Research | Health, Aging & Society

Research in the Department of Health, Aging & Society examines a wide range of issues and topics related to the social study of health and aging. We bring a critical perspective to our research.

This perspective includes questioning and sometimes challenging the dominant models of thinking and acting in health policy and practice, giving voice to people and subjects that are neglected or marginalized, involving communities as partners in research, drawing on social theory to frame and inform studies, and being open to using all kinds of academic methodologies. All of our faculty members are critical social scientists.

Ongoing Research Projects

PAWSing Student Stress Learn More

Therapy dogs offer university students love and support. They could be used to help combat growing mental health concerns in university, such as depression, anxiety, and stress, especially during exam time.

A New Way of Understanding Wellbeing Learn More

Through non-representational theory, wellbeing is understood as an immediate, less-than-fully conscious, physio-environmental process that emerges as we move through the world.

Our programs offer students the opportunity to explore diverse research areas with guidance from experienced supervisors who are leaders in their fields.

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