2023
Dyadic 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 battery
2020
Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Monin JK, Sperduto C, Manigault AW, Dutton A, Clark M, Jastreboff A. Mindfulnes-Based Stress Reduction for Older Couples with Metabolic Syndrome: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Mindfulness 2020, 11: 917-927. PMID: 33343762, PMCID: PMC7748069, DOI: 10.1007/s12671-019-01301-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetabolic syndromePhysical functioningIntervention effectsWait-list control armPost-intervention visitTerms of efficacySignificant intervention effectsMethodsA pilotBlood pressureClinic visitsWaist circumferenceControlled TrialsControl armPreliminary effectsSelf-reported stressSyndromeMBSR sessionsStress reductionTime pointsResultsIn termsGreater increaseOlder married couplesMental functioningMindfulness programBiological effects
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 functioningSymptoms