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Qiang Chen
Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Work
Bio
Dr. Chen is a professor, researcher, and social worker. He enjoys using scientifically based research to make curricular and instructional decisions, and strives to connect classroom learning with the real-life practice.
Education
PhD/MSW, School of Social Welfare, SUNY Albany, 2015
MA, Sociology, Beijing University, 2003
BA, Social Work, China Youth University of Political Sciences, 2000
Research Interests / Areas of Focus
Social Work Field Education, Supervision, Social Work Ethics, Social Work Practice in China
Selected Publications
Wu, L, Huang, Y., Gao, Y, Chen, Q., & McLaren, H (2023). Domestic violence surivors who becasem anti-domestic violence volunteers: A qualitative study in China. The British Journal of Social Work, 53(4), 2157-2175.
Wu, L., Huang, Y., Chen, Q., & Shi, Y. (2020). Social work students’ experiences of ethical difficulties in field placements: A qualitative study in China. The British Journal of Social Work, 00, 1-19. doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcaa174
Chen, Q. & Russell, R. M. (2019). Students’ reflections on their field practicum: An analysis of BSW student narratives. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 39(1), 60-74.
Chen, Q., Wu, L., & Peng, T. (2018). Exploring gaps between MSW students experiences andexpectations of field supervision in a Chinese setting. Social Work Education, 37(2), 265-276.
Chen, Q. & Fortune, A. E. (2017). Student perceptions of the learning process during undergraduate field practicum: a qualitative study. Social Work Education, 36(5), 467-480.
Selected Presentations
Huang, Y., Gao, Y., Wu, L., & Chen, Q. (2021 January 19). Domestic violence victims to anti-domestic violence volunteers: A qualitative study on their resilience and post-traumatic growth in China. Presented at SSWR 25th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Wu, L., Huang, Y., Chen, Q., & Li, X. (2020, Jan. 19). Conditions and needs of emotional support among the left-behind rural older adults in China. Presented at SSWR 24th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.
Chen, Q. (2018, Nov. 16). Advancing team approach: Social work’s role in continuous facility effort for better care in nursing homes. Presented at GSA (The Gerontological Society of America) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Boston MA.
Awards and Honors
2021 Curriculum Innovation Mini-Grant Award, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Missouri State University
2018-2019 Diversity Scholar Award, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Missouri State University
2017-2018 Geriatric Leadership Scholar Award, Gateway Geriatric Education Center, Saint Louis University