Jane Roberts

Dr. Jane Roberts is an Instructor II and Coordinating Chair for Social Work and the MSW program at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus. She is affiliated with the College of Behavioral and Community Sciences and chairs the Duvall Family Studies Initiative.

Education:

• PhD in Gerontology from Virginia Tech

Research Interests: Dr. Roberts focuses on age bias, prejudicial views toward older adults, familial and environmental influences on caregiving, and socio-cultural aspects of hoarding behaviors. Her work also explores attachment-related clinical treatment methodologies.

Publications & Presentations: Recent articles highlight her expertise in hoarding behaviors, caregiving stress, and cultural influences on cancer treatment decisions among Latinos. Keywords span gerontology, clinical social work, and therapeutic interventions.

Leadership: Dr. Roberts leads the Duvall Family Studies Initiative and has contributed to national training programs for MSW supervisors.