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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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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science
Roach, A. L. & Ermer, A., 1 Jan 2025, Taylor and Francis. 232 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Historical and Contemporary Studies of Adulthood and Aging
Keenoy, J. E., Munly, K. & Ermer, A., 1 Jan 2025, An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science. Taylor and Francis, p. 49-63 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Intertwined Friendships: How Older Women Navigated Couple Friendships and Individual Friendships Alongside Romantic Partners
Ermer, A. E. & Keenoy, J. E., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Research on Aging.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Introduction
Roach, A. L. & Ermer, A., 1 Jan 2025, An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science. Taylor and Francis, p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Where Are We Headed? The Future of Human Development and Family Science as a Discipline
Ermer, A. & Roach, A. L., 1 Jan 2025, An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science. Taylor and Francis, p. 213-227 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Montclair Symposium to Explore Challenges and Opportunities of Aging
31/03/26
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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
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What the Divorced and Widowed Know that Married People Don’t
9/07/23
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