Current Projects
Short descriptions of our active research projects are provided below. If you have questions about our projects, feel free to contact us by email at starlab@uab.edu. You may also complete our study interest form here:
https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6VgcrmhJhpE2mEK
Someone from our team will contact you and answer any questions you may have.
- Nuestros Días (Our Days) – The Daily Experiences of Latino Dementia Caregivers: The purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of Hispanic and Latino dementia caregivers. We are specifically interested in examining contextual, individual-level, and cultural factors that promote resilience and mitigate the adverse effects of caregiving-related stress on one’s mental health.
- The Caregiver Well-being Study – The purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of dementia caregivers and how they manage difficult or challenging situations related to their caregiving role. Caregivers often encounter stressful situations that can impact their mood. We are interested in learning about these experiences and strategies caregivers use to feel better. To date, little is known about the situations in which caregivers experience stress, the impact of caregiving-related stress on their health and well-being, and strategies or resources that help minimize the adverse effects of such stress. This study is currently closed to enrollment.
- The Cancer Support and Well-Being Study – The purpose of this study is to learn about the experiences of LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and their intimate partners. LGBTQ+ cancer survivors and their partners often experience stress that can impact their mood and well-being. We are interested in learning about these experiences, resources to overcome challenges, and things that improve how one feels over time.
