Steffi Kim

Biographic Data

ID4620035
NAMESteffi Kim
GIVEN NAMESSteffi
FAMILY NAMEKim
SIGNATUREKIM S
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Alaska Anchorage
ORCID0000-0003-0579-2492
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS7
TOTAL CITATIONS3
WORKS AS AUTHOR7
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2023
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX1

  • Caregiving burdens of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of persons living with dementia

    Open AccessMatthew Lee Smith, Jodi L Southerland et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2025

    Background Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study a…

  • Health and Well-being of Family (ʻOhana) Caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Adults Living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

    Open AccessAlexandra Jackson, Clemma Muller et al.ARTICLEJournal of Transcultural Nursing2025References: 31

    Introduction: We aimed to describe the health and well-being of family caregivers of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD), explore cultural values related to caregiving, and characterize barriers and facilitators to their health and well-being. Methodology: Caregivers of NHPIs living with ADRD were recruited from across the United States to complete a multimethod study inc…

  • Social isolation and loneliness prevention among rural older adults aging-in-place

    Open AccessJodi L Southerland, Shimin Zheng et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2024

    Introduction The adverse effects of social isolation and loneliness (SI/L) have been documented among older adults in rural communities and contribute to poor health outcomes, premature disability and mortality, and increased burden on the healthcare system. The identification of factors contributing to SI/L among older adults can build the foundation for rural policymakers and leaders to allocate resources and develop tailored strategies more ef…

  • Protective Factors in the Context of Successful Aging in Urban-Dwelling Alaska Native Elders

    Open AccessSteffi Kim, Jordan LewisARTICLEJournal of Cross-Cultural…2024References: 29

  • Generativity as a Traditional Way of Life

    Open AccessJordan Lewis, Steffi M Kim et al.ARTICLEJournal of Cross-Cultural…2024Cited by: 1References: 52

  • Indigenous Elder-centered methodology

    Open AccessCoahuiltecan Maria C Crouch, Steffi M Kim et al.ARTICLEAlterNative An International…2023

    Indigenous research posits that practice-based evidence is fundamental to culturally grounded, multifaceted methods. The objective is to outline the key tenets and characteristics of Elder-centered research and relevant methodology using an interconnected progression of Alaska Native studies. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 Alaska Native Elders, 21 Alaska Native caregivers, and 12 Alaska Native and non-Native caregivers in two s…

  • Cyclical Migration in Alaska Native Elders and Its Impact on Elders’ Identity and Later Life Well-Being

    Open AccessJordan Lewis, Steffi Kim et al.ARTICLEThe Journals of Gerontology…2023Cited by: 2References: 5

    This study builds upon existing migration theories by introducing a cyclical pattern uniquely driven by AN identity, culture, and traditional practices. Findings illustrate how AN communities can support Elders who experience cyclical migration patterns to ensure they age successfully in both locations. Future research should explore cyclical migration patterns among other Indigenous populations with migration histories