Siyu Zhu
Biographic Data
| ID | 3838787 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Siyu Zhu |
| GIVEN NAMES | Siyu |
| FAMILY NAME | Zhu |
| SIGNATURE | ZHU S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5253-9428 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Latent motivational-emotional profiles and their effects on strategy use and performance in online multimodal reading tasks: A mixed-methods investigation
Online multimodal reading (OMR) is now essential but cognitively and emotionally challenging for students. As large-scale assessments (e.g., PIRLS) are moving toward full digital administration, primary students worldwide, including Hong Kong fourth graders, are increasingly required to navigate OMR texts in both learning and testing. However, the relationships between motivational-emotional factors, OMR strategies, and performance remain unclear…
The application of multimodal GenAI in lesson planning for primary school L2 Chinese vocabulary teaching: A TPACK perspective
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly expanding within L2 education and is increasingly positioned as a core resource for lesson planning. This study explores how 22 pre-service teachers mobilized multimodal GenAI tools, including DALL-E for image generation and ChatGPT for instructional support, to plan Grades 3–4 Chinese-as-a-second-language (L2) vocabulary lessons in Hong Kong primary schools. Using the TPACK framework, we exam…
Interrelationships among parental reading attitudes, first-graders’ reading self-beliefs, and L2 Chinese reading performance
Under Hong Kong’s “biliterate and trilingual” language policy, immigrant students often face considerable challenges in reading Chinese. While parental involvement and children’s psychological factors are known to play critical roles in children’s reading development, there remains a lack of research focusing on the factors’ interplay and their effects on second language (L2) Chinese reading, specifically within the unique sociolinguistic context…
Utilizing ChatGPT for personalized writing program to cultivate a growth mindset in second language learners
The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) tools is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of education. This randomized controlled trial, conducted over an eight-week period, investigates the potential of employing ChatGPT to devise personalized writing program aimed at fostering a growth mindset among second language (L2) learners. A sample of 117 undergraduate students from a Chinese university participated in this study and w…
Knowing Yourself in Relations: Longitudinal Associations Between Family Intimacy, Family Conflict, and Self‐Concept Clarity in Adolescents
INTRODUCTION: The clarity of self-concept is a pivotal determinant of one's psychological well-being. While existing literature has consistently demonstrated associations between family relationships and self-concept clarity, significant gaps remain in understanding the temporal dynamics and directional influences between specific family relational patterns (particularly intimacy and conflict) and self-concept development during adolescence. METH…
The influence of linguistic features on L2 Chinese writing quality among students with various L1 backgrounds
Recent studies with automatic text analyzers have explored linguistic measures for predicting writing quality, mostly in English texts by diverse learners. However, research on L2 writing in non-alphabetic languages among students with varied L1 backgrounds remains scarce. This study examines how lexical and syntactic complexity affect writing quality in Chinese-as-a-Second-Language (CSL) students in Hong Kong, using 340 samples from 115 secondar…
The relationship between core self-evaluation and cognitive failures among Chinese college students: A moderated mediation model
By constructing a moderated mediation model, this study specifically elaborated on the mediating role that depression symptoms played between core self-evaluation and cognitive failures, as well as the moderated role of loneliness, which affected core self-evaluation and cognitive failures to diverse extents
The mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between Hong Kong CSL learners’ L2 selves and their writing performance
Contrasting Pragmatic Functions of First-Person Pronouns in Three Classical Chinese Texts
The existence of multiple first-person pronouns (1PPs) in classical Chinese is an issue that has not been resolved despite linguists using the grammatical perspective. This paper proposes pragmatics as a viable solution. There is also a lack of research exploring the evolving usage patterns of 1PPs within the historical context of Chinese language use. Such research can help us comprehend the changes and developments of these linguistic elements.…
What they provide and how: An intervention study on pre-service teachers' GenAI-assisted writing feedback
A Qualitative Inquiry Into Metacognitive Strategies of Postgraduate Students in Employing ChatGPT for English Academic Writing
Recent years have witnessed a growing application of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology in writing instruction. Students should mobilise their metacognitive strategies during this endeavour to maximise the benefits of GenAI while avoiding the potential negative impacts. Within the context of tertiary education in Hong Kong, this qualitative research investigates 13 postgraduate students' metacognitive strategies when utilising …
Profiling the differences in strategy use in online multimodal reading: Associations with self-efficacy and reading task performance
Impact of Information Literacy and Discourse Synthesis Strategy Use on Multimodal Information‐Based Integrated Writing Among Secondary School Students
Integrating multimodal information in writing has become a key competency in the information society. Based on the information‐based model of academic writing (IBAW), the present study explores the impact of information literacy and discourse synthesis strategy use on multimodal information‐based integrated writing (MIIW). The participants, 223 secondary school students from mainland China, completed an MIIW task involving multiple modes (videos,…
Parental involvement influences the relationship between children’s L2 Chinese reading motivation and reading performance: A longitudinal person-centred moderation analysis
202507 bcch
Exploring Chinese university English writing teachers’ emotions in providing feedback on student writing
Despite the growing interest in emotions in L2 writing education, empirical research on teachers’ emotions as feedback providers is limited. With 288 English writing teachers from 120 universities in 23 provinces of China, this study developed a 17-item scale to measure Chinese university English writing teachers’ feedback-giving emotions. Exploratory factor analysis revealed five kinds of emotions: cheerfulness, contentment, frustration, anxiety…
The construct of integrated group discussion (IGD) among undergraduate students: To what extent does group discussion performance reflect performance on IGD tasks
Integrated group discussion (IGD) tasks represent a new type of integrated speaking task that requires students to communicate with their peers after comprehending and using provided source materials. With its potential to enhance effective communication and information literacy, IGD stands at the core of language education. Although the IGD task type has become increasingly popular, its construct is still unexplored. In this study, 124 Hong Kong…
The relationship between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction among college students: The mediating role of depression and the moderating role of loneliness
Background: Mobile phone addiction has adverse influences on the physical and mental health of college students. However, few studies shed light on the effect of fear of missing out on mobile phone addiction and the underlying mechanisms among college students. Methods: To explore their associations, the present study used the Fear of Missing Out Scales (FoMOS), Loneliness Scale (USL-8), Mobile Phone Addiction Index Scale (MPAI), and Depression-A…
The Effect of Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy on Learning Engagement and Subsequent Reading Performance: The Difference Between L1 and L2 Reading in First-Grade Students
Reading self-beliefs, comprising self-concept and self-efficacy, play a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning engagement and learning outcomes. However, existing literature on the self-beliefs of school-entry students primarily originates from Western contexts, and the exploration of differences in self-beliefs, engagement in learning, and their impact on reading performance among L1 and L2 learners remains uncharted territory. This dearth o…
The different effects of the ideal L2 self and intrinsic motivation on reading performance via engagement among young Chinese second-language learners
Although motivational variables have been extensively examined in the context of English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL), they have received little attention when learning Chinese as a second language (CSL), especially among elementary school students in lower grades. Considering the significant impact of psychological variables on language learning and the dilemma of Chinese reading for non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students from Hong Kong, …
Examining the mindsets toward students’ writing competence and feedback-giving practices of Chinese university English writing teachers
Evaluation of Imerg climate trends over land in the TRMM and GPM eras
The Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission (IMERG) is a global precipitation product suite consisting of both near-real-time and research-grade products with high spatiotemporal resolution. However, the IMERG developers note that it is designed as a high resolution precipitation product (HRPP), not a Climate Data Record, and its ability to capture climate trends remains uncertain. Therefore, it is…
The associations between adverse childhood experiences and body pain among middle-aged and older adults: Findings from China
This study highlighted the significant association between ACEs and body pain among middle-aged and older Chinese, emphasizing the importance of preventing or mitigating ACEs as a strategy for the prevention and management of body pain
Paternal and maternal exposures to adverse childhood experiences and spontaneous fetal loss: A nationwide cross-sectional analysis
Both maternal and paternal ACEs were associated with spontaneous abortion, and potential mediators might need to be considered to further explore impacts of maternal and paternal ACEs on maternal reproductive health
Exploring the interplay of attitudes: The transfer of self‐efficacy and emotions between L1 Chinese and L2 English integrated writing contexts
In today's multilingual society, students often learn two or more languages simultaneously. Despite a wealth of research on writing attitudes, few studies have explored the relationship between student attitudinal variables from a cross‐linguistic perspective, particularly in the field of integrated writing (IW). This study included 239 first‐year English majors from a normal university in southeastern China. Path analysis revealed clear relation…
Investigating the relationships between language mindsets, attributions, and learning engagement of L2 writers
Investigating the relationships between language mindsets, attributions, and learning engagement of L2 writers
Exploring the interplay of attitudes: The transfer of self‐efficacy and emotions between L1 Chinese and L2 English integrated writing contexts
In today's multilingual society, students often learn two or more languages simultaneously. Despite a wealth of research on writing attitudes, few studies have explored the relationship between student attitudinal variables from a cross‐linguistic perspective, particularly in the field of integrated writing (IW). This study included 239 first‐year English majors from a normal university in southeastern China. Path analysis revealed clear relation…
Investigating the Relationship Between Linguistic Competence, Ideal Self, Learning Engagement, and Integrated Writing Performance: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
Explaining Income-Related Inequalities in Dietary Knowledge: Evidence from the China Health and Nutrition Survey
Lack of adequate dietary knowledge may result in poor health conditions. This study aims to measure income-related inequality in dietary knowledge, and to explain the sources of the inequality. Data were from the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) conducted in 2015. A summary of the dietary knowledge score and dietary guideline awareness was used to measure the dietary knowledge of respondents. The concentration index was employed as a meas…
Changing Income-Related Inequality in Daily Nutrients Intake: A Longitudinal Analysis from China
Because of economic reform, dietary pattern in China changed rapidly during the past two decades. Meanwhile, the changes of income and nutrients intake had the same trend. This study aims to measure the income-related inequality in daily nutrients intake and its health-related income mobility over time. Data was sourced from four waves of China Health and Nutrition Survey. Concentration indexes and health-related income mobility indexes were empl…
Risk of functional disability associated with solid fuel use and population impact of reducing indoor air pollution in China: A national cohort study
Background: In China, numerous people still rely on solid fuel for household use. To date, the association between household solid fuel use and functional disability, and what benefit reducing household solid fuel usage could bring at the population level to China remain unclear. Method: Data were from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study. Household fuel was classified as clean or solid for cooking or heating. Functional disability …
Adverse childhood experiences and risk of diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Intention to Pay for Vaccination and Influencing Factors of General Residents: A National Cross-Sectional Study
The study found that gender, age, region, living alone, anxiety, social support, and health literacy were the main influencing factors of residents' attitudes. Governments and health institutions should take targeted measures to improve the health literacy and mental health of the population in order to facilitate the implementation of vaccination withdrawal and immunization policies
Spousal concordance in adverse childhood experiences and the association with depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults: Findings across China, the US, and Europe
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with higher depressive risks in adulthood. Whether respondents' ACEs are associated with their own depressive symptoms in adulthood and whether this association extends to their spouses' depressive symptoms remain unexplored. Methods: Data were from China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), the Health and Retirement Study (HRS), and the Survey of Health, Ageing and Ret…
Investigating the Relationship Between Linguistic Competence, Ideal Self, Learning Engagement, and Integrated Writing Performance: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
The relationship between fear of missing out and mobile phone addiction among college students: The mediating role of depression and the moderating role of loneliness
Background: Mobile phone addiction has adverse influences on the physical and mental health of college students. However, few studies shed light on the effect of fear of missing out on mobile phone addiction and the underlying mechanisms among college students. Methods: To explore their associations, the present study used the Fear of Missing Out Scales (FoMOS), Loneliness Scale (USL-8), Mobile Phone Addiction Index Scale (MPAI), and Depression-A…
The Effect of Self-Concept and Self-Efficacy on Learning Engagement and Subsequent Reading Performance: The Difference Between L1 and L2 Reading in First-Grade Students
Reading self-beliefs, comprising self-concept and self-efficacy, play a pivotal role in shaping students’ learning engagement and learning outcomes. However, existing literature on the self-beliefs of school-entry students primarily originates from Western contexts, and the exploration of differences in self-beliefs, engagement in learning, and their impact on reading performance among L1 and L2 learners remains uncharted territory. This dearth o…
The different effects of the ideal L2 self and intrinsic motivation on reading performance via engagement among young Chinese second-language learners
Although motivational variables have been extensively examined in the context of English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL), they have received little attention when learning Chinese as a second language (CSL), especially among elementary school students in lower grades. Considering the significant impact of psychological variables on language learning and the dilemma of Chinese reading for non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students from Hong Kong, …
Examining the mindsets toward students’ writing competence and feedback-giving practices of Chinese university English writing teachers
Evaluation of Imerg climate trends over land in the TRMM and GPM eras
The Integrated Multi-satellitE Retrievals for global precipitation measurement (GPM) mission (IMERG) is a global precipitation product suite consisting of both near-real-time and research-grade products with high spatiotemporal resolution. However, the IMERG developers note that it is designed as a high resolution precipitation product (HRPP), not a Climate Data Record, and its ability to capture climate trends remains uncertain. Therefore, it is…
The associations between adverse childhood experiences and body pain among middle-aged and older adults: Findings from China
This study highlighted the significant association between ACEs and body pain among middle-aged and older Chinese, emphasizing the importance of preventing or mitigating ACEs as a strategy for the prevention and management of body pain
Paternal and maternal exposures to adverse childhood experiences and spontaneous fetal loss: A nationwide cross-sectional analysis
Both maternal and paternal ACEs were associated with spontaneous abortion, and potential mediators might need to be considered to further explore impacts of maternal and paternal ACEs on maternal reproductive health
Exploring the interplay of attitudes: The transfer of self‐efficacy and emotions between L1 Chinese and L2 English integrated writing contexts
In today's multilingual society, students often learn two or more languages simultaneously. Despite a wealth of research on writing attitudes, few studies have explored the relationship between student attitudinal variables from a cross‐linguistic perspective, particularly in the field of integrated writing (IW). This study included 239 first‐year English majors from a normal university in southeastern China. Path analysis revealed clear relation…
Investigating the relationships between language mindsets, attributions, and learning engagement of L2 writers
Contrasting Pragmatic Functions of First-Person Pronouns in Three Classical Chinese Texts
The existence of multiple first-person pronouns (1PPs) in classical Chinese is an issue that has not been resolved despite linguists using the grammatical perspective. This paper proposes pragmatics as a viable solution. There is also a lack of research exploring the evolving usage patterns of 1PPs within the historical context of Chinese language use. Such research can help us comprehend the changes and developments of these linguistic elements.…
What they provide and how: An intervention study on pre-service teachers' GenAI-assisted writing feedback
A Qualitative Inquiry Into Metacognitive Strategies of Postgraduate Students in Employing ChatGPT for English Academic Writing
Recent years have witnessed a growing application of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology in writing instruction. Students should mobilise their metacognitive strategies during this endeavour to maximise the benefits of GenAI while avoiding the potential negative impacts. Within the context of tertiary education in Hong Kong, this qualitative research investigates 13 postgraduate students' metacognitive strategies when utilising …
Profiling the differences in strategy use in online multimodal reading: Associations with self-efficacy and reading task performance
Impact of Information Literacy and Discourse Synthesis Strategy Use on Multimodal Information‐Based Integrated Writing Among Secondary School Students
Integrating multimodal information in writing has become a key competency in the information society. Based on the information‐based model of academic writing (IBAW), the present study explores the impact of information literacy and discourse synthesis strategy use on multimodal information‐based integrated writing (MIIW). The participants, 223 secondary school students from mainland China, completed an MIIW task involving multiple modes (videos,…
Parental involvement influences the relationship between children’s L2 Chinese reading motivation and reading performance: A longitudinal person-centred moderation analysis
202507 bcch
Exploring Chinese university English writing teachers’ emotions in providing feedback on student writing
Despite the growing interest in emotions in L2 writing education, empirical research on teachers’ emotions as feedback providers is limited. With 288 English writing teachers from 120 universities in 23 provinces of China, this study developed a 17-item scale to measure Chinese university English writing teachers’ feedback-giving emotions. Exploratory factor analysis revealed five kinds of emotions: cheerfulness, contentment, frustration, anxiety…
The construct of integrated group discussion (IGD) among undergraduate students: To what extent does group discussion performance reflect performance on IGD tasks
Integrated group discussion (IGD) tasks represent a new type of integrated speaking task that requires students to communicate with their peers after comprehending and using provided source materials. With its potential to enhance effective communication and information literacy, IGD stands at the core of language education. Although the IGD task type has become increasingly popular, its construct is still unexplored. In this study, 124 Hong Kong…
Latent motivational-emotional profiles and their effects on strategy use and performance in online multimodal reading tasks: A mixed-methods investigation
Online multimodal reading (OMR) is now essential but cognitively and emotionally challenging for students. As large-scale assessments (e.g., PIRLS) are moving toward full digital administration, primary students worldwide, including Hong Kong fourth graders, are increasingly required to navigate OMR texts in both learning and testing. However, the relationships between motivational-emotional factors, OMR strategies, and performance remain unclear…
Psychology (16 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (8 works) · Linguistics (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Mathematics education (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Reading and Literacy Development (6 works) · China (5 works)