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Starting in 2019, Sae Hwang Han has served as a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, while also being a faculty research associate for the Population Research Center. His research primarily focuses on the intersection of social relationships and health in middle adulthood, particularly how various forms of helping behaviors like formal volunteering and caregiving affect health through behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms. Han's work examines the dyadic processes that influence health behaviors and outcomes among coupled individuals in their mid to late life, highlighting how one's partner's social relationships can enhance individual health. Utilizing longitudinal data from national surveys, including the Health Retirement Study and the Midlife in the United States study, Han contributes significantly to the scientific literature on adult development and aging. His research interests encompass areas such as human development, interpersonal relationships, and biobehavioral processes.
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