Yoon Lee
Human Devt. and Family Studies
Associate Department Head, Professor
Contact Information
Office Location: FL 308CPhone: 435-797-1555
Email: yoon.lee@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Biography
I am a Professor in the Department of HDFS. I specialize in teaching and researching family economic and financial issues, including household debt, saving, and credit use decisions and relevant financial education and policy issues.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests are consumer and family economic issues, consumer credit problems, and family finances across the life span. In my graduate course, I provide students with the foundation, resources, and research skills necessary to design and analyze family economic research.
Research Interests
Current projects in family finance area focus on types of debt, financial stressors, financial behaviors, and financial well-being among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also interested in research related to family-owned businesses; Currently, I am working on a project that investigates how couple-owned family businesses balance business and family demands and how this is related to their business success.
Awards
Best Paper Award, Personal Finance and Counsumer Economics, 2024
Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
Poster Award, 2023
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education
Faculty University Service Award, 2021
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award, 2019
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Researcher of the Year, 2016
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Poster Award, 2010
American Council on Consumer Interests
Researcher of the Year, 2004
Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development
NRAES Directors Award for Excellence, 2001
USDA Agricultural Experiment Stations
Dissertation Award, 1997
American Council on Consumer Interests
Professional Travel Scholarship, 1995
University of Missouri-Columbia
Adline Hoffman Scholarship, 1995
University of Missouri-Columbia
Winner of the 12nd Annual Research & Creative Activity Forum in the Division of Behavioral Science, 1995
University of Missouri-Columbia
Florence Harrison Scholarship, 1994
University of Missouri-Columbia
Alumni Scholarship, 1991
University of Missouri-Columbia
- Lee, Y.G, College and Student Loans in Emerging Adulthood: Flourishing and Floundering Financially in Emerging Adulthood: A Handbook. Oxford University Press
Publications | Book Chapters
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Wiatt, R., Marshall, M., Lee, Y.G, (2024). Love of work or love and work: Does a business owner’s compulsion to work pay off?. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 46, doi: 10.1007/s10834-024-09949-9
- Wiatt , R., Marshall, M., Haynes, G., Lee, Y.G, (2024). In the depths of despair: Lost income and recovery for small businesses during COVID-19. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 101, 104251. doi: 10.1016/j.ijdrr.2024.104251
- Lee, Y.G, Kelley, H., (2023). Financial perceptions and financial behaviors across marital status and gender. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 52:2, 86-101. doi: 10.1111/fcsr.12493
- Lee, Y.G, Kelley, H., Wiatt , R., Marshall , M., (2023). Work-family balance and business profitability among copreneurial and noncopreneurial small business owners. Journal of Family and Economic Issues , 45:1, 1-12. doi: 10.1007/s10834-023-09897-w
- Choi, S., Lee, Y.G, (2023). Financial hardship and change in emotional bell-being before to during the COVID-19 Pandemic among middle-aged and older Americans: Moderating effects of internal coping resources. Social Science and Medicine, 317:C, 115572. doi: 10.1016/jsocscimed.2022.115572
- Lee, Y.G, Kelley, H., Lee, J., (2023). Untying financial stress and financial anxiety: Implications for research and financial practitioners. Journal of Financial Therapy, 14:1, 41-65. doi: 10.4148/1944-9771.1293
- Lee, Y.G, Hales, E.S, Kelley, H., (2023). Financial behaviors, government assistance, and financial satisfaction. . Social Indicators Research, 166:1, 85-103. doi: 10.1007/s11205-022-03051-z
- Lee, Y.G, Lopez, P.A, Kelley, H.H, (2022). Associations between financial stressors and financial behaviors: Does race/ethnicity matter? . Journal of Financial Planning and Counseling, 33:3, 358-375. doi: 10.1891/JFCP-2021-0040
- Kelley, H.H, Lee, Y.G, LeBaron-Black, A., Dollahite, D., Marks, L.D, James, S., Hall, T., (2022). Change in financial stress and relational wellbeing during COVID-19: Exacerbating and alleviating influences. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 44, 34-52. doi: doi.org/10.1007/s10834-022-09822-7
- Lee, Y.G, (2021). Guest editor’s introduction to the special issue on financial counseling, coaching, and education: Linking research to practice. . Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, 32:3, 365-367. doi: 10.1891/JFCP-2021-0013 *
- Lee, Y.G, (2021). Guest editor’s introduction to the special issue on financial counseling, coaching, and education: Linking research to practice.. Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, 32:3, 365-367. doi: 10.1891/JFCP-2021-0013 *
- Wiatt, R., Lee, Y.G, Marshall, M., Zuiker, V., (2021). The effect of cash flow problems and resource intermingling on small business recovery and resilience after a natural disaster . Journal of Family and Economic Issues, doi: DOI:10.1007/s10834-020-09710-y
- Delgadillo, L., Lee, Y.G, (2021). Association between financial education, affective and cognitive financial knowledge, and financial behavior. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 50:1, 59-75. doi: 10.1111/fcsr.12414
- Lee, J., Lee, Y.G, (2021). Multidimensional credit attitude and credit card debt behavior in the United States.. Review of Behavioral Finance1940-5979, doi: 10.1108/RBF-09-2020-0239
- Haynes, G., Marshall, M., Lee, Y.G, Zuiker, V., Jasper, C.R, Sydnor, S., Valdivia, C., Masuo, D., Niehm, L., Wiatt, R., (2021). Family business research: Reviewing the past, contemplating the future.. Journal of Family and Economic Issues , doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-020-09732-6
- Lee, Y.G, Dustin, L., (2021). Explaining financial satisfaction in marriage: The role of financial stress, financial knowledge, and financial behavior. Marriage & Family Review, 57:5, 397-421. doi: doi.org/10.1080/01494929.2020.1865229
- Jorgensen, J.J, Masuo, D., Manikowske, L., Lee, Y.G, (2020). The reciprocal involvement of family business owners and communities in business success. Sustainability , 12:10, doi: DOI:10.3390/su12104048.
- Liu, Y., Dokos, M., Fauth, E.B, Lee, Y.G, Zarit, S., (2019). Financial strain, employment, and role captivity and overload over time among dementia family caregivers. Gerontologist, 59:5, 512-520. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnzz099
- Yeo, J., Lee, Y., (2019). Understanding the association between perceived financial well-being and life satisfaction among older adults: Does social capital play a role?. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 40:1, 1-17. doi: DOI:10.1007/s10834-019-09634-2
- Lee, J., Lee, Y., Kim, S., (2019). Loan type and debt delinquency among millennial and non-millennial households. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 47:1, 342-358. doi: DOI:10.1111/fcsr.12315
- Kim, S., Lee, Y., Lee, J., (2019). Household's debt characteristics and debt delinquency of income quintiles. Journal of Korean Home Management Association, 37:1, 197-212.
- Lee, Y.G, Jensen, H., (2019). Health, wealth, and well-being among American retirees. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 26:1, 7-18.
- Lee, Y.G, Lee, M., (2019). The impact of business ownership motives and goals on success in immigrant-owned family businesses. Problemy Zarządzania– Management Issues, 17:1, 25-49. doi: DOI 10.7172/1644-9684.81.1
- Kim, M., Lee, Y.G, Kim, S., (2018). Influence of Household Types on Food and Grocery Store Choices. Journal of Rural Development, 41:5, 89-121.
- Haynes, G., Danes, S., Schrank, H., Lee, Y.G, (2018). Survival and success of family-owned small businesses after Hurricane Katrina: Impact of disaster assistance and adaptive capacity. Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, 26:3, 1-15.
- Lee, Y., Stowe, A., (2018). The association between unsecured debt and mental health among older single women. Journal of Asian Associations for Home Economics, 25:1, 1-10.
- Lee, Y.G, (2018). Financial status and body mass index of middle-aged and older men and women. Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, 29:1, 19-35.
- Stewart, R., Dew, J., Lee, Y.G, (2017). The association between employment- and housing-related financial stressors and marital outcomes during the 2007-2009 recession. Journal of Financial Therapy, 8:1, 43-61.
- Lee, Y.G, Kim, S., (2017). Gender and risk-bearing portfolio choices among older single workers: The role of human capital. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 45
- Kim, S., Lee, Y., (2017). Gender and influence of human capital difference in having risky asset among Baby Boomers: A case study of Korea and the U.S.. Journal of Financial Consumers
- Syndor, S., Niehm, L., Lee, Y.G, Marshall, M., Schrank, H., (2016). Analysis of post-disaster damage and disruptive impacts on the operating status of small businesses after Hurricane Katrina. Natural Hazards
- Lee, Y.G, (2016). Factors associated with preventive health behaviors among older adults in the U.S.. Journal of Asian Associations for Home Economics, 23:3, 1-12.
- Kim, S., Lee, Y.G, (2016). Gender effect in financial literacy, risk tolerance, and financial inclusion. Financial Planning Review, 9:3, 23-50.
- Fitzgerald, M.A, Muske, G., Haynes, G., Lee, Y.G, (2016). Opportunities and challenges in energy-related boomtowns: Implications for FCS professionals. Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 44:1, 1-18. doi: DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.12161
- Lee, Y.G, Fitzgerald, M.A, Bartkus, K.R, (2015). Adjustment strategy use in minority family businesses: Differences across gender. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 4:36, doi: 10.1007/s10834-012-9329-9
- Lee, Y.G, Fitzgerald, M., Bartkus, K., Lee, M., (2015). Ethnic differences in the use of adjustment strategies and associations with perceived success in minority-owned family firms. New England Journal of Entrepreneurship, 18:1
- Lee, Y.G, Bartkus, K.R, Lee, M., (2015). The diversity of legacy motivation: Succession planning of African-American, Mexican-American, and Korean-American business owners. American Journal of Entrepreneurship, 8:1, 71-93.
- Lee, Y.G, Jackson, M.A, Nelson, S.L, (2015). Retirement preparedness of core and leading boomers in the U.S.. Journal of Asian Regional Association for Home Economics, 22:1, 1-12.
- Lee, Y.G, Baek, B., Lown, J., (2015). Predictors of credit card use among university students: Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior . Journal of Consumer Studies, 26:1, 101-121.
- Lee, Y.G, Dunn, C.R, (2014). Factors associated with using study drugs among young adults. . Journal of Consumer Education, 30, 74-86.
- Lee, S., Sohn, S., Rhee, E., Lee, Y.G, Zan, H., (2014). Consumption patterns and economic status of older households in the United States. Montly Labor Review, 137:8
- Lee, Y.G, Brown, S., Nelson, S., (2013). Mortgages and Home Equity Debt in the U.S.: A Comparison of 1998 and 2008 Near-Retirees.. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 20:4, 1-10. doi: 10.1007/s10834-012-9329-9
- Lee, Y.G, Marshall, M., (2013). Goal Orientation and Performance of Family Businesses. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 33, doi: DOI 10.1007/s10834-012-9329-9
- Lee, Y.G, Lown, J.M, (2012). Effects of financial education and impulsive buying on Saving Behavior of Korean College Students. International Journal of Human Ecology, 13:2, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.6115/ijhe.2012.13.1.001
- Lee, Y.G, Ingersoll, D.P, (2012). The effect of consumer debt on wealth levels among low-income American families nearing retirement. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 19
- Lee, Y.G, Shin, E., Skogrand, L.M, Harris, V.W, (2011). Black-White Differences in Net Worth among Americans Nearing Retirement. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 18, 49-58.
- Lee, Y.G, Marshall, M., Robb, D., (2010). Factors influencing IRA and 401(k) holdings among minority workers aged 51-64.. Journal of Asian Associations for Home Economics, 17:3, 84-93.
- Lee, Y.G, Jasper, C., Fitzgerald, M., (2010). Gender differences in perceived business success and profit growth among family business managers. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 31:4, 458-474. doi: DOI 10.1007/s10834-010-9226-z.
- Lee, Y.G, Brown, S., (2010). Chronic health problems and depressive symptoms among older women. Hallym International Journal of Aging, 12:1, 11-26.
- Lee, Y.G, Brown, S., (2010). Net worth of older black women: A comparison to older black men, older white women, and older white men. . Net worth of older black women: A comparison to older black men, older white women, and older white men. , 21:1, 83-106.
- Baek, B., Lee, Y.G, (2009). Determinants of consumer complaint behaviors in Korea and the U.S.. Journal of Consumer Studies, 20(3), 75-98.
- Lee, Y.G, Brown, S., (2009). Effects of human capital on the likelihood of working in later life. Hallym International Journal of Aging, 11(2), 155-172.
- Lee, Y.G, Rowley, M., (2009). Retirement preparedness in non-married women near retirement. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 101(2), 53-61.
- Lee, Y.G, Malroutu, L., Masuo, D., (2009). An examination of income sources and asset holdings of retired Americans aged 55 or older. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 16(1), 1-10.
- Haynes, G., Onochie, J., Lee, Y.G, (2008). Influence of family's social relationships on the debt structure of Mexican-and Korean-American small businesses. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 13:3, 1-19.
- Lee, Y.G, Steele, B., (2007). Determinants of housing down payment sources among baby boomer households in fhe U.S.. International Journal of Home Economics, 8:2, 17-28.
- Lee, Y.G, (2007). Retirement Preparedness and investment asset ownership among near-retirees in the U.S.. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 14:4, 1-12.
- Lee, Y.G, Brown, S., (2007). Financial distress and depressive symptoms: How do older women and men differ?. Hallym International Journal of Aging, 9:2, 125-146.
- Lee, Y.G, Lown, J., Sharp, D., (2007). Predictors of holding consumer and mortgage debt among older Americans. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 28(2), 305-320. doi: 10.1007/s10834-007-9055-x
- Lee, Y.G, Lown, J.M, Sharp, D.L, (2007). Predictors of holding consumer and mortgage debt among older Americans. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 28:2, 305-320. doi: 10.1007/s10834-007-9055-x
- Lee, Y.G, (2006). Time use for work and the division of labor in married households. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 13:4, 240-248.
- Lee, Y.G, Danes, S., Shelley, M., (2006). Work roles, management and perceived well-being for married women within family businesses. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 27:3, 523-541.
- Lee, Y.G, Hong, G., Rowe, B., (2006). The 3rd shift women in business-owning families. Journal of Family and Economic Issue, 27:1, 72-91.
- Lee, Y.G, Lim, S., Teng, H., Gallo, W., (2005). Older workers: Who are the working poor in the U.S.?. Hallym International Journal of Aging, 7:2, 117-135.
- Lee, Y.G, Evans, D., (2005). Home equity borrowing in the United States. Journal of Asian Association for Home Economics, 12:3, 157-166.
- Lee, Y.G, (2005). Baby boomers and home equity borrowing. Financial Counseling and Planning, 16:2, 49-61.
- Danes, S., Lee, Y.G, (2004). Tensions Generated by Business Issues in Farm Business-Owning Couples,. Family Relations, 53:3, 357-366.
- Lee, Y.G, Bhargava, V., (2004). Leisure Time: Do Married and Single Individuals Spend It Differently?. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 32:3, 254-274.
- Lee, Y.G, (2004). Financial Status of Older Americans Aged 70 and Above: A Comparison of Successive Age Cohorts. Hallym International Journal of Aging, 6 :1, 37-55.
- Lee, Y.G, Huh, E., (2004). Consumption and Saving Behavior of Older and Younger Baby Boomers in Korea. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 25:4, 507-526.
- Lee, Y.G, Abdel-Ghany, M., (2004). American youth consumption of licit and illicit substances. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 28:5, 454-465.
- Lee, Y.G, Sharpe, D., (2003). Spending Patterns of Korean Women Aged 60 and Older. Asian Women, 17, 87-104.
- Lee, Y.G, Jasper, C., Goebel, K., (2003). A Profile of Succession Planning Among Family Business Owners. Financial Counseling and Planning, 14:2, 31-41.
- Lee, Y.G, (2003). Single Parents Time Use in Childrens Human Capital Development. Journal of the Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 9:1, 24-28.
- Lee, Y.G, (2002). Consumption patterns of elderly households in Korea: Are they different between younger and older elderly?. Hallym International J. of Aging, 4:1, 67-82.
- Zuiker, V., Lee, Y.G, Olson, P., Danes, S., Van Guilder Dik, A., Katras, M.J, (2002). Business, family, and resource intermingling characteristics as predictors of cash flow problems in family-owned business. Financial Counseling and Planning, 13:2, 65-81.
- Fan, J., Abdel-Ghany, M., Lee, Y.G, (2002). Level of income and its distribution as determinants of Korean expenditures patterns. Family and Consumer Sciences Research J., 30:4, 526-539.
- Lee, Y.S, Lee, K.Y, Kim, O.S, Cho, H.K, Ju, I.S, Zick, C., Lee, Y.G, (2002). A Comparison of Time Use Between Korean and the USA Families. J. of Korea Home Management Association, 20:3, 139-156.
- Paulin, G., Lee, Y.G, (2002). Expenditures of Single Parents: How Does Gender Figure In?. Monthly Labor Review, 125:7, 16-37.
- Lee, Y.G, Seo, B., (1999). An analysis of consciousness toward wedding ritual: A comparison of the old and the young. Journal of Korean Home Economics Association, 37:4, 111-124.
- Lee, Y.G, Yang, S., (1999). Income and consumption expenditures: A comparison of two-parent and single-mother families. Journal of Consumer Studies, 11:4, 52-72.
- Lee, Y.G, Yang, S., (1999). Food consumption expenditures and their determinants: A comparison of employed & non-employed elderly households. Journal of Consumption Culture, 6:1, 101-115.
- Lee, Y.G, Lee, N., (1999). The propensity of conspicuous consumption of college students and its determinants. Journal of Korean Home Economics Association, 37:5, 19-29.
- Lee, Y.G, Yang, S., (1999). An analysis of food consumption expenditures for urban household in Korea. Journal of Consumption Culture, 6:1, 101-115.
- Lee, Y.G, Kim, J., Cho, H., (1998). A study on credit card uses and debt burden of multiple credit card holders. Journal of Korean Home Economics Association, 36:11, 219-230.
- Lee, Y.G, (1998). An analysis of household expenditures for wedding, funeral, ancestor worship, and 60th birthday anniversary. Journal of Korean Home Economics Association,, 36:9, 35-47.
- Yang, S., Lee, Y.G, (1997). An analysis of the influence on monetary investment in human capital. Journal of Consumer Studies, 8:2, 81-101.
- Lee, Y.G, (1997). Household expenditures on reading/education: Are they different between female-headed and married-couple households?. American Studies, 17, 69-91.
- Lee, Y.G, (1997). Human capital investment expenditures. Journal of Korean Home Economics Association, 35:3, 85-97.
- Lee, Y.G, (1997). Household expenditures on reading/education: Are they different between female-headed and married-couple households?. American Studies, 17, 69-91.
- Lee, Y.G, (1995). Expenditures on education for female-headed and married-couple households. Journal of the Family Economics and Resource Management, 1, 45-50.
- Israelsen, C., Lee, Y.G, (1994). Assessing family interaction and parental roles through pictures,. Family Perspective, 23:1, 1-13.
Public or Trade Journal
- Lee, Y.G, (2016). Illicit drug abuse in rural communities. Rural Connections, 10:1, 17-20.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
- Lee, Y.G, (2022). Pros and cons of being a workaholic. Purdue Institute for Family Businesses
- Lee, Y.G, (2020). Cash flow problems and resource intermingling: Do they affect small business recovery and resilience in the wake of a natural disaster?. Purdue Institute for Family Business Quarterly Newsletter
- Lee, Y.G, (2020). The effect of cash flow problems and resource intermingling on small business recovery and resilience after a natural disaster. Purdue Agricultural Economics Report
- Lee, Y.G, (2020). The reciprocal involvement of family business owners and communities in business success. . Purdue Institute for Family Businesses Quarterly Newsletter
- Lee, Y.G, (2023). Work-family balance and business success: How are copreneurial and noncopreneurial small business owners different?. Purdue Institute for Family Businesses [PIFB] *
- Lee, Y.G, (2022). Social media use and business profitability among small businesses. Purdue Institute for Family Business Quarterly Newsletter
- Lee, Y.G, (2022). Succession planning expectations among women-owned small businesses. Purdue Institute for Family Businesses
- Lee, Y.G, (2020). Small firm success after a natural disaster: Do individuals and aggregate community capital matter?. Purdue Institute for Family Business Quarterly Newsletter
Other Reports
- Lee, Y.G, (1995). Spending patterns for education: Female-headed and married-couple households’ spending is compared. Ideas for Better Living
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.