Xinxin Yang
Qualitative Researcher · Oxford Missing Departments (2026-08-14) · University of Oxford
Quick answer: Xinxin Yang is Qualitative Researcher at University of Oxford. Xinxin Yang shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I welcome inquiries from students with backgrounds in conversation analysis, speech and language therapy, neuroscience, health qualitative research, social sciences, or related interdisciplinary fields. I am particularly interested in supervising students who are committed to socio-linguistic research and wish to contribute to projects at the intersection of communication, health, and clinical pra
Research interests
Conversation Analysis, Clinical Linguistics, and Communication Disorders. My work focuses on understanding how linguistic and cognitive impairments, such as those caused by aphasia or dementia, impact communication. I am also interested in doctor-patient communication and how interactions can shape healthcare experiences and outcomes.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2026] Challenges in advising people with severe mental illness to quit smoking: A conversation analysis of patient resistance, Yang X. et al, (2026), Patient Education and Counseling, 150
[2026] Playful speech in managing problematic responses in interaction involving Mandarin speakers with aphasia: A conversation analysis, Yang X. and Ma W., (2026), Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
[2026] Challenges in Advising People with Serious Mental Illness to Quit Smoking: A Conversation Analysis of Patient Resistance, Yang X. et al, (2026)
[2025] Adapting in interaction involving Mandarin speakers with aphasia: A conversation analysis of turn initial responses to healthcare professionals’ questions, Yang X. and Ma W., (2025), International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 60
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Frequently asked questions
Is Xinxin Yang hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Xinxin Yang's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I welcome inquiries from students with backgrounds in conversation analysis, speech and language therapy, neuroscience, health qualitative research, social sciences, or related interdisciplinary field.
What does Xinxin Yang research?
Conversation Analysis, Clinical Linguistics, and Communication Disorders. My work focuses on understanding how linguistic and cognitive impairments, such as those caused by aphasia or dementia, impact communication. I am also interested in doctor-patient communication and how interactions can shape
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