Professor
School of Nursing
Contact Information:
Office Address: NB 426
Phone: 205-996-6110
E-mail: dashiffc@uab.edu
Websites: Nursing Faculty Page
Education:
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
BSN, Nursing, 1966
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
MN, Psychiatric Nursing, 1971
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
PhD, Child Development, College of Human Science, 1977
Research Interests:
Family influence on self-care of individuals with chronic conditions and the promotion of health. Developmental transitions, i.e. adolescence. Support for autonomy in relationships among parent and child or adult partners. Self-determination theory. Trauma recovery and emotional functioning. Separation anxiety.
Research Description:
DRC Membership Category:
Senior Scientist