Behavioral Gerontology
Contact Info
- Jonathan C. Baker
- Carbondale, IL
- Phone: (618) 453-8270
- SIG website
- SIG newsletter
- SIG News (September 2011)
Mission/Objectives
To provide intellectual, clinical, and organizational support to other professionals interested in aging and to foster behavior analytic research in aging.
Description of Membership
Membership benefits include a subscription to the biannual newsletter, a vote for the best student behavioral gerontology presenter, and access to a network of professionals across the country who are interested in aging-related fields.
Annual or Recurring Events
Each year the SIG holds a business meeting in which members can discuss issues in the field as well as issues of professional development. In addition, an annual award is presented to a student presenting research in the area of aging.
Newsletters/Publications
A biannual newsletter is e-mailed to all members. The newsletter contains information on upcoming conferences in the area of aging, recent research that has been published, and other information pertaining to the field of behavioral gerontology.
Specifically of Interest to Behavior Analysts
Behavioral gerontology is the application of behavior analysis to aging and age-related issues (LeBlanc, Raetz, & Feliciano, in press). By the year 2030, nearly 20% of the American population will be over the age of 65. Nearly every specialty area in behavior analysis has an older population. However, many of the clinicians trained to work with certain populations do not have the additional training to deal with behavioral issues that occur in aging settings. We provide support to professionals in other areas of behavior analysis to effectively deal with these issues.