Lilian J. Shin-Cho, PhD

Research Program

Cancer Prevention and Control

Educational Background

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Department of Health Disparities Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023
PhD, Psychology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 2019
MA, Psychology, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 2016
BA, Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2005

Certifications

Secondary Education, Inactive

Memberships

Society of Behavioral Medicine
Association for Psychological Science
Society for Personality and Social Psychology

Honors & Awards

2023 Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow in Cancer Prevention Award (winner) - MD Anderson Cancer Center
2022 Outstanding Postdoctoral Trainee in Cancer Prevention Award (Honorable Mention) - MD Anderson Cancer Center
2021 Outstanding Postdoctoral Trainee in Cancer Prevention Award (Honorable Mention) - MD Anderson Cancer Center
2021-2023 Awardee, NIH/NCI Early Stage K99/R00 mechanism: Pathway to Independence Award for Outstanding Early Stage Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Control Science category - MD Anderson Cancer Center
2019-2021 Awardee, MD Anderson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cancer Prevention Research – MD Anderson Cancer Center
2015 Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship (Honorable Mention) - University of California, Riverside
2014-2019 Dean’s Distinguished Fellowship - University of California, Riverside
2007 Chi Sigma Iota, Professional Counseling Honor Society - Georgia State University
2004 Dean’s List - Northwestern University

Research Interests

Psychosocial interventions to increase well-being of cancer survivors who are members of collectivist cultures (Asian American, Hispanic, and others)
Stigma, self-blame, and mental health among Asian American cancer patients and survivors
Family communication among members of collectivist cultures living with cancer

Selected Publications

Chen, L., Wang, C., Smith, G. L., Dawkins-Moultin, L., Shin, L. J., & Lu, Q. (2024). Job loss and well-being among Chinese American breast cancer survivors: The mediating role of income and perceived stress. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-023-10245-3

Tan, N. Q. P., Shin, L. J., Maki, K., Geng, Y., Volk, R. J., & Lu, Q. (2023). A systematic review of the impact of cancer survivorship interventions with Asian American cancer survivors. Asian American Journal of Psychology. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/aap0000317

Choi, E., Shin, L. J., Chen, L., & Lu, Q. (2023). Lived experiences of young adult Chinese American breast cancer survivors: A qualitative analysis of their strengths and challenges using expressive writing. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102253

Lu, Q., Chen L., Shin, L. J., Wang, C., Dawkins-Moultin, L., Chu, Q., Loh, A., Young, L., & Wang, C. (2021). Improvement in quality of life and psychological well-being associated with a culturally based psychosocial intervention for Chinese American breast cancer survivors. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29, 4565-4573. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05942-8 PMCID: PMC8600643

Shin, L. J., Margolis, S. M., Walsh, L. C., Kwok, S. Y. C. L., Yue, X., Chan, C.-K., Siu, N. Y.-F., Sheldon, K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2021). Cultural differences in the hedonic rewards of recalling kindness: Priming cultural identity with language. Affective Science. 2(1), 80-90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-020-00029-3

Chu, Q., Wong, C. C. Y., Chen, L., Shin, L. J., Chen L., & Lu, Q. (2020). Self-stigma and quality of life among Chinese American breast cancer survivors: A serial multiple mediation model. Psycho-Oncology, 30(3), 392-399. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.5590 PMID: 33175446

*Hoang, T. M., Shin, L. J., Xu, S., & Lu, Q. (2020). Coping with breast cancer among immigrant Chinese Americans. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 11(2), 108–116. https://doi.org/10.1037/aap0000175

Shin, L. J., Armenta, C. N., Kamble, S., Chang, S.-L., Wu, H.-Y., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2020). Gratitude in collectivist and individualist cultures. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(5), 598-604. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2020.1789699

Shin, L. J., Layous, K., Choi, I., Na, S., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2019). Good for self or good for others? The well-being benefits of kindness in two cultures depend on how the kindness is framed. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15(6), 795-805. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2019.1651894

Shin, L. J., Ruberton, P. M., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2018). The spotlight activity: Development and feasibility test of a naturalistic attention-redirection well-being intervention. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 2(1), 64-91. https://journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/58

Shin, L. J., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2017). Increasing well-being in independent and interdependent cultures. In M. A. Warren & S. I. Donaldson (Eds.), Scientific advances in positive psychology (pp. 11–36). Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger/ABC-CLIO.

Shin, L. J., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2016). Positive activity interventions for mental health conditions: Basic research and clinical applications. In J. Johnson & A. Wood (Eds.), The handbook of positive clinical psychology (pp. 349-363). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118468197.ch23

Gaskin-Wasson, A. L., Walker, K. L., Shin, L. J., & Kaslow, N. J. (2016). Spiritual well-being and psychological adjustment: Mediated by interpersonal needs? Journal of Religion and Health, 57(4), 1376-1391. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0275-y

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