Education

• B.A.  University of Florida  2010
• M.S.Ed.  University of Miami  2012
• Ph.D.  Texas A&M University  2016

Background

Grants

• NIH/ NIA K01: Development of a Physical Activity Intervention to Meet the Unique Needs of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Caregivers. (Role: PI)
• Indiana CTSI Translational Population Health Award: Characterizing social network support for physical activity among sexual and gender minority (SGM) caregivers of people living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and related dementias (AD/ADRD). (Role: PI)
• NIH/ NIA Administrative Supplement: Field test of a novel legal and financial planning training tool for sexual and gender minority (SGM) caregivers of individuals living with AD/ADRD. (Role: Co-I; Supplement Lead)
• NIH/ NIA LRP (REACH): Evidence-Based Programming for Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD): Tailoring Physical Activity Interventions in Rural Communities. (Role: PI)

Positions & Awards

• Affiliated Scientist, IU Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute, 2022- Present
• Faculty Affiliate, Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University- Bloomington, 2022- Present
• Editorial Board Member, Health Behavior Research, 2023- Present

Scholarly Interests

• Health Disparities and Inclusive Organizational Behavior
• Physical Activity and Sport
• Aging and Chronic Conditions across the Lifespan (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias [AD/ADRD])
• Caregiving and Social Support
• Program Planning, Design, and Evaluation

Google Scholar Profile

Selected Publications

Articles

Carnahan, J.L. & Pickett, A.C. (2023). Post-acute care and long-term care for LGBTQ+ older adults. Clinics in Geriatric Medicine. [Online First]. DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2023.10.005

Abshire, D.A., Pickett, A.C., & Bucklin, R. (2023). Potential unintended outcomes of policy and environmental strategies to increase physical activity in rural communities. Journal of Rural Health. [Online First]. DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12770

Pickett, A.C., Bowie, M., Berg, A., Towne, S.D., Hollifield, S., & Smith, M.L. (2022). Rural-Urban Differences in Physical Activity Tracking and Engagement in an Internet-Based Platform. Public Health Reports, [Online First]., 1-9. DOI: 10.1177/00333549211065522

Umstattd Meyer, M.R., Prochnow, T., Pickett, A.C., Perry, C.K., Bridges Hamilton, C.N., Abildso, C.G., Pollack Porter, K.M. (2021). The effects of Play Streets on social and community connectedness in rural communities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 9976. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18199976

Valdez, D.,Pickett, A.C., Young, B.R., & Golden, S.D. (2021). On mining words: The utility of topic models in health education research and practice. Health Promotion Practice. DOI: 10.1177/1524839921999050

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D., & Barry, A.E. (2020). Does it work for everyone? Demographic variables and differential statistical reliability. Health Behavior Research 3(2), 1-12. DOI: 10.4148/2572-1836.1079

Cunningham, G.B. & Pickett, A.C. (2020). The importance of perceived body-inclusiveness among physically active women in larger bodies. Sex Roles, 83(11-12), 754-762). DOI: 10.1007/s11199-020-01139-9

Pickett, A.C., Valdez, D. Barry, A.E. (2019). Measurement implications associated with refined sexual and gender identity survey items: A case study of the National College Health Assessment. Journal of American College Health, 68(7), 720-726. DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2019.1598421

Pickett, A.C. & Brison, N.T. (2019). Lose like a man: Body image and celebrity endorsement effects of weight loss product purchase intentions. International Journal of Advertising. 38(8), 1098-1115. DOI: 10.1080/02650487.2019.1586208

Cunningham, G.B.* & Pickett, A.C.* (2018). Trans prejudice in sport: Differences from LGB prejudice, the influence of gender, and changes over time. Sex Roles, 78(3-4), 220-227.
DOI: 10.1007/s11199-017-0791-6

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Creating inclusive physical activity spaces: The case of body positive yoga. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 88(3), 329-338. DOI:10.1080/02701367.2017.1335851

Pickett, A.C. & Cunningham, G.B. (2017). Physical activity for every body: A conceptual model for creating body diverse exercise spaces. Quest, 69(1), 19-36. DOI: 10.1080/00336297.2016.1145129