Dong-Chul Seo


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Professor

Email: seo@iu.edu
Phone: 812-855-9379
Address: 1025 E. 7th St.
Department: Applied Health Science
ORCID - 0000-0002-1972-6237

B.B.A Seoul National University 1987
M.S. Indiana University 1994
Ph.D. Indiana University 2003

  • President for 2014-2015 and Board of Directors for 2010-2016, American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)
  • Grant Reviewer, NIH, NSF, FAMRI, French IReSP, Hong Kong RGC, etc.
  • Director, Tobacco Control and Wellness Research Working Group (TobWell), 2006-present
  • Principal Investigator, Multi-Sector and Multi-Level Community-Driven Approaches to Remove Structural Racism and Overdose Deaths in Black Indianapolis Communities (MACRO-B) (2022-2025), funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (1 CPIMP221346-01-00)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Fictional Stability and Lived Precariousness in Korean Society: Multidimensional, Life-course and Multilevel Approach (2015-2018), funded by the Korean National Research Foundation (NRF-2015S1A3A2046566)
  • Principal Investigator, Evaluation of indoor and outdoor smoking ban policy of the Seoul Metropolitan City (2015), funded by Seoul City (20151001473-00).
  • Principal Investigator, Model development to predict youth in crisis of suicide and cyberbullying and real-time consultation modules through social big data analysis (2014-2015), funded by the Korean Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (I0114-14-1016)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Epi-Demos-cracy of Disease, Health, and Happiness:  Application of Mixed Methods and Fuzzy-set QCA (2013-2015), funded by the Korean National Research Foundation (NRF-2012S1A3A2033416)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Process and long-term evaluation of a lifestyle intervention for metabolic syndrome (2010-2013), funded by the Korean National Research Foundation (NRF-2010-0004016)
  • Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of Welborn Baptist Foundations's HEROES (Healthy, Energetic, Ready, Outstanding, Enthusiastic, Schools) Initiative to Prevent Childhood Obesity (2009-2014), funded by the Welborn Baptist Foundation (4443017)
  • Principal Investigator, Effect of Campus-wide Smokefree Air Policy on Students' Tobacco Use, Belief and Quit Attempts and Intentions (2008-2010), funded by the RTI International (5-312-0210172)
  • Principal Investigator, Prevention of High-Risk Drinking (2007-2009), funded by the US Department of Education (Q184H070007)
  • Principal Investigator, Evaluation of Black and Minority Health Fair Follow-up Health Counseling and Education Program (2006-2008), funded by the Indiana State Department of Health (EDS A70-6-008002)

Scholarly Interest

My research centers around addictive behavior and comorbid mental health problems. Recent research agenda are centered on interventions to reduce opioid overdose deaths, nicotine/marijuana vaping and related disparities experienced by vulnerable populations. His research has been supported by more than two dozen grants.

Awards & Honors:

Indiana University Trustees Teaching Award, 5 times in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, & 2013

President of the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB), 2014-2015

Fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB)

Seo, D.-C. & Torabi, M. R. (2007). Reduced admissions for acute myocardial infarction associated with a public smoking ban: matched controlled study. Journal of Drug Education, 37(3), 217-226. doi: 10.2190/DE.37.3.a.

Seo, D.-C. & Torabi, M. R. (2007). Differences in vigorous and moderate physical activity by gender, race/ethnicity, age, education, and income among US adults. American Journal of Health Education, 38(3), 122-128. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2007.10598957.

Macy, J. T., Seo, D.-C., Chassin, L., Presson, C. C., & Sherman, S. J. (2007). Prospective predictors of long-term abstinence versus relapse among smokers who quit as young adults. American Journal of Public Health, 97(8), 1470-1475. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2006.101386.

Seo, D.-C., Nehl, E., Agley, J., & Ma, S.-M. (2007). Relations between physical activity and behavioral and perceptual correlates among Midwestern college students. Journal of American College Health, 56(2), 187-197.

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., & Weaver, A. E. (2008). Factors influencing openness to future smoking among nonsmoking adolescents. Journal of School Health, 78(6), 328-336.

Seo, D.-C. & Sa, J. (2008). A meta-analysis of psycho-behavioral obesity interventions among US multiethnic and minority adults. Preventive Medicine, 47(6), 573-582. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2007.12.010.

Chassin, L., Presson, C. C., Seo, D.-C., Sherman, S. J. Macy, J. T., Wirth, R. J., & Curran, P. (2008). Multiple trajectories of cigarette smoking and the intergenerational transmission of smoking: A multi-generational, longitudinal study of a Midwestern community sample. Health Psychology, 27(6), 819-828. doi: 10.1037/0278-6133.27.6.819.

Bodde, A. E. & Seo, D.-C. (2009). A review of social and environmental barriers to physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities. Disability and Health Journal, 2(2), 57-66. doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.11.004.

Seo, D.-C., Bodde, A. E., & Torabi, M. R. (2009). Salient environmental and perceptual correlates of current and established smoking for 2 representative cohorts of Indiana adolescents. Journal of School Health, 79(3), 98-107.

Seo, D.-C., Jiang, N., & Kolbe, L. J. (2009). Association of smoking with body weight in US high school students, 1999-2005. American Journal of Health Behavior, 33(2), 202-212.

Seo, D.-C. (2009). Comparison of school food policies and food preparation practices before and after the local wellness policy among Indiana high schools. American Journal of Health Education, 40, 165-173. doi: 10.1080/19325037.2009.10599091.

Sherman, S. J., Chassin, L., Presson, C. C., Seo, D.-C., & Macy, J. T. (2009). The intergenerational transmission of implicit and explicit attitudes toward smoking: Predicting adolescent smoking initiation. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 45, 313-319. doi: 10.1016/j.jesp.2008.09.012.

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Jiang, N., Fernandez-Rojas, X., & Park, B.-H. (2009). Cross-cultural comparison of lack of regular physical activity among college students: universal versus transversal. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 16(4), 355-359. doi: 10.1007/s12529-008-9029-x.

Seo, D.-C. & Jiang, N. (2009). Associations between smoking and extreme dieting among adolescents. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 38, 1364-1373. doi: 10.1007/s10964-009-9421-0.

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Jiang, N., Fernandez-Rojas, X., & Park, B.-H. (2009). Correlates of college students' physical activity: Cross-cultural differences. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health, 21(4), 421-432. doi: 10.1177/1010539509344112.

Bodde, A. E., Seo, D.-C., & Frey, G. (2009). Correlation between physical activity and self-rated health status of non-elderly adults with disabilities. Preventive Medicine, 49, 511-514. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.10.004.

Seo, D.-C. & Li, K. (2009). Effects of college climate on students' binge drinking: hierarchical generalized linear model. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 38, 262-268. doi: 10.1007/s12160-009-9150-3.

Flood, M. T., Nies, M. A., & Seo, D.-C. (2010). Successful aging: selected indicators in a southern sample. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 22(2), 111-115. doi: 10.1177/1084822309343945.

Oh, H.-K., Seo, D.-C., & Kozub, F. M. (2010). The emotional reactions to challenging behavior scale-Korean (ERCBS-K): modification and validation. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 27, 17-31.

Seo, D.-C. & Sa, J. (2010). A meta-analysis of obesity interventions among U.S. minority children. Journal of Adolescent Health, 46, 309-323. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.202.

Chassin, L., Macy, J. T., Seo, D.-C., Presson, C. C., & Sherman, S. J. (2010). The association between membership in the sandwich generation and health behaviors: A longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology, 31, 38-46. doi: 10.1016/j.appdev.2009.06.001.

Li, K., Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Peng, C.-Y. J., Kay, N. S., & Kolbe, L. J. (2010). Leisure-time physical activity and obesity in Black adults in Indianapolis. American Journal of Health Behavior, 34(4), 442-452.

Seo, D.-C. & Li, K. (2010). Leisure-time physical activity dose-response effects on obesity among US Adults: results from the 1999-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 64, 426-431. doi: 10.1136/jech.2009.089680

Zhang, J., Seo, D.-C., Kolbe, L., & Middlestadt, S., & Zhao, W. (2010). Trends in overweight among school children and adolescents in seven Chinese Provinces, 1991-2004. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity (currently Pediatric Obesity), 5(5), 375-382. doi: 10.3109/17477161003592592.

Chassin, L., Presson, C. C., Sherman, S. J., Seo, D.-C., & Macy, J. T. (2010). Implicit and explicit attitudes predict smoking cessation: Moderating effects of experienced failure to control smoking and plans to quit. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 24(4), 670-679. doi: 10.1037/a0021722.

Zhang, J., Seo, D.-C., Kolbe, L., Lee, A., Middlestadt, S., Zhao, W., & Huang, S. (2011). Comparison of overweight, weight perception, and weight-related practices among high school students in 3 large Chinese cities and 2 large U.S. cities. Journal of Adolescent Health, 48(4), 366-372. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.07.015.

Jiang, N., Kolbe, L. J., Seo, D.-C., Kay, N. S., & Brindis, C. D. (2011). Health of adolescents and young adults: Trends in achieving the 21 Critical National Health Objectives by 2010. Journal of Adolescent Health, 49, 124-132. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.04.026.

Seo, D.-C., Macy, J. T., Torabi, M. R., & Middlestadt, S. E. (2011). The effect of a smoke-free campus policy on college students' smoking behaviors and attitudes. Preventive Medicine, 53, 347-352. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.07.015.

Seo, D.-C. (2011). Lessons learned from a Black and Minority Health Fair's 15-month follow-up counseling. Journal of the National Medical Association, 103, 897-906.

Seo, D.-C. & Huang, Y. (2012). Systematic review of social network analysis in adolescent cigarette smoking behavior. Journal of School Health, 82(1), 21-27.

Seo, D.-C. & Li, K. (2012). Longitudinal trajectories of perceived body weight: adolescence to early adulthood. American Journal of Health Behavior, 36(2), 242-253.

Macy, J. T. Middlestadt, S. E., Seo, D.-C., Kolbe, L., & Jay, S. J. (2012). Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to explore the relation between smoke-free air laws and quitting intentions. Health Education & Behavior, 39(1), 27-34. doi: 10.1177/1090198111404702.

Bodde, A. E., Seo, D.-C., Frey, G. C., Lohrmann, D. K., & Van Puymbroeck, M. (2012). Developing a physical activity education curriculum for adults with intellectual disabilities. Health Promotion Practice, 13(1), 116-123. doi: 10.1177/1524839910381698.

Li, K., Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Peng, C.-Y. J., Kay, N. S., & Kolbe, L. J. (2012). Social-ecological factors of leisure-time physical activity among Black adults. American Journal of Health Behavior, 36(6), 797-810. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.36.6.7.

Seo, D.-C. & Lee, C. G. (2012). Association of school nutrition policy and parental control with childhood overweight. Journal of School Health, 82(6), 285-293.

Middlestadt, S. E., Macy, J. T., Seo, D.-C., Jay, S. J., & Kolbe, L. J. (2012). The combined effect of behavioral intention and exposure to a smoke-free air law on taking measures to quit smoking. Health Promotion Practice, 13(4), 553-558. doi: 10.1177/1524839910386221.

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Chin, M. K., Huang, S.-F., Chen, C. K., Mok, M. M. C., Wong, P., Chia, M., Lee, C. G., & Wang, C. (2012). A comparison of factors associated with physical inactivity among East Asian college students. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19, 316-323. doi: 10.1007/s12529-011-9167-4.

Bodde, A. E., Seo, D.-C., Frey, G. C., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2012). The effect of a designed health education intervention on physical activity knowledge and participation of adults with intellectual disabilities. American Journal of Health Promotion, 26(5), 313-316. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.100408-ARB-112.

Zhang, J., Seo, D.-C., Kolbe, L., Middlestadt, S., & Zhao, W. (2012). Associated trends in sedentary behavior and BMI among Chinese school children and adolescents in seven diverse Chinese Provinces. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 19, 342-350. doi: 10.1007/s12529-011-9177-2.

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Kim, N., Lee, C. G., & Choe, S. (2013). Smoking among East Asian college students: Prevalence and correlates. American Journal of Health Behavior, 37(2), 199-207. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.37.2.7.

Seo, D.-C. & Lee, C. G. (2013). The effect of perceived body weight on suicidal ideation among a representative sample of US adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 36(5), 498-507. doi: 10.1007/s10865-012-9444-y.

Seo, D.-C., Owens, D., Gassman, R., & Kingori, C. (2013). Effects of a 2.5-year campus-wide intervention to reduce college drinking. Health Education Journal, 72(6), 673-683. doi: 10.1177/0017896912460927.

Sa, J., Seo, D.-C., Nelson, T. F., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2013). Cigarette smoking among Korean international college students in the U.S. Journal of American College Health, 61(8), 454-467. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2013.832253 (Corresponding Author: Seo).

Seo, D.-C., King, M. H., Kim, N., Sovinski, D., Meade, R., & Lederer, A. M. (2013). Predictors for moderate- and vigorous-intensity physical activity during an 18-month coordinated school health intervention. Preventive Medicine, 57, 466-470. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.06.024.

Lee, C. G. & Seo, D.-C. (2013) Trajectory of suicidal ideation in relation to perceived overweight from adolescence to young adulthood in a representative United States sample. Journal of Adolescent Health, 53, 712-716. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2013.06.013 (Corresponding Author: Seo).

King, M. H., Lederer, A. M., Sovinski, D., Knoblock, H. M., Meade, R., Seo, D.-C., & Kim, N. (2014). Implementation and evaluation of the HEROES Initiative: A tri-state coordinated school health program to reduce childhood obesity. Health Promotion Practice, 15(3), 395-405.

Seo, D.-C. & Niu, J. (2014). Trends in underweight and overweight/obesity prevalence in Chinese youth, 2004-2009. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21(4), 682-690. doi: 10.1007/s12529-013-9322-1. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Chin, M. K., Lee, C. G., Kim, N., Huang, S.-F., Chen, C. K., Mok, M. M. C., Wong, P., Chia, M, & Park, B.-H. (2014). Physical activity, body mass index, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking among East Asian college students. Health Education Journal, 73(4), 453-465. doi: 10.1177/0017896913485744. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Niu, J., Seo, D.-C., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2014). Weight perception and dietary intake among Chinese youth, 2004-2009. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21(4), 691-699. doi: 10.1007/s12529-013-9332-z. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

McIntire, R. K., Macy, J. T., Seo, D.-C., Nelson, A. A., & Kolbe, L. J. (2014). Secondhand smoke exposure in cars and in rooms: trend comparisons among subpopulations of non-smoking U.S. middle and high school students. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 16(6), 663-671. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntt207.

Kim, N., Seo, D.-C., King, M. H., Lederer, A. M., & Sovinski, D. (2014). Long-term predictors of blood pressure among adolescents during an 18-month school-based obesity prevention intervention. Journal of Adolescent Health, 55(4), 521-527. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.04.011. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Zhang, J., Astell-Burt, T., Seo, D.-C., Feng, X., Kong, L., Zhao, W., Li, N., Li, Y., Yu, S., Feng, G., Ren, D., Lv, Y., Wang, J., Shi, X., Liang, X., & Chen, C. (2014). Multilevel evaluation of ‘China Healthy Lifestyles for All, a nationwide initiative to promote lower intakes of salt and edible oil. Preventive Medicine, 67, 210-215. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.07.019.

Kim, S., Kim, H., Seo, D.-C., Lee, D. H., & Cho, H.-I. (2014). Suicidal ideation and its correlates among juvenile delinquents in South Korea. Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 5(5), 258-265. doi: 10.1016/j.phrp.2014.08.007.

Li, K., Seo, D.-C., & Torabi, M. R. (2015). Measuring outcome expectancy value of leisure-time physical activity for African Americans. Behavioral Medicine, 41(1), 33-39. doi: 10.1080/08964289.2014.881775.

Sa, J., Seo, D.-C., Nelson, T. F., Lohrmann, D. K., & Ellis, N. T. (2015). Binge drinking and drinking and driving among South Korean international college students in the USA. Health Education Journal, 74(1), 84-95. doi: 10.1177/0017896914521599. (Corresponding Author: Seo).

Lederer, A. M., King, M. H., Sovinski, D., Seo, D.-C., & Kim, N. (2015). The relationship between school-level characteristics and implementation fidelity of a coordinated school health childhood obesity prevention intervention. Journal of School Health, 85(1), 8-16.

Zhang, J., Guo, X.L., Seo, D.-C., Xu, A.Q., Xun, P.C., Ma, J.X., Shi, X.M., Li, N., Yan, L.X., Li, Y., Lu, Z.L., Zhang, J.Y., Tang, J.L., Ren, J., Zhao, W.H., & Liang, X.F. (2015). Inaccuracy of self-reported low sodium diet among Chinese: Findings from baseline survey for Shandong & Ministry of Health Action on Salt and Hypertension (SMASH) Project. Biomedical and Environmental Sciences, 28(2), 161-167. doi: 10.3967/bes2015.022.

Seo, D.-C. & Niu, J. (2015). Evaluation of Internet-Based Interventions on Waist Circumference Reduction: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 17(7), e181 (pp. 1-13). doi: 10.2196/jmir.3921. (Corresponding Author: Seo).

Lin, H.-C., Park, J.-Y., & Seo, D.-C. (2015). Comprehensive US statewide smoke-free indoor air legislation and secondhand smoke exposure, asthma prevalence, and related doctor visits: 2007-2011. American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), 1617-1622. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302596. (Corresponding Author: Seo).

McIntire, R. K., Nelson, A. A., Macy, J. T., Seo, D.-C., & Kolbe, L. J. (2015). Secondhand smoke exposure and other correlates of susceptibility to smoking: A propensity score matching approach. Addictive Behaviors, 48, 36-43. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.04.009.

Seo, D.-C., King, M. H., Kim, N., Sovinski, D., Meade, R., & Lederer, A. M. (2015). Predictors for persistent overweight, deteriorated weight status, and improved weight status during 18 months in a school-based longitudinal cohort. American Journal of Health Promotion, 30(1), 22-27. doi: 10.4278/ajhp.131118-QUAN-585. (Corresponding Author: Seo).

Lee, C. G., Seo, D.-C., Middlestadt, S. E., & Lin, H.-C. (2015). Does the relationship between cigarette smoking and other key lifestyle behaviors vary by geographic area among U.S. young adults? A multi-level analysis. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 22(4), 481-488. doi: 10.1007/s12529-014-9452-0. (PMID: 25424168) (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Sa, J., Heimdal, J., Sbrocco, T., Seo, D.-C., & Nelson, B. (2016). Overweight and physical inactivity among African American students at a historically Black university. Journal of the National Medical Association, 108(1), 77-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2015.12.010. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Park, J.-Y., Seo, D.-C., & Lin, H.-C. (2016). E-cigarette use and intention to initiate or quit smoking among US youths. American Journal of Public Health, 106(4), 672-678. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302994. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Song, J., Song, T. M., Seo, D.-C., & Jin, J. H. (2016). Data Mining of Web-Based Documents on Social Networking Sites That Included Suicide-Related Words Among Korean Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health (J Adolescent Health), 59(6), 668-673. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.07.025. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Li, K., Liu, D., Haynie, D., Gee, B., Chaurasia, A., Seo, D.-C., Iannotti, R. J., & Simons-Morton, B. (2016). Individual, social, and environmental influences on the transitions in physical activity among emerging adults. BMC Public Health, 16, 682-693. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3368-3.

Lederer, A. M., King, M. H., Seo, D.-C., & Kim, N. (2016). Improving children's vegetable taste preferences: the impact of a school-based taste testing pilot program for elementary school students. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 14(2), 14-21.

Wang, C., Seo, D.-C., & Geib, R. W. (2017). Developing a mind-body exercise programme for stressed children. Health Education Journal (Health Educ J). 76(2), 131-144. doi: 10.1177/0017896916652433. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, H.-Y., Lin, H.-C., Seo, D.-C., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2017). Determinants associated with E-cigarette adoption and use intention among college students. Addictive Behaviors, 65, 102-110. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.10.023. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Song, J., Song, T. M., Seo, D.-C., Jin, D., & Kim, J. S. (2017). Social Big Data Analysis of Information Spread and Perceived Infection Risk During the 2015 Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Outbreak in South Korea. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 20(1), 22-29. doi: 10.1089/cyber.2016.0126. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Seo, D.-C., Lee, C. G., Torabi, M. R., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2017). The longitudinal trajectory of post-surgical % total weight loss among middle-aged women who had undergone bariatric surgery. Preventive Medicine Reports (Prev Med Rep), 5, 200-204. doi: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.12.021. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Seo, D.-C., Choe, S., & Torabi, M. R. (2017). Is waist circumference ≥102/88cm better than body mass index ≥30 to predict hypertension and diabetes development regardless of gender, age group, and race/ethnicity? Meta-analysis. Preventive Medicine, 97, 100-108. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.01.012. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Murillo, R., Seo, D.-C., Middlestadt, S. E., & Huber, L. (2017). The association of psychosocial factors with leisure-time physical activity intention among Latinas. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 39(3), 381-388.

Lin, Y.-C., & Seo, D.-C. (2017). Cumulative family risks across income levels predict deterioration of children's general health during childhood and adolescence. PLoS One, 12(5): e0177531. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177531. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Chen, C.-C., Lin, H.-C., & Seo, D.-C. (2018). Medicare Part D implementation and associated health impact among older adults in the United States. International Journal of Health Services, 48(1), 42-56. doi: 10.1177/0020731416676226. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, C. G., Seo, D.-C., Torabi, M. R., Lohrmann, D. K., & Song, T. M. (2018). Longitudinal trajectory of the relationship between self-esteem and substance use from adolescence to young adulthood. Journal of School Health, 88(1), 9-14. doi: 10.1111/josh.12574. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, H.-Y., Lin, H.-C., Seo, D.-C., & Lohrmann, D. K. (2018). The effect of e-cigarette warning labels on college students' perception of e-cigarettes and intention to use e-cigarettes. Addictive Behaviors, 76, 106-112. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2017.07.033.

Wang, C., Li, Y., Li, K., & Seo, D.-C. (2018). Body Weight and Bullying Victimization among U.S. Adolescents. American Journal of Health Behavior, 42(1), 3-12. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.42.1.1. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Chen, C.-C., Seo, D.-C., & Lin, H.-C. (2018). Longitudinal State-Level Effects on Change in Body Mass Index Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in the USA. Health Education Journal, 77(1), 59-72. doi: 10.1177/0017896917733016. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Cho, B.-Y., Seo, D.-C., Lin, H.-C., Lohrmann, D. K., & Chomistek, A. K. (2018). BMI and Central Obesity with Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Adults. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 54(4), e59-e66. doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2017.12.020. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Kwon, E., Seo, D.-C., Lin, H.-C., & Chen, Z. (2018). Predictors of youth e-cigarette use susceptibility in a U.S. nationally representative sample. Addictive Behaviors, 82, 79-85. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.02.026. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, J., Sa, J., Chaput, J.-P., Seo, D.-C., & Samuel, T. (in press). Racial/Ethnic Differences in Body Weight Perception Among U.S. College Students. Journal of American College Health. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, J., Sa, J., Chaput, J.-P., Seo, D.-C., & Samuel, T. (2018). Racial/Ethnic Differences in Body Weight Perception Among U.S. College Students. Journal of American College Health, 66(5), 429-437.  doi:  10.1080/07448481.2018.1446437.  (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, B., & Seo, D.-C. (2018). Socioeconomic Disparities in Health Risk Behavior Clusterings Among Korean Adolescents. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25, 540-547.  doi: 10.1007/s12529-018-9723-2.  (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Cho, B.-Y., Seo, D.-C., Lin, H.-C., Lohrmann, D. K., Chomistek, A. K., Hendricks, P. S., & Timsina, L.  (2018). Adolescent Weight and Electronic Vapor Product Use: Comparing BMI-Based with Perceived Weight Status. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 55(4), 541-550.  doi: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.05.010.  (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Chen, B.-C., Seo, D.-C., Lin, H.-C., & Crandall, D. J. (2018). Framework for estimating sleep timing from digital footprints. BMJ Innovations, 4(4), 172-177.  doi: 10.1136/bmjinnov-2018-000274.  (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, C. G., Middlestadt, S. E., Seo, D.-C., Lin, H.-C., Macy, J. T., & Park, S.  (2018). Incorporating environmental variables as precursor background variables of the theory of planned behavior to predict quitting-related intentions: A comparative study between adult and young adult smokers. Archives of Public Health, 76, 66-74.  doi: 10.1186/s13690-018-0311-3.

Wang, C., Li, K., Kim, M., Lee, S., & Seo, D.-C. (2019). Association Between Psychological Distress and Elevated Use of Electronic Devices Among U.S. Adolescents: Results from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance 2009-2017. Addictive Behaviors, 90, 112-118. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.10.037.  (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Macy, J. T., O’Rourke, H. P., Seo, D.-C., Presson, C. C., & Chassin, L. (2019). Adolescent tolerance for deviance, cigarette smoking trajectories, and premature mortality: A longitudinal study. Preventive Medicine, 119, 118-123.  doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.12.023.

Sa, J., Russell M., Weintraub, M. R., Seo, D.-C., Chaput, J.-P., & Habib, M. (2019). Gender and racial/ethnic differences in the association between alcohol drinking patterns and body mass index - The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2010. Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 6(2), 301-311. doi: 10.1007/s40615-018-0525-7. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, B., Lin, H.-C., & Seo, D.-C. (2019). Inclusion of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in Indoor Smoke-Free Air Policies and Associated Vaping Behavior. Addictive Behaviors, 98, 106061. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106061. PMID: 31377449. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, S., Han, D.-H., Chow, A., & Seo, D.-C. (2019). A prospective longitudinal relation between elevated use of electronic devices and use of electronic nicotine delivery systems. Addictive Behaviors, 98, 106063. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106063. PMID: 31377448. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H., Lee, S., & Seo, D.-C. (2020). Using Machine Learning to Predict Opioid Misuse Among U.S. Adolescents. Preventive Medicine, 130, 105886. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105886. PMID: 31705938. (Corresponding  Author: Seo)

Seo, D.-C., Kwon, E., Lee, S., & Seo, J. (2020). Using susceptibility measures to prospectively predict ever use of electronic cigarettes among adolescents. Preventive Medicine, 130, 105896. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105896. PMID: 31730945. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Wang, C., Li, K., Seo, D.-C., & Gaylord, S. (2020). Use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with ADHD: Results from the 2012 and 2017 National Health Interview Survey. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 49, 102352. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102352. PMID: 32147074.

Cho, B.-Y., Lin, H.-C., & Seo, D.-C. (2020). Effectiveness of Indiana's Statewide Smoke-Free Indoor Air Law in Reducing Prevalence of Adult Cigarette Smoking. Journal of Primary Prevention, 41,87-103. doi: 10.1007/s10935-020-00579-z. PMID: 31953593. (Corresponding  Author: Seo)

Lee, B., & Seo, D.-C. (2021). Effects of an 80% Cigarette Price Increase on Quit Attempts, Successful Quitting, and Smoking Intensity Among Korean Adult Smokers: Results from Nationally Representative Longitudinal Panel Data. Tobacco Control, 30, 336-343. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055518. PMID: 32269171. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H. & Seo, D.-C. (2021). Financial strain and electronic nicotine delivery systems use among U.S. young adults: A longitudinal panel analysis, 2013-2018. Addictive Behaviors, 114, 106716. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106716. PMID: 33109395. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H., Lee, S. H., Lee, S., & Seo, D.-C. (2021). Identifying emerging predictors for adolescent electronic nicotine delivery systems use: A machine learning analysis of the Population Assessment of  Tobacco and Health Study. Preventive Medicine, 145, 106418. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106418. PMID: 33422574. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Kwon, E., Adams, Z., & Seo, D.-C. (2021). Trajectories and Determinants of Adolescents' Nicotine Product Use Risk Among U.S. Adolescents in a Nationally Representative Sample of Longitudinal Cohort. Addictive Behaviors, 116, 106812. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106812. PMID: 33421749. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H., Seo, D.-C., & Lin, H.-C. (2021). Statewide vaping product excise tax policy and use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among U.S. young adults, 2014-2019. Tobacco Control, doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2021-056653. PMID: 34326194.

Han, D.-H., Lee, S. H., & Seo, D.-C. (2022). Within-person longitudinal associations between electronic nicotine delivery systems use and smoking cessation efforts among U.S. continuing adult cigarette smokers. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 24, 590-597. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntab232. PMID: 34758071. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, B., Levy, D., Macy, J., Elam, K., Bidulescu, A., & Seo, D.-C. (2022). Smoking trajectories from adolescence to early adulthood as a longitudinal predictor of mental health in adulthood: Evidence from 21years of nationally representative cohort. Addiction, 117, 1727-1736. doi: 10.1111/add.15758. PMID: 34817100. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H., Lee, S. H., & Seo, D.-C. (2022). Association of preferred flavorings and device type with box or pack purchase behavior of electronic nicotine delivery systems in the United States. Journal of Public Health Policy, 43(1):65-76. doi: 10.1057/s41271-021-00326-6. PMID: 34997209. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Han, D.-H. & Seo, D.-C. (2022). Identifying risk profiles for marijuana vaping among U.S. young adults by recreational marijuana legalization status: A machine learning approach. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 232:109330. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109330. PMID: 35123363. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, B. & Seo, D.-C. (2022). A 114% Cigarette Tax Hike and Drinking Behavior: Results from Nationally Representative Longitudinal Panel Data in Korea. Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 34(6-7): 627-633. doi: 10.1177/10105395221096545. PMID: 35499155. (Corresponding Author: Seo)

Lee, S. H., Han, D.-H. & Seo, D.-C. (2023). Toward a better understanding of adult dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes based on use intensity and reasons for dual use. Addictive Behaviors. 137, 107517.  doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107517. (Corresponding Author: Seo)