Jiwoo Kim

Jiwoo Kim

Social scientist learning causal inference

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publications

A literature review and meta-analysis of causal mediation analysis in social psychology

In press (Collabra: Psychology)

This paper is about trend and the best practice of causal mediation in the field of social psychology.

Recommended citation: Kim, J.& Thommes, F. (2026). https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/DTK4H

Development and validation of the academic resilience scale for undergraduate students using scenario method

Published in The SNU Journal of Education Research, 2021

This paper is about developing and validating an academic resilience scale.

Recommended citation: Baek, S. G., Kim, J, & Park, H. (2021). Development and validation of the academic resilience scale for undergraduate students using scenario method. The SNU Journal of Education Research, 30(3), 29-57. https://www.dbpia.co.kr/journal/voisDetail?voisId=VOIS00700524

An augmented triangular theory of the expression of love

Under review

In this study, we aim to develop a new scale, Augmented Triangular Theory of the Expression of Love (ATTEL), and conduct an LPA analysis to check the different types of latent profiles using the scale.

Recommended citation: Soleimani, A, D., Kim, J., & Sternberg, R, J. (2026)

A causal approach to careless responding

Under Review

This paper distinguishes data generation, detection, and handling in careless responding and uses a causal framework to define careless-response generation mechanisms.

Recommended citation: Kim, J.& Thommes, F. (2026). https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/DTK4H

Causal assumptions of the two-wave longitudinal mediation model

Published in Multivariate Behavioral Research, 2025

In this study, we aim to clearly define the specific causal effects estimated by each method within the two-wave longitudinal mediation model.

Recommended citation: Kim, J & Thoemmes, F. (2025). Causal assumptions of the two-wave longitudinal mediation model. Multivariate Behavioral Research. 10.1080/00273171.2025.2443360 (Abstract) https://doi.org/10.1080/00273171.2025.2443360

Development and validation of the Pre-service teacher competency scale in an online learning environment using the scenario method

Published in SAGE Open, 2025

This study contributes to teacher education by providing a validated tool that can help evaluate and enhance pre-service teacher preparation programs for online and hybrid learning environments.

Recommended citation: Baek, J., Kim, J., Lee, H., & Choi, Y.-J. (2025). Development and Validation of the Pre-service Teacher Competency Scale in an Online Learning Environment Using the Scenario Method. SAGE Open, 15(2).(Original work published 2025) https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251344753

talks

Statistical Evidence for Inequality: Applying Causal Restriction of Instrumental Variable

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In this study, I suggested a new method to specify the existence of gender discrimination, using instrumental inequality. Causal graphical model was used to conceptualize the definition of gender discrimination.

Table 2 Fallacy in Latent Class Analysis

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This talk is about the possibility of table 2 fallacy in latent class analysis when putting multiple predictors for latent class.

Credible Evidence of Gender Discrimination Using Instrumental Inequality

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In this study, I suggested a new method to specify the existence of gender discrimination, using instrumental inequality. Causal graphical model was used to conceptualize the definition of gender discrimination.

Causal assumptions of the two-wave longitudinal mediation model

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In this study, I analyzed causal assumptions required for both ANCOVA and change score method under two-wave longitudinal model.

Development and Validation of the Pre-service Teacher Competency Scale in an Online Learning Environment using the Scenario Method

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This study uses the scenario method to develop and validate a scale measuring pre-service teacher competency in an online learning environment. After conducting a comprehensive literature review, this study constructed seven competencies of pre-service teacher in online learning environments: design/planning competency, social competency, instructive competency, technological competency, management competency, positive teacher attitude competency, and learning competency. We developed the Pre-service Teacher Competency in Online Learning Environment scale with 11 scenarios and 34 items after revising and improving it based on a focus group interview with six pre-service teachers and five in-service teachers to review face and content validity. We conducted confirmatory factor analyses and reliability analyses with 579 pre-service teachers. As a result, the scale showed good construct validity and reliability.

Graphical Criteria of Recoverability under Not Missing at Random Case

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In this study, I suggested a causal graphical approach using m-DAG to check the possible bias in either in intercept and slope under the list-wise deletion situation. By doing so, this paper proposes general criteria for identifying which parameters are recoverable without bias under NMAR. Also, using m-DAGs with distinct notations for conditioning and controlling, this paper clarifies mechanisms behind bias in NMAR models. This approach allows researchers to assess recoverability of means and slopes (e.g., treatment effects), even under listwise deletion.

Graphical Criteria of Recoverability under Not Missing at Random Case

Published:

In this study, I suggested a causal graphical approach using m-DAG to check the possible bias in either in intercept and slope under the list-wise deletion situation. By doing so, this paper proposes general criteria for identifying which parameters are recoverable without bias under NMAR. Also, using m-DAGs with distinct notations for conditioning and controlling, this paper clarifies mechanisms behind bias in NMAR models. This approach allows researchers to assess recoverability of means and slopes (e.g., treatment effects), even under listwise deletion.

A Systematic Literature Review of Causal Mediation Analysis in Social Psychology

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This study was presented by Felix Thoemmes. In this study, I systematically review the use of causal mediation analysis in social psychology, focusing on how researchers connect statistical analyses to claims about psychological mechanisms. I examine research designs, analytic approaches, and the assumptions needed to interpret mediation effects causally. By distinguishing statistical mediation from causal identification, this review evaluates how methodological practices support causal interpretations and highlights considerations for designing, analyzing, and reporting mediation studies in social psychology.

Causal Approach for Careless Responding

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In this study, I use a causal graphical framework to characterize careless-response generation mechanisms and distinguish them from detection and handling decisions. Similar observed response patterns can arise from different mechanisms, with different implications for whether responses should be retained, removed, or adjusted. Through simulations, I examine how imperfect detection and handling strategies that do not match the data-generating process contribute to bias. This work clarifies why removing respondents flagged as careless does not necessarily eliminate bias and provides a framework for evaluating the assumptions underlying common handling practices. This study was selected to receive the Psychometric Society Travel Award sponsored by ACS Ventures.

teaching

Afterschool math teacher

Middle school studet course, Samsung dream class, 2017

I taught impoverished middle school students math math for three years. Also, for their future career, I planned an individualized career development program. Link

Harvard Summer Student Research Program

Mentoring, Harvard University, 2024

I mentored an underprivileged hish school student to conduct a study using instrumental variable estimation. To do that, I provided lectures for causal inference, focusing on causal graphical model, and papers related to instrumental variable. Also, I guided the mentee to find and conduct her own research. Link

Causal Mediation

Mentoring, GESIS, 2024

I worked as a TA for the causal mediation workshop held by GESIS. As a TA, I helped students dealing with exercise in class using R, led the discussion and provided them relevent reading materials.

Quantitative Methods2

Teaching, Cornell, 2025

I gave a lecture on causal mediation analysis in a quantitative methods class, covering topics such as natural and controlled direct effects, as well as effect decomposition.