Recent Research on Adult Development

A set of research summaries compiled by students in Psych 335 at Hope College

Spring 2006 PSY 335-01-A	Spring 2006 PSY 335-01-B
Depression in Older Adulthood Contributed by Lauren Blews Active Fatherhood: Contributing Factors Contributed by Andrew Bredow Behavioral Effects of Alzheimer's Disease Contributed by Jordyn DeVries Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Contributed by Jane Fisher Controllable Influences on Mortality Contributed by Scott Hudnall Aging and Exercise Contributed by Brian Isherwood Exercise and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease Contributed by Julie McGowan Marriage and Health Contributed by Haley Leasure Grandparenthood: Parenthood Round Two Contributed by Lauren Lochner Faith Maturity Contributed by William Rekshan Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults Contributed by Laura Rippberger Religion's Effect on Views of Aging and Death Contributed by Jenny Slager Housing Options for Older Adults Contributed by Kevin Smittie Effects of Visual Decline on Daily Activities Contributed by Peter Wright	Deciding to Care for Elderly Parents Contributed by Nick Burek Anxiety Disorders Contributed by Adam Carpenter Effects of Parental Divorce Contributed by Katie DenOuden Benefits of Exercise Contributed by Chad Frantz Some Aspects of Widowhood Contributed by Akiko Fujita Memory and Aging Contributed by Jen Gable Benefits of Exercise in Early Adulthood Contributed by Breanna Gomez Effect of Parental Divorce on Young Adults Contributed by Stefanie Haba Memory Changes and Aging Contributed by Lisa Harkes Horticulture Therapy with Older Adults Contributed by Andrew Jakobcic Agoraphobia Contributed by Stephanie Knecht Sarcopenia: Muscle Loss in Aging Adults Contributed by Aaron Knighton The Changes of Menopause Contributed by Rachel Le Parenting a Special Needs Child Contributed by Laurie Parker Being an Only Child Contributed by Kristen Passmore Alzheimer's Disease and Treatments Contributed by Emily Rose Exercise and Aging Contributed by Sara Thelen Health Benefits of Marriage Contributed by Heather Vlietstra
Fall 2001 PSY 335-01-A	Fall 2001 PSY 335-01-B
Marital Satisfaction and Change Contributed by Paula VanBoxel Older Adults and Depression Contributed by Jennifer Hill Caring for Older Adults with Dementia Contributed by Laurie Karsten Midlife Crisis or Transition? Contributed by Derek Pomp Psychological and Physical Effects of Widowhood Contributed by Jen Peeks Social Activity and Quality of Life Contributed by Hannah Bira Can the Effects of Osteoporosis Be Slowed or Prevented? Contributed by Katie Bauman Alzheimer's Disease and the Effect on Caregivers Contributed by Christen Davids Physical Aging and Exercise Contributed by Jared Kooistra Activity and Aging Contributed by Anne Busse Stress and Maladaptive Behavioral Patterns Contributed by Jeff Nelson Memory, Intelligence and Aging Contributed by Jeremy Pearson	Parenting Disabled Children Contributed by Sara Zwart Mental Retardation and Aging Contributed by Erin Forbes Fitness Level and Cognitive Processes Contributed by Josh Ruch Hormone Replacement Therapy Contributed by Pete Buis Aging and Employment Contributed by Ken Diekema Faith and Stress Contributed by Emily Zeig Aging and Depression Contributed by Stacey Oldham Alzheimer's Disease: Treatments Contributed by Kristin Bryant Aging and Exercise Contributed by Marta Bultman Hormone Replacement Therapy and Health Contributed by Seth Vogel
Fall 1997 PSY 335-01	Fall 1997 PSY 335-02
Benefits of Physical Activity and the Aging Process Contributed by Jodi Frens Adult Faith Development Contributed by Katy Wing Working Memory and Aging Contributed by Ellen Schultz Religion and Health across Age Cohorts Contributed by Tyson Lemke Gender Roles and Work Contributed by Sara Spykerman Moral Development's Development Contributed by Brett Mulder Depression: A Normal Part of Aging? Contributed by Abby Pochert Estrogen and Alzheimer's Contributed by Jill Pohlman Physical Aging and Exercise Contributed by Matt Hilton Sex and Marital Satisfaction Contributed by Rebecca Gerhardstein Social Activities in Nursing Homes Contributed by Christy Lindhurst The Changes Accompanying Widowhood Contributed by Pamela Marz Marital Satisfaction Contributed by Molly Billideau Sleep and Aging Contributed by Kent Miller Healthy Aging: How Do We Do It? Contributed by Jeff Amlotte Marital Satisfaction and Aging Contributed by Sara Bremer	Caregivers and Coping Strategies Contributed by Alicia Tiesma Mentorships and Careers Contributed by Lisa Hughes The Effect of Stress on Illness in Adulthood Contributed by Dan Kubacki Social Activities in Nursing Homes Contributed by Beth VanderKamp Adult Children Caring for Older Parents Contributed by Cori Freudenburg Mid-Life Crisis Contributed by Jeff MacDoniels Depression Among the Elderly Contributed by Sarah Snyder The Effects Of Parental Divorce On Adult Children's Romantic Relationships Contributed by Noelle Wood Depression: A Link to Menopause? Contributed by Elizabeth Collins Being an Only Child Contributed by Tracy Datte Personality : Where Does it Come From? Contributed by Kathy Riley Remarriage in Late Adulthood Contributed by Laura Carlson Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Contributed by Trystin L. Kleiman Late Onset of Schizophrenia Contributed by Jack Methric Stress and Aging Contributed by Cathleen King Changes in Sleep from Adolescence to Young Adulthood Contributed by Renata Meixner