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Majerovitz, Deborah
Majerovitz, DeborahProfessor
Behavioral Sciences
- Areas of Expertise:
- Health Psychology
- Psychology of Aging
- Family Caregiving
Professor Majerovitz has a doctoral degree in Social and Personality Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology. Her areas of expertise include the psychology of aging, coping with chronic illness and disability, the impact of illness on marital and family relationships, and the role of social support in buffering stress. Her research interests encompass the psychological impact of family caregiving, family decision making in long term care and nursing home placement, communication in health care settings, and cultural differences in beliefs about elder care. She has worked with non-profit organizations on program evaluation, outcomes assessment, and applied health policy research.
- Education:
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Degree Institution Field Dates PhD City University of New York Graduate Center Social and Personality Psychology 1993 MA City University of New York Graduate Center Psychology 1990 BA Swarthmore College Psychology 1982
