Important announcement concerning Temple Health and Keystone First. Our provider agreement with Keystone First, is scheduled to end on July 31st. Learn about your options to continue receiving care at Temple Health.
Breadcrumb
- Home
- Lilian J. Shin-Cho
Lilian J. Shin-Cho, PhD
Research Program
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
Additional Publications
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.
Ratings Breakdown
Loading ...
Share
-
Share with Facebook
-
Share with twitter
-
Share with email
-
Print this
Patient comments