Sukyung Yoon

Dr. Sukyung Yoon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on empowering vulnerable older populations through identification of protective factors that mitigate lifelong adversity's impact on mental/physical health. Key populations include immigrants, Native Americans, and survivors of violence. She employs life-course perspectives and stress-process models to explore resilience mechanisms.

Education background includes a Ph.D. and MSW, though specific institutions are not detailed here. Research interests emphasize elder abuse prevention, pandemic mental health impacts, and the interplay between social support and mental health outcomes.

Recent publications highlight trends in pandemic-related stress, domestic violence among older adults, and resilience-building strategies. Articles consistently address protective factors against suicide and anxiety in marginalized aging groups. Ongoing work explores cultural dimensions of aging and policy implications for social work interventions.

No scientific awards explicitly noted in provided materials. Advising and grant details are not documented here. Her scholarship bridges gerontology, public health, and clinical social work, with particular attention to intersectional vulnerabilities in later life.