Jihee Kim
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Dr. Jihee Kim is a leading researcher in gerontological technology and human-robot interaction, with a focus on improving mental health and quality of life for older adults. Her most influential work investigates the effects of socially assistive robots on community-dwelling seniors, particularly those living alone. In her landmark 2020 study, she demonstrated that the Korean social robot "Hyodol" significantly reduced depressive symptoms (as measured by the SGDS-K, from 6.28 to 3.40) and enhanced quality of life (EQ-5D) among 169 older adults in Seoul's Guro district. This research, which has garnered 15 citations, is pivotal in showing how culturally tailored robotic companions—equipped with daily living management, emotional support, and cognitive stimulation—can address critical gaps in elderly care. Dr. Kim's contributions are shaping the future of aging-in-place technologies, offering scalable, non-pharmacological interventions for loneliness and depression. Her work bridges nursing, robotics, and public health, providing evidence that socially assistive robots can be effective tools for enhancing well-being in aging populations.
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