Shuangyue "Tracy" Cui
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Research Assistant
Shuangyue is a fourth-year HDFS PhD student from Henan, China.
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Art | Psychology | University of Texas at San Antonio | May 2018 |
| Master of Science | Human Development and Family Science | Syracuse University | May 2022 |
Research
My research centers on understanding and enhancing relationship functioning through couple relationship education (CRE), with a particular focus on high-risk and underserved populations. Grounded in social-cognitive and family stress theories, I examine how CRE impacts interpersonal dynamics—such as conflict management, affection, and partner perceptions—and how these changes influence relationship satisfaction over time. My work extends beyond romantic partnerships to explore how relational dynamics intersect with broader family systems, particularly in parenting and caregiving contexts. By adopting a dyadic and systemic lens, I aim to inform interventions that promote relational resilience and well-being across diverse family forms.
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2023 |
| FACS Alumni Association Scholarship | College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia | 2025-2026 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Orgnization, Human Development and Family Science | Faculty-Student Liaison | 2 | Departmental |
| Graduate Student Orgnization, Human Development and Family Science | Vice President | 1 | Departmental |
| Graduate Student Orgnization, Human Development and Family Science | President | 1 | Departmental |
| Graduate Student Orgnization, Human Development and Family Science | Faculty-Student Liaison | Current | Departmental |
Advisory Committee
Dr. Ted Futris
Dr. Noel Card
Dr. Elizabeth Wieling
Areas of Expertise
Couple Relationship Education program evaluation, couple relationship, dyadic relationship analyses.
Job Description
Shuangyue is currently working as graduate research assistant in HDFS Couples and Relationship Enrichment Labaroratory, or CARE Lab. CARE lab focuses on understanding what promotes health couple relationships across diverse populations. https://www.fcs.uga.edu/hdfs/care-lab
Journal Articles
PUBLISHED
Jiang, L., Wang, X., Cui, S., & Vasilenko, S. A. (2024). Time-varying associations between parental closeness, self-esteem, and sexual behavior across adolescence and emerging adulthood. Journal of research on adolescence : the official journal of the Society for Research on Adolescence, 10.1111/jora.12913. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12913
Richardson, E., Mallette, J. K., Futris, T., Brown, R., Starke, J., Cui, S., & Shepherd, L. (2025). Dyadic reports of interparental relationship quality and intentions to continue fostering among coupled foster caregivers. Family Process, 64(2), e70044. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.70044
Publications
THESIS/DISSERTATION
Cui, S. (2022). Adolescent Closeness to Parents and Young Adult Global Self-Esteem: The Moderating Role of Natural Mentoring Relationship (Order No. 29206520). Available from Dissertations & Theses @ Syracuse University; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2680996984). https://libezproxy.syr.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/adolescent-closeness-parents-young-adult-global/docview/2680996984/se-2?accountid=14214
Working Papers
MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPERATION
Cui, S., Futris, T., Richardson, E., Campbell, A. (In-Prep) Couple Relationship Education within the Context of Intimate Partner Violence Risk.
Cui, S., Bailey, Z., Futris, T., Richardson, E. (In-Prep) Congruence in Couples’ Perceptions of Change in How They Manage Conflict Following Relationship Education and the Impact on Relationship Satisfaction.
Cui, S., Futris, T., Richardson, E., Cataluna, M. (In-Prep) Coparenting and Parenting Stress: A Dyadic Approach in the Context of Couple Relationship Education.