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
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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
Vitae Documents

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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

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, 114-115
 
Hooker, K, MacAdams, D. (2003). “Personality Reconsidered: A New Agenda for Aging Research,” Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 58B, 98-107
 

Books 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-Clio
 

Editorships 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

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. $19,904
 
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

Additional 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. $1,485,695

Additional 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. $8,337
 
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   Steggell, Carmen D.    

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