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March 1, 2023

Life-course social connectedness: Comparing data-driven and theoretical classifications as predictors of functional limitations in adulthood

A life course perspective on social relationships highlights the importance of specific relationships at specific times in life, but analyses that account for life course trajectories in social relationships are rare.

March 1, 2023

Variations in early life home environment quality and children’s achievement

The current study examines to what extent naturally occurring variation in the timing of home environment quality during the first five years of life differentially predicts achievement before school entry and at the end-of-elementary school.

March 1, 2023

An Exploratory Model of Shared Decision-Making in Women’s Reproductive Health in Indiana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ecological approaches to shared decision-making (SDM) are underexplored in women’s reproductivehealth. The purpose was to identify ecological factors important to women in contraceptive and prenatalcare SDM.

March 1, 2023

Preliminary findings from a study relating the effects of hearing loss and listening conditions on postural sway to fall risk in older adults

Hearing loss is associated with increased fall risk in older adults, but multiple mechanisms have been proposed to account for this. Hearing loss may reduce spatial awareness and/or increase cognitive load, both of which may increase fall risk but may...

March 1, 2023

The home numeracy environment and children’s math skills: The moderating role of parents’ math anxiety

Evidence suggests that parents’ math anxiety moderates the association between parents’ help in mathematics homework and first graders’ mathematics skills. Understanding whether similar associations are evident in younger children, in regard to the home numeracy environment is essential, given that...

February 20, 2023

CFF Faculty Partners analyze best times to eat, exercise in a day

Heather Eicher-Miller and Libby Richards, published findings from cluster analyses on temporal nutrition intake as well as when and how hard to exercise in a 24-hour span. They found a link between the diet and exercise time-based patterns and both...

February 17, 2023

Racial-Ethnic Disparities in Dual-Function Life Expectancy

This study develops a new concept, dual functionality, that integrates physical and cognitive function. We use the concept to define a measure of dual-function life expectancy and assess racial-ethnic inequalities in aging.

February 14, 2023

Association of Physical Activity and Gait Speed: Does Context Matter?

Physical activity (PA) is associated with gait speed, and both are recognized predictors of important health outcomes. The role of social context, such as PA of one’s spouse, in the association between PA and gait speed is largely unexplored.

February 11, 2023

Attachment Style Isn’t Destiny

Our past experiences do shape our relationships. But we’re not doomed to repeat unhealthy patterns forever.

February 1, 2023

Korean mothers’ career aspirations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal qualitative study

Working mothers face challenges in pursuing their career aspirations due to work–family conflict. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has posed added challenges for working mothers by increasing care demands while also causing numerous health, economic and social disruptions.