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Selected Publications:

Oremus, M., Tyas, S., Maxwell, C., O’Connell, M., Konnert, C., & Law, J. (2020). Social support availability is positively associated with memory in persons 45-85 years: A cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 86. Advance online publication. doi:10.1016/j.archger.2019.103962

Oremus, M., Konnert, C., Law, J., Maxwell, C. J., O’Connell, M. E., & Tyas, S. L. (2019). Social support and cognitive function in middle- and older-aged adults: Descriptive analysis of CLSA tracking data. European Journal of Public Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckz047

Foster, C., Konnert, C., & Gorenko, J. A. (2019). Exploring life-course patterns of substance abuse: a qualitative study. Aging & Mental Health. Advance online publication. doi:10.10080/13607863.2019.1693966

Smith-MacDonald, L. A., Raffin Bouchal, D. S., Reay, G. Konnert, C. A., Ewashen, C. J., & Sinclair, S. A. (2019). Transitioning fractured identities: Veterans’ perspectives on operational stress injuries. Traumatology. Advance online publication. doi:10.1037/trm0000232

MacInnis, C. C., Ulrich, C., & Konnert, C. (2019). Exploring potential prejudice toward older adult mobility device users. Psychology and Aging, 34, 208-214. doi:10.1037/pag0000325

Watt, A., & Konnert, C. (2018). Body satisfaction and self-esteem among middle-aged and older women: The mediating roles of social comparison and self-objectification. Aging and Mental Health, 1-8. doi:10.1080/13607863.2018.1544222 [epub ahead of print]

Konnert, C., Huang, V., & Pesut, B. (2018). Mental health knowledge and training needs among direct care workers: A mixed methods study. Aging & Mental Health. doi:10.1080/13607863.2018.1453483

Tieu, Y., Konnert, C., & Quigley, L. (2018). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Inventory of Attitudes toward Seeking Mental Health Services (C-IASMHS). Canadian Journal on Aging, 37, 234-244. doi.org/10.1017/S0714980818000041

Konnert, C., Speirs, C., & Mori, C. (2017). Conflict between family caregivers and staff in nursing homes: Feasibility of the daily diary method. Clinical Gerontologist, 40, 352-361. doi:10.1080/07317115.2017.1338323

Speirs, C., Huang, V., & Konnert, C. (2017). Cultural differences in young adults' perceptions of the probability of future family life events. The International Journal of Aging and Development, 85, 248-264. doi:10.1177/0091415016689475

Watt, A. D., Konnert, C. A., & Speirs, C. E. C. (2017). The mediating roles of primary and secondary control in the relationship between body satisfaction and subjective well-being among middle-aged and older women. Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 72, 603-612. doi:10.1093/geronb/gbv098

Underwood, M., Gleeson, J., Konnert, C., Wong, K., & Valerio, B. (2016). Global host partner perspectives: Utilizing a conceptual model to strengthen collaboration with host partners for international nursing student placements. Public Health Nursing, 33, 351-359.

Woodhead, E., Emery, E., Pachana, N., Scott, T., Konnert, C., & Edelstein, B. (2015). Clinical and counseling psychology graduate students’ expectations for future work with older adults. Clinical Gerontologist, 38, 357-374.

Whitbourne, S. K., Whitbourne, S. B., & Konnert, C. (2015). Adult development & aging: Canadian edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: Toronto.

Tieu, Y., & Konnert, C. (2015). Measuring acculturation and enculturation among Chinese Canadian older adults. Canadian Journal on Aging, 34, 36-46.

Konnert, C., & Wong, M. (2015). Age differences in PTSD among Canadian veterans: Age and health as predictors of PTSD severity. International Psychogeriatrics, 27, 297-304.

Konnert, C., & Petrovic-Poljak, A. (2014). Barriers to mental health care utilization. In N. Pachana & K. Laidlaw (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Clinical Geropsychology: International Perspectives (pp. 949-969). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Irwin, K., Konnert, C., Wong, M., & O’Neill, T. (2014). Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and pain in Canadian military veterans: the mediating roles of anxiety, depression, and alcohol use. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27, 175-181. doi:10.1002/jts.21897

Tieu, Y. & Konnert, C. (2014). Mental health help-seeking attitudes, utilization, and intentions among older Chinese Canadians. Aging and Mental Health, 18, 140-147. doi:10.1080/13607863.2013.814104.

Woodhead, E., Emery, E., Pachana, N., Konnert, C., Scott, T., & Edelstein, B. (2013). Geropsychology content in graduate training: Student competencies and career decision-making. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 44, 355-362. doi:10.1037/a0034632

Petrovic-Poljak, A., & Konnert, C. (2013). Sense of community in long-term care: The views of family caregivers. International Psychogeriatrics25, 390-402. doi:10.1017/S1041610212001524

Tieu, Y., Konnert, C. & Wang, J.L. (2010). Depression literacy among older Chinese immigrants in Canada: A comparison with a population-based survey. International Psychogeriatrics22, 1318-1326.

Pachana, N. A., Emery, E. E., Konnert, C., Woodhead, E., & Edelstein, B. (2010). Geropsychology training in clinical training programs: A comparison of Australian, Canadian, and U.S.A. data. International Psychogeriatrics22, 909-918.

Pachana, N. A., Helmes, E., Byrne, G. J. A., Edelstein, B. A., Konnert, C. A., & Pot, A. M. (2010). Screening for mental disorders in residential aged care facilities. International Psychogeriatrics22, 1107-1120.

Konnert, C., Dobson, K. S., & Watt, A. (2009). Geropsychology Training in Canada: A survey of doctoral and internship programs. Canadian Psychology, 50, 255-260.

Konnert, C., Dobson, K. S., & Stelmach, L. (2009). The prevention of depression in nursing home residents: A randomized clinical trial of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Aging and Mental Health13(2), 288-299.

Selected Presentations:

Gorenko, J., Speirs, C., Konnert, C., McGuinness, C., & Mori, C. (2019, November). Preparing for future care needs: The importance of perceived need. Poster presented at the gerontological society of America (GSA) 2019 annual scientific meeting, Austin, TX.

Speirs, C., McGuinness, C., & Konnert, C. (2019, October). We will support each other: Planning for future care needs without traditional family support systems. Paper presented at the 48th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Moncton, NB.

Gorenko, J., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., McGuinness, C., & Mori, C. (2019, May). Social support from family predicts planning for potential future care needs. Poster presented at the 80th annual convention for the Canadian psychological association, Halifax, NS.

Gorenko, J., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., Mori, C., & McGuinness, C. (2019, May). Future time perspective mediates the relationship between age and planning for future care needs. Poster presented at the 80th annual convention for the Canadian psychological association, Halifax, NS.

Konnert, C., Speirs, C., McGuinness, C., Mori, C., & Gorenko, J. (2018, November). Planning for future aging in the family context. Poster presented at the gerontological society of America (GSA) 2018 annual scientific meeting, Boston, MA.

Mori, C., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., & MacInnis, C. (2018, October). Body image in middle-aged and older adults: Social and cognitive influences. Poster presented at the 47th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Vancouver, BC.

Gorenko, J., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., McGuinness, C., Mori, C. (2018, October). Does experience with residential care transitions influence planning for future care needs? Poster presented at the 47th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Vancouver, BC.

Gorenko, J., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., McGuinness, C., & Mori, C. (2018, September). Helping a parent move into a nursing home: Does this event influence how we think about our own aging? Posted presented at the psychologists' association of Alberta annual meeting & professional development day, Calgary, AB.

Petrovic, A., & Konnert, C. (2017). How do family members deal with conflict in long-term care? Application of conflict theory. Poster presented at the 21st international association of gerontology and geriatrics world congress of gerontology and geriatrics, San Francisco, CA.

Speirs, C., & Konnert, C. (2017, July). Who is most likely to plan for the future? Poster presented at the 21st international association of gerontology and geriatrics world congress of gerontology and geriatrics, San Francisco, CA.

McGuinness, C., Speirs, C., Huang, V., & Konnert, C. (2017, June). Gender differences in young adults’ perceptions of the possibility of future nursing home placement. Poster presented at the 78th annual convention for the Canadian psychological association, Toronto, ON.

Speirs, C., & Konnert, C. (2016, October). The presence of dependency as a possible self across the lifespan. Poster presented at the 45th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Montreal, PQ.

Konnert, C., Speirs, C., Mori, C., & Petrovic-Poljak, A. (2016, October). An evaluation of the daily diary method for assessing staff-family caregiver conflicts in nursing homes. Poster presented at the 45th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Montreal, PQ.

Speirs, C., Huang, V., & Konnert, C. (2015, October). Cross-cultural differences in age-related expectations, close relationships with older adults, and the perceived probability of future life events. Poster presented at the 44th annual convention for the Canadian association on gerontology, Calgary, AB.

Petrovic-Poljak, A., & Konnert, C. (2014, November). How do family caregivers deal with conflict in long-term care? Application of conflict theory. Presented at the 67th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Young, D. M., Konnert, C., Speirs, C., Huang, V., & Petrovic-Poljak, A. (2014, June). Development and psychometric evaluation of the nursing home knowledge questionnaire. Presented at the 75th Annual Convention for the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, BC.

Konnert, C., Huang, V., DesCamp, E., Stebbins, L., & Pesut, B. (2013, October). Direct care workers’ and supervisors’ perspectives on working with clients with mental health problems. Presented at Inspiring Quality in Continuing Care, Edmonton, AB.

Woodhead, E. L., Emery, E. E., Pachana, N. A., Konnert, C. A., & Edelstein, B. A. (2012, November). Exposure and experience with geropsychology content in graduate training: An examination of student competencies and career decision-making. Presented at the 65th annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

Petrovic-Poljak, A., & Konnert, C. (2012, October). Sense of community in long-term care: The views of family caregivers of elderly military veterans. Presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, Vancouver, B.C.

Konnert, C., Tieu, Y., Knight, C., & Alarie, R. (2012, September). Barriers to mental health service use: Training, cultural, and systemic factors. Presented at the 10th annual meeting of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health and the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry, Banff, AB.

Tieu, Y., & Konnert, C. (2012, June). Acculturation and enculturation among older Chinese Canadian adults. Presented at the 73rd annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax, N.S.

Tieu, Y., & Konnert, C. (2012, June). Chinese older adults’ attitudes toward seeking mental health services. Presented at the 73rd annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Halifax, N.S.

Irwin, K. C., Konnert, C., & Wong, M. (2011, June). Pain in veterans with symptoms of posttraumatic stress. Presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.