Chi-Fang Tseng
Areas of Interest: Cultural adaptations of evidence-based couple intervention Relationship satisfaction and depression among couples with marginalized identities Asian and immigrant couples Intersectionality, diversity, equity, and mental health disparities
Biography
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Dr. Chi-Fang Tseng is an Assistant Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy PhD Program housed within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Her research program centers on enhancing mental health outcomes among marginalized populations through culturally adapted evidence-based couple interventions. She
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particularly focuses on Asian couples in Asia and the United States. Additionally, she explores help-seeking behaviors among these marginalized populations.
Dr. Tseng's research activities encompass the examination of the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples in Asia, as well as the adaptation of EFT to fit the cultural needs of couples with marginalized identities. Her overarching goal is to provide tailored and effective interventions to reduce mental health disparities among marginalized populations. She is bilingual, fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Education
Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies (Couple and Family Therapy Specialization), Michigan State University
M.Ed. Psychology and Counseling, National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan
M.S. Human Development and Family Studies (Couple and Family Therapy Specialization), Purdue University Northwest
B.Ed. Elementary Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan