In the past few years, most of Dr. Robert’s research has focused on the use of the world wide web in bereavement. New projects include research on the disposition of cremated remains by individuals with no family history of cremation and the proliferation of In Memoriam signs in automobile windows. Her other research interests include social cognition and aging, as well as gender differences in aging.
M.A. (1977) in Applied Behavioral Analysis (Psychology) from the Western Michigan University, M.A. (1978) in Experimental Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. (1979) in Educational Psychology/ Human Development (specialization in gerontology) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison
HDEV 320:
Research Methods
HDEV 357I:
Approaches to Adulthood and Aging
HDEV 300I :
Death and Dying
HDEV 470 :
Seminar and Practicum.
