Yoon Mi Kim, PhD

Dr. Yoon Mi Kim

Associate Professor
Old Main 329 
Kutztown, PA 19530 
Phone: 484-646-5826 
Fax: 610-683-4383
yokim@kutztown.edu

Biographical Statement:

Yoon Mi Kim earned a PhD in social work from the University of Pittsburgh; a master's degree in social work from California State University at Los Angeles; and a BA in social welfare from SungKyunKwan University, South Korea. Dr. Kim is Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and teaches in the BSW, MSW, and DSW programs. Her scholarship includes a lengthy record of presentations and publications pertinent to disaster relief, acculturation, and policy advocacy. As a scholar and social worker, Dr. Kim strongly believes in the applications of experiential, evidence-based research to the development of innovative practice and teaching approaches.

Teaching Interests:

    • Research Methods 
    • Social Welfare Policy
    • Program Evaluation
  • Selected Publications

    Kim, Y. M. & Hong, S. (2019).  Intersectionality of Cultural Identity among Immigrants in South Korea from a Multidimensional Acculturation Perspective, Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (in press).

    Kim, Y. M. & Lyter, S. (2019).  Evaluation of a Baccalaureate Social Work Learning Community, Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work (in press).

    Kanno, H., Kim, Y. M., & Constance-Huggins, M. (2016).  Risk and Protective Factors of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers Responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Social Development Issues, 38(3), 64-78.  

    Kim, Y. M. (2015). The Rise of English-Only Law: In support for restoring Bilingual Education, Dongguk Law Review, Vol. 6, 3-14.  Seoul, Korea: Dongguk University, Institute of Comparative Law and Legal Culture.

    Kim, Y. M. & Pandya, V. (2015). Education Equity. In M. Odekon Editor (2th ed.) Encyclopedia of World Poverty. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference.

    Pandya, V. & Kim, Y. M. (2015). Urban Poverty Program. In M. Odekon Editor (2th ed.) Encyclopedia of World Poverty. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference.

    Kim, Y. M., Newhill, C., & Lopez, F. (2013). Latino acculturation and perceived educational achievement: Evidence for a bidimensional model of acculturation among Mexican-American children, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social
    Environment, 23(01), 37-52.

    Engel, R., Bechtold, J., Kim, Y. M., & Mulvaney, E. (2011). Beating the odds: Preparing graduates to address gambling-related problems. Journal of Social Work Education, 48(2), 321-335.

  • National Conference & Professional Presentations

    Kanno, H. & Kim, Y. M., & Constance-Huggins, M. (June 2016). Risk and Protective Factors of Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers Responding to the Great East Japan Earthquake. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 2016 Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development in Seoul, Korea.

    Kim, H., Kim, Y. M., & Hong, S. Y. (January 2016). Nursing Homes As Cultural Adaptive Systems: Relationship Between Acculturative Stress and Abusive Attitudes Among Immigrant Nursing Assistants.  Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research: Washington D.C.  

    Kim, Y. M. (October 2015).  Integrating Bidimensional Acculturation Theory To Populations With Disability. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 2015 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education: Denver, CO.  

    Velazquez, N. & Kim, Y. M. (May 2015).  Family Conflict and Parent-Child Acculturation Gap as Predictors of Adolescent Depressive Symptoms. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 24th Annual Conference of the Global Awareness Society International: Philadelphia, PA

    Kim, Y. M., Constance-Huggins, M., & Song, H. (October 2014). Developing Cultural Competence in the Provision of Acculturation Models. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 2014 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education: Tampa, FL.

    Constance-Huggins, M., & Kim, Y. M. (October 2014). Preparing students to address clients' needs through social capital building. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 2014 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education: Tampa, FL.

    Song, H. & Kim, Y. M. (October 2014). Do parent-child discussions mediate the association between college savings and college attendance? Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 2014 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education: Tampa, FL.

    Kim, Y. M., Hong, S., Kim, H., & Kanno, H. (January 2014). Beyond burnout: cultural maladaptation places immigrant workers at risk for abusing nursing home residents. Paper accepted for poster presentation at SSWR 2014 Annual Conference "Research for Social Change: Addressing Local and Global Challenges": San Antonio, TX,

    Kanno, H., Kim, Y. M., & Umezaki, K. (November 2013). Secondary Traumatic Stress in Social Workers Responding to 2011 Japanese Earthquake. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 2013 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education: Dallas, TX.

    Kim, Y. M., Hong, S., Kanno, H., & Jeong K. (November 2013). Burnout, Job Satisfaction, and Acculturative Stress in Immigrant Nursing Home Aides: Acculturative Stress Amplifies Abusive Attitude toward Elderly Residents. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting: New Orleans, LA.

    Lim, J., Choi, M., & Kim, Y. M. (October 2013). South Korea's Universal Long-Term Care System: Reflections and Lessons Based on the Qualitative Evaluation of Q-Methodology. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 48th Annual Meeting for the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care: Philadelphia, PA.

    Kim, Y. M. (April 2013). Perceived Discrimination and Acculturative Stress in Immigrant Nursing Home Aides: Risk Factors for Abusive Attitude and Behavior. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 7th Annual Research Day on Aging: Pittsburgh, PA.

    Kim, Y. M. (March 2013). The Influence of School Contexts on Acculturation and Math Competence among Mexican-American Children: Implications for Policy Changes. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 25th National Symposium on Doctoral Research in Social Work: Columbus, OH.

    Kim, Y. M. & Kanno, H. (November 2012). Linking Racial/Ethnic Disparity to Coronary Heart Disease through Depression among Minority Older Adults. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting: San Diego, CA.

    Kim, Y. M. (May 2012). A Bidimensional Approach in Acculturation Pattern and Educational Competence among Mexican-American Youth. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the National Immigration Conference: Bridging Research and Practice to Meet the Needs of Immigrants in New Growth Communities: Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.

    Kim, Y. M. (April 2012). Racial /Ethnic Discrimination, Psychological Well-Being, and Coronary Heart Disease in Minority Older Adults. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the 6th Annual Research Day on Aging: Pittsburgh, PA.

    Kim, Y. M. & Shook, J. (January 2012). Perceived School Attachment and Cultural Identity: Acculturation Process by Geography. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference: Washington, DC.

    Kim, Y. M. & Hong S. (July 2011). The Effects of Acculturation and Educational Policy on Educational Achievement among Minority Youth. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the 4th National Research Conference on Child and Family Programs and Policy: Boston, MA.

    Kim, Y. M., Lopez, F., Krafty, R. T., Engel, R. J. & Koeske, G. (January 2011). The Impact of Biculturalism and Discrimination on Perceptions of Scholastic Competence among Immigrant Latino Youth. Paper accepted for oral presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research Conference: Tampa, FL.