Research Spotlights January 2016

Where to for OBSSR? Strategic plan input from leading socio behavioral scientists

Where to for OBSSR? Strategic plan input from leading socio behavioral scientists

On January 19–20, the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) had the pleasure of convening an expert panel to provide input into our strategic planning process. OBSSR staff and I finished the day energized and encouraged ...


 

Risk and resilience factors in elder abuse: Lessons learned from other fields

Risk and resilience factors in elder abuse: Lessons learned from other fields

Research in elder abuse lacks standardization, particularly when it comes to identifying risk and resilience factors, understanding culture subgroups, and testing available interventions. Elder abuse is a growing public health concern ...