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Melissa M. Franks received her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Social Psychology from Kent State University and completed postdoctoral training at the Institute of Gerontology at The University of Michigan. Her primary research focus is on uncovering how interpersonal behaviors of close social partners can facilitate or impede individuals’ healthy lifestyle behaviors, promoting optimal health and forestalling dependence in late life. Her theoretical frameworks lie at the intersection of health psychology, relationship science, and gerontology, with particular emphasis on interdependence and collaboration in close relationships. Dr. Franks’ research in health promotion and disease management among older couples is published in renowned journals including Health Psychology, Journal of Family Psychology, and Journals of Gerontology. She serves as the Director of the Center for Families at Purdue University and is actively involved in the Center on Aging and the Life Course and the Graduate Program in the Department of Public Health. She is accepting graduate student applications with a deadline of December 1, 2023.
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