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Eunhye Kim

Associate Professor

Eunhye Kim

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Social Sciences

  • EKIM1@augusta.edu
  • (706) 737-1710
  • AH N223

Education

  • Ph.D., Social Work University of Georgia, 2019

  • MSW, Clinical/Medical Social Work University of Georgia, 2008

Certifications

  • Certificate in Gerontology UGA Institute of Gerontology, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • SOWK 3300

    Human Behavior-Social Envir I

  • SOWK 1101

    Intro to Social Work Prac

  • SOWK 4421

    Gerontology

  • SOWK 3401

    Generalist Practice/Groups

Teaching Interests

Introduction to Social Work Practice, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Gerontology, and Social Work Practice with Groups.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Impact of increasing Asian hate crimes and Korean Americans’ perceptions of activism during COVID-19, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Impact of Social Technology Use on Loneliness, Relationship Quality, and Health Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The impact of resilience and coping strategies on depressive symptoms among Korean American older adults during COVID-19, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Prevention of partner violence: Virtual case simulation for religious leaders of Korean American immigrant communities, 2022
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Community Agency Directors’ Attitudes on Depression Treatment among Older Korean Americans and Barriers to Providing Services, 2021
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Dr. Kim’s research focuses on mental health and well-being among older adults, dementia caregiving, cultural socialization and ethnic identity among immigrant children, and the design and evaluation of social work interventions.

Department Service

  • BSW Faculty Committee 2019 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

College Service

  • Pamplin Student Research and Travel (PSRT) 2022 - 2023

    Role: Committee Chair

  • Pamplin Student Research and Travel (PSRT) 2020 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

University Service

  • Qualitative Research Lab 2022 - Present

    Role: Faculty Mentor

  • Asian Students in Augusta (ASIA) 2021 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

  • Governance and Communication Committee 2020 - 2022

    Role: Committee Member

Professional Service

  • Asian American Journal of Psychology 2024 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article

  • Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA) 2023 - Present

    Role: Officer, Treasurer

  • Journal of Gerontological Social Work 2019 - Present

    Role: Reviewer, Journal Article