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Tongtong Zhao

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ID4429205
NAMETongtong Zhao
GIVEN NAMESTongtong
FAMILY NAMEZhao
SIGNATUREZHAO T
AFFILIATIONSCapital Normal University
ORCID0000-0001-9649-1526
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS10
TOTAL CITATIONS6
AUTHOR COUNT10
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2020
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1
  • Exploring the Distinct Roles of Existential Loneliness, Existential Isolation, and General Loneliness in Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Laura Dewitte et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Humanistic Psychology•2026

    Research on loneliness and depressive symptoms in older adults often emphasizes general loneliness or its social and emotional dimensions. However, the roles of existential loneliness (EL) and existential isolation (EI) in predicting depressive symptoms remain largely unclear. This study examines the interrelationships among EL, EI, and general loneliness, and compares their effects on depressive symptoms in older adults. By doing so, it aims to …

  • Where you put your attention, where is your heart: Understanding rural teachers’ perceptions and choices of retention in China

    Tongtong Zhao, Jianwen Guo et al.•ARTICLE•Teachers and Teaching•2025•References: 36

    The retention of qualified teachers in rural schools remains a global challenge. The Chinese government has made considerable efforts in tackling the issue. However, how the policies are put into practice and impact teacher retention choices remains unclear. In order to investigate individual teachers’ perceptions and choices of retention in rural China, interviews were conducted with 15 teachers from Gansu Province. This study reports on policy …

  • School as sanctuary: The role of gender in post-secondary education transition in Cameroon

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Emma Smith et al.•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2025•References: 2

  • Don't cry or show your anger in public places”: Exploring the emotional labor experiences of novice Chinese language teachers in Cameroon

    Open Access•Grace Hulda, Tongtong Zhao•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 23

  • Better to lose than to gamble? The typology of career differentiation and agency of experienced teachers in rural areas in China

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Xudong Zhu et al.•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2023•Cited by: 5•References: 11

  • Understanding secondary school students’ agentic negotiation strategies in accessing higher education in Cameroon

    Tongtong Zhao, Yuwei Xu et al.•ARTICLE•Compare A Journal of Comparative…•2023•References: 6

    This article investigates students’ post-secondary education transition processes in Cameroon through the lens of agency. Situated in a country where the higher education participation rate is fairly low, our article explores how students agentically negotiate access to higher education within structural constraints of socio-economic status and gender. Semi-structured interviews with 25 students from two secondary schools in Yaoundé, Cameroon wer…

  • Focusing on the Past, Present, or Future? Why Proactive Personality Increases Weekly Subjective Well-Being

    Open Access•Shuoli Wang, Yidong Tu et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Happiness Studies•2022

  • Do Leptin Play a Role in Metabolism–Related Psychopathological Symptoms

    Open Access•Yelei Zhang, Xiaoyue Li et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    Objectives: Leptin is a crucial regulator of energy balance and is associated with obesity. In recent years, it has also been recognized as involved in the psychopathological mechanism. Our study aimed to elucidate the relationships between serum leptin levels, body mass index (BMI), and psychopathology symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A cross-sectional assessment of 324 inpatients with schizophrenia was conducted. Schizophrenia …

  • Sex Differences in the Association of Homa-IR Index and BDNF in Han Chinese Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia

    Open Access•Yating Yang, Yulong Zhang et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    Background: Previous research has indicated that there are significant sex differences in serum BDNF levels and metabolic indicators in patients with schizophrenia. Studies have found that BDNF is involved in blood sugar regulation. Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is currently a sensitive indicator for measuring insulin resistance. Our study aims to explore the sex differences in the relationship between serum BDNF le…

  • Flow characteristics and pollutant removal effectiveness of multi-vortex ventilation in high pollution emission industrial plant with large aspect ratio

    Open Access•Zhixiang Cao, Chao Zhai et al.•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2020

  • Better to lose than to gamble? The typology of career differentiation and agency of experienced teachers in rural areas in China

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Xudong Zhu et al.•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2023•Cited by: 5•References: 11

  • Don't cry or show your anger in public places”: Exploring the emotional labor experiences of novice Chinese language teachers in Cameroon

    Open Access•Grace Hulda, Tongtong Zhao•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 23

  • Flow characteristics and pollutant removal effectiveness of multi-vortex ventilation in high pollution emission industrial plant with large aspect ratio

    Open Access•Zhixiang Cao, Chao Zhai et al.•ARTICLE•Sustainable Cities and Society•2020

  • Do Leptin Play a Role in Metabolism–Related Psychopathological Symptoms

    Open Access•Yelei Zhang, Xiaoyue Li et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    Objectives: Leptin is a crucial regulator of energy balance and is associated with obesity. In recent years, it has also been recognized as involved in the psychopathological mechanism. Our study aimed to elucidate the relationships between serum leptin levels, body mass index (BMI), and psychopathology symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: A cross-sectional assessment of 324 inpatients with schizophrenia was conducted. Schizophrenia …

  • Sex Differences in the Association of Homa-IR Index and BDNF in Han Chinese Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia

    Open Access•Yating Yang, Yulong Zhang et al.•ARTICLE•Frontiers in Psychiatry•2021

    Background: Previous research has indicated that there are significant sex differences in serum BDNF levels and metabolic indicators in patients with schizophrenia. Studies have found that BDNF is involved in blood sugar regulation. Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) is currently a sensitive indicator for measuring insulin resistance. Our study aims to explore the sex differences in the relationship between serum BDNF le…

  • Focusing on the Past, Present, or Future? Why Proactive Personality Increases Weekly Subjective Well-Being

    Open Access•Shuoli Wang, Yidong Tu et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Happiness Studies•2022

  • Better to lose than to gamble? The typology of career differentiation and agency of experienced teachers in rural areas in China

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Xudong Zhu et al.•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2023•Cited by: 5•References: 11

  • Understanding secondary school students’ agentic negotiation strategies in accessing higher education in Cameroon

    Tongtong Zhao, Yuwei Xu et al.•ARTICLE•Compare A Journal of Comparative…•2023•References: 6

    This article investigates students’ post-secondary education transition processes in Cameroon through the lens of agency. Situated in a country where the higher education participation rate is fairly low, our article explores how students agentically negotiate access to higher education within structural constraints of socio-economic status and gender. Semi-structured interviews with 25 students from two secondary schools in Yaoundé, Cameroon wer…

  • Don't cry or show your anger in public places”: Exploring the emotional labor experiences of novice Chinese language teachers in Cameroon

    Open Access•Grace Hulda, Tongtong Zhao•ARTICLE•Teaching and Teacher Education•2024•Cited by: 1•References: 23

  • Where you put your attention, where is your heart: Understanding rural teachers’ perceptions and choices of retention in China

    Tongtong Zhao, Jianwen Guo et al.•ARTICLE•Teachers and Teaching•2025•References: 36

    The retention of qualified teachers in rural schools remains a global challenge. The Chinese government has made considerable efforts in tackling the issue. However, how the policies are put into practice and impact teacher retention choices remains unclear. In order to investigate individual teachers’ perceptions and choices of retention in rural China, interviews were conducted with 15 teachers from Gansu Province. This study reports on policy …

  • School as sanctuary: The role of gender in post-secondary education transition in Cameroon

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Emma Smith et al.•ARTICLE•International Journal of…•2025•References: 2

  • Exploring the Distinct Roles of Existential Loneliness, Existential Isolation, and General Loneliness in Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults

    Open Access•Tongtong Zhao, Laura Dewitte et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Humanistic Psychology•2026

    Research on loneliness and depressive symptoms in older adults often emphasizes general loneliness or its social and emotional dimensions. However, the roles of existential loneliness (EL) and existential isolation (EI) in predicting depressive symptoms remain largely unclear. This study examines the interrelationships among EL, EI, and general loneliness, and compares their effects on depressive symptoms in older adults. By doing so, it aims to …

Psychology (6 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Global Educational Policies and Reforms (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Agency (philosophy (2 works) · China (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Economics (2 works)

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