Dr. Young Kyung Moon, Daejeon University, South Korea
Dr. Young-Kyung Moon is an esteemed Associate Professor in the Department of Child Education and Counseling at Daejeon University, South Korea. She holds a Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies from Yonsei University, following her Master’s from Kyungpook National University and Bachelor’s from Ewha Womans University. With over two decades of academic and research experience, Dr. Moon has established herself as a leading scholar in early childhood education, developmental psychology, parenting behavior, and digital literacy among preschoolers. Her prolific research record includes more than 45 peer-reviewed journal articles, focusing on maternal interaction, child temperament, emotional regulation, and the impact of digital environments on young learners. Her recent work emphasizes the intersection of media literacy and child development in Korean families. Dr. Moon’s research is highly interdisciplinary, blending education, psychology, and family studies to influence policy and practice. Her scholarly contributions continue to shape the field of child and family welfare across academic and societal domains.
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🎓 Educational Background
Dr. Young-Kyung Moon possesses a strong academic foundation in the field of family and child studies, reflecting her long-standing commitment to early childhood development and education. She began her academic journey at Ewha Womans University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from March 1993 to February 1998. Her growing interest in child and family dynamics led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Child and Family Studies at Kyungpook National University, which she completed between March 2001 and February 2003. Driven by a deep passion for advancing research and practice in the domain, she continued her studies at Yonsei University, where she earned her Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies from March 2005 to February 2010. This comprehensive educational trajectory laid a robust foundation for her impactful career as a researcher, educator, and academic leader in the interdisciplinary fields of child development, education, and family welfare.
👩🏫 Professional Experience
Dr. Young-Kyung Moon has built a distinguished academic career through her long-term association with Daejeon University, where she has contributed significantly to the advancement of child education and counseling. Since October 2019, she has served as an Associate Professor in the Department of Child Education and Counseling, where she actively engages in teaching, research, and student mentorship. Prior to this role, she held the position of Assistant Professor in the same department from September 2012 to September 2019. Over the years, Dr. Moon has played a pivotal role in shaping curriculum, leading research initiatives, and fostering academic excellence in early childhood development and family studies. Her dedication to both research and education has not only strengthened the university’s academic standing but has also empowered future educators and professionals in the field. Her professional experience reflects a deep commitment to knowledge dissemination and impactful academic service.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Young-Kyung Moon’s research primarily centers on early childhood development, with a specialized focus on the intersection of digital literacy, maternal interaction, and preschoolers’ socio-emotional and cognitive growth. Her recent works, such as those published in Early Child Development and Care and Early Childhood Education Journal, explore how home resources, maternal media literacy, and children’s learning behaviors shape digital literacy in Korean preschoolers. She investigates developmental risk factors such as behavioral problems in young children, emphasizing predictive variables and early intervention strategies. Her studies also address maternal emotional states, parenting stress, and their impact on child development. With earlier research delving into daycare quality, infant care satisfaction, and socio-emotional development, Dr. Moon’s scholarly contributions span a continuum from infancy to early schooling. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates family studies, education, and developmental psychology, making her research essential for improving early educational practices and family-centered developmental support systems.
Publication Top Notes
📘 Digital Foundations: Exploring Home Resources and Maternal Interaction in Korean Preschoolers’ Digital Literacy Development – Moon, Y. K. (2025) | Early Child Development and Care | 📅 2025
📘 Exploratory Study on Predictive Variables for Risk Groups of Problem Behaviors in 4‑Year‑Old South Korean Preschoolers – Kim, G. S. & Moon, Y. K. (2025) | Early Child Development and Care | 📅 2025
📘 The Power of Motivation: How Preschoolers’ Learning Behaviors Moderate the Effects of Maternal Media Literacy on South Korean Preschoolers’ Digital Literacy – Moon, Y. K. (2025) | Early Childhood Education Journal | 📅 2025
📘 The Effects of Mother’s Media Literacy, Verbal Interaction, and Children’s Learning Behaviours on Korean Preschoolers’ Digital Literacy Development – Moon, Y. K. & Shin, B. W. (2025) | Early Child Development and Care | 📅 2025
📘 The Effects of Child’s Sex, Age, Home Digital Resources, and Mother–Child Digital Co‑Use on Preschoolers’ Digital Literacy – Moon, Y. K. (2025) | Journal of Convergent Knowledge Studies, 13(1), 78–86 | 📅 2025
📘 The Relationship Among Mothers with Adult Attachment, Anxiety, Depression, and Parenting Stress Who are Rearing Preschoolers – Moon, Y., & Min, H. (2008) | 🗞️ Korean Journal of Family Management, 26(5), 165–176 | 📅 2008 | 🔍 Cited by: 5
📘 User’s Satisfaction and Needs for Infant Care from Private Infant Care Centers – Moon, Y., Jung, J., & Lee, Y. (2008) | 🗞️ Korean Journal of Child Care, 54, 163–187 | 📅 2008
📘 The Quality of Home-Based Day Care and Center-Based Day Care and Socio-Emotional Development Among Infants – Moon, Y., & Choi, B. (2004) | 🗞️ Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association, 42(1), 39–51 | 📅 2004