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Younghee Lim is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Mississippi's School of Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on economic security for disadvantaged populations, particularly exploring poverty alleviation strategies, financial capability, and the intersection of social policy with community engagement. She holds a Ph.D. in Social Work from Ohio State University (2002). Her work emphasizes practical solutions for vulnerable groups through evidence-based interventions and policy analysis.
Dr. Lim's research interests include poverty dynamics, financial inclusion, refugee livelihoods, and the role of supportive networks in adolescent wellbeing. She has extensively studied payday loan usage, financial stress among marginalized communities, and trauma-informed care in child welfare systems. Her pedagogical contributions include innovative service-learning approaches to social policy education.
Her publications consistently address systemic inequities through interdisciplinary lenses, blending qualitative and quantitative methods. Key themes include the impact of public policies on economic outcomes, the socio-cultural factors affecting financial decision-making, and the design of trauma-responsive social services. She advocates for policy reforms that enhance financial stability and civic participation among underserved populations.
