May Guo, Ph.D., FGSA
Associate Professor
Biography
Dr. Guo's work addresses the intersection between immigration and aging, examining the well-being of older immigrants in the changing family and neighborhood contexts. Her work covers a broad range of topics including acculturation, family norms, social support, coping, resilience, and cognitive and mental health among older immigrants.
Virtual Office Hours
Mondays/Thursdays, 9:00-10:30am & by appointment
Zoom link: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/5036868493
Research Interests
Minority aging, immigration, social determinants of health
Mental and cognitive health in later life
Cross-cultural and comparative studies
Recent Publications
| Guo, M., Wang, Y., Liu, J.Y. & Dong, X.Q. (2022) Ethnic enclaves, social capital, and psychological well-being of immigrants: The case of Chinese older immigrants in Chicago. Aging and Mental Health |
| Wang, Y., Guo, M. Liu, J.Y., Carter, K., & Dong, X.Q. (2022) Neighborhood environment and depressive symptoms among Chinese Older Immigrants in the U.S.: The mediation effect of intrapersonal and interpersonal coping resources. The Gerontologist, 62(9), 1278-1288 |
| Guo, M., Wang, Y., Xu, H.Z., Li, M.T., & Dong, X.Q. (2022) Is living in an ethnic enclave associated with better cognitive function? Results from The Population Study of Chinese Elderly in Chicago. The Gerontologist, 62(5), 662-673 |
| Guo, M., Wang, Y., Liu, J.Y., Stensland, M., & Dong, X.Q. (2022). Coping repertoires and psychological well-being of Chinese older immigrants in the United State. Aging & Mental Health, 26(7), 1385-1394 |
| Guo, M., Lemke, A., & Dong, X.Q. (2022). Sources of intergenerational conflict in Chinese immigrant families in the United States. Journal of Family Issues, 43(17), 2275-2294 |
Teaching Areas
Research; gerontology
Research areas
- Aging, Longevity, and End of Life
- Health, Mental Health, and Disability
