Nancy Bliwise, Ph.D.

Research Interests

Life Span Development

Adult attachment and intergenerational relations with emphasis on parent-child relationships in late life. The development of significant non-family relationships over the adult life span (e.g., friendship, mentor). Clinical applications of attachment theory, particularly the role of therapeutic alliance and intervention strategy in the treatment of clients seeking help for interpersonal problems.

Measurement and Statistics

Statistical analysis of change over time with a special emphasis on regression techniques - Cox proportional hazard models, random effects regression. Clinical application of techniques for measuring change.

• Role of mentors in the career satisfaction and work/family conflict of professional psychologists from different age cohorts.
• The role of family and culture in important adult relationships.
• Attachment style and therapist interventions in interpersonal psychotherapy.