Newsham, Tina Marie Kruger

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Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences , College of Health and Human Services

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newshamt@uncw.edu

910.962.0581

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Academic Article
- Teaching Multilevel Policy and Advocacy in Aging-Related Classes: Policy and Practice Lessons from a National Teaching Institute. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 26:1-17. 2025-11-01
- Development of Best Practices for Intergenerational Arts-based Programs Addressing Ageism, Social Isolation, and Depression. International Journal of Education & the Arts. 2025-10-01
- Rehabilitation Service Providers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices When Working Older Adults with Substance Use Disorders. Journal of Ageing and Longevity.. 5. 2025-10-01
- Intergenerational Design Challenge: Piloting a University-Based Intergenerational Co-Creation Event to Address Affordable Housing. Educational Gerontology. 1-12. 2025-08-01
- Integrating Gerontology into Celebrations of the 100th Day of School: Examining the Feasibility of Ageism-Reducing Resources for Preschool to Second Grade Teachers. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 2025-07-01
- An Interdisciplinary Perspective on Interdependence with Suggestions for Aging Services Providers. The Gerontologist. 2025-05-01
- Intergenerational Design Challenges: Participants’ Perspectives on Moving from Ideas to Implementation. Journal of Community Engagement & Higher Education. 17:5-15. 2025-04-01
- Hydroworx Coupled with Virtual Trail Walks to Improve Symptoms of Osteoarthritis: A Case Study. American Journal of Recreational Therapy. 2025-03-01
- College Students’ Life Course Drawings and Their Descriptions: How Closely Do They Align?. Educational Gerontology. 50:443-454. 2024-01-01
- Environmental Literacy Differences Based on Gender Identity and Race: A Social Justice Concern. Sustainability. 16:282. 2023-12-01
- Importance of Meaningful Engagement: How and Why Older Adults Volunteer in Uncertain Times. Quality in Ageing and Older Adults. 24:54-64. 2023-06-01
- A Preliminary Feasibility Study of a Virtual Mentally Stimulating Activities Program for Older Adults. American Journal of Recreation Therapy. 21:17-30. 2023-04-01
- A Meta-Analysis of Music Therapy and Sleep Quality: Trends and Implications for Older Adults. Innovation in Aging. 6:571. 2022-12-01
- An Environmental Scan of Aging-Related Micro-Credentials: Implications for Gerontology and Gerontologists. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 2022-09-01
- Evaluation of telephone-based cardiac rehabilitation services delivered to adults 65 and older during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Applied Gerontology. 41:2226-2234. 2022-05-01
- Intergenerational Micro-mentoring: Addressing Ageism and Inclusion in the Workplace. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching. 5:39-44. 2021-12-01
- College Students’ Perceptions of “Old People” compared to “Grandparents”. Educational Gerontology. 47:63-71. 2021-01-01
- Sustainability survey to assess student perspectives. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2020-09-01
- College students’ understanding of social justice as sustainability. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 21:513-530. 2020-01-01
- Careers in aging: How job-seekers search for and how employers advertise positions in aging-related markets. Educational Gerontology. 45:483-495. 2019-08-01
- Asset Mapping and Focus Group Usage: An Exploration of the Russian-Ukrainian Population's Need for and Use of Health-Related Community Resources. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship. 11:43-53. 2019-07-01
- Exploring college students’ attitudes toward older adults: A description of methods used by the gerontological literacy network.. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 2019-07-01
- Approaching critical service-learning: A model for reflection on positionality and possibility. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2:31-56. 2018-06-01
- A mixed-methods investigation of successful aging among older women engaged in sports-based versus exercise-based leisure time physical activities. Journal of Women & Aging. 30:27-37. 2018-01-01
- Early career reflections of three female gerontologists: Motivations, perceptions and the life course. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 39. 2017-09-01
- Cross-cultural comparison of long-term care in the U.S. and Finland: Research done through a short-term study abroad experience. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 38:104-118. 2017-01-01
- Service-learning & early childhood teacher education: A qualitative exploration of professional preparation standards. Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. 9:46-60. 2017-01-01
- Beyond assessment: Conducting theoretically-grounded research on service-learning in gerontology courses. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. 37:12-28. 2015-11-01
- The nature and meaning of identity in retired professional women. Journal of Women and Aging. 27:309-329. 2015-02-01
- Management of psychiatric appointments by telephone. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 21:61-63. 2015-01-01
- Intergenerational efforts to develop a healthy environment for every: Sustainability as a human rights issue. International Journal of Aging and Human Development. 80:27-40. 2014-07-01
- Appalachian women's perspectives on breast and cervical cancer screening. Rural and Remote Health. 13:1-13. 2013-09-01
- Mental Health and Aging Initiative: Intervention component effects. Remote and Rural Health. 12:1-14. 2012-11-01
- Differential reports of pain and depression differentiate mild cognitive impairment from cognitively intact elderly participants. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. 25:107-112. 2012-06-01
- Alcohol effects on cognitive change in middle-aged and older adults. Aging & Mental Health. 17:12-23. 2012-01-01
- Formative research conducted in rural Appalachia to inform a community physical activity intervention. American Journal of Health Promotion. 26:143-151. 2012-01-01
- Perceptions of smoking cessation programs in rural Appalachia. American Journal of Health Behavior. 36:373-384. 2012-01-01
- Evaluation of the Mental Healthiness Aging Initiative: Community program to promote awareness about mental health and aging issues. Community Mental Health Journal. 48:193-201. 2011-01-01
- Massage therapy usage and health outcomes in older adults reporting persistent pain. Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 17:609-616. 2011-01-01
- Rural community members’ perspectives on mental health and aging: An ecological approach to interpreting and applying focus group results. Journal of Extension. 49. 2011-01-01
- The Mental Healthiness and Aging Initiative: Lessons from a social marketing-informed research campaign in Kentucky. Social Marketing Quarterly. 17:18-38. 2011-01-01
- Health behavior risk factors across age as predictors of cardiovascular disease diagnoses. Aging and Health. 21:759-775. 2009-01-01
Book
- A Hands-on Approach to Teaching about Aging: 32 Activities for the Classroom and Beyond. Springer Publishing Company. 2017-09-01
- Happy days and happy nights in Finland: A cross-cultural comparison of long-term care. Self-published. 2014-01-01
Chapter
- Ethical issues with college and nonprofit organization partnerships -- Cooperate - Advancing your nonprofit organization’s mission through college & community partnerships: A guide for nonprofit leaders. Indiana Campus Compact. 125-146. 2014-01-01
- Why would students and faculty work free of charge (or below market value) for nonprofit organizations? -- Cooperate - Advancing your nonprofit organization’s mission through college & community partnerships: A guide for nonprofit leaders. Indiana Campus Compact. 54-80. 2014-01-01
Document
- 100th day of school toolkit: A PreK - Grade 2 Curriculum Guide for Cultivating Positive Views of Aging. . 2024-07-01
Newsletter
- An Inter-university Panel Reflects on Careers in Aging Week -- Gerontology News. . 2023-07-01
- All careers are careers in aging: Making gerontological connections. American Psycological Association. 2023-05-01
- Implementing a Virtual, Age-Friendly Intergenerational Program. AGHExchange. 8-12. 2022-01-01
- Using community photography competitions to engage people in aging-related topics. AGHExchange. 2019-10-01
- Marketing gerontology programs through community engagement: Creating a brand from the bottom-up and the top-down -- AGHExchange. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. 2014-01-01
- General Education and Gerontology: Getting Your Program's Foot in the Door -- AGHExchange. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. 2013-01-01
Report
- Development of a Programming Plan for New Hanover County Parks and Gardens. . 2022-05-01
- Wilmington Railroad Museum Volunteer Program Evaluation. . 2022-05-01
- WARM 2021 Evaluation Report. . 2022-03-01
- Love it? Hate it? Freshmen’s perspective on college life at Indiana State University: A content analysis of qualitative MAP-Works data. Indiana State University Office of Student Success. 2013-05-01
- Wabash Valley District ScoutReach Program Impact Evaluation Results. . 2013-02-01

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