Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD

Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Studies
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Interpersonal & Health Communication

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Full article: Challenges to Identity for Women Coping with Infertility: A Thematic Co-Occurrence Analysis https://t.co/zeQpGl0VhB

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

2025 into 2026 has brought some publications my way!
Thought I'd share what I've been up to!

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Sources of Identity Uncertainty for Adult Adopted Individuals: Adoption Quarterly: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access https://t.co/K8wBNLHLYK

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

A Test of Relational Turbulence Theory Among Women Experiencing Infertility: Cognitive, Emotional, and Communicative Predictors of Turbulence: Communication Reports: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access https://t.co/ans2aK3C7M

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

https://t.co/ijj0yYwoWw

Just a little fruit coming to fruition on my research tree. There is much more to be done but it's nice to feel a little seen!

[Jen Theiss @drjentheiss]

Excited to see this manuscript accepted at @JOFamilyComm examining partner facilitation and interference during transition to parenthood & co-occurrence of themes within & between partners. With Roi Estlein, @HElizabeth44, @DeborahBYoon, @kirstenmweber. https://t.co/O1DVuUgmVR

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Please consider sharing with anyone who meets the eligibility criteria!

[Jen Theiss @drjentheiss]

New pub by my team in Adversity & Resilience Science examines actor & partner effects of dyadic resilience processes on the experience of relational turbulence during the COVID-19 pandemic, with @HElizabeth44, @Jorlanditha, @DeborahBYoon. Check it out: https://t.co/FIdBjzmFnT

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

@Jorlanditha Congratulations!!!!

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

@Riridosh Yes, it is set that way on purpose. Please email the participant email in the flyer!

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Looking for participants!
Please forward to anyone who might be interested or fall within the eligibilty criteria! #identity #research

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

First article from the dissertation!!
A good start to a new chapter in a new state!

[Jen Theiss @drjentheiss]

New pub in @JOFamilyComm with @DeborahBYoon from her dissertation on adopted individuals' uncertainty management strategies around their genetic family health history information. #adoption #GFHH Free online eprints available here: https://t.co/A2seMANYID

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

It is officially DOCTOR!!

[Rutgers School of Communication and Information @RutgersCommInfo]

That’s DOCTOR to you! #SCIGrad2022 @drjentheiss @MarieLRadford @DeborahBYoon

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

@sarahbarriage @drjentheiss @RutgersCommInfo Thank you!

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

It happened... AHHH

[Jen Theiss @drjentheiss]

Congratulations to the newest @RutgersCommInfo DOCTOR Deborah Yoon who passed her dissertation defense this afternoon. Well done on a great project @DeborahBYoon! Great things lie ahead for you!!🎉🎉🎉

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Opportunity to share my experience about the process! Thanks for letting me speak! #RUSCI #academicjobsearch #colloquium

[Rutgers School of Communication and Information @RutgersCommInfo]

#ResearchWednesday #PhDlife #RUSCI

Some helpful tips from Min Kim and @DeborahBYoon when searching for academic jobs!

-Know what you're looking for
-Work closely with advisors
-Keep essential information in your documents
-Research the school and their missions

More to come!

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Unfortunately not personally at #NCA21 but please check out the presentation! Excited to share all that I've gathered!

[Rutgers School of Communication and Information @RutgersCommInfo]

Today #RUSCI Doctoral Student Deborah Yoon, @DeborahBYoon, will present during the #NCA21 Discourse Dependence: Exploring the Discursive Burden of Family Members panel. #RutgersImpact

https://t.co/M5f1nkVUIh

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

Thank you for the shout out @JoSoPerRel

[JSPR, also @josoperrel.bsky.social @JoSoPerRel]

@DeborahBYoon & @drjentheiss #OnlineFirst: In a sample of women coping with infertility, identity change predicted greater identity uncertainty and, in turn, greater relational uncertainty and relational turbulence. https://t.co/9RgHS70iFn

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

It was definitely a process but glad it's out! #AcademicTwitter

[Jen Theiss @drjentheiss]

New research with @DeborahBYoon! The role of identity uncertainty in predicting relational turbulence and perceived partner communication for women coping with infertility. Check it out! https://t.co/LfFzw1ehxb

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

@Ksamwell If you are willing to complete the survey without compensation and are eligible, yes, you can be international. Unfortunately, the provided compensation is not redeemable outside the United States.

[Dr. Deborah B. Yoon, PhD @DeborahBYoon]

RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!

Are you #adopted? Would you like to share your experience using #adopteevoices in a #identity & #familyhealthhistory #researchstudy? Share your voice!

See the details in the flyer below!