Robin Besse, PhD
Senior Research Analyst
Robin Besse is a senior research analyst with the Center for Rural Health (CRH) at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Grand Forks.
Robin works with the National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA) where she helps lead and manage the research team, coordinates and facilitates data collection and analysis, and develops data visualization products to share information with national and regional partners. Before joining CRH, Robin worked as a research analyst for the Office of Institutional Research & Analysis at North Dakota State University. She also previously worked as a research analyst for the North Dakota Healthcare Workforce Group at CRH and provided research support to NRCNAA.
Originally from North Dakota, Robin earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at Minot State University, a master's degree in health psychology from Texas State University, and a PhD in social psychology from Kansas State University.
Projects
Most Recent Publications & Presentations
Traditional Foods Among Native Elders
This report shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding traditional foods among Native Elders.
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Data Book
This data book shows data collected through the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020-2023) – a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 and older.
Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders, Cycle VIII (2020 - 2023) - 2024 Final Report
This report shows data and other information collected from a survey of more than 21,000 Native Elders, ages 55 years and older.
Caregiving and Socialization Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding caregiving and socialization, including caring for grandchildren and Elders who need care.
Frailty and Physical Functioning Among Native Elders
This infographic shows data from the Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders Cycle VIII (2020-2023) regarding frailty and physical functioning, including exercise, vision, and hearing results.