Frank Infurna
Arizona State University Associate Professor
Frank J. Infurna is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University. He is a developmental psychologist studying how people grow and develop throughout their lives, especially in adulthood and old age. His research focuses on two main areas: how people bounce back from major life stresses and how they develop during midlife. He uses advanced methods to analyze long-term data and specific events, applying these techniques to long-term surveys and detailed research designs. Frank received his doctorate in human development and family studies from Pennsylvania State University and his bachelor's in psychology and brain and cognitive science from the University of Rochester.
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Tempe, AZ
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Suggested Interview Topics:
Aging | Developmental Psychology | Healthy Aging | Mental Health | Adults' Resilience
Suggested Interview Questions:
- Loneliness is an issue many people deal with nowadays. Who is dealing with it and how is it impacting them?
- What are some ways people can combat loneliness?
- You've researched how people cope with major life challenges like a cancer diagnosis or losing a spouse. What have you found?
- Serious issues like childhood abuse or poverty can have impact on a person. What has your research revealed about these types of situations?
- How does someone's beliefs about their ability to control their life affect their aging process?
- How do physical activity and fitness impact someone's healthy aging?
- How does someone's sense of control affect how long someone might live?
- You say that the term 'Midlife Crisis' might be outdated, how so?
- How have middle-aged adults changed over time?
- People in some countries feel lonelier than others during midlife. What has your research found?
- You've found that midlife (ages 40-65) has become a time of crisis. How so?
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