Melissa M. Franks
- Director of Graduate Studies, OGSPS // Director, Center for Families // Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science
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Pillars of Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
Social Contexts and Policy for Optimal Aging; Enhancing Biological and Physical Function in Later Life
Social Contexts and Policy for Optimal Aging; Enhancing Biological and Physical Function in Later Life
Education
PhD Kent State University Social and Health Psychology 1993
PhD Kent State University Social and Health Psychology 1993
Research Interests
Marital processes in the management of chronic illness
Marital processes in the management of chronic illness
Teaching Interests
CDFS 434: Aging and Family
CDFS 602: Advanced Family Studies
CDFS 434: Aging and Family
CDFS 602: Advanced Family Studies
Selected Publications
HY Cho, A Forster, SL Christ, MM Franks, EA Richards, S Rietdyk (2021). Changes To Gait Speed When Romantic Partners Walk Together: Effect Of Age And Obstructed Pathway
CM Marini, SJ Wilson, AM Tate, LM Martire, MM Franks (2021). Short-And Long-Term Effects Of Support Visibility On Support Providers' Negative Affect
KJ August, MM Franks, KS Rook, MAP Stephens (2020). Spouses' Responses To The Dietary Nonadherence Of Their Partners Managing Diabetes
EL Richards, M Franks, S Christ, S Rietdyk, E Teas (2020). Concordance Of Objectively Measured Physical Activity And Sedentary Behavior Between Couples