This page will list ongoing research projects at the Center. Please check back periodically for updates.  All research involving human subjects has been approved by the University Institutional Review Board (IRB).  Questions should be directed to the Principle Investigators or the IRB.

"Culturally Diverse Approaches to Address Gender and Power in Marriage & Family Therapy: A Study of International Family Therapists."  Principle Investigator: Margaret Keeling, PhD, Clinical Training Director. Co-Investigator: Fred Piercy, Dpeartment Head.   IRB 05-014, January 13, 2005, expires, January 13, 2006.   Funded: $3,850 by the Small Grants Diversity Scholarship Research Initiative, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA.


"On Being Raised by a Grandparent: A Retrospective Study."  Principal Investigator: Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab, PhD, Internship Coordinator.  IRB 04-626, December 15, 2004, expires, December 15, 2006.

“Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Stress and Health Outcomes.”  Co Investigators: Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab, Ph.D., Jack W. Finney, Ph.D., & Karen A. Roberto, Ph.D.  IRB 05-316, April 24, 2005, expires April 25, 2007.

“Predictors of Well-Being in Grandparent-Headed Families.”  Principal Investigator: Megan L. Dolbin-MacNab, Ph.D.  Funded by the Virginia Tech ASPIRES Program for $36,400.  IRB 05-434FR, August 24, 2005, expires August, 24, 2006.

"Exploring Relationships Through Bi-lateral Art."   Principle Investigator: Carole McNamee, PhD, Clinical Associate.   IRB #04-646, Dec, 27, 2004, expires, Dec 27, 2005.

"Using the Mari© Mandala Assessment to Explore Life Transitions."   Principle Investigator: Carole McNamee, PhD, Clinical Associate.   IRB 04-494, October 7, 2004, expires October 7, 2005.

"Exploring Relationships: The Mari© Mandala Assessment and Traditional Clinical Relationship Measures." Principle Investigator: Carole McNamee, PhD, Clinical Associate.   IRB #04-495, September 9, 2004, expires September 9, 2005