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
2022
EMOTION REGULATION AND POSITIVE AFFECT IN SPOUSAL DEMENTIA CARE DYADS
Piechota A, Novak J, Vu T, Monin J. EMOTION REGULATION AND POSITIVE AFFECT IN SPOUSAL DEMENTIA CARE DYADS. Innovation In Aging 2022, 6: 400-401. PMCID: PMC9765791, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igac059.1575.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPositive affectEmotion regulationActor-partner interdependence modelLongitudinal actor-partner interdependence modelEmotion Regulation ScaleNegative Affect ScalePartner Interdependence ModelEarly-stage dementiaSelf-reported dataPositive emotionsRegulation ScaleIndividual differencesAffect ScaleInterdependence modelTimes of stressInterdependence theoryEmotionsOlder adultsAffectPositive experiencesAssessment pointsCare dyadsDementia care dyadsGreat difficultyCare partners
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
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 modelHealthMealMonthsLaughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Spousal Support Interactions
Monin J, Tomlinson J, Feeney B. Laughter and Short-Term Blood Pressure Reactivity in Spousal Support Interactions. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 649-649. PMCID: PMC7742159, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2236.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpouses’ Emotion Regulation Skills and Perceived Partner Emotional Support in the Context of Early Stage Dementia
Piechota A, Monin J. Spouses’ Emotion Regulation Skills and Perceived Partner Emotional Support in the Context of Early Stage Dementia. Innovation In Aging 2020, 4: 907-908. PMCID: PMC7742923, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEmotion regulation skillsBetter emotion regulation skillsRegulation skillsEarly-stage dementiaEmotional supportRelationship qualityActor-partner interdependence modelEmotional regulation skillsCouple-focused interventionsBetter social skillsPartner Interdependence ModelStage dementiaPartner emotional supportSocial skillsInterdependence modelTimes of stressDyad membersPartner's pointOlder adultsAdult marriagePartner supportSkillsMore stressSpousesSelf-reported baseline data
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 functioningSymptomsSPOUSAL ASSOCIATIONS IN MONTHLY REPORTS OF DISABILITY IN THE PRECIPITATING EVENTS PROJECT
Monin J, Laws H, Gahbauer E, Murphy T, Gill T. SPOUSAL ASSOCIATIONS IN MONTHLY REPORTS OF DISABILITY IN THE PRECIPITATING EVENTS PROJECT. Innovation In Aging 2019, 3: s672-s672. PMCID: PMC6845752, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.2484.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrecipitating Events ProjectDisability levelSubsequent disabilitySpousal associationsSelf-reported disabilityAdults age 70Actor-partner interdependence modelFunctional statusPrior disabilityDaily livingOngoing longitudinal studyAge 70Monthly reportsOlder adultsLongitudinal actor-partner interdependence modelMonthly assessmentsDisabilityLongitudinal studySpouse's levelAssociationPartner Interdependence ModelOutcomesSubsequent increasePartner influenceIntimate partnersATTACHMENT SECURITY AND VIEWS TOWARD AGING IN OLDER COUPLES: A DYADIC PERSPECTIVE
Chang E, Goktas S, Monin J. ATTACHMENT SECURITY AND VIEWS TOWARD AGING IN OLDER COUPLES: A DYADIC PERSPECTIVE. Innovation In Aging 2019, 3: s82-s82. PMCID: PMC6845171, DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz038.319.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAttachment securityNegative viewsActor-partner interdependence modelLow attachment anxietyLow attachment avoidanceClose Relationships ScalePartner Interdependence ModelOlder married couplesAttachment anxietyAttachment avoidanceAttachment insecurityInterpersonal closenessInterdependence modelOlder CouplesDyadic associationsStressful situationsDyadic perspectiveRelationship ScaleEmotional safetyClose partnersSuch appraisalsPositive viewMarried couplesOwn viewsLater life
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