Jung Yoen Son, PhD, MSN, APRN, NP-C
Postdoctoral Fellow, NCSPAbout
Research
Publications
2026
Active for life intervention produces a sustained increase in physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Larson J, Webster-Dekker K, Dechert R, Tucker S, Woo S, Zhou W, Gothe N, Son J, Ghosh B, Ploutz-Snyder R. Active for life intervention produces a sustained increase in physical activity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Respiratory Medicine 2026, 257: 108818. PMID: 41956174, DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2026.108818.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate-to-vigorous physical activityEnd-of-interventionChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseSedentary behaviorPhysical activityObstructive pulmonary diseaseSelf-efficacy-based interventionsMonths relative to baselinePulmonary diseaseActiGraph accelerometerChair exercisesTotal PAUpright timeHealth educationOlder adultsLife interventionsPrimary outcomeMinutes/dayInterventionFollow-upSustained increasePA effectPeopleSteps/dayActivPAL
2025
Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Assisted Living Residents: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Longitudinal Study
Son J, Marriott D, Struble L, Chen W, Dechert R, Tucker S, Larson J. Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Assisted Living Residents: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Longitudinal Study. Journal Of Applied Gerontology 2025, 7334648251408186-7334648251408186. PMID: 41420431, PMCID: PMC12857642, DOI: 10.1177/07334648251408186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSedentary behaviorPhysical activityLongitudinal studyAssisted living residentsBaseline data collectionActiGraph accelerometerAssisted livingAL residentsAL facilitiesPA changePhysical functionPA/SBCognitive impairmentResidentsData collectionAccelerometerPotential factorsAcceptanceActiGraphBaselineSmall increasesMonthsWeak relationshipQuestionnaireParticipantsComparative Analysis Between ActiGraph And ActivPAL Measured Moderate To Vigorous Physical Activity For People With COPD
Son J, Webster-Dekker K, Marriott D, Tucker S, Kaduk N, Larson J. Comparative Analysis Between ActiGraph And ActivPAL Measured Moderate To Vigorous Physical Activity For People With COPD. Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise 2025, 57: 625-626. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0001160180.84626.8b.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN RESIDENTS OF ASSISTED LIVING: A PILOT LONGITUDINAL STUDY
Son J, Tucker S, Vos C, Larson J. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR IN RESIDENTS OF ASSISTED LIVING: A PILOT LONGITUDINAL STUDY. Innovation In Aging 2024, 8: 929-930. PMCID: PMC11691435, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igae098.2999.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSedentary behaviorMeasures of PAPhysical activityLow levels of physical activityModerate to vigorous PALevels of physical activityLongitudinal studyMini-Cog scoreForty-two peopleLight PAVigorous PAAssisted livingAL facilitiesMonths data collectionFunctional declineMin/dayLongitudinal multilevel modelsMultilevel modelsPreliminary changesResearch protocolParticipantsForty-twoPremature transferResidentsPilot longitudinal studyNURSING HOME ADMISSION FROM RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY: NATIONAL HEALTH AGING TRENDS STUDY (NHATS) 2011–2019
Son J, Marriott D, Struble L, Weiyun C, Larson J. NURSING HOME ADMISSION FROM RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY: NATIONAL HEALTH AGING TRENDS STUDY (NHATS) 2011–2019. Innovation In Aging 2024, 8: 929-929. PMCID: PMC11691797, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igae098.2997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Health Aging Trends StudyNursing home admissionResidential care facilitiesHome admissionFactors associated with transferNursing homesPhysical activityTrends StudyPhysical performanceAssociated with nursing home admissionRisk of nursing home admissionCox proportional hazards regressionProportional hazards regressionADL difficultyPhysical functionCare facilitiesNursesOlder adultsAnalytic sampleHazards regressionNational datasetRisk factorsLow riskAdmissionShort follow-upFactors associated with transfer from assisted living facilities to a nursing home: National Health Aging Trends Study 2011–2019
Son J, Marriott D, Struble L, Chen W, Larson J. Factors associated with transfer from assisted living facilities to a nursing home: National Health Aging Trends Study 2011–2019. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2024, 72: 3374-3384. PMID: 39158969, PMCID: PMC11560551, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19147.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Health Aging Trends StudyFactors associated with transferNursing homesPhysical activityTrends StudyLiving facilitiesPhysical performanceResidents of assisted living facilitiesSample personsAssisted living facilitiesLevels of careCox proportional hazards regressionProportional hazards regressionBasic ADLPhysical functionNursesOlder adultsAnalytic sampleHazards regressionAssociated with transferNational datasetRisk factorsRisk of transferLow riskHomeObjectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities: A Scoping Review
Son J, Woo S, Struble L, Marriott D, Chen W, Larson J. Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among Older Adults in Assisted Living Facilities: A Scoping Review. Journal Of Applied Gerontology 2024, 43: 1544-1559. PMID: 38662904, PMCID: PMC11836958, DOI: 10.1177/07334648241248332.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAssisted living facilitiesSedentary behaviorPhysical activityOlder adultsScoping ReviewModerate to vigorous PAObjectively measure physical activityFactors associated with PALow physical activityFactors associated with SBNegative health outcomesSocial factorsPersonal factorsLight PAVigorous PAHealth outcomesPA/SBLiving facilitiesGrey literatureElectronic databasesWaking hoursMin/dayAdultsInterventionRiskAssociation between accelerometry measured patterns of sedentary behaviors and functional status in older adults
Son J, Zhou W, Webster-Dekker K, Marriott D, Larson J. Association between accelerometry measured patterns of sedentary behaviors and functional status in older adults. Aging Clinical And Experimental Research 2024, 36: 11. PMID: 38281264, PMCID: PMC10822805, DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02644-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNational Health Aging Trends StudySedentary behavior timeShort Physical Performance BatteryPhysical Performance BatterySedentary behaviorHand grip strengthOlder adultsFunctional statusPerformance BatteryMental healthGrip strengthPatterns of sedentary behaviorAssociated with better functionPoor mental healthAssociated with fewer difficultiesAssociated with negative health effectsAssociated with greater difficultyBody mass indexBackgroundOlder adultsNegative health effectsChronic conditionsTrends StudySB patternsMass indexBehavior time
2023
FACTORS INFLUENCING COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG THE US OLDEST-OLDER ADULTS
Son J, Larson J. FACTORS INFLUENCING COGNITIVE FUNCTION AMONG THE US OLDEST-OLDER ADULTS. Innovation In Aging 2023, 7: 813-813. PMCID: PMC10736905, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igad104.2624.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNational Health Aging Trends StudyOldest-old adultsSelf-reported healthMental healthPhysical activityMultilevel modelsCognitive functionPoorer mental healthPotential positive impactEveryday technology useSocial activitiesNon-Hispanic whitesOldest-old populationLinear multilevel modelsNon-HispanicTrends StudySociodemographic characteristicsOlder adultsStudy participantsWord recall scoresCollege degreeHealthTechnology useInfluence cognitive functionWord recallFactors Associated With Prolonged Sedentary Behavior Bouts In Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Webster-Dekker K, Zhou W, Woo S, Son J, Ploutz-Snyder R, Larson J. Factors Associated With Prolonged Sedentary Behavior Bouts In Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Medicine & Science In Sports & Exercise 2023, 55: 312-312. DOI: 10.1249/01.mss.0000982660.26506.50.Peer-Reviewed Original Research