Biography

Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2005.
M.S., Middle East Technical University, 2001.
B.S., Middle East Technical University, 1998.  

Research Interests

Impact of activities of daily living on cardiovascular health and cognitive functioning in older adults; health behaviors’ impact on cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular diseases; cardiovascular risk factors for dementia; the relationship between spirituality/ religiosity and well-being/health; stress and illness; gerontological health.

Representative Publications

Gençöz, F., Gençöz, T., & Bozo, Ö. (2006). Hierarchical Dimensions of Coping Styles: A Study Conducted with Turkish University Students. Social Behavior and Personality, 34, 525-534.

Bozo, Ö., & Guarnaccia, C. A. (2005, November). Impact of ADL's, Cardiovascular Risk Factors, and Cardiovascular Disease on Future Cognitive Functioning of Older Americans. Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL

.Bozo, Ö., & Guarnaccia, C. A. (2005, November). Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A Cause Indicator Measurement Model for Older Americans. Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.

Guarnaccia, C. A., & Bozo, Ö. (2005, November). Cardiovascular Disease: A Cause Indicator Measurement Model for Older Americans. Gerontological Society of America, Orlando, FL.

Bozo. Ö., & Guarnaccia, C. A. (2004, November). Activities of Daily Living, Family/Spousal Social Support Satisfaction, and Future Chronic Illness Status of Older Americans. Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.