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Megan Gilligan , PhD

  • Associate Professor Human Development & Family Science

Megan Gilligan is an associate professor in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS). Her research focuses on later-life family relationships, health, and well-being, with particular interest in sibling, parent-child, and couple relationships in the middle and later years. The primary focus of my research agenda is to examine the predictors and consequences of later-life family relationships, with emphasis on how these relationships influence health and well-being.

Research

Areas of expertise

  • Strengthening Relationships and Families

Research Summary

Exploring parent-child and sibling relationships in midlife and later adulthood, and their impact on family health, wellbeing, and aging.