Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D. ~ Research: Current Studies

::: Current Studies :::

Aaron Rochlen, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Licensed Psychologist
President-Elect,
APA Division 51

I am currently recruiting participants for two online studies:

1) Stay-at-home fathers study: This study has several goals. These including evaluating A) The relationship between reasons for becoming a SAHF and adjustment to the role; B) Perceptions and explanations of community-based stigma and C) Workforce re-entry plans .

UPDATE: Data collection for this study has been completed. To download a 3 page

summary of the findings, click here.

2) Working women with stay-at-home partners: In collaboration with researchers from the University of Maryland, we are conducting an exploratory study on working women in relationships with men who have the primary child-care responsibilities. This project will ask women in these roles exploratory questions about their relationships, work challenges, identity, and advice for other women. If interested in potentially participating in this study, click here.

GRANT SUPPORTED WORK

3) Targeted and tailored messages for depression: I am currently part of an NIMH sponsored research team led by Dr. Richard Kravitz, Director of the Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care at UC-Davis. The aim of this project is to develop Public Service Announcements that will improve on efforts to inform and educate the public about depression treatment. These materials will eventually be field-tested to address their impact in primary care settings. More specifically, we will evaluating whether new approaches of educating the public about depression can impact the type of care patients are provided by physicians. In the last year, we have been conducting focus groups with diverse community members in order to identify treatement barriers and optimal treatment messages that can be used in these materials.