The Study of Healthy Aging
& Applied Research Programs
Clemson University
Research Faculty and Staff
Connor Stephens
Connor graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University with a BA in Psychology and a double minor in Human Resources Management and Spanish Studies. Prior to joining Clemson, he served as an Assistant Manager for a national non-profit organization. He enjoys hiking, basketball, reading, and watching movies.
Dr. Hye Won Chai
Dr. Hye Won Chai is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clemson University and an affiliated faculty member at the Institute for Engaged Aging. She received her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies & Demography from the Pennsylvania State University in 2020. Her research focuses on family and social relationships of middle and older adults and their associations with diverse health outcomes (e.g., psychological, physical, and cognitive) in later life. She is particularly interested in examining how the dynamics of social relationships and health unfold across different time scales, connecting daily interactions to long-term health outcomes. Her interest also includes studying whether and how the associations between social ties and health vary by gender and sexuality and ways in which these processes relate to health disparities.
