Nancy P. Kropf, Ph.D.
Nancy P. Kropf, Director of School and Professor
nkropf@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-1052
Fax: 404-413-1075
Office Location: Urban Life Building, Suite 1243
Education:
Ph.D.,Virginia Commonwealth University.
M.S.W., Michigan State University.
B.A., Hope College.
Interests:
Primary research interests include late life caregiving relationships, psychological issues of older adulthood and gerontological social work education.
Publications:
Lee, M. H., Yoon, E., & Kropf, N.P. (2007). Factors affecting burden of South Koreans providing care to disabled older family members. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 64(3), 245-262.
Kropf, N.P. (2006). Community caregiving partnerships promoting alliances to support care providers. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 14(1/2), 327-340.
Cummings, S. M., Kropf, N.P., Cassie, K. M., & Bride, B. (2004) Evidenced-based treatment for older adults, Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice, 1,(4), 53-81.
Kropf, N. P. & Kolomer, S. (2004). Grandparents raising grandchildren: A diversity perspective. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 9(4), 65-83.
Kropf, N. P. (2003). Future training and education recommendations for rural gerontological social workers. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 41 , 287-299.
Books:
Cummings, S. M. & Kropf, N.P. (eds.). (2008). Handbook of Psychosocial Interventions with Older Adults: Evidence-Based Treatment.NY: Haworth Press.
Greene, R. R., Cohen, H., Galambos, C. & Kropf, N.P. (2007). Foundations of Social Work Practice in the Field of Aging: A Competency-Based Approach. NASW Press
Schneider, R .L., Kropf, N. P., & Kisor, A. (Eds.) (2000). Gerontological social work: Knowledge, service settings and special populations. (2nd ed.) California: Wadsworth.
Courses Taught:
SW 4260/7260 GERO 7260 Social work with Older Adults: Practice, Policy and Research
GSU 1010: Families in Contemporary Society