Qingqing Yin, MSW (she/her), is a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. She received her MSW from Fudan University and a dual Bachelor’s degree in Law and Economics from Shandong University.
Qingqing’s research interests include the health needs and social engagement of older adults in urban neighborhood settings. Her work examines how the life course and well-being of older adults shape and are shaped by their interactions with the neighborhood environments. Focusing on neighborhood-based measurement, policy design, and urban planning for community development, Qingqing is particularly interested in the interdependence between living spaces and the aging experiences of older adults. She aims to promote community resilience and integrated health care services among vulnerable aging populations.
Prior to her doctoral studies, Qingqing was involved in neighborhood-based programs and researches in China, where she gained hands-on experiences about community governance and collective actions. Working closely with grassroots initiatives and volunteering networks, she explored how the collaborative structures and reciprocal interactions within urban neighborhoods fostered residents' well-being and social support for older adults. Now at the University of Pittsburgh, Qingqing is advancing her research from cross-cultural perspectives to advocate for developing more inclusive aging communities.
