Photo Yuane Jia
RBHS Assistant Professor
SHP-Interdisciplinary Studies
School of Health Professions
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07101

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Email Address: joy.y.jia@rutgers.edu
Homepage Address: https://oirap.rutgers.edu/Facsurv/html/Yuane_Jia.html
  Education
Highest Earned Degree
Ph.D., University of Virginia, Educational Research, Statistics & Evaluation, 2019
Dissertation
"Methodological Considerations in School Climate Research", May 2019, Dissertation Director-- Timothy Konold
Other Earned Degrees
M.A. , Guangxi Normal University, (Guilin), Curriculum & Instruction, 2008
B.S., Guangxi Normal University, (Guilin), Applied Psychology, 2005 
Linguistic Ability
English, Chinese
  Honors and Awards
Fellowships
The Walter Eugene Campbell Scholarship, Curry School of Education at University of Virginia, 2017, $1,000
Doctoral Fellowship, Curry School of Education at University of Virginia, 2014, $9,000
Joint Ph.D. Student Study Abroad Scholarship, Chinese Scholarship Council, 2009, $20,000
Doctoral Fellowship, The School of Psychology and Cognitive Science at East China Normal University, 2008, $2,000
Professional Awards and Honors
Distinguished Researcher Award, Guangxi Province Department of Education, 2007
Excellent Paper Award, Psychology Association of Guangxi Province conference competition, 2006
Innovation Research Project Competition Award, Guangxi Normal University, 2008, 2007
Best Paper Award, Guangxi Normal University 2nd Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, 2006
  Research Interests
Professional Identification
Quantitative Methodologis, Educational Research in Health Professions programs
  Publications
Chapters in Books or Monographs
2020: Jia, Y. & Wei, S. (Translator); In defense of Piaget’s theory: A reply to 10 common criticisms; In: The Collected Works of Jean Piaget: A ten-volume Chinese translation of Piaget’s writings, First Edition, Volume 1; Li Q.; Henan University Press, Kaifeng, Henan; 2020
Articles in Refereed Journals
Work in Progress
2021: Lu, W., Yanos, P., Mueser, K. T., Jia, Y., et al. (under review). Post Traumatic Cognitions Inventory: Psychometric properties among persons with psychiatric disabilities.

2021: Jia Y., Eissenstat S., Gao, N. (under review). Comparison of STEM education pathways for students with and without disabilities.

2021: Lu, W., Yanos, P., Mueser, K. T., Jia, Y., et al. (under review). Confirmatory factor analysis of PTSD checklist among persons with psychiatric disabilities. Schizophrenia Research.
Published
2021: Wright M.., Jia, Y., Vidal E., Cornell C., Palfreyman L., & Parrott J. S.. Utilization of a Flipped Classroom Improves Exam Performance Compared to a Traditional Lecture in Physician Assistant Students. Journal of Physician Assistant Education.

2021: Chiou P., Mulder L., and Jia Y.; On pathology laboratory recruitment and retention: Insights from the 16 personalities type indicators. American Journal of Clinical Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqaa257

2019: Jia, Y., & Konold, T. R.; Moving to the Next Level: Doubly Latent Multilevel Mediation Models with a School Climate Illustration. Journal of Experimental Education, 87(4): 1-19, 2019.

2018: Konold, T. R., Cornell, D., Jia, Y., & Malone M.; School climate, student engagement, and academic achievement: A latent variable, multilevel multi-informant examination; AERA open,4(4): 1-17, 2018

2017: Wei S., Wang Q., Jia, Y., & Chen F.; A model of subject teaching competencies: Based on the Grounded Theory and in-depth interviews with 10 outstanding teachers of secondary school; Teacher Education Research, 29(4): 84-91, 2017

2017: Cornell, D., Maeng, J. L., Burnette, A. G., Jia, Y., Huang, F., Konold, T., . . . Meyer, P.; Student threat assessment as a standard school safety practice: Results from a statewide implementation study; School Psychology Quarterly, 33: 213-222, 2017

2016: Jia, Y., Konold, T. R., & Cornell, D.; Authoritative school climate and high school dropout rates; School Psychology Quarterly, 31: 289-303, 2016

2016:  Jia, Y., Konold, T. R., Cornell, D. & Huang F; The impact of validity screening on associations between self-reports of bullying victimization and student outcomes; Educational and Psychological Measurement, 78: 80-102, 2016

2014: Wei, S., Liu, X., & Jia, Y.; Using Rasch measurement to validate the instrument of students' understanding of models in science (SUMS); International Journal of Science & Mathematics Education, 12:1067-1082, 2014

2013: Jia Y., & Zhang X.; The new perspective on youth positive development: Intentional self-regulation; Psychological Research, 5(4):90-96, 2013

2012: Jia Y., & Wei S.; A review on the relationship among achievement goal orientation, self-regulation and performance; Education Exploration, 32(12): 131-134, 2012

2010: Wei S., & Jia Y.; Learning Progressions: A new approach to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment; Global Education, 39(9):24-31, 2010

2010:  Jia Y., & Li H.; Feelings of inferiority among the college student and its cognitive mechanism; Journal of Jiangsu Higher Education, 26(4):119-121, 2010

2010: Wei S., & Jia Y.; A new trend of research in science education in the United States and its applications: Using learning progressions to improve the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; Curriculum, Teaching Material and Method, 30(10): 98-107, 2010

2009: Wei, S., Wang, Z., & Jia, Y.; An investigation on subjective factors influencing high school students’ questioning awareness; Instruction and Management, 2: 34-36, 2009

2009: Wei, S., Jia, Y. & Tang, L.; Research on applying the theory of cognitive psychology to construct the scientific inquiry model; Education in Chemistry, 9: 32-37, 2009

2007: Jia Y. &Wei S.; An investigation on middle school students’ learning motivation in the new situation; Zhejiang Education Science, 104(2):19-22, 2007

2007: Jia Y. & Li H.; A research on college student’s discrepancy between the ideal self and actual self and its correlation with depression; Journal of Tianjin Academy of Education Science, 102(4):34-36, 2007

2007: Jia Y. & Wei S.; An investigation on high school students’ learning motivation in Guilin; Modern Primary and Secondary Education, 166(12):51-53, 2007

2007: Jia Y., & Li H.; Development of a scale on college student’s discrepancy between the ideal self and actual self; China Journal of Health Psychology, 15:476-478, 2007
Published Conference Proceedings
2021: de Souza N., Jia Y., Parrott J. S., Wilde E., Tate D., & Esopenko C. (2021). Differentiating Cognitive and Psychological Latent Profiles in U.S. Military Personnel with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. BRAIN Conference.

2021:  Wright M.., Jia, Y., Vidal E., Parrott J. S.; Flipped Classroom Improves Student Learning in Health Professions Education: A Comparison Study. Presented at (American Education Research Association Annual Meeting), 2021

2020: Bazan, C., Lu, W. Leong, A. Mueser, K., Yanos, P., Jia, Y., & Silverstein, S. M.; Posttraumatic Cognitions Inventory (PTCI): Psychometric properties in clients with serious mental illness and comorbid PTSD; Poster presentation at (the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) 35thAnnual Meeting, Boston), 2020.

2020: Sherifi D., Jia Y., & Hunt T. J., Ndanga M.; Improving student engagement with interactive videos; Presented at (International Symposium on Significant Pandemic Implications on Science, Technology, Humanities & Education), 2020

2020: Jia, Y., & Konold, T.R.; Moving to the Next Level with Doubly Latent Multilevel Mediation Models in School Climate Research; Paper accepted at (American Education Research Association, San Francisco), 2020

2019: Konold T. R., Cornell, D., Jia Y., & Malone M.; Extracting Trait Variance from Multiple Informant Sources in Applications of Multilevel Structural Models; Presented at (American Education Research Association, Toronto), 2019

2019: Jia, Y., Konold, T.R., Edwards K., & Cornell, D.; Doubly Latent Multilevel Mediation Models with an Illustration of School Climate Effects on Student Suspensions; Presented at (American Education Research Association, Toronto), 2019

2019: Jia, Y.; Innovations in Quantitative Methods: Applications to the Study of School Climate and Student Outcomes; Presented at (Rutgers School of Health Professions, Newark), 2019

2019: Jia, Y., Konold, T.R., & Edwards K.; Doubly latent multilevel mediation models: An illustration of school climate influences on teasing and bullying. Presented at (American Education Research Association, Toronto), 2019

2018: Wei S., Wang Q., Jia Y., & Wang Z.; Using Rasch modeling to construct a rating scale for teaching competence of secondary science teachers; Paper accepted at (National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Atlanta), 2018

2018: Jia, Y., Konold, T.R., & Cornell, D.; Doubly latent multilevel structural modeling: An illustration of school climate influences on student outcomes; Presented at (American Education Research Association, New York), 2018

2017: Jia Y., & Konold T.; The association of school climate and student achievement in high school: The mediation role of student engagement; Presented at (Curry Research Conference, Charlottesville), 2017

2017: Wei S., Wang Q., Jia Y., & Zhang P.; Developing a model of subject teaching competence based on interviews with secondary science teachers; Presented at (National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio), 2017

2017: Maeng J. L., Burnette A. G., Jia Y., & Cornell D.; Student threat assessment as an innovative violence prevention strategy: Results from a statewide implementation study; Presented at (American Education Research Association, San Antonio), 2017

2017: Jia, Y., Konold, T.R., Cornell, D., & Huang, F.; The impact of validity screening on associations between self-reports of bullying victimization and student outcomes; Presented at (American Education Research Association, San Antonio), 2017

2017: Cornell, D., Maeng, J., Huang, F, Konold, T.R., Burnette, A.G., Stohlman, S., Jia, Y., Datta, P., & Malone, M.; Statewide implementation of student threat assessment in Virginia public schools; Presented at (American Society of Criminology, Philadelphia), 2017.

2016: Jia Y., Konold T., Cornell, D., & Huang F.; The impact of validity screening on relations between self-reports of bullying victimization and student outcomes; Presented at (Curry Research Conference, Charlottesville), 2016

2016: Jia Y., Konold T., & Cornell, D.; The role of the informant on associations among school climate, dropout rates, and academic expectations; Presented at (American Education Research Association, Washington D.C), 2016

2015: Jia Y., Konold T., & Cornell, D.; The relations between school climate and high-school dropout rates. Presented at (Curry Research Conference, Charlottesville), 2015

2013: Wei S., Liu X., Jia Y., Wu J.; Using Rasch measurement to validate the instrument of Students’ Understanding of Models in Science (SUMS). Paper presented at (the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, Puerto Rico), 2013

2010: Jia Y.; Inferiority feelings of the college students in China: A study based on fictional-actual self-discrepancy; Presented at (the 17th Annual GSE Graduate Student Research Symposium, Buffalo), 2010
Other Publications
2019: Cornell, D., Maeng, J., Huang, F., Jia, Y., Edwards, K., Crowley, B., Stohlman, S., Crichlow–Ball, C., Burnette, A.G., & Konold, T.; Technical Report of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey: 2019 results for 6th–8th Grade Students and School Staff; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2019.

2018: Cornell, D. Huang, F., Jia, Y., Maeng, J., Malone, M., Burnette, A.G., Stohlman, S., Crowley, B., Konold, T., & Meyer, P.; Technical Report of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey: 2018 Results for 9th–12th Grade Students and School Staff; OJJDP-Sponsored; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2018

2017:  Cornell, D. Huang, F., Konold, T., Jia, Y., Malone, M., Burnette, A.G. Datta, P., Meyer, P., Stohlman, S., & Maeng, J.; Technical Report of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey: 2017 Results for 6th–8th Grade Students and School Staff; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2017 (Endorsed by the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, American Institute for Research).

2017:  Cornell, D., Maeng, J., Stohlman, S., Burnette, A.G., & Jia, Y.; Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines: Research Review; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia. Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2017

2017: Cornell, D. Huang, F., Konold, T., Shukla K., Malone, M., Datta, P., Jia, Y., Stohlman, S., Burnette, A.G., & Meyer, P.; Development of a Standard Model for School Climate and Safety Assessment; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2017

2016:  Cornell, D., Maeng, J., Burnette, A.G., Datta, P., Huang, F., & Jia, Y.; Threat Assessment in Virginia Schools: Technical Report of the Threat Assessment Survey for 2014-2015; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2016

2016:  Cornell, D., Huang, F., Datta, P., Malone, M., Jia, Y., Burnette, A.G., Shukla, K., Konold, T., & Meyer, P.; Technical Report of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey: 2016 Results for 9th–12th Grade Students and School Staff; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2016

2015: Cornell, D., Huang, F., Shukla, K., Heilbrun, A., Datta, P., Malone, M., Jia, Y., Konold, T., & Meyer, P. Technical Report of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey: 2015 Results for 7th–8th Grade Students and School Staff; Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA; 2015
  Teaching Activities
Courses Taught
Intro to Data Analysis I, Graduate, Rutgers University, Fall 2021, course director
Evaluation & Assessment, Graduate, Rutgers University, Summer 2021, co-instructor
Data Analysis & Interpret, Graduate, Rutgers University, Spring 2021, course director
Intro to Scientific Inquiry, Graduate, Rutgers University, Fall 2020, co-instructor
Data Analysis & Interpret, Graduate, Rutgers University, Fall 2020, course director
Evaluation & Assessment, Graduate, Rutgers University, Summer 2020, co-instructorResearch Methods for the Health Science, Graduate, Rutgers University, Spring 2020, co-instructor

Data Analysis & Interpret, Graduate, Rutgers University, Spring 2020, course director
Data Analysis & Interpret, Graduate, Rutgers University, Fall 2019, co-instructor
  Memberships
Membership/Offices Held in Scholarly and Professional Societies
2019-ongoing: Council of Graduate Schools
2019-ongoing: American Education Research Association Member of Division I: Education in the Professions
2016-ongoing: American Education Research Association Member of Division D: Measurement and Research Methodology
  Community Service
Contributions to the Advancement of the Academic Profession
2020-ongoing: Reviewer for Journal of School Violence
2018-2019: Reviewer for Policy Futures in Education
2019: Reviewer for Tobacco Prevention & Cessation
2018: Reviewer for Child Development
2020: Reviewer for Mathematical and Computational Applications
2016-ongoing: American Education Research Association annual meeting proposals Reviewer
Service to Rutgers University
2020-ongoing: Rutgers School of Health Professions Faculty Development Committee
 
Service to University of Virginia
University of Virginia Curry School RSE program Faculty Search
2015-2018: University of Virginia Curry School of Education Research Conference proposal reviewer
  Students Supervised
Master's or Doctoral Students by Type of Supervision
2021: Doctoral - Primary: weekly student supervised: Alison Durante, Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions, Rutgers University.
2020: Doctoral - Primary: Weekly students supervised: Nicola De Souza, REHAB & MOVEMENT Sciences, Rutgers University.
2021: Doctoral - Committee: Deborah Salvatore, Dissertation committee member, Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences, Rutgers University. Association between adolescent’s Cardiometabolic risk profile and Participation in a pediatric weight management program.