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Dr. Gloria Youngju Park

  • Assistant Professor - St. David's School of Nursing

Biography and education

Dr. Park earned PhD in Nursing Science from University of Washington, Seattle, WA in 2013, MSN from Yale University, New Haven, CT in 2004, BSN from Husson University, Bangor, ME in 2002, and ADN from Red Cross of College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea. Dr. Park is currently appointed as an assistant professor in St. David's School of Nursing at Texas State University.

Teaching Interests

Research Interests

  • Park, Gloria Youngju (Principal), Garcia, Theresa J (Co-Principal). Effect of a Culturally Focused Parenting Program on Korean Parents and Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Texas State University, $15979. (Submitted: October 2022, Funded: January 2023 - Present). Grant.
  • Sen, Keya (Principal), Song, Ahyoung (Supporting), Park, Gloria Youngju (Supporting), Mohan, Ranjini (Supporting), Ari, Arzu (Supporting), Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo H (Supporting). Geriatric Health Fair, HEB, Texas State University, Translational Health Research Center, AGE of Central Texas, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, Medical Reserve Corps Unit, Area Agency on Aging & ADRC of the Capital Area, HEB, $1500. (Funded: June 2025 - August 2025). Grant.
  • Song, Ahyoung (Principal), Sen, Keya (Co-Principal), Ramamonjiarivelo, Zo H (Co-Principal), Park, Gloria Youngju (Co-Principal), Mohan, Ranjini (Co-Principal), Ari, Arzu (Co-Principal). Pathways to Care: Identifying Hidden Health Issues in Geriatric Populations by Providing Comprehensive Health Screening and Wellness Information, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: February 14, 2025). Grant.
  • Park, Gloria Youngju (Principal), Song, Ahyoung (Co-Principal), Yang, Youngran (Co-Principal). Effectiveness of Health Education and Exercise Program on Health Outcomes in Korean-American Seniors: A Randomized Controlled Trial for Geriatric Care, Williamson Fund Geriatric Health and Long-Term Care Research , College of Health Professions, Texas State University, Texas State University, $10000. (Submitted: October 2, 2024). Grant.
  • Park, G. Y., & Yang, Y. (2024). Sexual decision-making: An exploratory interview study of Cambodian adolescents. Frontiers in Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/doi: 10.3389/frph.2024.1409351
  • Ahn, J., Yang, Y., & Park, G. Y. (2024). Advancing elderly diabetes care: exploring the usability and acceptance of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Geriatric Nursing, 59, 15–25. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.06.041
  • Yang, Y., Park, G. Y., & Kim, H. B. (2024). Unveiling the Path: A Qualitative Study on the Initial Sexual Experiences of Cambodian Adolescents. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 35(5), 340–347. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596241259199
  • Yang, Y., Kim, J., Park, G. Y., & Thapa, R. (2024). Exploring Cambodian Adolescents’ Perceptions on Sex: A Qualitative Investigation. Frontiers In Reproductive Health. https://doi.org/doi: 10.3389/frph.2024.1275941
  • Yang, Y., Park, G. Y., & Lee, K. E. (2022). The best-worst scaling approach: prioritizing burdensome menopause symptoms among Cambodian women. Women & Health, 62(4), 325–335. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2022.2068736
  1. Reviewer / Referee

    Springer Nature/Sexuality Research and Social Policy

  2. Co-Chair

    Curriculum Committee

  3. Member

    Graduate Curriculum Committee

  4. Member

    SON Curriculum Committee

  5. Officer

    Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Chi Psi Chapter

  6. Chair

    Professional Development Committee

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