speaker at the 2015 Annual Conference of Association of Social Welfare in Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, May 15-16, 2015.
Cherng, H-Y., & Han, W-J. (2015). Teacher relationships with urban and rural migrant youth in China. Paper presented at the 59th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES), March 8-13, Washington, D.C..
Rarick, J., Han, W-J., & Wen, J. (2015). Socioeconomic status, subjective social status, and parenting practices in Shanghai, China. Paper presented at the Biennial Conference o the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), March 19-21, Philadelphia, PA.
Gong, X., Di, X., & Han, W-J. (2015). Is preschool attendance important to children's well-being in rural China? Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD), March 19-21, Philadelphia, PA. and at the Annual Conference of Population Association of America (PAA), April 30-May 2, San Diego, CA.
Lee, R., Brooks-Gunn, J., Han, W-J., Waldfogel, J., & Zhai, F. (2015). Comparing Head Start to other care arrangements in three contemporary datasets. Paper presented at the 2015 SRCD Biennial Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, March 19-21, 2015.
Han, W-J. (2014). 2014 Child Well-Being Study in China. Paper presented at the 4th annual conference of Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region. Nov 13-15, 2014, Shanghai, China.
Han, W-J. (2014). Poverty and Inequality in China: 2014 Child Well-Being Study. Invited presentation at University of Washington West Coast Poverty Center, Nov 3, 2014, Seattle, WA