About
Dr Fei Wang is a Research Fellow in Gerontology based in the Department of Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
Research
Research groups
Research interests
- Well-being of older people
- Social determinants on ageing
- Policy interventions for older people
- Intergenerational support and ageing
- Gender inequality
Current research
Dr Fei Wang 's present research endeavours delve into the multifaceted dimensions of ageing. Particularly, her analysis leans heavily on understanding the relationship between various intergenerational supports and the wellbeing of people aged 60 and above. She seeks to uncover the nuanced impact of social determinants on the lives and wellbeing of these older people, thereby contributing valuable insights that could reshape policy interventions.
Publications
Teaching
Research Methods
Policy evaluation
Ageing
Wellbeing
Biography
Dr Fei Wang joined the University of Southampton in 2023. Holding a PhD in Social Policy, her research illuminated the wellbeing dynamics of older women, especially focusing on the interplay between family support and wellbeing. After completing her PhD, she took an active research role in a pivotal research project sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association/Alzheimer’s Society UK/Global Brain Health Institute. This project concentrated on public financing of home care and its wide-ranging implications for older people with dementia.