Aging Research
The purpose of the Interdisciplinary Aging Research Core at CHAMP is to facilitate research to understand factors that promote healthy aging, barriers to healthy aging, and promote health equity among diverse populations. The scope of the research is broad and includes all departments and disciplines on campus such as applied sciences and arts, humanities, social sciences, business, education, and engineering. Two foci of interdisciplinary research facilitated by the Center are applied research and translational research.
Applied research is critical in developing information to address particular social problems:
- Assessing community needs
- Understanding barriers to using community services, developing and testing interventions that improve health and well-being
- Improving access to community services
- Evaluating the effectiveness of programs
Translational research is aimed at enhancing the adoption of best practices in the community and includes:
- Effectiveness research that determines whether findings from efficacy studies are applicable in typical community settings
- Dissemination and implementation research that tests strategies to implement effective interventions more widely
- Policy research examines the broader impact of an intervention or program, often in relation to the resources required to implement it
Applied Research Projects
Healthy Aging Programs in Subsidized Housing [pdf]
From July 2012 through May 31, 2014 the Center for Healthy Aging in Multicultural
Populations (CHAMP) at San Jose State University partnered with MidPen Housing Services
Corporation to develop, implement, and evaluate a multidisciplinary pilot program
on healthy aging and wellness at Monte Vista Terrace (MVT). The purpose of this pilot
program was to engage residents living at Monte Vista Terrace in health promotion
activities and education that would promote healthy aging in place
The Asian Indian Healthy Aging Needs Survey [pdf]
In Spring 2012, faculty (Social Work & Psychology) from CHAMP and the Indian Diaspora
Project completed a key informant survey of leaders of seven cultural/religious organizations
regarding healthy aging needs of seniors in the Asian Indian community. Research
assistance was provided by the Silicon Valley Center for Global Studies.
Community Agency Needs Assessment Survey on Healthy Aging [pdf]
In Spring 2011, we completed a telephone survey of fifteen senior services agencies
in Santa Clara County and the City of Fremont to assess needs for specific health
education and screening activities.
Examining Availability and Need for Caregiver Support Services [pdf]
In Spring 2011, a survey and focus group interview of fifteen agencies providing caregiver
services was completed by two Master’s of Social Work students for the Aging Services
Collaborative in Santa Clara County.
Jeanne D’Arc Manor Health Promotion Intervention [pdf]
In Spring 2009, with funding through the California Endowment, CHAMP faculty from
Social Work, Nursing, and Kinesiology collaborated in the implementation of two health
promotion interventions at this senior housing facility.
CHAMP Research Colloquia/ Seminar Series
- CHAMP Research Symposium Series-III [pdf] - April 25, 2011
- CHAMP Research Symposium Series-II [pdf]- November 4, 2009.
- CHAMP Research Symposium Series-I [pdf] - May 14, 2009.
- CASA Dean's Panel Research Presentations [pdf] - November 6, 2008