Cheryl Der Ananian is an associate professor of exercise science and health promotion with the College of Health Solutions at ASU. Her primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.
Education
NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship. Gerontological Public Health, Institute for Health Research and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 2005-2007
Ph.D. Health Promotion, Education and Behavior, Norman J. Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 2005
M.S. Exercise Physiology, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 1999
B.S. Molecular Biology and Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 1995
Der Ananian's primary research interests involve the promotion of physical activity for older adults with an emphasis on utilizing physical activity as a secondary prevention strategy for chronic illnesses including arthritis and heart disease. Much of her research focuses on community-based physical activity interventions for older adults. She also does research in the area of translation and dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs.
Current/Recent Grants and Projects
Creating a Tailored Lifestyle Intervention for Midlife Mexican American Men (Principal Investigator), Funded by the National Institue on Aging, $424,875, August 2016 - May 2018
Factors Influencing Care Integration and Coordination for High Need Patients, (Co-Investigator), Jumpstart Grant from the College of Health Solutions (May 2018- May 2019)
Heal, Exercise & Recover (HER): Initial Pilot Study to Examine the Feasibility of a Novel Intervention for Women with Substance Use Disorders, Seed Grant through the Institute for Social Science Research, (November 2016- November 2017)
Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into a weight-loss program for overweight individuals with arthritis, Seed grant through the School of Nutrition and Health Promotion and the Virginia G. Piper Foundation
The effect of owner-dog exercise on return rates of shelter dogs, Funded through the American Kennel Club
Publications
Recent Publications
Der Ananian, C., Winham, D.M., Thompson, S.V., & Tisue, M.E. Perceptions of Heart-Healthy Behaviors among African American Adults: A Mixed Methods Study. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2018, 15, 2433. (2017 IF: 2.145; 5-Year IF: 2.608)
Ortiz-Dowling, E. M., Der Ananian, C., Larkey, L. K., & Hooker, S. P. (2018). Health-Seeking Behaviors and Health Information Gathering in Older Mexican American Males. Psychology of Men and Masculinity. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/men0000194 (2017 IF: 1.813; 5 Year IF: 2.463)
Floegel, T. A., Dickinson, J. M., Der Ananian, C., McCarthy, M., Hooker, S. P. & Buman, M. P. (2018). Association of posture and ambulation with function at 30 days in older adults hospitalized with heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 24(2), 126-130. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2018.01.001 (2017 IF: 3.942; 5 Year IF: 3.644)
Miller, A. I.,Der Ananian, C., Hensley, C., & Ungar, H. (2017). Evaluation of Rewind Yoga on Physical Function Outcomes in Older Adults: A Preliminary Study. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 1-10. DOI: 10.1080/01924788.2017.1326765.
Gunter, L., Protopopova, A., Hooker, S. P., Der Ananian, C., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2017). Impacts of Encouraging Dog Walking on Returns of Newly Adopted Dogs to a Shelter. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 20(4), 357-371. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2017.1341318
Der Ananian, C.A., Smith-Ray, R., Meacham, B., Shah, A. & Hughes, S. (2017) Translation of Fit and Strong! for use by Hispanics : A feasibility trial of ¡En Forma y Fuerte!. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 25 (4), 628-638. doi: 10.1123/japa.2016-0256 (2017 IF: 2.038)
James, D., Sebren, A., Der Ananian, C., Bruening, M., Rooney, L., Arras, T., & Swan, P.D. (2016). Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen. Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 12, 92-97.
Baruth, M., Wilcox, S., Der Ananian, C. A., & Heiney, S. (2015). Effects of a 12-week home-based walking program on quality of life and fatigue outcomes in early stage breast cancer survivors. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12 (Suppl 1), S110 -S118 (2017 IF: 1.723)
Der Ananian, C. A., Churan, C., & Adams, M. (2015) Correlates of physical activity among older adults with arthritis. Am J Health Behav, 39(4), 562-572. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.39.4.13 (2016 IF: 1.84)
Der Ananian, C. A., Soroush A., Ainsworth, B. E., Belyea, M., Walker, J., Poortvliet, E., Swan P., Yngve, A. (2015). Trajectories and predictors of steps in a worksite intervention: ASUKI-step. Health Behavior & Policy Review. 2(1). DOI: 10.14485/HBPR.2.1.5 (IF: Currently, the journal does not have an IF because it is a new journal)
Vezina, J.,Der Ananian, C., Greenberg, E. & Kurka, J. (2014). Socio-demographic Correlates of Meeting the US Department of Health and Human Services Muscle Strengthening Recommendations in Middle Aged and Older Adults. Preventing Chronic Disease , 11, 140007. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140007 (2017 IF: 1.862)
Vezina, J.,Der Ananian, C.A., Campbell, K.D., Meckes, N., & Ainsworth, B. (2014). Energy expenditure of strength exercises. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 28(4), 1026-31. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000375. (2017 IF: 2.325)
Bopp, M., Der Ananian, C.A. & Campbell, M.E. (2014). Differences in active commuting by age category. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(2), 199-211. doi: 10.1123/japa.2012-0236. (2017 IF: 2.038)
Research Activity
Wynne,Clive*, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hooker,Steven Paul. The Effect of Owner-Dog Exercise on Return Rates of Shelter Dogs (ASUF 30006201). ASU FDN(2/1/2014 - 7/31/2015).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Midwest Roybal Center for Health Promotion and Translation. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(5/1/2012 - 8/31/2013).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Fit and Strong Translating an evidence based multicomponent exercise program for Older Adults. UNIV OF ILLINOIS-CHICAGO(9/30/2009 - 9/29/2011).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Interdisciplinary Community-Based Falls Prevention Program. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*. Using Facebook to Promote Physical Activity and Fruit and Vegetable Intake in College Students. AMER COLLEGE OF SPORTS MED(7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010).
Der Ananian,Cheryl*, Swan,Pamela D. Evaluation of Abundant Life Wellness' Falls Prevention Program. AZ AHEC(7/1/2008 - 12/31/2009).
Winham,Donna M*, Der Ananian,Cheryl. Perspectives of heart-healthy behaviors among African American adults in Arizona. AZ DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES(6/29/2008 - 6/30/2009).
Bushfield,Suzanne, Der Ananian,Cheryl, Hightower,Judith S, Hock,Gail Petersen. Community Assessment of the Wellness Center operated by the Leisure World Community Association. LEISURE WORLD(6/16/2008 - 11/10/2008).
