Dr. Tara Gruenewald
Email: gruenewa@chapman.edu
Website: https://healthyaginglab.org/
College: Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
Overview of scholarly research/creative activity:
Research in the Healthy Aging Lab (HAL), led by Dr. Tara Gruenewald, examines social and psychological factors that shape cognitive and physical functioning, physiology, and mental and physical health across the life course.
Specific projects working on:
We are working on a number of projects in the lab:
(1) Identifying psychobiological pathways that underlie social disparities in health;
(2) Understanding how positive life experiences can promote better health and stress resilience;
(3) Investigating how prosocial behaviors and orientations may promote better health, functioning, and longevity; and
(4) Understanding stress and resilience factors in LGBTQ families.
Number of students looking to work with:
3-4
When students are needed:
Fall 2023
Interterm 2024
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
What students need to work with Dr. Gruenewald:
No specific requirements.
What students would be doing:
Activities would depend on the specific project(s) that students work on.
Time commitment for students:
Variable
Additional information:
Please complete our lab Research Assistant Interest Form (https://forms.gle/s9g67zQwX2oGpfec6) if you are interested in working in the lab.