Faculty Profile for Dr. Youjeong Kim

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Dr. Youjeong Kim
Associate Professor — School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm
phone: (512) 245-2656
Scholarly/Creative Work
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Biography Section

Biography and Education

 Dr. Youjeong Kim is a highly accomplished associate professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. As a dedicated educator, her primary focus is on writing for electronic media, with the aim of providing her students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in today's rapidly evolving media landscape.

Dr. Kim's academic journey began with a master's degree in Mass Communication from Kansas State University, where she gained valuable experience and expertise in the field. She then pursued her Ph.D. in Communications at Pennsylvania State University, where she further honed her skills and knowledge in the subject. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Kim has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to her students and the field of journalism and mass communication, and her contributions have been widely recognized and celebrated.

Teaching Interests

 Dr. Kim currently teaches a diverse range of courses at Texas State University, including MC3306 (Electronic Media Writing), MC2111 (Bobcat Update Video Production), MC5306 (Theories of Mass Communication), and MC5316 (Digital Media Issues).

Research Interests

 Dr. Kim's research focuses on the social and psychological impacts of new media technology in health-related communication, ranging from websites to virtual environments. Specifically, she is interested in exploring the influence of immersive and interactive technology like AR/VR on user information processing and health-related behavior. Dr. Kim's work has led to various journal publications, including Computers in Human Behavior and International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking.

Her contributions have also earned her several accolades, such as the Distinguished Paper Award from the Pan Pacific Business Research presentation in 2016 and the Outstanding Research Presentation Award from the Health Communication Conference in 2015. As a sole principal investigator, she has received grants for her research, such as the one from The Breneman Jaech Foundation for "Orchestrating Plants: The Impact of Interactive Plants on Social Skills Enhancement Among Autistic Children."

Selected Scholarly/Creative Work

  • Kim, H. S., Chung, M. Y., Rhee, E. S., & Kim, Y. (2022). Is it reciprocating or self-serving?: Understanding coping strategies for postpartum depression in an online community for Korean mothers. Health Care for Women International.
  • Lu, Y., & Kim, Y. (2014). Promote physical activity among college students: Using media richness and interactivity in web design. Computers in Human Behavior, 41, 40–50. Retrieved from 950 FM 2001 #517,
  • Kim, Y. (2012). Anthropomorphism of computers: Is it mindful or mindless? Computers in Human Behavior, 28(1), 241–250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2011.09.006
  • Kim, Y. (2012). Visualizing ideal self vs. actual self through avatars: Impact on preventive health outcomes. Computers in Human Behavior, 28(4), 1356–1365. Retrieved from 16 W 61st St
  • Han, M. C., & Kim, Y. (2017). Why Consumers Hesitate to Shop Online: Perceived Risk and Product Involvement on Taobao.com. Journal of Promotion Management, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10496491.2016.1251530

Selected Awards

  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Service Award, Korean American Communication Association (KACA). December 11, 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Faculty of the Year, New York Institute of Technology. May 15, 2019
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Outstanding Research Presentation Award, Biennial D.C. Health Communication Conference. October 15, 2015
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Advisor of the Year, ICUC - Communication University of China. May 15, 2017
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Distinguished Paper Award, Pan Pacific Business Research Conference. May 15, 2016

Selected Grants

  • Kim, Youjeong (Principal). Orchestrating plants: The impact of interactive plants on social skills enhancement among autistic children, The Breneman Jaech Foundation, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $5000. (Funded: May 15, 2016 - May 15, 2017). Grant.
  • Dahir, Carol (Principal), Kim, Youjeong (Co-Principal). Using avatar applications and virtual reality to empower K-12 students’ problem solving, New York Institute of Technology, Institutional (Higher Ed), $9984. (Funded: 2015). Grant.
  • Petrovic, A. (Principal), Oda, Y. (Co-Principal), Kim, Youjeong (Co-Principal). Science & Art behind homo-chiral crystal growth, New York Institute of Technology, Institutional (Higher Ed), $18904.25. (Funded: 2015). Grant.
  • Dahir, Carol (Principal), Kim, Youjeong (Co-Principal). Using avatar applications and virtual reality to empower K-12 students’ problem solving, New York Institute of Technology, Institutional (Higher Ed), $14262.81. (Funded: 2014). Grant.
  • Dahir, Carol (Principal), Kim, Youjeong (Co-Principal). Advancing awareness with avatars: Using virtual characters to combat bullying in schools., New York Institute of Technology, Institutional (Higher Ed), $5922. (Funded: 2012). Grant.

Selected Service Activities

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Technology and Facilities
September 2021-Present
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Diversity and Inclusiveness
September 2021-Present
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Graduate Program & Research committee
September 2021-Present
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Personnel
September 2021-Present
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TV/Film Studio Project
September 2021-Present