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Author:

Jenkins, August Ida

Title:

Linkages Between Black Americans’ Relationship Adjustment and Emotional Well-Being Over Time: The Role of Socio-Ecological Context and Gender

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies (PHD)

Keywords:

emotional well-being
romantic relationship
African Americans
neighborhood context
discrimination
multiple timescales
gender

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Committee Members:

Steffany Fredman, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
David Almeida, Major Field Member
Amy Marshall, Outside Unit & Field Member
Alyssa Gamaldo, Major Field Member
Charles Geier, Program Head/Chair

Author:

Nah, Suyoung

Title:

Emotional Responses to Received Support and Changes in Well-Being of Care Recipients and Their Spousal Caregivers

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies (PHD)

Keywords:

Caregiving
Spouse Support
Gratitude
Mental Health

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Committee Members:

Charles Geier, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies
David Almeida, Major Field Member
Lynn Martire, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Jennifer Graham-Engeland, Outside Unit & Field Member
Gregory Fosco, Major Field Member

Author:

Tate, Ashley M

Title:

The Impact of Religiosity on Well-being among Chronically Ill Older Adults and their Caregiving Spouses

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies (PHD)

Keywords:

Spouse
Caregiving
Religiosity
Education and Support Interventions

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Committee Members:

Steffany Fredman, Major Field Member
David Almeida, Major Field Member
Lynn Martire, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Erina Farrell, Outside Unit & Field Member
Charles Geier, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Tan, Shyuan Ching

Title:

Application of Life Purpose in Addressing Health Disparities and Minorities Health

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies (PHD)

Keywords:

Life purpose
aging-varying cognitive health
high-effort coping
functional health
poverty and health
racial minority adults
low SES adults

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Committee Members:

David Almeida, Major Field Member
Alyssa Gamaldo, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Jennifer Graham-Engeland, Outside Unit & Field Member
Zita Oravecz, Major Field Member
Charles Geier, Professor in Charge/Director of Graduate Studies

Author:

Surachman, Agus

Title:

Life Course Socioeconomic Status, Race, and Kidney Function Across the Adult Life Span

Graduate Program:

Human Development and Family Studies (PHD)

Keywords:

age-related decrements
aging
kidney function
life course framework
racial disparities
socioeconomic status

File:

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Committee Members:

David Almeida, Chair & Dissertation Advisor
Alexis Santos, Major Field Member
Lacy Alexander, Outside Unit Member
Jonathan Daw, Outside Field Member
Christopher Coe, Special Member
Charles Geier, Program Head/Chair