Tina Savla, PhD, Chair

ACTIVE FACULTY MEMBER • Professor & Research Methodologist 

Human Development & Family Science, Virginia Tech

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(540)-231-2348 • jsavla@vt.edu

My research and practice resonate with the mission of the Whole Health Consortium by exploring the interplay between life stressors, health, and well-being, particularly in middle-aged and older adults. I focus on three key areas: the micro-level impact of daily stress on health and well-being; the influence of family relationships and support networks on daily life, caregiving and chronic disease management; and the macro-level effects of factors like local healthcare resources and county- and neighborhood-level socio-economic variables on older adults' healthcare access. This work employs a biopsychosocial framework, integrating personal experiences with biomarkers, to elucidate the intricate connections between physical, psychological, and social aspects of health.