- Professor Emerita of Psychology
Broadly speaking, my research interests include psychosocial aspects of aging and clinical geropsychology. My current research focuses on planning for future aging.
Selected Publications:
MacInnis, C. C., Ulrich, C., & Konnert, C. (in press). Exploring potential prejudice toward older adult mobility device users. Psychology and Aging. doi: 10.1037/pag0000325
Watt, A., & Konnert, C. (in press) Body satisfaction and self-esteem among middle-aged and older women: The mediating roles of social comparison and self-objectification. Aging and Mental Health. doi. 10.1080/13607863.2018.1544222
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 Human 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 B: Psychological Sciences & Social Sciences, 72, 603-612.
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.