Hanamori F. Skoblow, PhD
Researcher & gerontologist
skoblowh@missouri.edu
About
I am a family gerontologist and mixed-methods researcher. Currently, I hold a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Missouri's Center for Family Policy and Research.
My research examines social relationships and health in later life, with a particular focus on cognitive aging. My current work addresses the following areas: (1) the structural, relational, and functional dimensions of dementia care networks; (2) how adult children care for parents with cognitive impairment with and without support from siblings; and (3) spousal relationships in the context of cognitive health. Ultimately, I am committed to understanding how we can best support families and individuals navigating dementia.
I am Principal Investigator on two active studies focused on family caregiving, social networks, and cognitive aging with support from the National Institute on Aging (K99AG097930) and the Alzheimer's Association (AARF-25-1485184). I am also Co-Investigator on a clinical trial aimed at targeting insomnia symptoms among spousal caregivers for a person living with dementia funded by the EMBRACE Roybal Center, as well as a project targeting spousal interdependence in sleep and cognitive functioning over time (R01AG099824). In addition, I work with Dr. Megan Gilligan on her NIA-funded project examining relationship dynamics and stress reactivity in adult sibling dyads caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (K01AG061260).
This work draws on diverse sources of data, including self-report surveys, in-depth interviews, and biomarkers. I use a variety of analytic methods, including structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, social network analysis, meta-analysis, and thematic analysis, and am particularly interested in longitudinal and dyadic data.
Education
PhD in Human Development & Family Science
Graduate Certificate in Quantitative Research
University of Missouri
2024
MS in Human Development & Family Science
University of Missouri
2021
BA in Psychology
Minor: Spanish
Study abroad: Barcelona, Spain
Magna cum laude
Beloit College
2014
skoblowh@missouri.edu