Interests
My program of research involves investigating the link between mindfulness and couple and family relationships. Through my research, I aim to contribute to the development, application, and evaluation of mindfulness-based interventions that are integrated into a family systems framework. I enjoy collaborating with researchers from different disciplines and engaging undergraduate- and graduate-level students in academic research.
Education
- B.A. Psychology (Winona State University)
- M.S. Child Development and Family Studies, Specialization: Marriage and Family Therapy (Purdue University Calumet)
- Ph.D. Family Studies and Human Services, Specialization: Marriage and Family Therapy (Kansas State University)
Publications and Other Scholarly Activities
Kimmes, J. G., Zheng, Y., Morris, K., Marroquin, C., Rudaz, M., & Smedley, D. (2024). You are not fully present with me: How own and perceived partner mindfulness shape relationship outcomes. Journal of Family Psychology. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0001290
Zheng, Y., Smedley, D., & Kimmes, J. G. (2024). Translating trait mindfulness into relationships: Own and partner's mental well-being moderate the link between trait mindfulness and relationship mindfulness. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 42(1), 73-94. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1177/02654075241288260
Jaurequi, M. E., Kimmes, J. G., & Ledermann, T. (2022). Adult attachment and sleep disturbance: The role of the facets of mindfulness. Mindfulness, 13(4), 1042-1053. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01860-4
Kimmes, J. G., Jaurequi, M. E., Roberts, K., Harris, V. W., & Fincham, F. D. (2020). An examination of the association between relationship mindfulness and psychological and relational well-being in committed couples. 46(1), 30–41. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12388
Kimmes, J. G., Jaurequi, M. E., May, R. W., Srivastava, S., & Fincham, F. D. (2018). Mindfulness in the context of romantic relationships: Initial development and validation of the Relationship Mindfulness Measure. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy. 44(4), 575–589. https://doi.org/10.1111/jmft.12296
Accomplishments
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AAMFT Approved Supervisor
- 2013 – 2015 AAMFT/SAMHSA Doctoral Fellowship of the Minority Fellowship Program
- 2014 AAMFT Master’s Thesis Award, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
- 2014 Journal of Marital and Family Therapy PhD Apprentice Reviewer of the Year