Christine Proulx

Christine M. Proulx is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Counseling, Human Development and Family Science at the University of Vermont's College of Education and Social Services. A Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America, she integrates her research on social relationships and health into courses like adult development, aging, and family dynamics.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Human Development and Family Studies, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
  • M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
  • B.A., Women’s Studies, Regis College, Weston, MA

Her research emphasizes how social roles and relationships (particularly marriage and caregiving) influence mental, physical, and cognitive health in mid- and later-life. She specializes in longitudinal and dyadic modeling, with publications spanning topics like C-reactive protein, filial piety, and Covid-19 impacts on relationships. Key contributions include co-editing the Sourcebook of Family Theories and Methodologies (Springer) and authoring the forthcoming Dyadic Health Science (Cambridge University).

Her recent publications highlight trends in dyadic health science, aging research, and caregiving dynamics, leveraging advanced quantitative techniques like group-based trajectory modeling and mediation analysis.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Joseph A. Abruscato Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship (2025)
  • Felix Berardo Scholarship Award for Mentoring (2022)
  • Fellow, Gerontological Society of America (2018)
  • Gold Chalk Award (2018)