Wendi Da

Biographic Data

ID4467836
NAMEWendi Da
GIVEN NAMESWendi
FAMILY NAMEDa
SIGNATUREDA W
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of South Carolina
ORCID0000-0002-7881-6187
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS8
TOTAL CITATIONS2
WORKS AS AUTHOR8
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2019
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • A cross-lagged panel model for testing bidirectional relationships among physical functioning, depressive symptoms, and cognitive functioning in older Chinese immigrants

    Soonhyung Kwon, Yuyang Zhu et al.ARTICLEEducational Gerontology2026

    Physical, mental, and cognitive functioning play a critical role in healthy aging, yet the bidirectional relationships among these health domains remain underexplored among older Chinese immigrants. This study investigated the bidirectional associations between physical functioning, depressive symptoms, and cognitive functioning using longitudinal data from the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago (PINE) (N = 2,811). A random intercept …

  • Multidimensional Factors Associated With Social Isolation Trajectories Among Older Chinese Immigrants

    Open AccessKe Li, Fengyan Tang et al.ARTICLEResearch on Aging2026

    Social isolation is prevalent among older immigrants, yet the multidimensional factors contributing to it remain understudied. Using data from five waves of the Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago ( N = 2,835), this study identified social isolation change trajectory patterns over eight years and examined contributing factors across ecological systems. Social isolation was measured by the social disconnectedness index. The multidimensi…

  • Effects of neighborhood amenities, services, and built infrastructure on cognitive health

    Open AccessYanping Jiang, Jessica Finlay et al.ARTICLESocial Science & Medicine2026

    Neighborhoods play a critical role in cognitive health risk and resilience, particularly as most older adults prefer to age in place. Research on this topic has largely focused on neighborhood socioeconomic indicators and a limited set of physical features such as green space and walkability. Broader neighborhood amenities, services, and built infrastructure that can support cognitive stimulation, exercise, and social engagement have received les…

  • Neighborhood built environment and loneliness dynamics among older Chinese immigrants in the United States

    Open AccessFengyan Tang, Qingqing Yin et al.ARTICLEThe Journals of Gerontology…2025References: 6

    Findings underscore the nuanced role of walkability and transit access in shaping loneliness among older Chinese immigrants. Addressing loneliness in aging immigrant populations requires multilevel strategies, including inclusive urban design, enhanced social infrastructure, and culturally responsive community engagement

  • Intergenerational Solidarity and Mental Health in Chinese American Families

    Open AccessMengting Li, Qun Le et al.ARTICLEThe Journals of Gerontology…2025Cited by: 2References: 4

    Objectives Existing family and caregiving studies have primarily focused on the mental health of either older adults or adult children. Less is known about the effect of intergenerational relations on the mental health of both generations. This study examined the association between intergenerational solidarity and mental health among older Chinese Americans and their adult children using a dyadic analysis, considering the gendered nature of thes…

  • Impact of children's age on parental HIV disclosure

    Open AccessWendi Da, Ran Zhang et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2024

    Parental HIV disclosure, where parents living with HIV (PLH) communicate their diagnosis to their children, is crucial for family communication. This study assessed intervention effects of a parental HIV disclosure intervention on psychosocial factors, focusing on child's age impact. Data from a randomized controlled trial involving 791 PLH in China were analyzed at baseline (W1), 6-month (W2), and 12-month follow-ups (W3). The study measured eff…

  • Psychosocial Factors Predicting HIV Disclosure Stage Transitions

    Open AccessRan Zhang, Wendi Da et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2023

  • Changes in sexual behaviors following diagnosis with HIV

    Wendi Da, Xiaoming Li et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2019

    Effective secondary prevention of HIV infections requires knowledge about changes in sexual behaviors after diagnosis among people living with HIV (PLHIV), yet there is a dearth of literature assessing gender-specific patterns and correlates of such changes among heterosexual PLHIV in China. Data used in the current study were derived from a cross-sectional survey conducted from 2012 to 2013 among 1212 heterosexual sexually active PLHIV in Guangx…