Nancy J. Karlin
Professor
Ph.D. 1989: Colorado State University (Paul A. Bell) Fort Collins, CO 80523 Experimental Psychology: Emphasis in Social psychology. Dissertation: Caregivers' Reactions to Emotional Support
M.A. 1987: Fort Hays State University (Thomas T. Jackson) Hays, KS 67601 General Psychology. Thesis: Past Interpersonal Relationships and Therapeutic Effect: Is there a link?
B.A. 1984: Evangel University Springfield, MO 65802 Psychology (magna cum laude)
MY AREA OF INTEREST
Specialization: Experimental/Social Psychology
As a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado, I have specific interests in familial caregiving of Alzheimer’s disease patients and professional caregiving of the aging patient. For almost twenty years, I have conducted a program of research devoted to understanding both the familial caregiver and issues relating to care of the chronically ill. One program of research currently being developed includes the identification of how Hispanic families provide care to older family members who have ADRD. This research considers the needs of Hispanic caregiver families that are not currently being met. Surveys are currently being revised and translated into Spanish.
Further more, collaboration efforts across divisions continue. Partnering with Drs. Susan Collins (School of Human Sciences), Ann Bentz (School of Sports and Exercise Sciences), and Sherilyn Marrow (School of Communication Studies), our research is actively exploring the effect of a balanced-based program of exercise on the inflammatory biomarkers, CRP and IL-6, and the subsequent effect on falls in the elderly population. A related question is how psychosocial factors increase understanding of the mindset of the older adult as related to exercise adherence and preventive health behaviors. Initial data collection was completed December 2006. A second round of data collection will be completed Fall 2007. In a separate study, this research group has also considered psychosocial factors and rhetorical resilience of Hurricane Katrina Survivors. I quantitatively analyzed the data during the Fall of 2006. Currently, this data is being qualitatively analyzed.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Professor Nancy Karlin’s lab is interested in training volunteer research assistants. Qualified candidates will be considered for both full and part-time positions in the lab. Psychology majors are encouraged to apply, however applicants from all fields of study will be considered. Applicants interested in going on to graduate training in psychology are strongly encouraged to apply. All potentially interested should e-mail with a statement of interest and contact information.
MY TEACHING
Students tend to find that I am committed to them, the subject and the discipline. In addition, I have high academic standards. Whenever possible, I try to point out how students can improve their lives through a better understanding of the subject.
Courses Taught: Social Psychology, Principles of Learning, Group Processes and Roles, Motivation, Psychology of Prejudice
HONORS AND AWARDS:
- University of Northern Colorado Academic Excellence Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, 2009.
- Outstanding Service Provider, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, 2008-2009 Academic Year.
- Distinguished Service Award, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (2008)
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
- Convention Coordinator, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, April 2008-2011.
- Past President, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, April 2007-2008.
- President, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, April 2006-2007.
- President-elect, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, April 2005-2006
- Secretary, Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, 2002-2005
- Rocky Mountain Regional Vice-president, Psi Chi; 1995-1997 & 1997-1999.
PUBLICATIONS:
Juried Articles
Karlin, N. J., Eguigure, A., & Torres, A. (2009). Hispanic Family Members and Caring For Those With Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Care Today, 10(4), 190-203.
RECENT PRESENTATIONS:
Juried
- Drake, T., & Karlin, N. J. (2009). Threshold for Social Priming of Judgment Tasks, Poster presentation at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
- Powner, S., & Karlin, N. J. (2009). Disparities Between Audience Types and Personality Factors Influencing Mathematical Tasks, Poster presentation at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
- Rattanasatien. W., Karlin, N. J., & Peterson, P. (2009). Translating of the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire to Thai, Poster at The Asia Pacific Autism Conference, Sydney, Australia.
- Karlin, N. J., Marrow, S., Collins, S., & Bentz, A. (2008). Resilience of Older Hurricane Katrina Survivors. Poster presentation at the national convention of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.
- Karlin, N. J., Collins, S., Eguigure, A., Torres, A., & Adams, M. S. (2008). The Role of Acculturation with Hispanic Familial Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease. Poster presentation at the national convention of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.
- Karlin, N. J., Marrow, S., Collins, S., & Bentz, A. (2008). Psychosocial Factors and Rhetorical Resilience of Older Hurricane Katrina Survivors. Paper presentation at the regional convention of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Boise, ID.
- Marrow, S., Karlin, N. J., Collins, S., Bentz, A., & Goldschmidt, B. (2008). Reframing Resilience: Rhetoric of Social Heroism as Voiced by Elderly Hurricane Katrina Survivors. Paper presentation at the national convention of the Society for the Interdisciplinary Study of Social Imagery, Colorado Spring, CO.
- Welborn, T., & Karlin, N. J. (2007). Young Women Raised by Single Mothers and Social Comparison. Paper presentation at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s annual conference, Denver, CO.
- Vogl, C., & Karlin, N. J. (2007). What effect does the stress of resident abuse have on CNAs in completing their duties and in their job satisfaction? Poster at Academic Excellence Week: Research Day, University of Northern Colorado.
Symposia
- Davis, S., Rycek, R., Karlin, N. J., & Coleman, J. (2009). Academic Integrity, Symposium at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM.
- Landrum, E., Karlin, N. J., & Peterson, P. E. (2008). APA Academic Career Workshop: Entering the Academic Marketplace: Advice from Experts. Symposium at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association’s Annual Convention, Boise, ID.