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Hyuna Lee

Affiliate Assistant Professor of Social Welfare and Research Methodology

DSW (Kangnam University)
MSW (Kangnam University)
BA (Kangnam University)

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Bio

Dr. Hyuna Lee earned her B.A. in Social Work from Kangnam University, where she also completed her M.S.W. and D.S.W. in Clinical Social Work. Dr. Lee has served as a clinical social worker and researcher within Korean communities, focusing on older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. Her work bridges clinical social work and community-based research, integrating practical experience with academic inquiry. Currently, Dr. Lee serves as a faculty member in the Department of Social Work at World Mission University and as the Program Director of the DSLIM Foundation, where she continues to teach, conduct research, and develop community-based social welfare programs for immigrant populations. Her main research areas include aging and gerontology, disability studies, cultural and immigrant community research, mental health, program development and evaluation, research methodology, and interdisciplinary studies.

Publications

Lee, J. W., Lee, H., & Bach, J. M. (2025). A study on the perception, learning experiences, and preferences in music among hard-of-hearing adults. Medicine, 104(17), e42256.

Lee, H. (2024). Development and effects of empowerment education program for Korean-American families with disabilities. Asia-Pacific Journal of Convergent Research Interchange, 10(12), 235–250.

Lee, H. (2024). The roles of church and family in the faith formation of children with disabilities: Focus on family worship. In World Mission University (Ed.), The role of the family and the church in the world (pp. 133-171). Seoul: Dongyeon Press.

Lee, J. W., & Lee, H. (2024). Mixed research methodology. Seoul: Miral Press.

Lee, H. (2023). A social welfare consideration on senior welfare mission: Challenges of the COVID-19 endemic and super-aging society transition. Theology and Praxis, 87, 723–751.

Lee, H. (2023). A case study on spiritual social work practice for older adults: Focusing on Korean church-based welfare practices. In World Mission University (Ed.), Spirituality series 1: What is spirituality for us today (pp. 415-480). Seoul: Dongyeon Press.

Lee, H., & Lee, J. W. (2022). A qualitative study on the aural rehabilitation experiences of deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 26(2), 1–35.

Lee, J. W., Won, J. Y., & Lee, H. (2022). Introduction to social welfare. Seoul: Sinjeong Press.