Alissa R. Dark-Freudeman
Assoc Professor
Education
PhD in Developmental Psychology, University of Florida
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, University of Florida
MS in Developmental Psychology, University of Florida
BA in Linguistics, Minor in Business Administration, University of Florida
Specialization in Teaching
Psychology of Death and Dying
Psychology of Aging
Lifespan Psychology
Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Research Interests
My research interests broadly focus on adult development, aging, and end of life. Current interests include future self-concept, self-regulatory beliefs, health beliefs and behaviors, and the psychology of death and dying.
Specifically, my lab explores the hopes and fears we have related to cognitive and physical health, aging, and dying, as well as the self-regulatory beliefs we have related to attaining these hopes and avoiding these fears.
Other interests include death anxiety, attitudes toward Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), and promoting Advance Directive (AD) completion.
Professional Service
Editor-in-Chief, Mortality
Editorial Board Member, OMEGA: Journal of Death and Dying
Co-Chair, Education Committee, APA Division 20
Community Engagement
Board Member, Funeral Consumer's Alliance of North Carolina
Science Advisory Panel, Green Burial Council