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- Grandfamilies: Parenting Satisfaction and Family FunctioningDolbin-MacNab, Megan L.; Sanford, Nicole M.; Rodgers, Brandon E.; Stewart, Shelley K.; Finney, Jack W.; Roberto, Karen A. (Department of Human Developmen, Department of Psychology and Center for Gerontology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061, 2006-10)Previous research has demonstrated that grandparent caregivers experience high levels of physical, psychological, and relationship stress. However, few studies have examined how psychosocial and relationships. perspective, this exploratory study examined predictors of parenting satisfaction and family functioning among 40 grandmothers raising grandchildren. Parenting satisfaction was associated with lower levels of financial burden and better family functioning. More optimal family functioning was associated with higher parenting satisfaction, more social support, and grandmothers’ mental health (i.e., less depression and anxiety). Unexpectedly, higher financial burden was also associated with better family functioning. Findings suggest that the quality of custodial grandmothers’ family relationships is influenced by both individual and contextual factors. However, because social support and financial burden had the strongest influence, practitioners should pay particular attention to the impact of contextual factors on the quality of relationships within grandparent-headed families.
- Surviving Hurricane Katrina: Resilience and Resources of Aging FamiliesRoberto, Karen A.; Henderson, Tammy L.; Kamo, Yoshinori (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universi, 2006-11)
- Research on Persistent Pain in Late Life: Current Topics and ChallengesHolland, Alissa Kate; Roberto, Karen A.; Perkins, Susan N. (Developmental and Biological Psychology, Virginia Tech, 2006-11)
- “It Was Like An Elephant Sitting on My Chest”: Older Women’s Experiences With Coronary Heart DiseaseHusser, Erica; Roberto, Karen A. (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2006-11)
- Engagement, Participation and Community Efficacy: Insights into Social OrganizationMancini, Jay A.; Bowen, Gary L. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-05)
- Building Community Capacity: Sustaining America's Promise Partnerships in the Aftermath of Hurricane KatrinaMancini, Jay A.; Marek, Lydia I. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-07-19)
- The Influences of Community Social Organization on the Well-Being of Older AdultsMancini, Jay A. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-09)
- Family Perceptions of Mild Cognitive ImpairmentRoberto, Karen A.; Blieszner, Rosemary (Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech, 2007-11)
- Health, Spirituality and Environmental Concern: Older Women's Perspectives on the Natural EnvironmentHusser, Erica; Gigliotti, Christina; Roberto, Karen A. (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2007-11)
- Patient Views of Mild Cognitive ImpairmentBlieszner, Rosemary; Roberto, Karen A. (Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech, 2007-11)
- Building Community Capacity: A Collaboration Engagement FrameworkMancini, Jay A. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-11-22)
- Building Communities and Supporting Families: A Social Action FrameworkMancini, Jay A. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2007-11-29)
- Getting Sorted Out: Vulnerabilities, Resilience, and HomelessnessMancini, Jay A. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2009-03-27)
- Building Community Resilience and Supporting Vulnerable Populations: Social Networks and Community CapacityMancini, Jay A. (Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, 2009-06-23)
- Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Aging Women: Promoting Community KnowledgeRoberto, Karen A.; Brossoie, Nancy; McPherson, Marya C. (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, 2009-10)
- In Sickness and In Health: Daily Stressors and Implications of Mild Cognitive Impairment for Care PartnersSavla, Jyoti S.; Roberto, Karen A.; Blieszner, Rosemary (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2009-11)
- Intimate Partner Violence Among Older Adults: Bridging the Disciplinary DivideMcPherson, Marya C.; Brossoie, Nancy; Roberto, Karen A. (Center for Gerontology and Dept. of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and the Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley, 2009-11)
- The Role of Gender in Coping with Mild Cognitive ImpairmentBlieszner, Rosemary; Roberto, Karen A. (Center for Gerontology and Deptartment of Human Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2009-11-29)
- A Long and Winding Road: Dementia Caregiving With Grit and GraceRoberto, Karen A.; McCann, Brandy R.; Blieszner, Rosemary; Savla, Jyoti S. (Oxford University Press, 2019)Background and Objectives: Many dementia caregivers provide care for numerous years. Exhibiting grit, or commitment and persistence in the face of adversity, may bolster their ability to manage caregiving challenges. We explored grit in relationship to memory and behavior problems and response to stressors among women engaged in long-term dementia care. Research Design and Methods: Informed by a life course perspective, and guided by stress-process theory, we interviewed 10 women with a spouse or parent initially diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment 4 times over 10 years. Using Charmaz’s analysis methods and grit as a sensitizing concept, we employed an unfolding analytic strategy involving (a) thematic analysis to identify expressions of grit in response to caregiving stressors across interviews and (b) case-by-case comparisons to assess associations of grit with the use of care strategies across caregivers over time. Results: Dementia caregivers experienced unrelenting and changing psychosocial and physical challenges. Over time, most women exhibited a sustained commitment to the relationship through the ways in which they protected the identity of the person with dementia, modified their expectations for emotional intimacy, and managed their financial affairs. They persevered as their roles and relationships fluctuated, often finding purpose and relief through employment and leisure pursuits. As care intensified, women who took charge and consciously made decisions in the best interest of the care recipient and themselves minimized stress. Discussion and Implications: While some caregivers exhibited grit from the outset, all showed enhanced perseverance and commitment to the ways they managed memory-related changes over time. Developing confidence in their ability to manage and provide care helped the caregivers respond to stressors with purpose and sustain their roles and responsibilities. Enhancing grit in long-term dementia caregivers may result in better individual and relational outcomes.
- Designing Forward: Instructional Design Considerations for Online Learning in the COVID-19 ContextLockee, Barbara B. (Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2020)The ubiquitous, global need to cease in-person educational experiences and shift to virtual delivery presented a unique opportunity to reflect on what are the important guiding principles for designing learning solutions during these challenging times. Before describing these four principles, it is important to be clear about the fact that the ideas shared as follows are nothing new. As a matter of fact, some of these ideas have been around for a very long time. Since the beginning of the pandemic, a deluge of information has emerged related to online course transition strategies, in an effort to support the immediate professional development needs of educators at every level and in every corner of the earth. In considering what guidance to share with regard to instructional design for online learning during these challenging times, some foundational ideas come to mind, ones that are underscored by research and best practices in the field.