2024
Associations Between Attachment and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Living With Early-Stage Cognitive Impairment and Their Adult Children
Monin J, Shah M, Chang W, Feeney B, Birditt K, Gaugler J, Vranceanu A, Marottoli R. Associations Between Attachment and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Adults Living With Early-Stage Cognitive Impairment and Their Adult Children. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2024, 79: gbae137. PMID: 39129484, PMCID: PMC11407828, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbae137.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociated with greater depressive symptomsGreater depressive symptomsDepressive symptomsAttachment anxietyActor effectsActor Partner Interdependence ModelRomantic attachment anxietyOlder adultsParent-child dyadsEarly-stage cognitive impairmentRomantic avoidanceAttachment schemasEarly-stage dementiaAttachment variablesAttachment theoryRomantic anxietyInterdependence modelPsychosocial interventionsGeneral avoidanceDyad membersAnxietyCognitive impairmentAdult ChildrenSelf-reportParent-childPositive affect expression during a play interaction and psychological health among older adults living with cognitive impairment and their adult children
Gad D, Wells J, Piechota A, Feeney B, Birditt K, Marottoli R, Gaugler J, Vranceanu A, Monin J. Positive affect expression during a play interaction and psychological health among older adults living with cognitive impairment and their adult children. Aging & Mental Health 2024, ahead-of-print: 1-9. PMID: 38795364, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2024.2358096.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental health difficultiesPositive affective expressionPositive affectDepressive symptomsHealth difficultiesCognitive impairmentDyad membersActor Partner Interdependence ModelAssociated with lower depressive symptomsPsychological healthIndicators of psychological healthAssociated with women's mental healthMental healthAffecting expressionLower depressive symptomsParent-child relationshipMen's mental healthAdult childrenWomen's mental healthActor effectsInterdependence modelPsychosocial interventionsTrained codersSelf-reportAffect
2023
RELATIONSHIP-TYPE DIFFERENCES IN SUPPORT SEEKING AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS
Gad D, Monin J. RELATIONSHIP-TYPE DIFFERENCES IN SUPPORT SEEKING AND MENTAL HEALTH FOR ADULT CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH MEMORY LOSS. Innovation In Aging 2023, 7: 791-791. PMCID: PMC10738518, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igad104.2554.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRelationship‐typeMemory lossMental healthAdult childrenTangible supportCut-off scoreEarly stages of dementiaZarit Burden InventoryNegative affectStages of dementiaSelf-report surveyDepressive symptomsSupport seekingBurden InventoryCaregiving journeyDyadic interventionsYears of ageDyadsPANASGroup meetingsChildrenAbstract ResearchParentsDementiaDaughter-motherDyadic associations between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among older adult spouses over time in the Mexican Health and Aging Study
Monin J, McAvay G, Samper‐Ternent R. Dyadic associations between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among older adult spouses over time in the Mexican Health and Aging Study. Alzheimer's & Dementia 2023, 19 DOI: 10.1002/alz.064275.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOwn depressive symptomsDepressive symptomsOwn cognitive functioningOlder adult spousesCognitive functioningMental healthAging StudyMexican HealthEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleMore depressive symptomsInterpersonal effectsStudy of predictorsDirect interviewsSmoking statusPhysical functioningDepression ScaleCurrent studyActor-partner interdependence modelSymptomsPartner Interdependence ModelBidirectional associationsMexican populationOlder adult couplesMethods DataCognitive batteryLongitudinal associations between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among couples in the Mexican Health and Aging Study
Monin J, McAvay G, Newkirk K, Samper-Ternent R. Longitudinal associations between cognitive functioning and depressive symptoms among couples in the Mexican Health and Aging Study. International Psychogeriatrics 2023, 35: 576-586. PMID: 36599661, PMCID: PMC10319915, DOI: 10.1017/s1041610222000898.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOwn depressive symptomsDepressive symptomsDaily livingCognitive functioningAging StudyMexican HealthEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleMore depressive symptomsDepression ScaleInstrumental activitiesNumber of childrenPerson's depressive symptomsSymptomsBaseline covariatesCognitive functionLongitudinal national studyLongitudinal associationsDyadic path analysisBidirectional associationsInterview wavesUnited StatesCognitive batteryAssociationNational studyMexican couples
2022
When Harry Met Sally: Older Adult Spouses’ First Encounter Reminiscing and Well-Being
Mroz E, Shah M, Lan H, Duker A, Sperduto M, Levy B, Monin J. When Harry Met Sally: Older Adult Spouses’ First Encounter Reminiscing and Well-Being. The Gerontologist 2022, 62: 1486-1495. PMID: 35429275, PMCID: PMC9710240, DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnac053.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
College students’ in Jamaica opinion about older adults and their role as future caregivers: Case Example
Newkirk K, Aranda M, Mourgues-Codern C, Quiñones A, Samper-Ternent R, Monin J. College students’ in Jamaica opinion about older adults and their role as future caregivers: Case Example. Innovation In Aging 2021, 5: 757-757. PMCID: PMC8681591, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.2786.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepressive symptomsDepression associationEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScalePartner's depressive symptomsSubsequent depressive symptomsPublic health issueGreater depressive symptomsMexican Older AdultsSpousal associationsSymptomsAbstract DepressionProtective factorsHealth issuesOlder adultsSpouse's symptomsAging StudyMexican HealthDepressionDeleterious effectsAssociationAdultsOlder couplesSpousesFamily proximityMultilevel modelingInterpersonal Associations Between Affect and Depressive Symptoms in Persons With Early Dementia and Their Spouses
Piechota A, Syed S, Monin J. Interpersonal Associations Between Affect and Depressive Symptoms in Persons With Early Dementia and Their Spouses. Innovation In Aging 2021, 5: 298-298. PMCID: PMC8969213, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igab046.1152.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative affectInterpersonal associationsSelf-reported affective experienceDepressive symptomsOwn negative affectOwn positive affectStress reduction interventionsPartner's depressive symptomsOwn depressive symptomsGreater depressive symptomsPositive affectPartner effectsAffective experiencePsychological healthLower depressive symptomsAffectEarly dementiaRandomized clinical trialsReduction interventionsSpousesClinical trialsBaseline interviewSecondary analysisSymptomsIndependent effects
2020
Dietary Behavior and Depressive Symptoms in Late-Life Marriage
Ali T, McAvay G, Monin J. Dietary Behavior and Depressive Symptoms in Late-Life Marriage. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 369-370. PMCID: PMC7741739, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1190.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDepressive symptomsDietary behaviorsEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleMore mealsYears of ageHigher depressive symptomsLower depressive symptomsChronic conditionsDietary patternsDepression ScaleEpidemiologic studiesMore snacksSymptomsMental healthLate-life marriagePsychological healthOlder married couplesPartner Interdependence ModelActor-partner interdependence modelHealthMealMonths
2019
ATTACHMENT SECURITY AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN OLDER-ADULT MARRIAGES
Syed S, Monin J. ATTACHMENT SECURITY AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN OLDER-ADULT MARRIAGES. Innovation In Aging 2019, 3: s925-s925. PMCID: PMC6845008, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.3368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttachment anxietyAttachment securityAnxious attachmentDepressive symptomsActor-partner interdependence modelInsecure attachment stylesSelf-report measuresPartner Interdependence ModelCross-partner associationsOlder adult couplesAttachment avoidanceAvoidant attachmentAttachment styleAttachment theoryGreater depressive symptomsInterdependence modelAdult couplesInterpersonal associationsEmotional supportAdult marriageAnxietyFundamental needMarital lengthPhysical functioningSymptomsEnfeeblement in Elders with Essential Tremor: Characterizing the Phenomenon and Its Role in Caregiver Burden
Cersonsky T, Diaz D, Kellner S, Hickman R, Zdrodowska M, Monin J, Louis E. Enfeeblement in Elders with Essential Tremor: Characterizing the Phenomenon and Its Role in Caregiver Burden. Tremor And Other Hyperkinetic Movements 2019, 9 DOI: 10.5334/tohm.461.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCaregiver burdenEssential tremorAssessment of patientsCommon movement disorderGreater tremor severityMore depressive symptomsCaregivers of individualsClinical correlatesFunctional impairmentMovement disordersGait disabilityCaregiver needsDepressive symptomsOverall healthTremor severityOlder ageGreater burdenCaregiversTremorBurdenCognitive difficultiesDisabilityScoresEldersIndividuals
2018
SPOUSAL ASSOCIATIONS IN COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS OVER TIME IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH STUDY
Monin J, Doyle M, Van Ness P, Schulz R, Marottoli R, Birditt K, Feeney B. SPOUSAL ASSOCIATIONS IN COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS OVER TIME IN THE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH STUDY. Innovation In Aging 2018, 2: 838-838. PMCID: PMC6230189, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.3121.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGreater depressive symptomsCardiovascular Health StudyDepressive symptomsHealth StudyCognitive functioningMini-Mental ExaminationMental health conditionsBaseline visitVisit 5Spousal associationsLower cognitive functioningSymptomsMental healthHealth conditionsOlder adultsDyadic path analysisLater lifePartner Interdependence ModelActor-partner interdependence modelActor effectsFunctioningIndividualsPartner effectsVisits
2017
Psychological Suffering in Essential Tremor: A Study of Patients and Those Who Are Close to Them
Monin J, Gutierrez J, Kellner S, Morgan S, Collins K, Rohl B, Migliore F, Cosentino S, Huey E, Louis E. Psychological Suffering in Essential Tremor: A Study of Patients and Those Who Are Close to Them. Tremor And Other Hyperkinetic Movements 2017, 7: 526. DOI: 10.5334/tohm.338.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNumber of medicationsET patientsEssential tremorTremor severityOverall sufferingCognitive statusPatients’ psychological sufferingNon-motor featuresStudy of patientsPsychological sufferingPatients' cognitive statusOwn depressive symptomsDaily stressPatient depressionDementia patientsDepressive symptomsPatientsPatient experienceMultidisciplinary teamSupportive interventionsMedicationsSeverityRegression modelsTremorDepression
2016
Spousal Associations Between Frailty and Depressive Symptoms: Longitudinal Findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study
Monin J, Doyle M, Levy B, Schulz R, Fried T, Kershaw T. Spousal Associations Between Frailty and Depressive Symptoms: Longitudinal Findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2016, 64: 824-830. PMID: 27100578, PMCID: PMC4900179, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.14023.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular Health StudyGreater depressive symptomsGreater frailtyDepressive symptomsFrailty stateHealth StudyEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleSubsequent depressive symptomsCHS criteriaSubsequent frailtySpousal associationsRisk factorsCardiovascular diseaseObservational studyDepression ScaleOlder adult spousesFrailtySymptomsDyadic path analysisLongitudinal findingsWave 7Wave 3Older couplesActor-partner interdependence modelSpouses
2015
Husbands’ and Wives’ Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms: Longitudinal Findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study
Monin JK, Levy B, Chen B, Fried T, Stahl ST, Schulz R, Doyle M, Kershaw T. Husbands’ and Wives’ Physical Activity and Depressive Symptoms: Longitudinal Findings from the Cardiovascular Health Study. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2015, 49: 704-714. PMID: 25868508, PMCID: PMC4561211, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-015-9705-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular Health StudyPhysical activityDepressive symptomsHealth StudyHealth behaviorsPsychological healthOlder adults' health behaviorsAdult health behaviorsPartner's depressive symptomsSpouse depressive symptomsOwn physical activitySymptomsDyadic path analysisLongitudinal findingsWave 7Wave 1Adult marriageSelf-report measuresWave 3Gender differencesHealthActivitySpousesFindings
2014
Compassionate Love in Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Spousal Caregivers: Associations With Caregivers’ Psychological Health
Monin JK, Schulz R, Feeney BC. Compassionate Love in Individuals With Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Spousal Caregivers: Associations With Caregivers’ Psychological Health. The Gerontologist 2014, 55: 981-989. PMID: 24534607, PMCID: PMC4668762, DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnu001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepressive symptomsAlzheimer's diseaseSpousal caregiversCaregivers' positive appraisalsCaregiver depressive symptomsSelf-reported burdenPositive caregiving appraisalsCaregiver burdenAD individualsSignificant associationSymptomsDiseaseCaregiversCaregiving appraisalsBurdenPositive appraisalPsychological healthAssociationLess burdenCaregivingIndividualsCompassionate loveThe Personal Importance of Being Independent: Associations With Changes in Disability and Depressive Symptoms
Monin JK, Schulz R, Martire LM, Connelly D, Czaja SJ. The Personal Importance of Being Independent: Associations With Changes in Disability and Depressive Symptoms. Rehabilitation Psychology 2014, 59: 35-41. PMID: 24320943, PMCID: PMC4046637, DOI: 10.1037/a0034438.Peer-Reviewed Original Research