Danielle Nadorff

It Takes a Village (or a City): Perceived Economic Strain, Caregiver Ambivalence, and Quality of Life Among Caregiving Grandparents Across Perceived Residential Area Types

Danielle Nadorff, Margaret Ralston, Laura A. Shillingsburg, Amara L. Mason

Background/Objectives: Grandparent caregiving is a common and demanding role, and perceived economic strain is among the more consistent correlates of caregiver well-being. Guided by Hill’s ABC-X family stress model, this study examined whether perceived economic strain was associated with quality of life …

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Bias and Beliefs: Age Discrimination, Perceived Control over Cognitive Aging, and Executive Functioning in Caregiving Grandparents

Maia A. McLin, Laura A. Shillingsburg, Amara L. Mason, Kourtney Mia Barfield et autres

Background: Caregiving grandparents face unique stressors that may affect cognitive health. Discrimination is associated with poorer cognitive performance, whereas stronger perceived control over cognitive aging is associated with better performance. This study examined how everyday discrimination and perceived control over cognitive aging …

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An attitude of gratitude: How psychological and social resources mediate the protective effect of religiosity on depressive symptoms

Ethan D. Lantz, Danielle Nadorff

BACKGROUND: A positive relation between religiosity and psychological well-being has been established, but the mechanisms explaining this protective effect against affective distress are not well understood. Guided by the Lazarus and Folkman Stress and Coping model, this study tested the hypothesis that …

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Custodial Grandfamilies: Systemic Inequities, Cultural Resilience, and Trauma-Informed Interventions

Danielle Nadorff, Deborah M. Whitley

Abstract Custodial grandparents face intersecting systemic, cultural, and psychological challenges that require culturally responsive, equity-driven interventions. This symposium integrates four studies to advance research and practice. First, a mixed-methods study (Shillingsburg) identifies custodial grandparents’ preferences for trauma-informed parenting interventions (e.g., PC-Care), emphasizing …

Publishing with the International Journal of Aging and Human Development

Julie Hicks-Patrick, Danielle Nadorff

Abstract For more than 50 years, under the leadership of four editors and two publishers, The International Journal of Aging and Human Development (IJAHD) has featured multidisciplinary scholarship related to aging processes and older adults. With the publication of eight issues a …

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Trauma Informed Parenting: Tailoring Interventions for Custodial Grandparents

Laura A. Shillingsburg, Danielle Nadorff, Maia McLin, Amara K. Mason

Abstract The rising number of custodial grandparents reflects a growing population navigating unique challenges. Grandparents often assume caregiving roles following traumatic events (e.g., parental substance use, incarceration), which may contribute to grandchildren’s behavioral or emotional difficulties. This abrupt transition, compounded by navigating …

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Resilience, Racial Identity, and Memory in Marginalized Caregiving Grandparents: The Role of Physical Activity

Maia McLin, Danielle Nadorff, Laura A. Shillingsburg, Amara K. Mason

Abstract Prospective memory failures in aging populations may reflect reduced engagement in protective behaviors like physical activity. Ethno-racially marginalized caregiving grandparents face intersecting stressors exacerbating memory challenges. While resilience and ethnic identity may buffer effects, their links to prospective memory remain underexplored. …

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Down the Digital Delta: Health Information Inequities Among Rural Mississippi Caregivers

Danielle Nadorff, Sujan Anreddy, Katerina Sergi, Zaccheus J. Ahonle et autres

Background/Objectives: As healthcare increasingly utilizes digital delivery systems, equitable access and engagement are critical, particularly for caregivers of older adults in rural regions. This study examines how education levels and geographic rurality influence health information-seeking in Mississippi, a state with persistent structural …

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The business of recovery: A novel pilot study psychosocial intervention to build self-efficacy and reduce relapse risk in adolescent substance use treatment

Ian McKay, Danielle Nadorff

INTRODUCTION: Relapse rates following adolescent substance use disorder (SUD) treatment remain high, highlighting a need for innovative interventions that improve engagement and target key psychosocial mechanisms of recovery. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory, this pilot study evaluated a novel, strength-based Entrepreneurial Education …

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State of the States: Blueprints for Building Age-Friendly Futures

Megan Stubbs-Richardson, Tockie Hemphill, Zaccheus J. Ahonle, Danielle Nadorff

Executive Summary: Mississippi’s aging population growth mirrors national trends and suggests a need to establish equitable and sustainable age-friendly policies and programs. This report offers an overview of the best practices from age-friendly states, which can be adapted to meet unique challenges …

Nurturing Movement: Longitudinal Associations Between Caregiver Type, Adolescent Diet, and Young Adult Physical Activity in a National Cohort

Rahel Mathews, Danielle Nadorff, Riley Cowart

Background: Childhood obesity rates remain high in the United States, with long-term implications for physical and mental health. Emerging research suggests that caregiving arrangements, particularly those involving non-parental caregivers such as grandparents, may influence adolescent health behaviors, including diet and physical activity. …

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IMPACT OF COMMUNITY TYPE ON SLEEP HEALTH DISPARITIES IN GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN

Melanie Stearns, Kevin McGovney, Ashley Curtis, Danielle Nadorff et autres

Abstract Grandparents raising grandchildren (GRG) report greater sleep problems than non-caregiving peers. Individuals living in low-income urban areas also report difficulty sleeping due to increased noise, light, and unsafe neighborhoods. However, no studies have examined urbanity’s impact on sleep among GRG and …

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