Intergenerational Relationships and Health (IRH) Research Group
Examine the role of intergenerational relationships in healthy aging, including Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD), with a particular focus on place-based risk and resilience resources for young adults and their aging parents.
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Project description
Our research group is examining the role of intergenerational relationships in healthy aging, including Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD), with a particular focus on place-based risk and resilience resources for young adults and their aging parents. We received pilot funding for this work from NIH and have recently submitted an R01 NIH proposal to continue this work. We are looking for 2 undergrad research assistants to join the team. They will work alongside faculty and PhD students on all phases of the research process, including literature reviews, data cleaning and coding (if/when they acquire these skills), manuscript editing, and the dissemination of results via works-in-progress group presentations, conference abstract preparation, and possibly a conference presentation.
Project outcome
Undergraduate researchers will develop key methodological skills (e.g., secondary analysis of complex survey data, data visualization), as well as core NACE competencies, like communication and collaboration.
More specifically, learning outcomes will include (1) understanding sociological and public health concepts related to intergenerational relationships, healthy aging, and ADRD, (2) understanding the utility and limitations of secondary data analysis in answering sociological questions, (3) applying technical skills in data analysis and data management via Stata 19, (4) understanding ethical considerations in the research process by completing CITI training and gaining access to restricted data, and (5) communicating study findings to an academic audience via conference preparation and presentation.
Project details
| Length of commitment | About a semester (3-5 months) |
| Start time | Spring |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid project |
| Level of collaboration | Large group collaboration |
| Benefits | Stipend Potential Academic Credit |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students that have taken SOC 293/294. Other methods or statistics courses will be accepted upon review of the syllabus. |
Project mentor
Kristen Lee
Assistant Professor & Department Chair
Sociology & Criminology
Phone: (716) 645-8469
Email: kslee4@buffalo.edu
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Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. After you’re approved to begin the project, your mentor will send the relevant materials. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
- Read overview of Add Health
- Read overview of NLSY79
- Read overview of NHATS
- Read published paper
- Complete CITI training (2 courses are required for Social/Behavioral/Education Research)
- Introduce yourself to the Carolyn Klotzbach-Russell, the social science librarian, and let her know you are joining our team and may reach out for her assistance in the future.
Keywords
sociology and criminology, intergenerational relationships, health, life course, aging