Sheri R. Levy, Ph.D.
Columbia University (1998)
Professor, Social and Health Psychology
Research Interests:
Aging, Ageism, Intergenerational Relations
Current Research:
Levy developed a model for reducing ageism and promoting intergenerational peace called
the PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) model. This model
integrates findings and theorizing from several literatures including psychology,
gerontology, social work, sociology, and medicine. Her research team has shown that
PEACE model interventions promote increased aging knowledge as well as reduce negative
stereotyping of and attitudes toward older adults, aging anxiety, and concerns about
aging.
Representative Publications:
Apriceno, M., & Levy, S.R. (2023). Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Effective
Programs for Reducing Ageism Toward Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology,
42(6), 1356-1375. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231165266
Levy, S.R., Lytle, A. & Macdonald, J.L. (2022). The Worldwide Ageism Crisis. Journal
of Social Issues, 78(4), 743-768. https://doi.org/10.1111/josi.12568
Macdonald, J., & Levy, S. R. (2021). Education to Address Stereotypes about Older
Adults and Careers Working With Them. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 42(3),
363-379. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2020.1854246.
Lytle, A., Nowacek, N., & Levy, S. R. (2020). Instapals: Reducing Ageism by Facilitating
Intergenerational Contact and Providing Aging Education. Gerontology & Geriatrics
Education
41(3), 308-319. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960. 2020.1737047
Monahan, C., Macdonald, J., Lytle, A., Apriceno, M., & Levy, S.R. (2020). COVID-19
and ageism: How positive and negative responses impact older adults and society. American
Psychologist, 75(7), 887-896. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000699
Levy, S.R. (2016). Toward reducing ageism: PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and
Contact Experiences) Model. The Gerontologist. Article first published online: 10
AUG 2016, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnw116
Contact:
sheri.levy@stonybrook.edu