Publications

My research sits at the intersection of psychology and emerging technologies such as virtual reality, games, and generative AI. By integrating learning theory with user-centered design, I aim to create evidence-based learning experiences that faciliate learning and motivation.

Designing and Evaluating a Theory-Driven AI Learning Partner for Metacognitive Regulation and Transfer

Qiyang Lin

ProQuest Dissertations and Theses

Generative AIMetacognitionSelf-regulated LearningTransferPDF

Predictive and interactive roles of motivation and situational learning activities on emotional and cognitive engagement

Qiyang Lin, Jingwen He, Kui Xie

British Journal of Educational Psychology

MotivationSelf-regulated LearningSituational EngagementQuantitativeView

The Role of Trait Cognitive Flexibility on Game-Based Learning: A Media-Comparison Study

Fangzheng Zhao, Qiyang Lin, Richard E. Mayer

Journal of Computer Assisted Learning

Game-based LearningMultimedia LearningCognitive FlexibilityQuantitativeView

2026

From space to place: A Visual Grounded Theory analysis of how college students shape study environments

Mike Frazier, Qiyang Lin, Garam A. Lee, Kui Xie

Learning in Context

Self-regulated LearningLearning ContextImagesQualitativeView

Time matters in VR: Students benefit from longer VR class duration, but certain outcomes decline after 45 minutes, with large individual variance

Rabindra Ratan, Qiyang Lin, Chaeyun Lim, Rinseo Park, Alex Lover, Eugy Han, Dayeoun Jang, Alex P. Leith, Jeremy N. Bailenson

Computers & Education

VRSocial PresenceTeaching/Learning StrategyQuantitativeView

2025

Adult play and playfulness: A qualitative exploration of its meanings and importance

Kathy Lubbers, Jeanne Cadwallader, Qiyang Lin, Christopher Clifford, Leslie D. Frazier

The Journal of Play in Adulthood

PlayfulnessEmotionQualitativeView

2023

Relationships among adult playfulness, stress, and coping during the COVID-19 pandemic

Christopher Clifford, Ellis Paulk, Qiyang Lin, Jeanne Cadwallader, Kathy Lubbers, Leslie D. Frazier

Current Psychology

PlayfulnessCopingQuantitativeView

2022