Anqing Zheng

Research Interests:

How do individuals adapt and develop across the lifespan, particularly during middle and later adulthood?

My research investigates this question through multiple lenses, with a focus on cognitive aging, learning, and human-technology interaction.

Currently, I'm researching the following: Developmental Processes and Individual Differences 

I study how individual characteristics like personality traits and cognitive abilities unfold and what drives them. Using longitudinal and/o behavioral genetic approaches, I investigate how occupational experiences associate with personality development, how cognitive abilities change during middle adulthood in response to lifestyle and environmental factors, and how developmental processes lead genetically similar individuals to become more alike in their traits over time.

Human-Technology Interaction Across Development

I've also investigated how individuals interact with and adapt to different technologies across the lifespan. Using behavioral genetic approaches, I explored how personal characteristics like impulsivity relate to technology engagement (e.g., video game play). I'm also interested in social, economic, and psychological outcomes of adult adaptive learning, and exploring the benefits of AI-augmented learning environments especially for middle-aged and older adults.

Other Interests:

Outside of work, I can be found skiing the slopes, climbing at the gym, or learning new video games.