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.
PRIMARY RESEARCH INTERESTS
Primary research interests include late life caregiving relationships, psychological issues of older adulthood and gerontological social work education.
SELECTED 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
