UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #917

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Kasey Longley
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): klongley@fsu.edu
Position Title: Post Doc
FSU College (if applicable): Social Work
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Florida Institute for Child Welfare
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): Qiuchang (Katy) Cao
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Older Adult Kinship Caregivers 
Project Keywords: Foster care, aging, social work, caregiving, health
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: No, the project is remote
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Fully Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This survey study examines the support needs of older adult kinship caregivers, the findings of which can inform the development of interventions and outreach efforts aimed at older adults who may have specific stressors that impact their caregiving (e.g., chronic health conditions). In addition, the project aims to explore how age at the time of caregiving impacts the mental and physical health of older adult kinship caregivers, and how formal and informal support influences that relationship.

Research Tasks:
literature review, participant recruitment, data cleaning, low level data analysis (demographics etc.)

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommend: 
Familiarity with SPSS
Ability to conduct literature reviews on relevant topics

Required: 
Experience with excel 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to complete CITI human subjects training (this is a free online training through FSU)

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy is closely aligned with my teaching philosophy, guided by the "Why, How, What" framework introduced by Simon Sinek. This approach helps me reflect deeply on my mentoring goals and practices.

Why I Mentor:
I mentor because I believe in the profound responsibility of scholars to pass on knowledge and foster the next generation of thinkers. Just as in teaching, mentoring is about guiding mentees to acquire critical thinking tools and empowering them to make meaningful contributions to their fields. I aim to inspire my mentees to explore what kind of life is worth living and to ignite their passion for lifelong learning. Mentorship provides an opportunity to nurture curiosity, protect it from being diminished, and help mentees navigate their professional and personal growth.

How I Mentor:
My mentoring approach mirrors my teaching methods. I strive to create an environment where mentees are both supported and challenged. I encourage active learning by prompting mentees to engage in self-directed exploration before our discussions, similar to how I prepare students for class. I believe in creating a space where mentees can articulate their ideas, reflect on feedback, and refine their perspectives. 

What I Mentor:
I focus on teaching mentees how to learn and think critically, equipping them with the skills to become independent researchers and thinkers. My goal is to help mentees identify their "why," develop their "how," and refine their "what" in their academic and professional journeys.


Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://ficw.fsu.edu/home
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
September 3rd- 12:30-1:00pm- https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91855716149
September 3rd- 2:30-3:00pm- https://fsu.zoom.us/j/91855716149

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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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