The Brink: Professor Gonyea Shares Expertise on the Causes of Unequal Aging Experiences
Societal inequalities such as race, income, and education contribute to unequal aging experiences, impacting older adults’ health outcomes and quality of life. In an interview with BU’s The Brink, Professor Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work highlights the importance of addressing these disparities through policies and interventions that prioritize equitable access to resources […]
2/28: Professor Byrne & Gonyea Share Their Expertise on the Housing Crisis at “Research on Tap”
Profs. Tom Byrne and Judith Gonyea from BU School of Social Work will present their research as part of the series ‘Research on Tap,’ co-hosted by The Boston University Office of Research and the BU Initiative on Cities. The event features short, four-minute research presentations of new studies by BU researchers centered around this month’s […]
BUSSW Researchers Examine Role of Palliative Social Work in Interprofessional Care Teams
Increased demand for palliative care has made it more important than ever for the interprofessional teams providing the care to collaborate at the highest level of efficiency and success. Researchers at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) investigated the role palliative social workers play in these teams in a recent study that collected feedback […]
GBH: Boston Public Radio features Professor Judith Gonyea on Homelessness Among Older Women
Following up on a segment on the GBH news series, “Priced Out: The Fight for Housing in Massachusetts,” Boston Public Radio hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan are joined by GBH reporter Liz Neisloss and Professor Judith Gonyea from Boston University School of Social Work to discuss the rising rate of homelessness among older women. […]
BUSSW Faculty, Students & Alums Share Expertise at 2023 SSWR Conference
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) faculty, students and alumni will showcase a broad variety of research and perspectives on Jan. 11-15, 2023, at the annual conference for the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). Held virtually and in-person in Phoenix, Ariz., the conference’s extensive programming features more than 30 presentations and discussions […]
BUSSW Faculty & Doctoral Students Present at 2022 APHA Annual Meeting
Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will have a strong presence at this year’s APHA Annual Meeting & Expo on Nov. 6-9. In addition to sharing a booth with BU’s School of Public Health, ranked 6th in the nation of public health graduate schools, BUSSW will be represented by faculty and doctoral students whose […]
New Research by Professor Gonyea Shows How Food Insecurity & Loneliness Affect Aging Populations
For vulnerable aging minorities, social determinants of health such as loneliness can strongly affect one’s quality of life. Professor Judith Gonyea’s recent research into the relationship between loneliness and food insecurity may identify ways we can improve both physical and emotional health in later life. The study, “Food Insecurity and Loneliness Amongst Older Urban Subsidized […]
Five BUSSW Faculty Recognized for National Awards
On April 20, 2022, Boston University will recognize five School of Social Work faculty for their recent national awards in a celebration led by President Robert A. Brown and members of BU’s academic leadership. The event will honor BU faculty who received prestigious awards for teaching, research and scholarship at a national level in the […]
BUSSW Researchers Link Religious Coping & Mental Health in Latino Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Despite the fact that the aging Latino population will reach 20% of older Americans by 2050, many Latino elders and their families are not getting healthcare services that reduce their risk or manage dementia. In an effort to better guide healthcare providers’ interactions with Latino patients and families, BU School of Social Work Professor Judith […]
Professor Gonyea & Colleagues Discuss Risk, Vulnerability, & Resilience in Later Life
BU School of Social Work Professor Judith Gonyea and University of Toronto Professor Amanda Grenier are co-editors of the summer 2021 issue of Generations, a journal of the American Society on Aging. “The Summer Generations issue explores the uncertainties and vulnerabilities that older adults may face in their later years, especially people from groups that have […]