Chulwoo Park
Biographic Data
| ID | 3931072 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Chulwoo Park |
| GIVEN NAMES | Chulwoo |
| FAMILY NAME | Park |
| SIGNATURE | PARK C |
| AFFILIATIONS | San Jose State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0667-6549 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Ecological systems connected to non-English language picture books for children under 5 years
Finding books that reflect linguistic and cultural backgrounds that align with families’ home language(s) can be a meaningful way to support children’s early language and literacy development. In the United States, where English is the dominant societal language, one common recommendation to help families find books in non-English language(s) is to turn to public libraries. In light of this suggestion, what do library staff see in everyday practi…
Language identity and sense of belonging among 1.5-generation Asian and Asian American immigrant young adults in the United States
Language identity has been defined in the research as an individual's connection to their sense of self through using language with others. Understanding language identity construction in a new environment among Asian immigrants, a racial/ethnic minority population, is important for addressing health disparities and inequities. This study examined how language identity could be defined by 1.5 generation Asian and Asian American immigrant young ad…
Anti-Asian sentiment on social media and mental health among Asian and Asian American populations in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic
Asian and Asian American populations in the United States represent the fastest-growing group, with an 81% increase between 2000 and 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they were targeted by anti-Asian racism, leading to experiences of discrimination, stigmatization, verbal harassment, and physical attacks. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review to understand how anti-Asian sentiment, particularly through social m…
Global impacts of video gaming behavior on young adults’ mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young adults, and video gaming has emerged as a popular coping mechanism. However, excessive gaming could have negative consequences. The purpose of the study was to understand the relationship between video gaming and the mental health of young adults, globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a systematic literature review to investigate the relationship betwee…
Between two worlds
The study suggests that increased access to mental health support and resources is needed to improve the psychological well-being of Korean immigrants. Future research is expected to reach a broader group of Korean immigrants with diverse backgrounds, locations, and experiences to make the findings more generalizable
I live by myself, but at least God is with me”
The study explains how Christianity influences the psychological well-being of Korean/Korean American immigrants in the United States. It highlights the importance of further understanding about the role of faith-based identity among immigrant populations, in order to support their mental health when experiencing transitions in their social and legal status in the United States
The transition of legal status among Korean immigrants in the United States
This study provided a new perspective on the challenges encountered by Korean immigrants, focusing on the differences in obtaining their primary legal status and transitioning to their current legal status. We showed the importance of assessing the effects of change in legal status on the psychological well-being of Korean immigrants by looking into the immigrants' experiences of racism and discrimination and analyzing the immigrants' mental inco…
Setting research priorities for global pandemic preparedness
Background: In this priority-setting exercise, we sought to identify leading research priorities needed for strengthening future pandemic preparedness and response across countries. Methods: The International Society of Global Health (ISoGH) used the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method to identify research priorities for future pandemic preparedness. Eighty experts in global health, translational and clinical research id…
Changes in Psychological Challenges, Positive Experiences, and Coping Strategies among International Students in the United States before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study was to understand how the challenges and coping strategies among international students in the United States changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a qualitative study through one-on-one in-depth interviews during April-June 2021. A total of 34 international students in the San Francisco Bay Area participated in this study. NVivo was used to analyze the qualitative data. Before COVID-19, the challe…
Mixed Methods Study Protocol
Language identity, an understudied factor, can influence isolation and discrimination, leading to disparities in well-being and mental health among immigrants. This study aims to investigate the role of language identity on structural racism and discrimination among 1.5 generation Asian/Asian American immigrants in a diverse U.S. state. We developed a three-step sequential approach: Stage 1-qualitative analysis (1A, focus group discussion; 1B, in…
A participatory study of college students’ mental health during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted college students' mental health and wellbeing. Even before the pandemic, young adults reported high mental health morbidity. During the pandemic, young adult college students faced unprecedented challenges, including campus closure and a pivot to fully online education. Methods: This study employed a novel participatory approach to a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) …
The Effect of Social Support on Social Media on Asian College Students' Intention to Participate in Physical Activity in the United States
Background: College students who identified themselves as Asians in the United States (i.e., Asian college students) are facing health inequalities and engaging in increasingly low levels of physical activity (PA). Although social support was found to be effective in increasing college students' PA and social media is an important channel for social support for Asian students, few studies have explored how to provide social support through social…
Perspectives on the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) education among students and alumni in the United States
The DrPH degree holds significant value within the academic sphere of public health practice in the United States. However, its distinction from PhD programs poses a challenge for employers and organizations in the field, requiring attention from higher education programs. By solidifying the DrPH's identity, graduates can effectively address diverse public health issues and contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment, including addressi…
Are certain types of leisure activities associated with happiness and life satisfaction among college students
It is well-documented that participation in leisure activities plays an essential role in coping with stress and improving health. However, we know less about what types of leisure activities are more relevant to life satisfaction and happiness among college students. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how various leisure activities relate to happiness and life satisfaction among college students. Data were collected using a sampl…
Impact of mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets in Mozambique, 2012 to 2025
Malaria was the leading cause of post-neonatal deaths in Mozambique in 2017. The use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) is recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce malaria mortality in children. No previous analyses have estimated changes in mortality attributable to the scale-up of ITNs, accounting for provincial differences in mortality rates and coverage of health interventions. Based upon annual provincial ownership coverage of …
Gender-common and gender-specific determinants of child dietary diversity in eight Asia Pacific countries
Background: Optimal child feeding practices contribute to reducing child undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries. Minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is a key indicator of complementary feeding quality for children aged 6-23 months. We aimed to examine the gender-common and gender-specific factors associated with the failure to meet MDD in eight Asia Pacific countries. Methods: The study used data of children aged 6-23 months from the Demo…
The Impact of Student Debt on Career Choices among Doctor of Public Health Graduates in the United States
(1) Background: As gaps in the public health workforce grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, graduates of the schools of public health, especially Doctors of Public Health (DrPH), are poised to offer relief. While there are some known recruitment issues, student debt and debt impact on career choices are understudied. (2) Methods: In the present study, we perform a descriptive analysis of the potential impact of student debt on career choice…
The impact of changing nonimmigrant visa policies on international students’ psychological adjustment and well-being in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic
Uncertain policy changes due to COVID-19 and presidential transitions impacted international students' psychological well-being and adjustment. International students are important populations in the United States who have supported jobs that are high in demand and economically contributed to the United States. It is expected that future policies at various levels support international students' life and improve their health equity and mental hea…
Future directions of Doctor of Public Health education in the United States
The future of DrPH programs in the twenty-first century should aim at effective interdisciplinary public health approaches that draw from the best of both academic and applied sectors. A DrPH program is expected to provide academic, applied public health, and leadership training for students to pursue careers in either academia or the public/private sector, because public health is an applied social science that bridges the gap between research a…
The Effects of Protestant Christian Faith on Successful Living Transition Among South Korean Immigrants in the United States
Social learning, influence, and ethnomedicine
Are certain types of leisure activities associated with happiness and life satisfaction among college students
It is well-documented that participation in leisure activities plays an essential role in coping with stress and improving health. However, we know less about what types of leisure activities are more relevant to life satisfaction and happiness among college students. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how various leisure activities relate to happiness and life satisfaction among college students. Data were collected using a sampl…
Social learning, influence, and ethnomedicine
The Effects of Protestant Christian Faith on Successful Living Transition Among South Korean Immigrants in the United States
Future directions of Doctor of Public Health education in the United States
The future of DrPH programs in the twenty-first century should aim at effective interdisciplinary public health approaches that draw from the best of both academic and applied sectors. A DrPH program is expected to provide academic, applied public health, and leadership training for students to pursue careers in either academia or the public/private sector, because public health is an applied social science that bridges the gap between research a…
Impact of mass distribution of insecticide-treated nets in Mozambique, 2012 to 2025
Malaria was the leading cause of post-neonatal deaths in Mozambique in 2017. The use of insecticide treated nets (ITNs) is recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce malaria mortality in children. No previous analyses have estimated changes in mortality attributable to the scale-up of ITNs, accounting for provincial differences in mortality rates and coverage of health interventions. Based upon annual provincial ownership coverage of …
Gender-common and gender-specific determinants of child dietary diversity in eight Asia Pacific countries
Background: Optimal child feeding practices contribute to reducing child undernutrition in low- and middle-income countries. Minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is a key indicator of complementary feeding quality for children aged 6-23 months. We aimed to examine the gender-common and gender-specific factors associated with the failure to meet MDD in eight Asia Pacific countries. Methods: The study used data of children aged 6-23 months from the Demo…
The Impact of Student Debt on Career Choices among Doctor of Public Health Graduates in the United States
(1) Background: As gaps in the public health workforce grow in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, graduates of the schools of public health, especially Doctors of Public Health (DrPH), are poised to offer relief. While there are some known recruitment issues, student debt and debt impact on career choices are understudied. (2) Methods: In the present study, we perform a descriptive analysis of the potential impact of student debt on career choice…
The impact of changing nonimmigrant visa policies on international students’ psychological adjustment and well-being in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic
Uncertain policy changes due to COVID-19 and presidential transitions impacted international students' psychological well-being and adjustment. International students are important populations in the United States who have supported jobs that are high in demand and economically contributed to the United States. It is expected that future policies at various levels support international students' life and improve their health equity and mental hea…
A participatory study of college students’ mental health during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted college students' mental health and wellbeing. Even before the pandemic, young adults reported high mental health morbidity. During the pandemic, young adult college students faced unprecedented challenges, including campus closure and a pivot to fully online education. Methods: This study employed a novel participatory approach to a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) …
The Effect of Social Support on Social Media on Asian College Students' Intention to Participate in Physical Activity in the United States
Background: College students who identified themselves as Asians in the United States (i.e., Asian college students) are facing health inequalities and engaging in increasingly low levels of physical activity (PA). Although social support was found to be effective in increasing college students' PA and social media is an important channel for social support for Asian students, few studies have explored how to provide social support through social…
Perspectives on the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) education among students and alumni in the United States
The DrPH degree holds significant value within the academic sphere of public health practice in the United States. However, its distinction from PhD programs poses a challenge for employers and organizations in the field, requiring attention from higher education programs. By solidifying the DrPH's identity, graduates can effectively address diverse public health issues and contribute to creating a safe and healthy environment, including addressi…
Are certain types of leisure activities associated with happiness and life satisfaction among college students
It is well-documented that participation in leisure activities plays an essential role in coping with stress and improving health. However, we know less about what types of leisure activities are more relevant to life satisfaction and happiness among college students. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate how various leisure activities relate to happiness and life satisfaction among college students. Data were collected using a sampl…
Setting research priorities for global pandemic preparedness
Background: In this priority-setting exercise, we sought to identify leading research priorities needed for strengthening future pandemic preparedness and response across countries. Methods: The International Society of Global Health (ISoGH) used the Child Health and Nutrition Research Initiative (CHNRI) method to identify research priorities for future pandemic preparedness. Eighty experts in global health, translational and clinical research id…
Changes in Psychological Challenges, Positive Experiences, and Coping Strategies among International Students in the United States before and during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study was to understand how the challenges and coping strategies among international students in the United States changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a qualitative study through one-on-one in-depth interviews during April-June 2021. A total of 34 international students in the San Francisco Bay Area participated in this study. NVivo was used to analyze the qualitative data. Before COVID-19, the challe…
Mixed Methods Study Protocol
Language identity, an understudied factor, can influence isolation and discrimination, leading to disparities in well-being and mental health among immigrants. This study aims to investigate the role of language identity on structural racism and discrimination among 1.5 generation Asian/Asian American immigrants in a diverse U.S. state. We developed a three-step sequential approach: Stage 1-qualitative analysis (1A, focus group discussion; 1B, in…
Anti-Asian sentiment on social media and mental health among Asian and Asian American populations in the United States during the Covid-19 pandemic
Asian and Asian American populations in the United States represent the fastest-growing group, with an 81% increase between 2000 and 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they were targeted by anti-Asian racism, leading to experiences of discrimination, stigmatization, verbal harassment, and physical attacks. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic literature review to understand how anti-Asian sentiment, particularly through social m…
Global impacts of video gaming behavior on young adults’ mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young adults, and video gaming has emerged as a popular coping mechanism. However, excessive gaming could have negative consequences. The purpose of the study was to understand the relationship between video gaming and the mental health of young adults, globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a systematic literature review to investigate the relationship betwee…
Between two worlds
The study suggests that increased access to mental health support and resources is needed to improve the psychological well-being of Korean immigrants. Future research is expected to reach a broader group of Korean immigrants with diverse backgrounds, locations, and experiences to make the findings more generalizable
I live by myself, but at least God is with me”
The study explains how Christianity influences the psychological well-being of Korean/Korean American immigrants in the United States. It highlights the importance of further understanding about the role of faith-based identity among immigrant populations, in order to support their mental health when experiencing transitions in their social and legal status in the United States
The transition of legal status among Korean immigrants in the United States
This study provided a new perspective on the challenges encountered by Korean immigrants, focusing on the differences in obtaining their primary legal status and transitioning to their current legal status. We showed the importance of assessing the effects of change in legal status on the psychological well-being of Korean immigrants by looking into the immigrants' experiences of racism and discrimination and analyzing the immigrants' mental inco…
Ecological systems connected to non-English language picture books for children under 5 years
Finding books that reflect linguistic and cultural backgrounds that align with families’ home language(s) can be a meaningful way to support children’s early language and literacy development. In the United States, where English is the dominant societal language, one common recommendation to help families find books in non-English language(s) is to turn to public libraries. In light of this suggestion, what do library staff see in everyday practi…
Language identity and sense of belonging among 1.5-generation Asian and Asian American immigrant young adults in the United States
Language identity has been defined in the research as an individual's connection to their sense of self through using language with others. Understanding language identity construction in a new environment among Asian immigrants, a racial/ethnic minority population, is important for addressing health disparities and inequities. This study examined how language identity could be defined by 1.5 generation Asian and Asian American immigrant young ad…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (11 works) · Public health (9 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Mental health (7 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Immigration (5 works) · Medical education (5 works)