2024
“WOOP is my safe haven”: A qualitative feasibility and acceptability study of the Wish Outcome Obstacle Plan (WOOP) intervention for spouses of people living with early‐stage dementia
Mroz E, Schwartz A, Valeika S, Oettingen G, Marottoli R, David D, Hagaman A, Fedus D, Monin J. “WOOP is my safe haven”: A qualitative feasibility and acceptability study of the Wish Outcome Obstacle Plan (WOOP) intervention for spouses of people living with early‐stage dementia. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2024, 39: e6092. PMID: 38687142, PMCID: PMC11448666, DOI: 10.1002/gps.6092.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpouses of peopleLongitudinal semi-structured interviewsEarly-stage dementiaCodebook thematic analysisSemi-structured interviewsCare partnersIntervention deliveryBaseline strengthThematic analysisMeta-themesQualitative studyBehavioral interventionsAreas of improvementDementiaQualitative feasibilityMental exerciseInterventionSpousesWell-beingEmotional stressorsIntervention mechanismsParticipantsAcceptability studyWishesPeopleGender-based stigma and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among older women: A scoping review protocol
Vu T, Manalel J, Nyhan K, Wang K, Monin J. Gender-based stigma and the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS among older women: A scoping review protocol. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0298024. PMID: 38330082, PMCID: PMC10852273, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGender-based stigmaFull-text articlesOlder womenHIV preventionHIV care engagementStandardized data collection formPreferred Reporting ItemsImprove quality of lifeData collection formManagement of HIVPopulation of womenQuality of lifePeer-reviewed publicationsCare engagementCare experiencesWeb of ScienceTreatment of HIV/AIDSHealthcare providersNarrative summaryPRISMA-ScRSupplementary screeningSynthesize evidenceReporting ItemsCitation chainingCollection form
2023
Associations between dementia staging, neuropsychiatric behavioral symptoms, and divorce or separation in late life: A case control study
Monin J, McAvay G, Zang E, Vander Wyk B, Carrión C, Allore H. Associations between dementia staging, neuropsychiatric behavioral symptoms, and divorce or separation in late life: A case control study. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0289311. PMID: 37585365, PMCID: PMC10431668, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289311.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjusted odds ratioAlzheimer's Disease Research CenterAgitation/aggressionDepression/dysphoriaCase-control studyElation/euphoriaNational Alzheimer's Coordinating CenterDisease Research CenterBehavioral symptomsDivorce/separationOlder adultsCoordinating CenterDementia stagingConditional logistic regressionStages of dementiaCase/control statusInitial visitOdds ratioIndividual symptomsNPI scoresStandardized clinical informationClinical informationMarried casesGreater oddsControl studyA dementia positive, family‐centered question geriatricians can ask caregivers and persons living with dementia
Monin J, Valeika S, Gil H. A dementia positive, family‐centered question geriatricians can ask caregivers and persons living with dementia. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2023, 71: 2049-2051. PMID: 37027317, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18364.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNavigating the COVID‐19 pandemic together: Discussions between persons with early‐stage dementia and their adult children
Ali T, Mroz E, Valeika S, Mendez E, Cohen A, Monin J. Navigating the COVID‐19 pandemic together: Discussions between persons with early‐stage dementia and their adult children. International Journal Of Geriatric Psychiatry 2023, 38: e5905. PMID: 36929513, PMCID: PMC10590087, DOI: 10.1002/gps.5905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPersons living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions identifying health priorities with care partners
Vu T, Mroz E, Hernandez‐Bigos K, Chow D, Ternent R, Johnson K, Tinetti M, Monin J. Persons living with dementia and multiple chronic conditions identifying health priorities with care partners. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2023, 71: 2005-2008. PMID: 36705432, PMCID: PMC10836201, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18257.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchLongitudinal 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 couplesDyadic Discrete Choice Experiments Enable Persons with Dementia and Informal Caregivers to Participate in Health Care Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study
Wammes J, Swait J, de Bekker-Grob E, Monin J, Labrie N, Vroomen J. Dyadic Discrete Choice Experiments Enable Persons with Dementia and Informal Caregivers to Participate in Health Care Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study. Journal Of Alzheimer's Disease 2023, 91: 105-114. PMID: 36373319, PMCID: PMC9881026, DOI: 10.3233/jad-220604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChoice task
2022
“Been there, done that:” A grounded theory of future caregiver preparedness in former caregivers of parents living with dementia
Mroz E, Piechota A, Ali T, Matta‐Singh T, Abboud A, Sharma S, White M, Fried T, Monin J. “Been there, done that:” A grounded theory of future caregiver preparedness in former caregivers of parents living with dementia. Journal Of The American Geriatrics Society 2022, 71: 1495-1504. PMID: 36571504, PMCID: PMC10175151, DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWhen 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 ResearchConceptsDepressive symptoms
2021
Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Middle-Aged and Older Adult Spousal Support Interactions
Monin JK, Feeney BC, Tomlinson J, Levy B, Clark MS, Duker A, Gruber J. Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Middle-Aged and Older Adult Spousal Support Interactions. Health Psychology 2021, 40: 764-773. PMID: 34914482, PMCID: PMC9791938, DOI: 10.1037/hea0001136.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial support interactionsPartner distressActor-partner interdependence modelPartner Interdependence ModelOlder adult couplesLower blood pressure reactivityBlood pressure reactivityBenefits of laughterNegative affectInterdependence modelAdult couplesMarital satisfactionDistress ratingsLaughter behaviorsResting baselineDistressSocial bondsSupport interactionPressure reactivityFearLaughterSpousesAffectDyadsSatisfaction
2019
Gender Differences in Short-Term Cardiovascular Effects of Giving and Receiving Support for Health Concerns in Marriage
Monin JK, Manigault A, Levy BR, Schulz R, Duker A, Clark MS, Van Ness PH, Kershaw T. Gender Differences in Short-Term Cardiovascular Effects of Giving and Receiving Support for Health Concerns in Marriage. Health Psychology 2019, 38: 936-947. PMID: 31403812, PMCID: PMC6897330, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000777.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlood pressureHeart rateHealth concernCardiovascular effectsShort-term cardiovascular effectsCardiovascular reactivityDiastolic blood pressureSpousal supportOlder adult spousesGender differencesSupport interventionsHealth conditionsRecovery periodDistressSpousesGreat benefitSecond aimBaseline
2017
Spouses’ Daily Feelings of Appreciation and Self-Reported Well-Being
Monin JK, Poulin MJ, Brown SL, Langa KM. Spouses’ Daily Feelings of Appreciation and Self-Reported Well-Being. Health Psychology 2017, 36: 1135-1139. PMID: 28726476, PMCID: PMC5800303, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000527.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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
To Love is to Suffer: Older Adults’ Daily Emotional Contagion to Perceived Spousal Suffering
Monin JK, Levy BR, Kane HS. To Love is to Suffer: Older Adults’ Daily Emotional Contagion to Perceived Spousal Suffering. The Journals Of Gerontology Series B 2015, 72: 383-387. PMID: 26420167, PMCID: PMC5926986, DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbv070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotional contagionMarital satisfactionOlder adultsGreater marital satisfactionSelf-construal theoryHigher marital satisfactionPerception of levelHusbands' distressPartners' sufferingWives' distressPerson associationsOwn distressPerson effectsDaily perceptionsPsychological healthOlder couplesPhysical sufferingDistressSatisfied wivesDaily interviewsSatisfactionPerceptionContagionAdultsSufferingHusbands’ 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
2012
Caregiving spouses’ attachment orientations and the physical and psychological health of individuals with Alzheimer's disease
Monin JK, Schulz R, Kershaw TS. Caregiving spouses’ attachment orientations and the physical and psychological health of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Aging & Mental Health 2012, 17: 508-516. PMID: 23215899, PMCID: PMC3596494, DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2012.747080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychological health symptomsAttachment orientationsHealth symptomsAnxious attachmentSpousal caregiversSelf-report measuresPhysical health symptomsAttachment securityAvoidant attachmentAttachment theoryPsychological healthMore physical symptomsPartner reportsCaregiving spousesPsychological symptomsFeeling of securityChronic illnessPhysical symptomsAlzheimer's diseaseCaregiversUseful frameworkIndividualsPersonsEmotionsAttachmentLinguistic Markers of Emotion Regulation and Cardiovascular Reactivity Among Older Caregiving Spouses
Monin JK, Schulz R, Lemay EP, Cook TB. Linguistic Markers of Emotion Regulation and Cardiovascular Reactivity Among Older Caregiving Spouses. Psychology And Aging 2012, 27: 903-911. PMID: 22369634, PMCID: PMC3938912, DOI: 10.1037/a0027418.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmotion regulationPartners' sufferingCognitive processing wordsLinguistic markersPositive emotion wordsHR reactivityHigher HR reactivityLower HR reactivityEmotion wordsProcessing wordsWord useCardiovascular stress reactivityResilient caregiversVerbal accountsStress reactivityCaregiving spousesSpousal caregiversCardiovascular reactivityPartner interactionsCaregiver burdenCaregiversWordsLinguistic analysisEmotionsSuffering