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PSY 357
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Effectiveness of Writing as a Coping
Strategy for Alzheimer's Caregivers
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40350
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Undergraduate Research Project
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| Faculty: |
James Pennebaker, Ph.D. |
| Contact: |
Rich Slatcher
Email: slatcher@mail.utexas.edu, SEA 3.426C |
| Description: |
Caring for a spouse, a parent or other loved one who
suffers from Alzheimer's Disease can be a profoundly stressful and traumatic experience. This study will look at the emotional, physiological, and cognitive effects of writing about one's experiences of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's. Previous studies have shown that writing about one's deepest thoughts and feeling about traumatic experiences can be beneficial to long-term physical and psychological health and well-being.
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| Qualifications: |
Students are expected to have a strong interest in this topic. Students will be expected to think critically and independently, engage the material, and contribute to the research effort. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.0 and have a 3.0 average or better in any upper-division psychology courses. Preference given to students who have taken PSY 418 (or are currently enrolled). Much of the research will be done off campus in retirement communities and retirement centers, so having a car is a plus. |
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Duties:
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Research assistant duties will include literature searches, helping to administer psychological and physiological measures, coding and analyzing data.
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| Other Information: |
Please e-mail me at slatcher@mail.utexas.edu with your name, phone number, e-mail, and brief description of your interest and background. |
Spring 2003 Research Opportunities
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