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Dr. Sukyung Yoon

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Social Work

(940 ) 565-2023

Email: Sukyung.Yoon@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of Tennessee, 2019
    Major: Social Work
    Dissertation: Protective Factors against Suicidal Ideation among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Licensures and Certifications

  • Latent Class, Latent Transition & Growth Mixture Model, Park Young Sa. (2024 - Present).
  • Latent Class, Latent Transition & Growth Mixture Model, Park Young Sa. (2024 - Present).
  • Mediation, Moderation, and Moderated Mediation: Conditional Process Analysis, Park Young Sa. (2024 - Present).
  • Latent Class, Latent Transition & Growth Mixture Model, Park Young Sa. (2023 - Present).
  • Mediation, Moderation, and Moderated Mediation: Conditional Process Analysis, Park Young Sa. (2023 - Present).
  • Multilevel SEM, Park Young Sa. (2023 - Present).
  • Exploring and Analyzing Monitoring the Future Data - A Primer, ICPSR, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2023 - Present).
  • Exploring the National Longitudinal Survey of Public Health Systems, ICPSR, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.. (2022 - Present).
  • Ethical Collection, Dissemination, and Use of Data on American Indians and Alaska Native Populations, ICPSR, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2021 - Present).
  • Certificate in Mixed Methods Research online program, School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. (2020 - Present).
  • The National Survey Analyst Junior, Human Resources Development Service of Korea, Republic of Korea. (2008 - Present).
  • Licensed Social Worker, Korea Association of Social Workers. (2002 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Korean American Social Work Educators Association. (March 2019 - Present).
  • The Gerontological Society of America. (November 2015 - Present).
  • Council on Social Work Education. (October 2015 - Present).
  • Society for Social Work and Research. (November 2014 - Present).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • SOWK 5410 - Program Administration and Evaluation, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • A member of the CSWE Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice (CDSEJ), Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). (July 1, 2024).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Yoon, S., Strong, J., Grife, J. (2024). Protective Factors against Suicidal Behaviors Among Community-Dwelling Rural Older Adults. Sage Open. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21582440241284868
  • Yoon, S. (2024). Elder Abuse Victimization, Mental Health and Protective Factors. Aging & Mental Health. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13607863.2024.2326992
  • Yoon, S., Mahapatra, N. (2024). Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Resilience Among Older Adults in the U.S. During COVID-19. Journal of Aging and Health. 36 (3-4) 194-206. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/08982643231181753
  • Mahapatra, N., Yoon, S., Ojha, M., Okine, L. (2024). Resilience, Loneliness, and Anxiety during COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 1-19.
  • Yoon, S., Choi, S. (2022). Stress-related to COVID-19, anxiety, and protective factors among middle-aged and older adults in the largest outbreak areas in South Korea.. Aging & Mental Health. 26 (10) 2090-2099.
  • Choi, S., Yoon, S., Lim, J., Min, J. (2022). A Study on the Burnout of Call Center Workers: Focused on the Influence of Workplace Violence, Organizational Support, and Leisure Activities. Korean Journal of Social Sciences. 61 (2) 277-308. Institute of social science, Kangwon National University.
  • Choi, S., Yoon, S., Cha , H., Park , G., Ko, S., Min , J. (2022). Loneliness, suicidal ideation, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Korean Journal of Social Welfare Research. 72 (1) 35-65. Seoul, Center for Social Welfare Research Yonsei University.
  • Yoon, S., Cummings, S., Nugent, W.R., Forrest- Bank, S. (2022). How Spousal Physical Abuse Impacts Suicidal Ideation among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: The Effects of Protective Factors.. Aging & Mental Health. 26 (1) 130-139.
  • Yoon, S., Cummings, S., Nugent, W.R., Forrest- Bank, S. (2020). Protective factors against suicidal ideation among community-dwelling older adults with experience of spousal physical abuse: focusing on direct and indirect protections.. Aging & Mental Health. 24 (11) 1854-1863.
  • Steinman, B.A., Vincenti, V.B., Yoon, S. (2020). Family dynamics and their association with elder family financial exploitation in families with appointed powers of attorney. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect.
  • Yoon, S., Cummings, S. (2019). Factors protecting against suicidal ideation in South Korean community-dwelling older adults: a systematic literature review. Journal of Gerontological Social Work. 62 (3) 279-305.
  • Nugent, W.R., Yoon, S., Walters, J.E. (2019). An empirical demonstration of the existence of measurement dependence in the results of a meta-analysis. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. 10 (1) 161-187.
  • Choi, S., Yoon, S. (2014). Influence of Teamwork on Social Workers' Organization Commitment at Senior Welfare Centers and Social Welfare Centers in Seoul, South Korea.. Journal of Regional Studies. 22 (2) 153-173. Seoul, Korean Association Of Regional Studies.

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), University of Wyoming Research Day, University of Wyoming, Family Violence and Mental Health Among Older Adults During COVID-19: Does resilience matter?, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Shepard Symposium on Social Justice, Protective Factors Against Suicidal Behaviors Among Older Adults in Rural Communities., University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States of America. (2022).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), College of Health Sciences Research Seminars, IPV and Suicidal Ideation in Later Life: Focusing on protective factors, College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, United States of America. (2021).

    • Paper

  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author), the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Moderating Effects of Loneliness on COVID-19-Related Stress and Anxiety in Middle and Later Life in South Korea, GSA, Online, United States of America. (2021).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Mahapatra, N. (Author), the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, Stress Related to COVID-19 and Loneliness Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in the United States, GSA, Online, United States of America. (2021).

    • Poster

  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author & Presenter), Pfister, M. (Author & Presenter), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Family Conflict and Mental Health in the Largest Outbreak Areas during COVID-19, SSWR, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2025 - 2025).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author), the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Loneliness, Mental Health and Family Cohesion among middle-aged and older adults during COVID-19, CSWE, Kansas City, MO, United States of America. (2024).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author), Kong, J. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Stress Related to COVID-19, Anxiety and Protective Factors: The Role of Loneliness, SSWR, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2024).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Elder Abuse, Anxiety, and Social Support: Does Gender Matter?, GSA, Tampa, FL, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Corley, A. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Elder Abuse, Depression and A Family Confidant Among Older Women, CSWE, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Pokharel, R. (Author & Presenter), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Elder Abuse and Mental Health: Does having a confidant matter?, CSWE, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author), Foy, K. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Loneliness, Anxiety and Protective Factors during COVID-19: The Role of Age, SSWR, Phoenix, AZ, United States of America. (2023).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Mahapatra, N. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Domestic Violence and Mental Health Among Older Adults in the U.S during COVID-19, CSWE, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2022).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Mahapatra, N. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Domestic Violence and Suicide Attempts Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults During COVID-19, CSWE, Anaheim, CA, United States of America. (2022).
  • Dilworth, M. (Author), Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Secondary Traumatic Stress and Child Welfare Workers in Predominantly Rural States, SSWR, Washington, DC., United States of America. (2022).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Mahapatra, N. (Author), Ojha, M. (Author), Okine, L. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Stress Related to COVID-19 and Mental Health: Does Age Matter?, SSWR, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2022).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Choi, S. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Stress Related to COVID-19, Anxiety and Resilience Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults, SSWR, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2022).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Factors Affecting Depression Among Older Adults: Does IPV matter?, CSWE, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2021).
  • Mahapatra, N. (Author & Presenter), Yoon, S. (Author), Ojha, M. (Author & Presenter), Okine, L. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Stress, Loneliness, Resilience, and Anxiety during COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S., CSWE, Orlando, Florida., United States of America. (2021).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), IPV’s mental health impacts in later life: Does gender matter?, SSWR, Online, United States of America. (2021).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Online, Gender differentials in IPV among Older-Adults: Impact of family confidants and depression, CSWE, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. (2020).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), The Impact of Relationship Satisfaction with Adult Children on Depression Among Older Adults with Abusive Spouses, GSA, Online, United States of America. (2020).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Suicidal Ideation after Spouse Abuse among Older Adults – Risk and Protective Factors, SSWR, Washington, DC, United States of America. (2020).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), How Social Support Impacts Depression in later life After Spousal Abuse, CSWE, Denver, Colorado, United States of America. (2019).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Nugent, W.R. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), How Coping Strategies Impact Depression in Older Women after Spousal Physical Abuse., SSWR, San Francisco, CA, United States of America. (2019).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Nugent, W.R. (Author), Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), How Coping Strategies Impact Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults After Spousal Abuse., CSWE, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. (2018).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Nugent, W.R. (Author), The Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Impact of Having a Confidant on Depression Among Older Women Who Have Experienced Spousal Physical Abuse., GSA, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. (2018).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Nugent, W.R. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), The Impact of Spousal Physical Abuse on Suicidal Ideation in Later Life., SSWR, Washington, DC., United States of America. (2018).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Orme, J. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), A Longitudinal Study of the Influence of Spousal Violence on Depression Among Community Dwelling Older Adults in South Korea., the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2017).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), Orme, J. (Author & Presenter), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Multilevel Analysis: Is the Effect of Social Worker' Teamwork on Organizational Commitment Moderated by the Size of Social Welfare Centers?, the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2017).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author & Presenter), the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Teamwork's Influence on Social Workers' Organization Commitment in South Korean Senior Centers., the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Atlanta, Georgia., United States of America. (2016).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), Factors Protecting Against Suicidal Ideation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in South Korea., The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2016).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), Factors Protecting Against Suicidal Ideation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults., The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), New Orleans, LA., United States of America. (2016).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), Older Parents of Adult Children with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs) in South Korea., The Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting (GSA), New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2016).
  • Yoon, S. (Author & Presenter), Cummings, S. (Author), the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), The Influence of Teamwork on Social Workers’ Organization Commitment in Seoul, South Korea., the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington, DC, United States of America. (2016).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Yoon, S. (Principal), "The impact of Elder Abuse on Mental Health: The role of social support," sponsored by Korea American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA), National, $2000 Funded. (2022 - 2023).

    • Grant - Teaching

  • Yoon, S. (Principal), "Faculty Development in Interprofessional Care & Aging Mini-Grants," sponsored by University of Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA), Other, $3000 Funded. (2022 - 2022).

Service

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Fairfax, Virginia. (June 1, 2023 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Aging and Health. (March 2023 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, The Gerontologist. (March 2023 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, BMC Geriatrics. (February 2023 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Frontiers in Psychology. (2022 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, SAGE Open. (2020 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Aging and Mental Health. (February 2019 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Gerontological Society of America (GSA), Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Awards Review Panel. (January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2026).
  • Board of Directors, Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA). (December 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025).
  • Member, CSWE Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice (CDSEJ). Alexandria, Virginia. (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).