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