Brandon Yoo is an associate professor and faculty head of Asian Pacific American studies in the School of Social Transformation and the Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics at Arizona State University. He is an affiliate faculty of counseling and counseling psychology and the Department of Psychology. His background in counseling psychology frames both his research and teaching interests. In particular, he is interested in examining unique racialized risk and resiliency, and their impact on the mental health of diverse marginalized communities (including Asian Americans, transracial adoptee, and multiracials). In collaboration with students and colleagues across disciplines, Yoo has published extensively on topics of perceived racism, internalization of the model minority myth, acculturation/enculturation, ethnic and racial identity, ethnic and racial socialization, and measurement development. He has similarly taught and will continue to teach courses related to the mental health issues of racial minorities, including cultural psychology, race and child development, and Asian American psychology. Yoo received the SERD Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship on Race and Ethnicity Award (Section on Ethnic and Racial Diversity, Division 17 Counseling) from the American Psychological Association and the Early Career Award from the Asian American Psychological Association.He serves as a consulting editor for the Journal of Counseling Psychology, Asian American Journal of Psychology, and Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology.
Ph.D. University of Minnesota
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications
Note: *denotes empirical study; † denotes student authors; First author conceptualized the study and was the lead writer on the paper.
Syed, M., Santos, C., Yoo, H.C., & Juang, L.P. (in press). Colorblindness and Invisibility in
Developmental Science: Implications for Research and Institutional Practices. Special Issue of the American Psychologist: “New Directions in Developmental Science with Marginalized Youth.” American Psychologist.
Atkin, A.,† Yoo, H.C., Jager, J., & Yeh, C. (in press). Internalization of the Model Minority Myth,
School Racial Composition, and Psychological Distress Among Asian American Adolescents. Asian American Journal of Psychology
*Park, S † & Yoo, H.C. (2016). Does Endorsement of the Model Minority Myth Relate to Anti-Asian
Sentiments among White College Students? The Role of a Color-blind Racial Attitude. Asian American Journal of Psychology, 7, 287-294. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/aap0000056
*Seol, K. O., Yoo, H. C., Lee, R. M., Park, J. E. †, & Kyeong, Y†. (2016). Racial and Ethnic
Socialization as Moderators of Racial Discrimination and School Adjustment of Adopted and
Nonadopted Korean American Adolescents. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 63, 294-306. DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cou0000120
*Yoo, H. C., Jackson, K. F., Guevarra Jr., R. P., Miller, M. J., & Harrington, B. (2016).
Construction and Initial Validation of the Multiracial Experiences Measure (MEM). Journal of Counseling Psychology, 63(2), 198-209. DOI: 10.1037/cou0000117.
*Gonzales-Backen, M. A. †, Dumka, L., Millsap, R., Yoo, H. C., Schwartz, S. J., Zamboanga, B. L.,
Weisskirch, R. S., Rodriguez, L., Castillo, L. G., Kim, S. Y., Brown, E. J., Whitbourne, S. K., Vazsonyi, A. T. (2015). The Role of Social and Personal Identities in Self-Esteem among Ethnic Minority College Students. Identity, 15, 202-220. DOI: 10.1080/15283488.2015.1055532
*Yoo, H.C., Miller, M., & Yip, P. † (2015). Validation of the Internalization of the Model Minority Myth
Measure (IM-4) and Its Link to Academic Performance and Psychological Adjustment among Asian American Adolescents. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. 21(2), 237-246. DOI:
10.1037/a0037648
*Villegas-Gold, R., † & Yoo, H. C. (2014). Coping with discrimination among Mexican American college
students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 61, 404-413. DOI: 10.1037/a0036591
*Jackson, K., Yoo, H.C., Guevarra Jr., R. & Harrington, B. † (2012). Role of identity
integration on the relationship between perceived racial discrimination and psychological adjustment of multiracial people. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 59(2), 240-250. DOI: 10.1037/a0027639
*Yoo, H.C. & Castro, K. † (2011). Does nativity status matter in the relations between perceived group
racial discrimination and academic performance of Asian American college students? Journal of College Student Development, 52, 234-245. DOI: 10.1353/csd.2011.0031
*Yoo, H. C., Gee, G. L. Lowthrop, C. K., † & Robertson, J. (2010). Self-reported racial discrimination
and substance use among Asian Americans in Arizona. Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, 12(5),
683-690. DOI 10.1007/s10903-009-9306-z
*Yoo, H.C., Steger, M., & Lee, R. M. (2010). Validation of the Subtle and Blatant Racism Scale for Asian
American college students (SABR-A2). Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 16, 323-334.
DOI: 10.1037/a0018674
*Lee, R.M., Yun, A.B., Yoo, H.C., & Nelson, K.P. (2010). Comparing the ethnic identity and
well-being of adopted Korean Americans with immigrant/U.S.-born Korean Americans and Korean international students. Adoption Quarterly, 13, 2–17. DOI: 10.1080/10926751003704408
*Yoo, H.C., Burrola, K., † Steger, M. (2010). A Preliminary Report on a New Measure: Internalization of
the Model Minority Myth Measure (IM-4) and its Psychological Correlates among Asian American College Students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 57, 114-127. DOI: 10.1037/a0017871
*Yoo, H.C. & Lee, R.M. (2009). Does ethic identity protect or exacerbate the effects of frequent racial
discrimination on situational well-being of Asian Americans? Asian American Journal of Psychology, 1, 70-87. (Reprinted from Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55, 63-74, 2008). DOI: 10.1037/1948-1985.S.1.70
*Yoo, H.C., Gee, G., & Takeuchi, D.T. (2009). Discrimination and health among Asian American
immigrants: Disentangling racial from language discrimination. Social Science and
Medicine, 68, 726-732. DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2008.11.013
*Yoo, H.C. & Jeon, S. † (2008). Asian Americans coping with frequent racial discrimination: Role of
acculturation and enculturation behaviors. Prevention in Counseling Psychology: Theory, Research, Practice and Training, 2, 11-16.
*Yoo, H.C. & Lee, R.M. (2008). Does ethic identity protect or exacerbate the effects of frequent racial
discrimination on situational well-being of Asian Americans? Journal of Counseling Psychology, 55, 63-74. DOI: 10.1037/0022-0167.55.1.63
*Lee, R.M., Noh, C.Y., Yoo, H.C., & Doh, H. (2007). The psychology of diaspora experiences:
Intergroup contact, perceived discrimination, and the ethnic identity of Koreans in China. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 13, 115-124. DOI: 10.1037/1099-9809.13.2.115
*Lee, M., Okazaki, S., & Yoo, H. (2006). Frequency and intensity of social anxiety in Asian Americans and
European Americans. Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology, 12(2), 291-305. DOI: 10.1037/1099-9809.12.2.291
*Yoo, H.C. & Lee, R.M. (2005). Ethnic identity and approach-type coping as moderators of the racial
discrimination–well-being relation in Asian Americans. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52(4), 497-506. DOI: 10.1037/0022-0167.52.4.497
*Lee, R.M. & Yoo, H.C. (2004). Structure and measurement of ethnic identity for Asian American college
students. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 51(2), 263-269. DOI: 10.1037/0022-0167.51.2.263
Invited Book Chapters and Articles
Yoo, H.C., Kim, A.Y.†, & Lee, R.M. (in press). Race and Subjective Well-being: Critical Race Perspective and
Empirical Review of Key Predictors. In E. Diener, S. Oishi, & L. Tay (Eds), e-Handbook of Subjective
Well-being. NobaScholar Publishing.
Juang, L.P., Yoo, H.C. & Atkin, A. † (2017). A Critical Race Perspective on an Empirical Review of
Asian American Parental Racial-Ethnic Socialization. In Y. Choi (Ed), Asian American Parenting: Culture, Family Process and Youth Development. Springer Publishing Company.
Yeh, C. J., Yoo, H.C., & Lizagarra, Y. (2013). Annual Review of Asian American Psychology, 2012.
Asian American Journal of Psychology, 4(4), 285-319. DOI: 10.1037/a0035421
Yoo, H.C. & Pituc, S. † (2013). Assessments of Perceived Racial Stereotypes, Discrimination, and Racism.
In K. F. Geisinger (Ed.), APA Handbook of Testing and Assessment in Psychology (p.427-451). Washington,
DC: American Psychological Association. DOI: 10.1037/14048-025
*Lee, R.M., Yoo, H.C., & Roberts, S. † (2004). The coming of age of Korean adoptees: Ethnic identity
development and psychological adjustment . In I. Kim (Ed.), The Korean Americans: Past, Present and
Future (p. 203-224). Elizabeth, NJ: Hollym International Corps.
Spring 2022 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
APA 355 | Asian American Psychology |
FAS 590 | Reading and Conference |
CDE 590 | Reading and Conference |
FAS 592 | Research |
FAS 792 | Research |
Fall 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
APA 355 | Asian American Psychology |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
FAS 590 | Reading and Conference |
CDE 590 | Reading and Conference |
FAS 592 | Research |
FAS 792 | Research |
Spring 2021 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
APA 355 | Asian American Psychology |
FAS 590 | Reading and Conference |
FAS 792 | Research |
Fall 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
FAS 792 | Research |
Summer 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
FAS 799 | Dissertation |
Spring 2020 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
FAS 390 | Supervised Research Experience |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
FAS 592 | Research |
Fall 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
APA 355 | Asian American Psychology |
APA 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 498 | Pro-Seminar |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
CDE 592 | Research |
Spring 2019 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 200 | Intro/Asian Pacif Amer Studies |
APA 355 | Asian American Psychology |
APA 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 498 | Pro-Seminar |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
SOC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
FAS 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 498 | Pro-Seminar |
SOC 499 | Individualized Instruction |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
FAS 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Spring 2018 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 360 | Asian Pacific Amer Experience |
APA 394 | Special Topics |
APA 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 498 | Pro-Seminar |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Fall 2017 | |
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Course Number | Course Title |
APA 394 | Special Topics |
APA 492 | Honors Directed Study |
APA 493 | Honors Thesis |
APA 498 | Pro-Seminar |
APA 499 | Individualized Instruction |
SOC 591 | Seminar |
CDE 591 | Seminar |