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Dr. Hyun J Yun

  • Professor - Political Science
Portrait of Dr. Hyun J Yun

Biography and expertise

Ph.D.
2007
Political Science
University of Florida

Ph.D.
2007
Political Communication
University of Florida

Education

Doctorate Degree

PhD in Mass Communication and Political Science

University of Florida, 2007

Master's Degree

MA in Political Science- International Relations

University of Florida, 2003

Bachelor's Degree

BS in Political Science and Diplomacy

Ajou University, 2001

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Yun, Hyun J (Principal), Park, Jae H (Co-Principal). Social Networking Service and Changes in Political Communication in the U.S. and the U.K., Korean National Assembly Research Service, Korean Government, $10000. (Submitted: October 1, 2010, Funded: October 19, 2010 - December 30, 2010). Grant.
  • Yun, Hyun (Co-Principal). Curriculum Development for Certificate in South Asian Studies, Federal, $177000. (Submitted: August 1, 2009, Funded: August 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010). Grant.
  • Yun, H. J., & Park, J. H. (2025). The Impact of Digital Partisan News Algorithms in the 2022 Midterm Election. In Media Messages in the 2022 Midterm Election: Division, Deniers, Dobbs, and the Donald. (pp. 149–165). N.Y., The U.S.: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Yun, H. J. (2021). Beyond Political Capital: Do Social and Economic Capital Matter? Presidential Studies Quarterly, 51(2), 404–425.
  • Yun, H. J. (n.d.). The challenges in hybrid longitudinal and cross-sectional quasi-experimental research: Studying the effects of cumulative political messages in American elections. Sage Research Methods: Inclusive Research Methodologies.
  • Yun, H. J. (2023). Social media bonding and bridging in the political polarization of the 2020 presidential election. In Social Media Politics: Digital Discord in the 2020 Presidential Election. (pp. 30–60). The U.K.: Routledge.
  • Yun, H. J., Ancu, M., Park, J. H., Farrar, B. R., & Kiousis, S. (2022). The political youth voice spiral: An application of the Spiral of Silence to opinion expression among young American voters. Quarterly Review of Business Disciplines, 9(1), 49–75.
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  • Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Professor of International Studies, Texas State University. January 2023 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Award of Honor, The Texas State Alumni Association. 2020
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Dean's Award for Excellence in Service, The College of Liberal Arts, Texas State University. January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Courtesy Professor, Ajou University, South Korea. January 1, 2024 - Present
  • Award / Honor Recipient: Vice-President, Uvote Inter-University Election Research Organization. 2005 - 2006
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  1. Member

    Korea Advertising Society Executive Board

  2. Member

    The National Unification Advisory Council

  3. Editorial Review Board Member

    Journal of Cybercommunication Academic Society

  4. Member

    Political Science Workload Committee

  5. Member

    Office of Distance and Extended Learning’s Faculty Mentor Corps

  6. Member

    Austin Korean School Advisory Board

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