Dr. Chang Su-Russell
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
408.001Human Development In Social Context
499.005Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
287.005Independent Study
400.005Independent Study
252.001Multicultural Family Studies
300.001Professional Leadership in Human Development and Family Science
498.005Professional Practice: Family And Consumer Sciences
398.005Professional Practice: Human Development and Family Science
291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Family And Consumer Sciences
492.001Advanced Child Development Applications
251.001Development And Guidance Of Infants And Toddlers
499.005Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
400.005Independent Study
200.003Problem Solving and Research Methods in Family & Consumer Sciences
498.005Professional Practice: Family And Consumer Sciences
398.005Professional Practice: Human Development and Family Science
291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Family And Consumer Sciences
Teaching Interests & Areas
Chang Su-Russell has taught FCS 251 Guidance and Development of Infants and Toddlers, FCS 231 Parenting, FCS 200 Research Methods, and FCS 252 Multicultural Family Studies
Research Interests & Areas
Dr. Chang Su-Russell's research focuses on the influence of quality caregiving on young children’s socioemotional wellbeing, and the impact of contextual factors (race, culture, socioeconomic status, etc.) on caregiving.
Ph D Human Development and Family Science
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO
MA Child Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
BA English Literature
Minzu University of China
Beijing, China
FCS DEBI Award
Family and Consumer Sciences
2023
University Research Initiative Award
Illinois State University
2023
New Professional Best Proposal Submission
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Families Section, National Council on Family Relations
2022
CAST Outstanding Researcher Award
College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2022
Connie J. Ley Outstanding Researcher Award
Family and Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University
2022
Book, Chapter
Sprecher, S., Russell, L., Su-Russell, C., & Schmeeckle, M. Social Networks and Extended Families. The Routledge Handbook of Family Communication. Routledge (2022): 277-293.
Book, Edited
Su-Russell, C., Russell, L. T., & James Jr. A. (2023). Handbook of Asian American families. Cognella.
Encyclopedia
Ispa, J. M. & Su-Russell, C. (2018). Victimization. In M. C. Bornstein (Ed.). Encyclopedia of Lifespan Human Development. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.
Journal Article
Arellanes, Jordan, Michael Hendricks, and Chang Su-Russell. 2024. “Cultivating A Collectivist Community on A College Campus for Latinx Students.” Journal of Latinos and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348431.2024.2309670
Gregory, R., Su-Russell, C., Russell, L. T., & Barrett, C. (accepted). Navigating discussions of death with young children: Parental avoidance and engagement as strategies of protection. In C. L. Scott, H. M. Williams, & S. Wilder (Eds.) Facing death: Familial responses to illness and death (Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research, Volume 18).
Kwangman, K., Su-Russell, C., Proulx, C. (2023). Filial support behaviors: Associations with filial piety, reciprocity, and parent-child contact in China. Families, Relationships and Societies,12(3), 411-430. https://doi.org/10.1332/204674321X16605783687158
Russell, L. T., & Su-Russell, C. (2022). Family functioning, contributions to college expenses, access to mentors, and college student’s health and flourishing: Examining moderation by family structure. Journal of American College Health, (Latest Articles). https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2022.2109035
Su-Russell, C., & Ispa, J. (2022). Mainland Chinese mothers’ autonomy support across four caregiving contexts. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 31, 2960–2975. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02166-0
Presentations
An IDEA on How to Improve Students' University Perceptions. Midwestern Psychological Association. Midwestern Psychological Association. (2023)
Cultivating Student Belonging and Success through a Collectivist Campus Community. University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium. Illinois State University. (2023)
Russell, L. T., Jensen, T. M., Beckmeyer, J. J., & Su-Russell, C. (2023, Nov.) Examining equifinality: Variable patterns of youth developmental assets and health. Paper presented at the Theory Construction and Research Methodology Preconference Workshop of the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL.
Andrea, E., Su-Russell, C., Russell, L.T. (2023, Nov.). Parents and their young children discussing different types of families. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Arellanes, J. A., Su-Russell, C. & Hendricks (2023, Nov.). Latinx sense of belonging through an academic intervention. Paper accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of National Council on Family Relations. Orlando, FL.
Su-Russell, C., & Bardwell, A. (2023, Nov.). Promoting students’ learning environment beyond classroom setting. Lightening paper accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Su-Russell, C., & Stevens, R. (2023, Nov.). Decision-making as a team: Coparenting efforts in discussing race. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Su-Russell, C., McNulty, E., & Russell, L. T. (2023, Nov.). College students’ responses to hypothetical scenarios on race, death, and family structures: The meaning-making process. Poster accepted for presentation at the 85th Annual Conference of the National Council on Family Relations, Orlando, FL
Su-Russell, C. & Russell, L. T. (2022, Sep.). Promoting family resilience and flourishing in diverse and challenging contexts. Invited talk at the Promoting Healthy Weight 3.0: Addressing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Health Outcomes Colloquium. Organized by Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee.
Arellanes, J. A. Faudoa, A.*, Hendricks, M., Su-Russell, C. & Han S. J. (2022, Apr.) Do courses on diversity, equity, and inclusion benefit students’ awareness? [Paper presentation] Midwestern Psychological Association. Chicago, IL
Grants & Contracts
BirdFEEDER grant on Military Families. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
BirdFEEDER grant on first-gen students. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
BirdFEEDER on views on families, cultural identity, and help-seeking. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
CAST DEBI Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)
Center for Inclusive Intergenerational Environment. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2023)