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Research interests
The main emphasis of Dr. Ermer's research focuses on examining how the social environment matters for older adults. She largely draws upon elements of life course theory (Elder & Rockwell, 1979), the socioemotional selectivity theory (Carstensen, 1992) and the social convoy model (Antonucci & Akiyama, 1987) to inform my work. Her research focuses on two main areas: 1) the interplay of older adults’ social relationships and well-being and 2) forgiveness in the context of health and social relationships.
Scholarly Interests
Family gerontology; the interplay between older adults’ wellbeing and social relationships; forgiveness in the context of relationships and wellbeing.
Teaching
FSHD 201: Social Gerontology: The Study of Aging
FSHD 304: Research Methods for Studying Families and Human Development
FSHD 340: Aging and Social Policy
FSHD 348: Individual and Family Development Over the Life Course
FSHD 360: Families in Later Life
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on older adults’ social relationships and well-being, and forgiveness.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Links between Couples’ Cynical Hostility and Mental Health: A Dyadic Investigation of Older Couples
Segel-Karpas, D., Estlein, R. & Ermer, A. E., Apr 2024, In: Behavioral Sciences. 14, 4, 283.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parents’ Anticipated Discussions About Death With Young Children
Su-Russell, C., Russell, L. T., Ermer, A. E., Greiner, C. & Gregory, R., Feb 2024, In: Omega (United States). 88, 3, p. 1181-1202 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What are we worried about? Midlife married couples' financial concerns about their retirement
Yorgason, J. B., Segel-Karpas, D., Ermer, A., Weller, H., Owens, S. & Wheeler, B. E., Oct 2024, In: Family Relations. 73, 4, p. 2745-2764 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Aging together: Dyadic profiles of older couples’ marital quality, psychological well-being, and physical health
Novak, J. R., Wilson, S. J., Ermer, A. E. & Harper, J. M., Jun 2023, In: Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. 40, 6, p. 1897-1919 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Friendship and Divorce
Ermer, A. E., 1 Jan 2023, Marriage and Divorce in America: Issues, Trends, and Controversies. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc., p. 210-212 3 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Phone service given a new calling in lonely times Mercer Listening Line lends ear to those who "feel like they're not connected to anyone."
25/09/24
2 items of Media coverage
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What the Divorced and Widowed Know That Married People Don’t
11/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
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What the Divorced and Widowed Know that Married People Don’t
9/07/23
1 item of Media coverage
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