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Feinian Chen

Researcher at University of Maryland, College Park

Publications -  63
Citations -  4656

Feinian Chen is an academic researcher from University of Maryland, College Park. The author has contributed to research in topics: Grandparent & Spouse. The author has an hindex of 23, co-authored 57 publications receiving 3844 citations. Previous affiliations of Feinian Chen include University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Fudan University.

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An Empirical Evaluation of the Use of Fixed Cutoff Points in RMSEA Test Statistic in Structural Equation Models

TL;DR: There is little empirical support for the use of .05 or any other value as universal cutoff values to determine adequate model fit, regardless of whether the point estimate is used alone or jointly with the confidence interval.
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Improper Solutions in Structural Equation Models Causes, Consequences, and Strategies

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examine the most common type of improper solutions: zero or negative error variances, and address the causes of, consequences of, and strategies to handle these issues.
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Intergenerational Ties in Context: Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren in China

TL;DR: Multivariate analysis suggests that grandparents’ childcare load is adaptive to familial needs, as reflected by the characteristics of the household, household members and work activities of the mothers.
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Monte Carlo Experiments: Design and Implementation

TL;DR: This article illustrates both the design and implementation of Monte Carlo simulations for the empirical assessment of statistical estimators and presents 9 steps in planning and performing a Monte Carlo analysis.
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The Health Implications of Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren in China

TL;DR: The findings suggest that grandchild care does not have a universally beneficial or detrimental effect on health, but rather its effect depends on the form and level of caregiving and is further shaped by individual characteristics, as well as normative and structural contexts.