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Gu Li
Psychology and Cognitive Science
East China Normal University
Shanghai
Language: English, Chinese
Lgbtq+
Health
Psychological
Interventions
Sexual Orientation
Gender Identity
Development
Stigma
Bullying
Adolescence
Areas of Focus
- LGBTQ+ Health
- Psychological Interventions
- Development of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Work Experience
- Current - NYU Shanghai - Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Current - NYU - Global Network Assistant Professor
- Previous - University of British Columbia - Independent Postdoctoral Researcher
Academic Background & Achievements
- PhD in Psychology: University of Cambridge
- Master's in Family Studies and Human Development: University of Arizona
Publications
- Sexuality development in childhood, Li, G., 2023
- Sexual experimentation in heterosexual, bisexual, lesbian/gay, and questioning adolescents from ages 11 to 15, Li, G., & Davis, J. T. M., 2020
- Investigating site-level longitudinal effects of population health interventions: Gay-straight alliances and school safety, Li, G., Wu, A., Marshall, S. K., Watson, R. J., Adjei J. K., & Saewyc, E., 2019
- Single-sex schooling: Sexual orientation, friendships, and dating, Li, G., & Wong, I. W., 2018
- Chosen name use is linked to reduced depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior among transgender youth, Russell, S. T., Pollitt, A. M., Li, G., & Grossman, A. H., 2018
- Childhood gender-typed behavior and adolescent sexual orientation: A longitudinal population-based study, Li, G., Kung, K. T., & Hines, M., 2017
- In search of emerging same-sex sexuality: Romantic attractions at age 13 years, Li, G., & Hines, M., 2016
- Depression and sexual orientation during young adulthood: Diversity among sexual minority subgroups and the role of gender nonconformity, Li, G., Pollitt, A. M., & Russell, S. T., 2016
Awards
- Shanghai Youth Oriental Scholar
