Welcome.

I am a researcher in sociology and demography, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

My research areas include fertility, population processes, gender inequality, and social psychology.

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EDUCATION

In progress. Ph. D in Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin.

2022. M.A. in Sociology, Seoul National University.

2019. B.A. in Sociology and Philosophy, Seoul National University.

PUBLICATIONS

Yim, Kylie Jaeyun, Lindsay Bing, and Becky Pettit. 2026. “Is the Criminal Legal System Becoming More Gender Egalitarian? The Gender Gap in Criminal Court Case Outcomes in Texas, 1993–2015.” American Journal of Sociology.

Yim, Jaeyun, Chanki Yoo, Sunwoong Cho, and Keong-Suk Park. 2022. “Climbing up the Marriage Ladder: The Effect of Gender and Class on High-income Partner Preferences in Asia.” Korean Journal of Population Studies 45(4):1–24.

Yim, Jaeyun. 2021. “Fertility Intentions of Korean Young Adults: Family Values and Their Impact.” Korean Journal of Population Studies 44(4):47–74.