Research

Our lab aims to promote health and well-being of older adults and their family members of all ages by uncovering 

• • How the “linked lives” in our life course affect each other and 

  • How these close relationships influence our health and well-being over time.

To achieve this research aim, our lab focuses on three broad factors - Perceptions, Behaviors, and Social Interactions. 

• How to adjust individual and family members’ perceptions about their physical, psychological, and social status or relationships

• How to strengthen individuals’ interactions with family and others, and stay involved in their communities

• How to change or maintain health and life style behaviors that lead to better outcomes

Current Work:

• Dying well: How do we improve Quality of Life and Care nearing death? What roles does the Family play in the preparation for and process of dying?

• Living well: How does the Use of Technology in care setting benefit older adults and family members of all ages?

Fundings:

• 2024.06 - 2027.05   한국연구재단 - 신진연구자지원사업(인문사회): 노년기 죽음의 질 증진을 위한 사전돌봄계획과 가족의 역할

• 2023.09 - 2025.08   연세대학교 - 인문사회 6차 학술연구비 사업: 노년기 부부의 디지털 리터러시 유형과 삶의 만족도의 관계 (강미선*, 이효정)

• 2022.11 - 현재         연세대학교 - 미래선도연구사업(신임교원지원사업): 노년기 임종 과정에서의 치료 및 돌봄의 질과 가족의 역할