Dr. Zhixuan (Molly) Lin

• Motivational and goal changes across the lifespan

• Interplay of motivation and prosocial behaviors across the lifespan

• Meaningful engagement in older adulthood

Building on the background of theories and empirical changes about motivational and goal changes across adulthood, my current research interest focuses on the motivational factors contributing to prosocial behavior as people age. By studying these changes, I hope to contribute to a better understanding of the lifespan trajectories of social behaviors more generally, and to shed light on how to promote positive social engagement in older adults.

Lin, Z., & Fung, H. (2023). A diverse life is a better life? The association between activity diversity and psychological well-being in Hong Kong. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 356-356.

Lin, Z., Chin, D. C., Fung, H. H., Lay, J. C., & Tse, D. C. (2023). Hot instantaneous temperature and affect: Meaningful activities as a buffer for older adults with low socioeconomic status. Innovation in Aging, 7(6), igad057.

Lin, Z., Tse, D., Fung, H. H., & Lay, J. (2023). The interaction between solo activities, preference for solitude, and SES on older adults' vital engagement: a disposition-situation perspective. In World Congress on Positive Psychology.