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Soomi Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Penn State University. She directs the Sleep, Stress, Health (STEALTH) laboratory, focusing on research aimed at improving sleep, decreasing stress, and supporting health across diverse populations. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Yonsei University, followed by a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from the same institution and Penn State University, respectively. Lee has previously served as an Assistant Professor at the School of Aging Studies at the University of South Florida and is currently affiliated with the Occupational Health Psychology Training Program in the Department of Psychology at the same university. Her research interests primarily include the interplay of sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, cardiovascular health, and family dynamics, particularly in middle to late adulthood. Lee employs micro-longitudinal methods such as daily diaries and ecological momentary assessment in her research to provide insights into the long-term health trajectories of older adults in both the United States and Taiwan.
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State University • Park
Occupational Health Psychology Training Program, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida •
School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida •
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