Ruth (Ruthie) V. Walker, PhD

As a feminist Psychologist and Gerontologist, my work generally focuses on critiquing and empowering resistance to social inequities across the lifespan.

Department of Psychology

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Interventions.

Coming soon! Currently in the process of testing the efficacy of two intervention programs for older adults: (1) an anti-bullying intervention and (2) a suicide prevention intervention.

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Current Projects.

Research projects for the upcoming year will focus on studying the efficacy of two intervention programs: (1) a suicide prevention program targeted at middle-aged and older adults and (2) an anti-bullying bystander intervention targeted at older adults. Additional studies ongoing exploring gender identity in mid-to-late adulthood and the impact of intersectional identities on helping behavior to prevent sexual assault.

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Community Resources.

Almost all of my courses are integrated service-learning courses. As part of their coursework, students create materials for local community organizations and agencies.

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