Browsing SSW Faculty Publications by Author "Yoon, Dong Pil"
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A comparison of sanctions in African American and white TANF leavers
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (Taylor & Francis, 2012-07)In this study the authors explore racial disparities in the uses of sanctions and the different impact of sanctions on the economic well-being of African American and White TANF leavers. The study analyzed 907 African ... -
Determinants of unemployment and economic hardship of welfare leavers who have reached their lifetime limits
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (Taylor & Francis, 2009-03)A cross-sectional survey design is used to explore the determinants of unemployment and economic hardship among former welfare recipients who have reached their 5-year lifetime limits in a sample of 276 former WV WORKS ... -
Factors influencing the general well-being of low-income Korean immigrant elders
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (National Association of Social Workers, 2011-07)This study explores factors that influence the general well-being (anxiety, depression, positive well-being, self-control, vitality, and general health) of low-income Korean immigrant elders by interviewing 206 older adults ... -
General well-being of Korean immigrant elders: the significance of religiousness/spirituality and social support
Roh, Soonhee; Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2013-07-01)This study examined how religiousness/spirituality (values/beliefs, private religious practice, religious/spiritual coping, and religious support) and social support are related to the general well-being (positive well-being, ... -
Impact of research orientation on attitudes toward research of social work students
Lee, Kyoung Hag; GlenMaye, Linnea F.; Yoon, Dong Pil; Bolin, Brien L. (Council on Social Work Education, 2012-06)This study explored the relationship between orientation to research and attitudes toward research among social work students. Orientation included the students' beliefs regarding the importance of research, the usefulness ... -
Mediating role of spirituality on the relationship between stress and depression among older adults in assisted living
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Jun, Jung Sim; Bolin, Brien L.; Yoon, Dong Pil (2013-01)Purpose: To meet the growing need of older adults for assisted living, the number of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the United States has increased 15 to 20 percent annually. Older adults living in ALFs have often ... -
Predictors of health status of low-income Korean older adult immigrants
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (2010-01)Background and Purpose: Approximately 95 percent of Korean immigrant elders are foreign born. Many Korean immigrant elders have experienced acculturation and socioeconomic stresses. Some studies have identified acculturation ... -
Research perception and empowerment of social work students
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Bolin, Brien L.; Yoon, Dong Pil (2010-01)Background and Purpose: Research content fulfills an important role in expanding the practice knowledge of social work students (Rubin & Babbie, 2008). A number of studies have reported a negative research perception in ... -
The impact of work attachment strategies on employment and economic status of TANF leavers
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (Taylor & Francis, 2008-04)This study explores how state work attachment strategies and individual factors are related to employment and family income of welfare leavers. Using the 2002 National Survey of America's Families, this study finds that ... -
The role of spirituality on the health status of older adults
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil (2009-01) -
The role of stress and coping on the health of older adult residents in assisted living
Lee, Kyoung Hag; Yoon, Dong Pil; Roh, Soonhee (2012-01)Purpose: Older adults experience stressful life events. Moreover, many older adults live in a high-risk living environments facing issues such as sadness, anger, guilt, hopelessness, or helplessness, thus creating additional ...