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Dr. Ashley Ermer is an associate professor in the Family Science and Human Development department. Dr. Ermer's research primarily 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 her work. Her research focuses on three main areas: 1) the interplay of older adults’ social relationships and well-being; 2) the role of marital status and marital histories among older adults; and 3) ageism and older adults in the community. Additionally, Dr. Ermer has co-edited a book, 'An Introduction to the History of Human Development and Family Science,' which examines the history of human development and family science and how the field has evolved over time (see here: https://www.routledge.com/An-Introduction-to-the-History-of-Human-Development-and-Family-Science/Roach-Ermer/p/book/9781032509259).

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Family gerontology; the interplay between older adults’ wellbeing and social relationships; forgiveness in the context of relationships and wellbeing; marital status and marital histories among older adults; ageism; older adults in the community; history of human development and family science

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