Hanyang University · Social Sciences
Professor Ayoung Woo's research lab focuses on urban health equity, examining how built environments, neighborhood social vulnerability, and access to essential services shape the well-being of marginalized populations. The lab investigates the interplay between housing policy, social capital, and physical environments—particularly in relation to walkability, community center access, and healthcare equity. Using mixed-methods and spatial analysis, the lab addresses spatial inequalities in opportunities for low-income and subsidized housing residents in U.S. and South Korean cities. A central theme is the role of urban design and policy in promoting social inclusion and reducing health disparities.
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Neighborhood walkability can influence individual health, social interactions, and environmental quality, but the relationships between subsidized households and their walkable environment have not been sufficiently examined in previous empirical studies. Focusing on two types of subsidized housing developments (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Public Housing (PH)) in Austin, Texas, this study evaluates the neighborhood walkability of place-based subsidized households, utilizing objecti
Stress substantially results in various negative health outcomes. While there is a nexus between social capital and individual stress, previous studies have primarily explored the direct relationship between them. Social capital may potentially have an indirect effect on perceived stress via social networking pathways that provide accessible resources. This study addresses this research gap by exploring the mediating effect of social capital for associations between personal-level features, pers
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