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Karen Fingerman is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research has resulted in over 100 published papers and chapters focusing on various aspects of interpersonal relationships including those between parents and children, in-law ties, romantic partners, and connections with grandparents and friends. She is currently engaged in National Institute on Aging (NIA) funded studies that explore social relationships and emotional dynamics among older adults. One such study is the Family Exchanges Study, which is a longitudinal project investigating middle-aged adults, their romantic partners, and grown children as they engage with their aging parents. Another key research initiative is the Daily Experiences Study that examines how older adults' emotional and physical activities influence their daily social interactions. Fingerman's work broadly addresses themes of adolescence, young adulthood, adult development, aging, culture, and caregiving within familial contexts.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Teaching and conducting research in the area of human development and family sciences.
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