YoungJu Shin

Dr. YoungJu Shin is the Chauncey M. Depew Endowed Associate Professor at George Washington University. Her research bridges health communication, immigrant health, and intercultural communication with a focus on substance use prevention, media effects, and cultural adaptation. She holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University, M.A. from Ball State, and B.A. from Yeungnam University.

Education:

• Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
• M.A., Ball State University
• B.A., Yeungnam University

Research Interests: Dr. Shin's work explores substance use prevention interventions, implementation science, narrative persuasion, and immigrant health communication. She examines how cultural contexts shape health behaviors and communication strategies in diverse populations.

Teaching: She teaches courses on Media & Health Communication Campaigns and Health Communication and Culture, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and evidence-based strategies.

Publications: Her work appears in top journals like the American Journal of Community Psychology and Health Communication, focusing on topics ranging from anti-Asian racism to adolescent substance use prevention. Recent studies highlight narrative engagement in interventions and the impact of acculturation stress on mental health.

Grants & Labs: While grants are not explicitly listed, her research consistently engages with community-based interventions and culturally grounded solutions. She collaborates on projects addressing health disparities in immigrant and minority communities.