MYEONGSUN YOON

MYEONGSUN YOON is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology from Arizona State University (2007), an M.A. from the same university (2004), and a B.A. in Psychology from Seoul National University (2000). Her research focuses on quantitative methods, measurement invariance, structural equation modeling, and educational assessment. Key projects include validity studies of educational tools and interventions targeting language acquisition and STEM persistence. She has served on editorial boards for journals like Psychological Assessment and Journal of School Psychology. Her work addresses cross-cultural adaptations of educational instruments and methodological advancements in multilevel and longitudinal data analysis.

Research interests emphasize psychometric rigor in educational measurement, particularly in ensuring cultural and contextual validity across diverse populations. She has led/co-led research projects funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education. Notable publications include studies on factorial invariance, STEM identity development, and the impact of teacher-student relationships on engagement.

Her advising record includes mentoring over 10 doctoral students, many of whom have contributed to studies on acculturative stress, measurement equivalence, and educational interventions. Grants she has secured include initiatives to improve experiential learning through alignment with student learning styles and a validation study for the Workplace Health Achievement Index.