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Clifton E. Barber

Visiting Associate Professor

PhD, Human Development and Family Studies, The Pennsylvania State University

cbarber2@wisc.edu
Office phone: 890-3288
Office: 334 Middleton Bldg
1305 Linden Dr
Madison, WI 53706-1523

Cooperative Ext Family Living Programs--Families & Communities

Curriculum Vitae PDF


Research and Applied Interests

  • Intergenerational family relationships
  • Family care of the frail elderly
  • Aging in multi-cultural contexts
  • Gerontological education
  • Wisdom in later life

Selected Publications

Barber, C. E. & Vega, L. D. (2004). Ethnic differences in the experience of filial caregiving: A comparison of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White caregivers in Colorado. Southwest Journal on Aging, 19, 33-54.

Barber, C. E. and Haddock, S. A. (2003). Self-perceptions of comparative power and worth in three generational families. Contemporary Family Therapy, 25(2), 229-245.

Barber, C. E. and Lyness, K. P. (2001). Gerontology training in marriage and family therapy accredited programs: Prevalence of aging issues and later-life family concerns. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 22 (1), 1-12.

Whalen, D., Bigner, J. J. and Barber, C. E. (2000). The grandmother role as experienced by lesbian women. Journal of Women and Aging, 12 (3/4), 39-57.

McKee, P. and Barber, C. E. (1999). On defining wisdom. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 49 (2), 149-164.


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