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Martha Crowther, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Professor
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Primary Concentration:
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Secondary Concentration:
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| Clinical Psychology |
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- Geropsychology
- Clinical Training
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Contact Information:
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364B Gordon Palmer Hall |
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(205) 348-7802 |
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(205) 348-8648 |
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| E-Mail: |
mrcrowther@as.ua.edu |
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| Research Interests: |
Dr. Crowther’s research and clinical interests are in geropsychology. Her primary research examines the nature, impact and consequences of custodial grandparenting as well as designing effective interventions to reduce stress in this population. Additionally, she has explored the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and well-being across the life span. She has published journal articles and book chapters on psychology and aging, cultural competency in research and clinical practice as well as caregiving.
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| Research Affiliations: |
University of Alabama Center for Mental Health and Aging
Institute for Rural Health Research
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Scientist, University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Aging |
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Associate Scientist, University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Community Health Resource Development |
| Recent Publications: |
Crowther, M., Swanson, L., Rodriguez, R, Snarski, M, Higgerson, Hyoun-Kyoung (2005). Religious beliefs and practices among custodial grandparents. In B. Hayslip & J. Patrick (Eds.), Custodial Grandparents: Cross cultural and ethnic diversity. New York: Springer Publishing Company (pp. 271-285).
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Crowther, M., Robinson-Shurgot, G., Perkins, M, & Rodriguez, R. (in press). The social and cultural context of psychotherapy with older adults. In S.H. Qualls & R.G. Knight (Eds.), Psychotherapy for Depression and Anxiety. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc |
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Crowther, M., Rodriguez, R., & Plested, B. (In Press). Addressing health disparities among intergenerational caregivers. In R. Talley (Series Ed.) and R. C. Talley, Nancy H. Henkin, & D. Butts (Eds.), Intergenerational caregiving. New York: Oxford University Press.
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Crowther, M., Green, L., & Armstrong, T. (2004). African Americans, spirituality and health: The impact on beliefs, attitudes & behaviors In I. Livingston (Ed.), The Praeger Handbook of Black American Health (2nd, Edition): Policies and Issues Behind Disparities in Health. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group (pp.554-565).
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Crowther, M., & Whitfield, K. (2004). Ethnogerontology and African Americans second edition. In AGHE brief bibliography: A selective annotated bibliography for gerontology instruction [CD-Rom]. Washington, DC: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
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