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Self-Reported Chronic Stress Is Unique Across Lifetime Periods: A Test of Competing Structural Equation Models by Brasfield, Mikenzi B, Bui, Chuong, Patihis, Lawrence, Crowther, Martha R, Allen, Rebecca S, McDonough, Ian M

“…Abstract Background and Objectives Chronic stress can have deleterious effects on physical and mental health. However, self-report measures of chronic stress…”
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Investigating the applicability of the Two-Track Model of Bereavement to a Southern sample of African American adults by McDuffie, Danielle L., Allen, Rebecca S., Crowther, Martha R., Black, Sheila

“…Established bereavement and grief theory is often created by non-Hispanic White researchers and normed in non-Hispanic White populations. However, this can…”
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"All I Want to Ask Is: Do They Really Care About Us?": Research and Reflections on Behavioral Health in Black Older Adults by McDuffie, Danielle L., Crowther, Martha R.

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Vulnerability of Older Latino and Asian Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency by Kim, Giyeon, Worley, Courtney B., Allen, Rebecca S., Vinson, Latrice, Crowther, Martha R., Parmelee, Patricia, Chiriboga, David A.

“…OBJECTIVES: To explore the implications of limited English proficiency (LEP) for disparities in health status and healthcare service use of older Latino and…”
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Grief, COVID-19, and the South: Considerations and Recommendations by McDuffie, Danielle L., Kouchi, Kathryn, Dorman, Hillary, Bownes, Elizabeth, Condon, Shelley E., Crowther, Martha R.

“…Purpose COVID-19 has devastated the United States (U.S.). One of the more notably impacted areas is the South. Compared to the rest of the U.S., the South is…”
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Geographic Region Matters in the Relation Between Perceived Racial Discrimination and Psychiatric Disorders Among Black Older Adults by Kim, Giyeon, Parmelee, Patricia, Bryant, Ami N, Crowther, Martha R, Park, Soohyun, Parton, Jason M, Chae, David H

“…This study examined whether the relation between perceived racial discrimination and psychiatric disorders varied by large geographic region among Black older…”
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Psychosocial Factors Are Associated With Blood Pressure Progression Among African Americans in the Jackson Heart Study by Ford, Cassandra D., Sims, Mario, Higginbotham, John C., Crowther, Martha R., Wyatt, Sharon B., Musani, Solomon K., Payne, Thomas J., Fox, Ervin R., Parton, Jason M.

“…BACKGROUND Research that examines the associations of psychosocial factors with incident hypertension among African Americans (AA) is limited. Using Jackson…”
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Rewards and unique challenges faced by African-American custodial grandmothers: the importance of future planning by Crowther, Martha R., Huang, Chao-Hui (Sylvia), Allen, Rebecca S.

“…Objectives: This exploratory study examined the context and consequences of custodial grandparenting, along with attitudes and preferences regarding future…”
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Depressive Symptoms and Risk of Stroke in a National Cohort of Black and White Participants From REGARDS by Ford, Cassandra D., Gray, Marquita S., Crowther, Martha R., Wadley, Virginia G., Austin, Audrey L., Crowe, Michael G., Pulley, LeaVonne, Unverzagt, Frederick, Kleindorfer, Dawn O., Kissela, Brett M., Howard, Virginia J.

“…The purpose of this study was to examine depressive symptoms as a risk factor for incident stroke and determine whether depressive symptomatology was…”
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Does religiousness and spirituality moderate the relations between physical and mental health among aging prisoners? by Allen, Rebecca S., Harris, Grant M., Crowther, Martha R., Oliver, JoAnn S., Cavanaugh, Ronald, Phillips, Laura L.

“…Objective We examined positive and negative religious coping as moderators of the relation between physical limitations, depression, and desire for hastened…”
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The measurement of religiosity and spirituality: Examples and issues from psychology by King, James E, Crowther, Martha R

“…After a history of mostly ambivalence and neglect, organization‐focused research has shown a steadily growing interest in religiosity and spirituality over the…”
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Treating the aged in rural communities: the application of cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression by Crowther, Martha R., Scogin, Forrest, Johnson Norton, Misti

“…Many rural communities are experiencing an increase in their older adult population. Older adults who live in rural areas typically have fewer resources and…”
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A Qualitative Examination of Barriers for Urban and Rural Custodial Grandparents by Crowther, Martha R., Ford, Cassandra D., Peterson, Tina

“…Focus groups were conducted with 33 community dwelling, urban and rural, custodial grandparents to explore their willingness to comply with a behavioral…”
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Cognitive status, stroke symptom reports, and modifiable risk factors among individuals with no diagnosis of stroke or transient ischemic attack in the REasons for geographic and racial differences in stroke (REGARDS) study by WADLEY, Virginia G, MCCLURE, Leslie A, HOWARD, Virginia J, UNVERZAGT, Frederick W, GO, Rodney C, MOY, Claudia S, CROWTHER, Martha R, GOMEZ, Camilo R, HOWARD, George

“…Vascular disorders that increase risk for stroke may be accompanied by decrements in cognitive functioning and by stroke symptoms in the absence of diagnosed…”
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Assessment of metabolic syndrome risk factors among rural-dwelling older adults requires innovation: partnerships and a mobile unit can help by Crowther, Martha R, d, Cassandra D, Vinson, Latrice D, Chao-Hui, Huang, Wayde, Ernest, Guin, Susan

“…PurposeOlder adults are at risk for developing metabolic syndrome (MSX). Given the growing rural older adult population and the unknown prevalence rate of MSX…”
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Training in Clinical Geropsychology: Predoctoral Programs, Professional Organizations and Certification by Allen, Rebecca S, Crowther, Martha R, Molinari, Victor

“…Nearly 35 million Americans are 65 years of age and over. Over the next 40 years, the number of people 65 and older is expected to double and the number of…”
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Does Race Moderate Social Support and Psychological Distress Among Rural Older Adults? by Hyams, Adriana V., Wayde, Ernest N., Crowther, Martha R., Scogin, Forrest R.

“…Greater social support is associated with decreased psychological distress among older adults. Researchers have found racial differences in psychological…”
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Improving Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Older Adults Through Innovative Educational Strategies by Burbank, Patricia M, Dowling-Castronovo, Annemarie, Crowther, Martha R, Capezuti, Elizabeth A

“…Our country's rapidly growing older adult population represents the core business of health care; however, few nurses are adequately prepared to care for their…”
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African Americans, Mental Health, and Aging by Vinson, Latrice D., Crowther, Martha R., Austin, Audrey D., Guin, Susan M.

“…A critical examination of the literature suggests that older African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and dementia…”
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NEW AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS: Does Race Moderate Social Support and Psychological Distress Among Rural Older Adults? by Hyams, Adriana V, Wayde, Ernest N, Crowther, Martha R, Scogin, Forrest R

“…Greater social support is associated with decreased psychological distress among older adults. Researchers have found racial differences in psychological…”
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