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Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-18T15:53:56Z

Suyeongkim: /* Academic career */

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].
Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Public engagement ==
Beyond her academic publications, Dr. Su Yeong Kim also writes for a general audience. She contributes to ''Psychology Today'' through her blog, where she discusses parenting, immigrant family experiences, adolescent development, and cross-cultural issues.<ref name="PsychologyToday">[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/su-yeong-kim-phd Su Yeong Kim, Ph.D. – Psychology Today Author Page]. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-18T13:09:26Z

Suyeongkim: public engagement and references

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sc

iences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].
Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Public engagement ==
Beyond her academic publications, Dr. Su Yeong Kim also writes for a general audience. She contributes to ''Psychology Today'' through her blog, where she discusses parenting, immigrant family experiences, adolescent development, and cross-cultural issues.<ref name="PsychologyToday">[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/su-yeong-kim-phd Su Yeong Kim, Ph.D. – Psychology Today Author Page]. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-18T12:52:57Z

Suyeongkim:

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sc

iences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].
Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T10:28:54Z

Suyeongkim:

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
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| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
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[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sc

iences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].
Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />

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2025-09-17T10:22:36Z

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Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T10:04:31Z

Suyeongkim: categories removed

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[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T10:03:37Z

Suyeongkim: Category

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Developmental psychologists]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T10:01:12Z

Suyeongkim: Caption of Image

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. </ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. </ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. </ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. </ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. </ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:55:46Z

Suyeongkim: References

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref> at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school ''language brokering program<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>'' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref> has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research
== References ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:45:36Z

Suyeongkim: /* Categories */

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 17 September 2025.<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:37:46Z

Suyeongkim: /* References */

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:33:26Z

Suyeongkim:

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:31:32Z

Suyeongkim: /* References */

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
<ref name="UTProfile">[https://hdfs.utexas.edu/directory/su-yeong-kim Su Yeong Kim - Human Development & Family Sciences profile]. University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="TSL">[https://tsl.news/in-between-languages-su-yeong-kim-on-language-brokering-in-immigrant-families/ "In Between Languages: Su Yeong Kim on Language Brokering in Immigrant Families"]. ''TSL News''. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD">[https://www.srcd.org/news/member-spotlight-su-yeong-kim "Member Spotlight: Su Yeong Kim"]. Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD). 9 May 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="PMC2018">[https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6045961/ Hou, Y., Kim, S. Y., et al. (2018). "Profiles of Language Brokering Experiences and Contextual Stressors: Implications for Adolescent Outcomes in Mexican Immigrant Families"]. ''Journal of Youth and Adolescence''. Published online via PubMed Central. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="SRCD2024">[https://srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cdev.14078 Kim, S. Y., et al. (2024). "Language Brokering Profiles of Mexican-Origin Adolescents: Socio-Cultural Contributors and Developmental Outcomes"]. ''Child Development''. Wiley Online Library. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

<ref name="ORCID">[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim - ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9222-2505]. ORCID Registry. Retrieved 17 September 2025.</ref>

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:26:32Z

Suyeongkim: /* Categories */ and Image

[[File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg|alt=Professional Headshot of Dr. Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin|thumb|Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Science and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin]]
{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:22:45Z

Suyeongkim: Links of Tripartite framework and pioneering study of su yeong kim

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a [https://par.nsf.gov/servlets/purl/10296798 ''tripartite framework of bilingualism''] in immigrant contexts and [https://researchsummary.suyeongkim.com pioneering studies on language brokering]''',''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:19:51Z

Suyeongkim: Su Yeong Kim link to website

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

[https://suyeongkim.com Su Yeong Kim] is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering,''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:19:11Z

Suyeongkim: Su Yeong Kim Links and Su Yeong Kim name in all sections

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology American Psychological Association] (APA) and the [https://www.psychologicalscience.org/ Association for Psychological Science] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [https://www.usc.edu/ University of Southern California] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [https://www.ucdavis.edu/ University of California, Davis], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Su Yeong Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [https://www.nih.gov/ National Institutes of Health], the [https://www.nsf.gov/ National Science Foundation], the [https://www.russellsage.org/ Russell Sage Foundation], and the [https://www.spencer.org/ Spencer Foundation].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering,''' the act of children translating for their immigrant parents, highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Su Yeong Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
[https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-2505 Su Yeong Kim] has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:13:37Z

Suyeongkim: University of Texas Link

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [https://www.utexas.edu/ University of Texas at Austin]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) and the [[Association for Psychological Science]] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [[University of Southern California]] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [[University of California, Davis]], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Russell Sage Foundation]], and the [[Spencer Foundation]].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering'''—the act of children translating for their immigrant parents—highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T09:07:21Z

Suyeongkim:

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://wikialpha.co/wiki/Su_Yeong_Kim
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) and the [[Association for Psychological Science]] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [[University of Southern California]] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [[University of California, Davis]], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Russell Sage Foundation]], and the [[Spencer Foundation]].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering'''—the act of children translating for their immigrant parents—highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

File:Su Yeong Kim UT Austin.jpg

2025-09-17T09:05:08Z

Suyeongkim: Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin

== Summary ==
Su Yeong Kim, Professor of Family Sciences and Human Development at University of Texas at Austin

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T08:13:10Z

Suyeongkim:

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = https://asiancaucus.srcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Dr_Su_Yeong_Kim_04_crop-768x620.jpg
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) and the [[Association for Psychological Science]] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [[University of Southern California]] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [[University of California, Davis]], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Russell Sage Foundation]], and the [[Spencer Foundation]].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering'''—the act of children translating for their immigrant parents—highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

University of Texas at Austin

2025-09-17T08:08:49Z

Suyeongkim: University of Texas Link

https://www.utexas.edu/

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T08:07:09Z

Suyeongkim: /* Mentorship */

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = 
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) and the [[Association for Psychological Science]] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [[University of Southern California]] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [[University of California, Davis]], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Russell Sage Foundation]], and the [[Spencer Foundation]].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering'''—the act of children translating for their immigrant parents—highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Su Yeong Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Su Yeong Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Su Yeong Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Su Yeong Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Su Yeong Kim has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
[[Category:South Korean emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:University of Texas at Austin faculty]]
[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
[[Category:University of California, Davis alumni]]
[[Category:Living people]]

Su Yeong Kim

2025-09-17T08:03:47Z

Suyeongkim: Dr. Su Yeong Kim is a South Korean–American psychologist and professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. She is internationally recognized for her pioneering research on immigrant families, child development, and bilingualism, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth.

{{Infobox academic
| name = Su Yeong Kim
| image = 
| caption = Professor Su Yeong Kim
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea
| nationality = American
| occupation = Professor, Researcher
| known_for = Research on immigrant families, bilingualism, and child development
| education = University of Southern California (B.A.) University of California, Davis (Ph.D.)
| employer = [[University of Texas at Austin]]
| title = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences
| awards = APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
}}

'''Su Yeong Kim''' is a South Korean–American professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the [[University of Texas at Austin]]. She is recognized for her research on immigrant families, child development, bilingualism, and the cultural processes that shape academic, psychological, and health outcomes in ethnic minority youth in the United States.

Kim serves as an Editor for the ''Journal of Research on Adolescence'' and is a former Editor of ''Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology''. She is a Fellow of the [[American Psychological Association]] (APA) and the [[Association for Psychological Science]] (APS).

== Early life and education ==
Su Yeong Kim was born in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, in the 1970s. Her family immigrated to Southern California when she was a child. Her parents, who had limited formal education, ran a dry-cleaning business where Kim and her siblings worked after school. These early experiences of balancing school and work, alongside life as an immigrant in the U.S., shaped the direction of her future research.

Kim initially studied business at the [[University of Southern California]] before switching to psychology. She earned her PhD in Human Development at the [[University of California, Davis]], where she focused on Asian American families.

== Academic career ==
Kim joined the University of Texas at Austin as a faculty member in Human Development and Family Sciences, where she has served for nearly two decades. She has authored over 170 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Her research has been supported by grants from the [[National Institutes of Health]], the [[National Science Foundation]], the [[Russell Sage Foundation]], and the [[Spencer Foundation]].

Her contributions include developing a '''tripartite framework of bilingualism''' in immigrant contexts and pioneering studies on '''language brokering'''—the act of children translating for their immigrant parents—highlighting its dual role as both a strength and a potential stressor.

== Research contributions ==
Kim’s research emphasizes cultural processes in immigrant-origin families, particularly among Chinese American and Mexican American youth. Key themes include:

* Bilingualism and language brokering
* Family dynamics and academic outcomes
* Health disparities in immigrant families

Her work has contributed to expanding mainstream developmental psychology to include diverse ethnic minority populations.

== Mentorship ==
As a professor, Kim mentors undergraduate and graduate students through intensive research training. Many of her mentees have gone on to earn national awards, gain admission to prestigious doctoral programs, and co-author publications under her guidance.

== Awards and recognition ==
Kim’s scholarship has earned her multiple honors, including:

* APA Division 45 Distinguished Career Contributions to Research Award
* Membership in the Provost’s Distinguished Leadership Service Academy at the University of Texas at Austin
* National recognition for her contributions to understanding family diversity

== Community engagement ==
Beyond academia, Kim developed a community-based after-school '''language brokering program''' in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District. The initiative engages middle school students while also offering University of Texas undergraduates hands-on teaching and mentoring experience.

== Personal values ==
Kim identifies persistence, reliability, and advocacy as her guiding values. She is committed to mentoring the next generation of scholars, particularly those from underrepresented communities.

== Selected publications ==
Kim has authored and co-authored more than 170 journal articles and book chapters, including studies on:

* Ethnic identity and protective factors in African American and Asian American youth
* The role of language brokering in immigrant families
* Cultural influences on adolescent development

== Legacy and impact ==
Through her decades of research, teaching, and mentorship, Su Yeong Kim has become a leading figure in the study of immigrant families in the United States. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, advancing understanding of resilience, diversity, and cultural processes in child development.

== See also ==
* Human Development and Family Sciences
* Asian American Psychology
* Immigrant Family Research

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== Categories ==
[[Category:American psychologists]]
[[Category:American women psychologists]]
[[Category:American academics of Korean descent]]
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[[Category:University of Southern California alumni]]
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Oyinlola Abdulmaik

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Suyeongkim: Name

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| name =Su Yeong Kim [[File:Verified.png|17px]]

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|other_names=
| gender = Female
| Alias = Portable

| birth_name = Su Yeong Kim
| birth_date = October 07 2007
| birth_place = Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea

| home_town = Seoul, South Korea

| nationality = America

| Parents =

| education = University of Southern California
|website=https://suyeongkim.com
| Children =
| occupation = Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin

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== PERSONAL LIFE ==
My name is '''Oyinlola Abdulmalik''', and I am an **18-year-old boy** proudly living in Ikirun'', a historic town in **Osun State, Nigeria**. Born and raised in this peaceful community, I have grown up surrounded by culture, tradition, and a strong sense of unity. Life in Ikirun has shaped me into someone who values humility, perseverance, and family.

== EARLY LIFE ==
From ayoung age, I’ve always been curious about the world around me. Whether it was dismantling gadgets to see how they worked or helping my classmates solve difficult questions, I’ve had a passion for learning. I attended school here in Ikirun, where I developed a love for science and technology. I hope to one day become an '''engineer or tech innovator''', using my skills to bring development not only to my hometown but to Nigeria as a whole.

== CAREER ==
Apart from academics, I enjoy '''football, reading quraan''', and spending time with friends. I believe in working hard, dreaming big, and staying connected to my roots. Ikirun is not just my hometown — it's a part of who I am.

I may still be young, but I carry big dreams and a heart full of determination to make a difference in the world around me.