• Motivation and goal changes across the lifespan
• Motivational changes underlying prosocial behaviors across the lifespan
• Meaningful engagement in older adulthood

Building upon the background of both prosocial behavior and lifespan goal changes, my current research interest focuses on delving deeper into social behaviors, particularly prosocial behaviors, among older adults, and how the underlying motivations change as people age. By studying these changes, I hope to contribute to a better understanding of the changing trajectories of social behaviors and underlying motivations across the lifespan, and shed light on promoting positive social engagement among the aging population.

Curriculum Vitae (PDF, 131 KB)

Lin, Z., Chin, D. C. W., Fung, H. H., Lay, J. C., & Tse, D. C. K. (2023). Hot instantaneous temperature and affect: Meaningful activities as a buffer for older adults with low socioeconomic status. Innovation in Aging, igad057. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad057

Lin, Z., Yang, Y., & Kou, Y. (2020). The Meta-Stereotypes of Elderly People and Their Consequences for Social Interaction. Psychological Development and Education, 36(6), 686-693. https://doi.org/10.16187/j.cnki.issn1001-4918.2020.06.06

Leung, H., Lin, Z., Lay, J. C., & Tse, D. C. K., Fung, H. H. (2023) Discrepancies between thermal perception and thermal acceptance among older adults and their relationships with physical symptoms under hot temperatures [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Lin, Z., Kou, Y., & Fung, H. H., (2023). You are doomed but I ought to help? Relationship between entity belief and helping [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Lin, Z., Kou, Y., & Fung, H. H., (2023). Two Sides of Narcissism: The Divergent Effects of Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry on Prosocial Behaviors [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Lin, Z., Tse, D. C. K., Fung, H. H., & Lay, J. C. (2023). The interaction between momentary solitude, preference for solitude, and socioeconomic status on older adults’ meaningful engagement [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Lin, Z., Kou, Y., & Fung, H. H. (2023 March). The Bright Side of Fixed Mindsets: Entity Beliefs Promote Willingness to Help [Unpublished manuscript]. Department of Psychology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.