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Last published 2026
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Jiabin Fan

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Assistant Professor of Sociology

Also affiliated: Louisiana State University (2018–2022)

3 h-index 6 pubs 24 cited

  • Marriage
  • Women's Health
  • Female
  • Gender Identity
  • Humans
  • India
  • Social Class
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Women's Rights

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Jiabin Fan's research investigates the intersection of social structures, technology, and individual well-being, with a particular focus on health outcomes and personal networks. His work has examined how gender contexts and dowry practices influence women's health in India, utilizing multilevel longitudinal data. Fan also studies the impact of mobile communication on social networks, including changes in network composition and the role of technology in urban African slums. His recent publications explore cyberbullying, social health among university students in China, and the relationship between online and offline social interactions and mental health within specific cultural contexts. These studies often consider factors such as face loss, social media use, and the nature of personal network ties.

Metrics

  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 6
  • Citations: 24

Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Sociology 2022–present
    University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Human Inquiry ORCID

Selected Publications

  • When Support Becomes Burdensome: Unequal and Problematic Ties in Personal Networks and Mental Health Among Chinese University Students (2026)
    Society DOI OpenAlex
  • Cyberbullying victimization, media usage habits, and social health among Chinese university students: the moderating effects of face loss and social media use (2026)
    Sociological Spectrum 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Tough Ties and Rough Networks: Inequality and Exploitation in African Slums (2023)
    Sociological Forum 3 citations DOI OpenAlex

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