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Biography
Dr Jian Zhao is an early-career researcher (PhD awarded July 2023) and sessional teaching staff member in the Graduate School of Education, UWA. Her research focuses on mental health assessment and promotion in educational settings, with methodological expertise in mixed-methods research.
Dr Zhao has contributed to different research projects focusing on the mental health of Chinese international students in Australia, the prediction of depression of school-aged students in Western Australia, as well as AI and mental health (with HKMU). Her research has been published in a number of international peer-reviewed journals, including Frontiers in Psychology, Frontiers in Education, Behavioral Sciences, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, and Education Research & Perspectives. Her core research interests include mental health measurement and AI in assessment.
Education/Academic qualification
Education, PhD, Key Predictive Factors in the Mental Health of Chinese University Students at Home and Abroad, The University of Western Australia
Award Date: 26 Jul 2023
External positions
Research Associate/Visiting Scholar, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
24 Mar 2025 → 1 Aug 2025
Research expertise keywords
- Mental health and well-being
- Higher Education
- Chinese students
- Quantitative data analysis
- SPSS
- LISREL
- Rasch measurement
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Special Issue on Re-envisioning Intercultural Competence: From Static Frameworks to Fluid Practice
Sabet, P. G. P. & Zhao, J., 2026, In: Education Research and Perspectives. 52, p. 1-4 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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A Critical Review of the Existing Quantitative Intercultural Competence Assessment Instruments
Ghassemi Pour Sabet, P., Chapman, E. & Zhao, J., 2025, In: Education Research & Perspectives. 52, p. 132-184 53 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Personality Traits, Coping Strategies, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Chinese University Students During COVID-19
Zhao, J., Chapman, E. & Houghton, S., Mar 2025, In: COVID. 5, 3, 17 p., 39.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Generative AI and Educational Assessments: A Systematic Review
Zhao, J., Chapman, E. & Ghassemi Pour Sabet, P., 31 Dec 2024, In: Education Research & Perspectives. 51, p. 124-155 32 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Generative Artificial Intelligence and Assessment Task Design: Getting Back to Basics through the Lens of the AARDVARC Model
Chapman, E., Zhao, J. & Ghassemi Pour Sabet, P., 31 Dec 2024, In: Education Research & Perspectives. 51, p. 1-36 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 8 Finished
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WA Rent Relief Program
Flatau, P. (Investigator 01), Lester, L. (Investigator 02), O'Shaughnessy, D. (Investigator 03) & Zhao, J. (Investigator 04)
1/03/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Evaluation of services for young people experiencing homelessness
Flatau, P. (Investigator 01), Lester, L. (Investigator 02), O'Shaughnessy, D. (Investigator 03), Zhao, J. (Investigator 04) & Francis, J. (Investigator 05)
16/10/23 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Social Impact of the Yalari Scholarship Program
Flatau, P. (Investigator 01), Lester, L. (Investigator 02), O'Shaughnessy, D. (Investigator 03) & Zhao, J. (Investigator 04)
1/09/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the Wellbeing Support Program
Flatau, P. (Investigator 01), Lester, L. (Investigator 02), O'Shaughnessy, D. (Investigator 03), Zhao, J. (Investigator 04), Hooper, Y. (Investigator 05) & Lester, R. (Investigator 06)
24/07/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the Social Impact of Community Pods
Flatau, P. (Investigator 01), Lester, L. (Investigator 02), O'Shaughnessy, D. (Investigator 03) & Zhao, J. (Investigator 04)
Royal Life Saving Society Australia
29/06/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
Prizes
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Western Australia Institute for Educational Research (WAIER) Research Grant
Zhao, J. (Recipient), 16 Aug 2025
Prize: Award
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Western Australia Institute for Educational Research (WAIER) Early Career Award 2023
Zhao, J. (Recipient), 5 Aug 2023
Prize: Award
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The CISWA WA International Tertiary Student of the Year Award- 2022
Zhao, J. (Recipient), 26 Nov 2022
Prize: Award
Activities
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Scientific Reports (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Reviewer)
Jun 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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International Journal of Intercultural Relations (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Reviewer)
1 Nov 2025Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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BMC Psychology (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Reviewer)
Jun 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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British Journal of Educational Psychology (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Reviewer)
Feb 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
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European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education (Journal)
Zhao, J. (Reviewer)
Jul 2025 → …Activity: Editorial work or peer review of publications › Publication peer review
Courses
Press/Media
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University of WA finds mental health success with drop-in service staffed by students — and dogs
11/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media