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Karen Fingerman is a Regents Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. She serves as the Director of the Texas Aging Longevity Center and has been instrumental as the Research Director of the National Institute on Aging-funded Center on Aging & Population Sciences. Fingerman's research focuses on family relationships, social integration, and the social interactions of older adults, with over 200 publications including papers and book chapters examining ties across generations—parents, children, in-laws, romantic partners, and friends. She is currently engaged in a National Institute on Aging-funded study exploring the experiences of caregivers for older adults with Lewy Body Dementia. This research addresses unique challenges faced in caregiving contexts beyond what is typically seen with Alzheimer’s Disease. Additionally, she is involved in longitudinal studies on family exchanges and the daily experiences of older adults, utilizing innovative methodologies to capture their emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Fingerman has received several prestigious awards, including the Baltes Award for Distinguished Research Achievement and a Teaching Excellence Award for her contributions to education in gerontology.
The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Conducts research on aging, social relationships, and caregiving.
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