Allyson S Graf
Biographic Data
| ID | 4102305 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Allyson S Graf |
| GIVEN NAMES | Allyson S |
| FAMILY NAME | Graf |
| SIGNATURE | GRAF A S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Northern Kentucky University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5282-830X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Recognizing Student Caregivers
Currently, five million students attending post-secondary education are also caregivers, with impacts on academic success, mental health, and retention. Rooted in the age-inclusivity in higher education model, this paper illustrates how mixed-methods data from a campus-wide study can be used to assess the prevalence and impact of unpaid caregiving on students. Respondents ( n = 241) who identified as a caregiver described their caregiving circums…
Parents as the most influential figures in college-educated young adults’ work value formation and enactment
Intergenerational Contact in Young Adults in Relation to Aging Anxiety, Attitudes, and Future Time Perspective
Among older adults, aging anxiety and ageist attitudes negatively relate to one’s future time perspective. It is unclear when this pattern emerges in the lifespan. Previous research has shown that high-quality intergenerational contact is associated with reduced aging anxiety and ageist attitudes. The goal of the current study was to examine a theoretically derived model of the interrelationships between intergenerational contact, aging anxiety, …
Recommendations for promoting university-wide gerontological education
The importance of gerontology-focused classroom and field education has been emphasized heavily in social work education for decades as the population of older adults continues to expand, as does the need to provide services to support the health and well-being of older adults. Although the need for social workers and other professionals who possess competency in relevant aging issues is paramount, various challenges still exist in regard to curr…
Related factors to aging-career interest
The rising number of older adults increases the need for more workers willing and capable of working with the aging population. However, ageism presents a challenging barrier to overcome. This study aimed to determine the relationship between ageism, self-efficacy, and career interest across a semester; the impact of participating in aging-related experiences with older adults was also examined. College students (N = 182) enrolled in a life-span …
Ageism as a Modifying Influence on Covid-19 Health Beliefs and Intention to Social Distance
Objectives: Commentaries have suggested that initial emphasis on the higher susceptibility and mortality rates of older adults to COVID-19 has instigated ageism within the public discourse and policy decisions. Using the health belief model, the current study examined ageism in interaction with other factors influencing intention to social distance. Methods: Threat of contracting COVID-19, benefits and barriers to social distancing, benevolent an…
Life-Span Lessons
Demand to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population is high. Students outside of gerontology programs, however, remain resistant to enrolling in aging coursework, which are often electives within or outside their degree programs. A life-span development course, however, is likely to be a requirement in many disciplines. In a multigenerational workforce spanning five generations and with intergenerational conflict making media headlines, studen…
Describing the “Gray” Area of Consent
Sexual violence or misconduct can occur at any age, yet sexual consent understanding is not well studied, especially beyond early adulthood. This project aimed to describe how sexual consent is conceptualized across the adult lifespan, drawing comparisons between young, middle-aged, and older adults. Additionally, we examined variables that may differ by age group and influence sexual consent conceptualization. In a survey, young adults ( n = 266…
Describing the “Gray” Area of Consent
Sexual violence or misconduct can occur at any age, yet sexual consent understanding is not well studied, especially beyond early adulthood. This project aimed to describe how sexual consent is conceptualized across the adult lifespan, drawing comparisons between young, middle-aged, and older adults. Additionally, we examined variables that may differ by age group and influence sexual consent conceptualization. In a survey, young adults ( n = 266…
Ageism as a Modifying Influence on Covid-19 Health Beliefs and Intention to Social Distance
Objectives: Commentaries have suggested that initial emphasis on the higher susceptibility and mortality rates of older adults to COVID-19 has instigated ageism within the public discourse and policy decisions. Using the health belief model, the current study examined ageism in interaction with other factors influencing intention to social distance. Methods: Threat of contracting COVID-19, benefits and barriers to social distancing, benevolent an…
Life-Span Lessons
Demand to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population is high. Students outside of gerontology programs, however, remain resistant to enrolling in aging coursework, which are often electives within or outside their degree programs. A life-span development course, however, is likely to be a requirement in many disciplines. In a multigenerational workforce spanning five generations and with intergenerational conflict making media headlines, studen…
Describing the “Gray” Area of Consent
Sexual violence or misconduct can occur at any age, yet sexual consent understanding is not well studied, especially beyond early adulthood. This project aimed to describe how sexual consent is conceptualized across the adult lifespan, drawing comparisons between young, middle-aged, and older adults. Additionally, we examined variables that may differ by age group and influence sexual consent conceptualization. In a survey, young adults ( n = 266…
Ageism as a Modifying Influence on Covid-19 Health Beliefs and Intention to Social Distance
Objectives: Commentaries have suggested that initial emphasis on the higher susceptibility and mortality rates of older adults to COVID-19 has instigated ageism within the public discourse and policy decisions. Using the health belief model, the current study examined ageism in interaction with other factors influencing intention to social distance. Methods: Threat of contracting COVID-19, benefits and barriers to social distancing, benevolent an…
Recommendations for promoting university-wide gerontological education
The importance of gerontology-focused classroom and field education has been emphasized heavily in social work education for decades as the population of older adults continues to expand, as does the need to provide services to support the health and well-being of older adults. Although the need for social workers and other professionals who possess competency in relevant aging issues is paramount, various challenges still exist in regard to curr…
Related factors to aging-career interest
The rising number of older adults increases the need for more workers willing and capable of working with the aging population. However, ageism presents a challenging barrier to overcome. This study aimed to determine the relationship between ageism, self-efficacy, and career interest across a semester; the impact of participating in aging-related experiences with older adults was also examined. College students (N = 182) enrolled in a life-span …
Intergenerational Contact in Young Adults in Relation to Aging Anxiety, Attitudes, and Future Time Perspective
Among older adults, aging anxiety and ageist attitudes negatively relate to one’s future time perspective. It is unclear when this pattern emerges in the lifespan. Previous research has shown that high-quality intergenerational contact is associated with reduced aging anxiety and ageist attitudes. The goal of the current study was to examine a theoretically derived model of the interrelationships between intergenerational contact, aging anxiety, …
Parents as the most influential figures in college-educated young adults’ work value formation and enactment
Recognizing Student Caregivers
Currently, five million students attending post-secondary education are also caregivers, with impacts on academic success, mental health, and retention. Rooted in the age-inclusivity in higher education model, this paper illustrates how mixed-methods data from a campus-wide study can be used to assess the prevalence and impact of unpaid caregiving on students. Respondents ( n = 241) who identified as a caregiver described their caregiving circums…
Psychology (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Aging and Gerontology Research (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Retirement, Disability, and Employment (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Demography (2 works)