Faculty Partner Research | Center for Families

April 30, 2024

Early risk for child externalising symptoms: Examining genetic, prenatal, temperamental and parental influences

Kristine Marceau

This study utilized the Early Growth and Development Study, a study of children adopted at birth, to examine heritable (birth parent psychopathology) and prenatal risk (prenatal maternal distress and smoking during pregnancy), infant negative affectivity, adoptive parent over-reactivity and warmth...

April 30, 2024

Educational Inequalities in Dual-Function Life Expectancy

Patti Thomas

This study investigates educational inequalities in dual functionality, a new concept that captures a combination of physical and cognitive functioning, both of which are important for independent living and quality of life.

April 28, 2024

Mexican-origin siblings’ unique and shared perspectives of sibling Conflict: Links with adjustment

Kim Updegraff

Siblings are ubiquitous in the lives of youth, but sibling conflict is linked to adjustment problems and risky behaviors.

April 25, 2024

Maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with DNA methylation in early adolescence: A sibling comparison design

Kristine Marceau

Maternal smoking during pregnancy (MSDP) may impact offspring biological (e.g., deoxyribonucleic acid methylation [DNAm]) and behavioral (e.g., attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder hyperactive/impulsive [ADHD-HI] symptoms) development.

April 23, 2024

Practitioner Experiences of the Death of an Equine in an Equine-Assisted Services Program

Leanne Nieforth

Given the nature of horse-human interactions in equine-assisted services (EAS), death of a horse may have significant impacts. In this study, an online survey was distributed to EAS practitioners. The goal of the study was to explore the experiences of...

April 22, 2024

Gender and Race Differences in Mental Health and Well-Being Among Older Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nasreen Lalani

The objectives of this study were to investigate (1) gender and race differences in mental health and psychological well-being among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic and (2) whether there were significant interaction effects between gender and race.

April 22, 2024

Patterns and correlates of changes in sibling intimacy and conflict from middle childhood through young adulthood

Kim Updegraff

Sibling relationships are most individuals' longest lasting relationships, but their development remains understudied.

April 18, 2024

When they just don’t sleep: differential impacts of reduced child sleep on depression, anxiety, and stress among caregivers of children with and without neurogenetic syndromes

Kristine Marceau

Children with neurogenetic syndromes commonly experience significant and pervasive sleep disturbances, however, associations with caregiver mental health remains unclear.

April 18, 2024

Balancing Work and Leisure: Unraveling Constraints on Work-Leisure Integration in Bleisure Travel

Xinran Lehto

Bleisure travel has gained momentum due to the flexibility of the modern workplace and the desire for work-life balance. Despite this, due to the contrasting characteristics of work and leisure and the limited resources available to travelers such as time...

April 4, 2024

Corrigendum: A community focused approach toward making healthy and affordable daily diet recommendations

Heather Eicher-Miller

Maintaining an affordable and nutritious diet can be challenging, especially for those living under the conditions of poverty. To fulfill a healthy diet, consumers must make difficult decisions within a complicated food landscape.

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