Faculty and Staff
Center for Healthy Aging Research
Gerontology Program
Human Development and Family Sciences
Karen Hooker
Professor, Director of Gerontology Program and Center for Healthy Aging Research
Faculty
College of Health and Human Sciences
Oregon State University
321 Milam Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-5102
| Phone: | 541-737-4336 |
| Fax: | 541-737-1076 |
| E-mail: | hookerk@oregonstate.edu |
Research Interests
Research interests are on self and personality processes in understanding relationships between mental and physical health, coping, social support and health behaviors. Past work has examined spouse caregivers for people with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Examination of change and stability in psychological processes using an intraindividual variability approach is also a recurrent research theme.
Publications
Coehlo, D, Hooker, K, Bowman, S
(2007) Institutional placement of persons
with dementia: What predicts
occurrence and timing? Journal of
Family Nursing, 13:253-277
Frazier, L D, Hooker, K (2006) Possible selves in adult development: Linking theory and research. In C. Dunkel & J. Kerpelman (Eds.), Possible selves: Theory, research, and application, Huntington, NY: Nova Science. pp. 41-59
Frazier, L, Hooker, K. (2006). Possible selves in adult development: Linking theory and research. In C. Dunkel & J. Kerpelman (Eds.), Possible selves: Theory, research, and application, Huntington, NY: Nova Science. pp. 41-59
Hooker, K, Bolkan, CR (2006) Personality. IN: R. Schulz (Ed.),The encyclopedia of aging (4th edition). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Hooker, K. (2006). Personality. IN: R. Schulz (Ed.),The encyclopedia of aging (4th edition). New York: Springer Publishing Company.
Peters, CL, Hooker, K, Zvonkovic, A (2006) Older parents' perceptions of ambivalence in relationships with their children. Family Relations: Special Issue on Late Life Families, 55:539-551
Shifren, K, Hooker, K (2006) The structure of daily positive affect for persons with Parkinson's Disease: A dynamic factor analysis. In A. Ong & M. van Dulmen (Eds.), Handbook of methods in positive psychology, Cambridge, U.K.: Oxford University Press. pp. 29-40
Cotrell, V, Hooker, K. (2005). Possible selves of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Psychology and Aging, 20, 285-294
Morfei, M Z, Hooker, K, Carpenter, J, Mix, C, Blakely, E. (2004). Agentic and communal generative behavior in four areas of adult life: Implications for psychological well-being. Journal of Adult Development, 11, 55-58
Nelson, H W, Hooker, K, Dehart, K N, Edwards, J, Lanning, K. (2004). Factors important to success in the long-term care ombudsman role. The Gerontologist, 44, 116-120
Frazier, L, Cotrell, V, Hooker, K. (2003). “Possible Selves and Illness: A Comparison of Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Healthy Older Adults,” International Journal of Behavioral Development, 27, 1-11
Gunter, K, DeCosta, J, White, K, Hooker, K, Hayes, WT, Snow, C. (2003). “Balance Self-efficacy Predicts Risk Factors for Side Falls and Frequent Falls in Community-dwelling Elderly,” Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 11, 28-39
Hooker, K, MacAdams, D. (2003). “Personality Reconsidered: A New Agenda for Aging Research,” Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 58B, 98-107
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Gunter, Kathy
Hooker, K, MacAdams, D. (2003). “Adult Development and Personality: Looking Beyond the OCEAN,” Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 114-115Books and Chapters
Bowman, S, Padgett-Coehlo, D, Barlow-Pieterick, M, Hooker, K. (2003). Depression in Later Life: Turning Sadness Around. I-Media Publishing, Phoenix, OR. [This is a CD-ROM with 8 hours worth of material and an accompanying textbook of 110 pages
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Bowman, Sally
Green, G, Coehlo, D, Hooker, K, Bowman, S, Schmall, V. (2003). Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. I-Media Publishing, Phoenix, OR. [This is a CD-ROM with an accompanying textbook of 150 pages]Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Bowman, Sally
Peters, CL, Hooker, K. (2003). “Intergenerational Relations” in R.J. Miller, R.M. Lerner, B. Schiamberg (Eds.), Human Ecology: An Encyclopedia of Children, Families, Community, and Environments. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-ClioEditorships and Editorial Board Memberships
Hooker, K (2004-Present) Associate
Editor, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological
Sciences
Hooker, K. (2005). Associate Editor, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
Hooker, K. (2004). Associate Editor, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
Hooker, K. (2004). Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Behavioral Development
Hooker, K. (2004). Editorial Board Member, Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences
Hooker, K. (2004). Editorial Board Member, Psychology and Aging
Awards and Honors
Hooker, K (2006) Dean's Taking Care of Life Award for Outstanding Service, College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University
Hooker, K. Dean's Taking Care of Life Award for Outstanding Service. College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, 2006.
Hooker, K. Carl L. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award. College of Health and Human Sciences, 2005.
Hooker, K. Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award. Gerontological Society of America, 2005.
Hooker, K. Fellow. American Psychological Association, Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging), 2004.
Hooker, K. Fellow. Gerontological Society of America, Behavioral and Social Sciences Section, 2004.
Member, Scientific Review Committee, National Institute on Aging (Behavior and Sociology of Aging Review Subcommittee), 1998 – 2002;
Member, Scientific Review Committee, National Institute on Aging (Special Emphasis Panel: Small Grant Review in Sociology and Psychology), 1998 – 2002;
Scientific Consultant, National Institute of Mental Health, Special Emphasis Panel: Dissertation Research Grants to Increase Diversity in the Mental Health Research Arena, 2004
Research Grants and Contracts
Bowman, S, Hooker, K (2002-2006) Geriatric Education Center Consortium Training Grant, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration, Oregon State University Subcontract. $349,983
Hooker, K, Bowman, S, Co-Principal
Investigators (2002-2007) Oregon
Geriatric Education Center Consortium:
Oregon State University Component,
Department of Health and
Human Services/Public Health Service
Health Resources and Administration.
$349,983
Hooker, K, Bowman, S, Co-Principal Investigators (2002-2007) Oregon Geriatric Education Center Consortium: Oregon State University Component, DHHS/PHS Health Resources and Administration. $349,983
Hooker, K, Primary Investigator (2004-2007) Intergero: Implementation of an International Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology, U.S. Department on Education, Fund to Improve Post-Secondary Education. $8,337
Hooker, K. Center for Healthy Aging Research: Linking Individuals, Families, and Environments (LIFE). Principal Investigator, $1,500,000, 2004-2009.
Hooker, K. The Relationship Between Caregiving, Personal Goals, and Depressive Symptom. Co-Investigator, Oregon State University. $19,904, 2005-2006.
Steggell, CD, Principal Investigator, Hooker, K, Bowman, S, Co-Investigators (2005-2006) The role of technology of healthy aging among rural and minority older women. ORCHATECH, National Institute on Aging. $55,679
Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally
Bowman, S, Hooker, K. Geriatric Education Center Consortium Training Grant. U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources & Services Administration, Oregon State University Subcontract, $349,983, 2002-2006.Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally
Coehlo, D, Principal Investigator, Hooker, K Co-Investigator (2005-2006) The relationship between Caregiving, Personal Goals, and Depressive Symptoms, Oregon State University. $19,904Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally
Hooker, K, Bowman, S. Development of Multimedia Instructional Materials in Aging and Mental Health. Principal Investigator - Hooker, K, Co-Investigator - Bowman, S USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants Program $89,856, 1999-2003.Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally
Hooker, K, Bowman, S. Oregon Geriatric Education Center Consortium:. Hooker, K, Bowman, S, Co-Principal Investigators Oregon State University Component, DHHS/PHS Health Resources and Administration. $349,983, 2002-2007.Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally
Hooker, K, Hagen, T, Pavol, M, Aldwin, C, Steggell, C (2005-2009) Oregon State University Healthy Aging Research Initiative. $1,485,695Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Aldwin, Carolyn
Hooker, K, Primary Investigator (2004- 2007) Intergero: Implementation of an International Interdisciplinary Program in Gerontology, U.S. Department on Education, Fund to Improve Post-Secondary Education. $8,337Additional OSU HHS Faculty: Bowman, Sally Steggell, Carmen D.
