Lanlan Xin
Gerontology Master Student |
Data Storyteller | Former Counselor
The Shoulders I Stand On
A tribute to the institutions and mentors who shaped my journey and inspired my path in aging research.
ABOUT
I am a resilient scholar driven by a multidisciplinary background and a deep passion for improving the lives of older adults. Currently, I am a Master student in Aging and Family Science at Mount Saint Vincent University and a research assistant working for the Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care in Nova Scotia Center on Aging.
My thesis focuses on the quality of work life and mental well-being among care aides of long-term care homes in Atlantic Canada. I also did research in Emotional Labor of care provider and Global Care Chains.
By specializing in data analysis and visualization, I aim to uncover insights that can directly enhance the well-being of both caregivers and residents across Atlantic Canada’s care facilities.
Poster Presentation- October, 2025, CAG, Montreal, CA
Thesis Defense- July, 2023, Charlottetown, CA
EDUCATION
2024 - Present
Mount Saint Vincent University
Master of Arts
Aging and Family Science
2017 - 2023
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor (Honour) of Psychology
Department of Psychology
Consortium on Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making
(2025-2026) fellow- Aug, 2025, Oxford, UK
PUBLICATION
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Hipel, I., Estabrooks, C, Keefe, J., Xin, L. (2026). Work environment and health outcomes among long-term care aides: A multilevel cross-sectional study in Atlantic Canada. Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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Dicks, H., Xin, L, Keefe, J.,(2026). The Emotional Labour Concept (Chapter)(Accepted, Under review).
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Xin, Lanlan. (2023). A Comparative Study of Attitudes towards Death Among Newcomers to Prince Edward Island. University of Prince Edward Island, 2023, https://islandscholar.ca/islandora/object/ir%3A25752.
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Liang, H., Wang, C. L., Tong, Y. S., Wang, N., Zhao, L. T., Xin, L. L., ... & Pang, Y. (2017). Development, validities and reliabilities of the Counseling Skills Rating Scale for Psychological Aids Hotline. Chinese Mental Health Journal.
A Comparative Study of Attitudes towards Death Among Newcomers to Prince Edward Island.
2023
Development, validities and reliabilities of the Counseling Skills Rating Scale for Psychological Aids Hotline.
2017
WORK EXPERIENCE
2025 - Present. Research Assistant
Nova Scotia Centre on Aging
NS, Halifax
2023 - 2024. Laboratory Assistant
Aging Research Lab
PE, Charlottetown
2012 - 2016. Counselor
Beijing Suicide Research & Prevention Center
Beijing, China
2004 - 2009. Reporter & Editor
People's Railway Daily
Beijing, China
Conference: Our Future is Aging (June 2025, Halifax)
Actively involved in session preparation and event logistics for this premier national aging conference.
Multicultural Community Advocacy (2023-2024)
Orchestrated a series of non-profit community programs for Chinese seniors in PEI, fostering social inclusion and enhancing well-being through culturally tailored activities.
RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS
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The Consortium on Analytics for Data-Driven Decision-Making (CAnD3) 2025/2026 Trainee
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Shannex Graduate Scholarship in Aging and Nutrition (2025)
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Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (2025/2026) Trainee
Celebrating the reception of the Shannex Graduate Scholarship in Aging and Nutrition (2025), alongside my distinguished supervisor, Dr. Janice Keefe.
