Hyang-Sook Kim

Dr. Hyang-Sook Kim is an associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Towson University in the United States. Her research focuses on developing effective health promotion and public health education strategies through the theoretical frameworks of cognitive and social psychology as well as communication technologies. Her work explores how communication technologies influence people's thoughts and behaviors, particularly in the fields of health communication and online social support. Her scholarly contributions have been published in leading journals such as Health Communication, Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, and International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Dr. Kim is well-known in academia for her in-depth research on health communication and consumer psychology, as well as her unique perspective on the impacts of media technology.

• Present·Towson University·Associate Professor
  • Focus on research in health communication, consumer psychology, and the impacts of media technology on behavior and cognition.

• 2012·Penn State University·Ph.D.
  • Major in Mass Communication
• 2007·Kansas State University·Master’s Degree
  • Major in Mass Communication
• 2002·Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea·Master’s Degree
  • Specialization in Film and Theatre Studies
• 2000·Sogang University, Seoul, South Korea·Bachelor’s Degree
  • Specialization in Film and Theatre Studies