Jianling Liang
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Jianling Liang is a leading researcher in gerontological social work, with a particular focus on technology-assisted care for older adults living alone. Her work bridges social work practice and human-robot interaction, exploring how socially assistive robots (SARs) can enhance well-being and reduce loneliness among community-dwelling seniors. Liang’s most cited study, “Can Socially Assistive Robots Be Accepted by Older People Living Alone in the Community?,” reports on a pioneering pilot project conducted in China from 2019 to 2021, where older adults trialed SARs for seven days. Her quantitative assessments of technology acceptance and loneliness before and after the intervention provide critical empirical evidence on the feasibility and emotional impact of robotic companionship in real-world settings. With 12 citations to date, this work has quickly gained attention for its practical insights into aging-in-place solutions. Liang’s research is notable for its community-engaged methodology and its contribution to culturally sensitive technology adoption in East Asian contexts. Her findings inform both social work interventions and the design of age-friendly technologies, positioning her as a key voice in the growing field of socially assistive robotics for vulnerable populations.
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