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Dr. Yoon Lee is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Utah State University, where she has served as Associate Department Head. Her research focuses on family economic issues, including household debt, financial education, and business-family balance in family-owned enterprises.
- PhD in Consumer and Family Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia (1995)
- MS in Family Ecology, University of Utah (1990)
- BS in Household Resource Management, Kookmin University (1983)
Dr. Lee’s research spans financial stressors, debt behavior, and financial well-being during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular interest in copreneurial businesses. Her 15 most recent publications examine topics such as pandemic recovery, financial anxiety, and racial disparities in economic behavior.
Key awards include:
- Best Paper Award (2024)
- Faculty University Service Award (2021)
- Undergraduate Research Mentor of Year (2019)
- Researcher of the Year (2016, 2004)
Dr. Lee mentors graduate students in family economic research and has advised 11 students since 2001. She teaches courses like Consumer Credit Problems and Advanced Family Finance, emphasizing research methodology and practical applications.
