Kris Kimbler's research examines social contexts related to functional ability, social
cognition, and intergenerational relationships throughout adulthood. He regularly
collaborates with students in research, so if you are interested in being involved
with research or if you have an idea about a study you would like to pursue, contact
him about being in my directed study.
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Education
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- Ph.D. Life-Span Developmental Psychology, West Virginia University
- M.A. Life-Span Developmental Psychology, West Virginia University
- B.A. Psychology, Marshall University
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Research and Teaching Interests
Toggle Research and Teaching InterestsMy research examines social contexts related to functional ability, social cognition,
and intergenerational relationships throughout adulthood. I regularly collaborate
with students in research, so if you are interested in being involved with my research
or if you have an idea about a study you would like to pursue, contact me about being
in my directed study.
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Courses Offered
Toggle Courses OfferedCourses that I frequently teach include: Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, Senior
Seminar in Psychology, Careers in Psychology, and Principles of Development
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Publications
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- Kimbler, K. J., DeWees, M. A. *Harris, A. N. (2017). Characteristics of the old and
homeless: Identifying distinct service needs. Aging & Mental Health, 21, 190-198. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2015.1088512.
- Kimbler, K. J., & *Ehman, A. (2015). Gerontology and youth focused service learning:
The relation between service recipient age and student responses. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 36, 384-395. doi:10.1080/02701960.2014.925890.
- Kimbler, K. J. (2015). Age-related attribution biases in errors involving instrumental
activities of daily living. Journal of Adult Development, 22, 27-37. doi:10.1007/s10804-014-9198-6.
- Kimbler, K. J. (2013). Everyday problem solving and instrumental activities of daily
living: Support for domain specificity. Behavioral Sciences, 3, 170-191. doi:10.3390/bs3010170.
- Kimbler, K. J., Margrett, J., & Johnson, T. (2012). The role of supportive messages
and distracting thoughts on everyday problem-solving performance. Experimental Aging Research, 38, 537-558. doi:10.1080/0361073X.2012.726158.
- Kimbler, K. J., & Margrett, J. (2009). Older adults’ verbal behaviors during collaboration
on everyday problems: Linking process and outcome. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 33, 531-542. doi:10.1177/0165025409343754.
- Kimbler, K. J., & Margrett, J. (2005). [Review of the book Aging in Good Health: Multidisciplinary Perspectives]. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 62, 79-80.
