Nanjing Normal University China
Zhiyuan Feng is currently a dedicated student of Applied Psychology at the School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University. Passionate about the psychological underpinnings of trust and cooperation, Feng engages in empirical and theoretical research to decode how individuals form trusting relationships and work collaboratively within various social settings. With a keen interest in social dynamics, Feng aims to contribute to enhancing interpersonal relationships and fostering prosocial behavior in both organizational and everyday contexts.
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🎓 Education
Zhiyuan Feng is pursuing his academic journey in Applied Psychology at Nanjing Normal University, one of China’s leading institutions in psychology and education. His training involves rigorous coursework and hands-on research in social and cognitive psychology, equipping him with the tools to explore complex behavioral processes related to trust and cooperation.
💼 Experience
While still a student, Feng has gained valuable experience through active involvement in academic research projects related to interpersonal trust. His contributions include project design, data analysis, and participation in scholarly discussions that explore how social mechanisms such as gossip, class, and stress influence trust behaviors.
🔬 Research Interests
Zhiyuan Feng’s research revolves around social and interpersonal psychology, with a particular focus on trust, cooperation, and social cognition. He investigates how various social variables—like social distance, gossip type, chronic stress, and social class—shape individual and group trust. He utilizes both quantitative methods and moderated mediation models to provide insight into the psychological processes that underlie human cooperation and prosocial behavior.
🏆 Awards
Zhiyuan Feng is currently applying for the Best Researcher Award in recognition of his insightful contributions to understanding psychological mechanisms in social trust. His work offers promising directions for mental health, public trust, and community-building, particularly in the post-pandemic context.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Feng, Z. (2025). The relationship between perceived chronic stress and generalized trust in the post-epidemic era: the mediating role of perceived social support and the moderating role of positive coping. Current Psychology.
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📝 Explores how stress affects generalized trust, highlighting the protective role of social support and coping.
Feng, Z. (2025, Accepted). The relationship between social class and trust: The mediating role of positive self-schema. Psychologia.
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📝 Examines how socioeconomic status influences trust through the lens of self-schema theory.