Faculty and Staff
Gerontology Program
Human Development and Family Sciences
Rick Levenson
Courtesy Faculty
Faculty
College of Health and Human Sciences
Oregon State University
203 Bates Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
| Phone: | 541-737-9241 |
| Fax: | 541-737-5579 |
| E-mail: | rick.levenson@oregonstate.edu |
Research Interests
Research interests are personality development in adulthood, the psychology of the self, transformational change in adult development, comparative study of spiritual practices, the role of religion and spirituality in life transitions, and the development of wisdom and ethics.
Personal Interests
contemplative practice, cycling, hiking, opera, religious art.
Publications
Jennings, PA, Aldwin, CM, Levenson, MR, Spiro, A III, Mroczek, D (2006) Combat exposure, perceived benefits of military service, and wisdom in later life: Findings from the Normative Aging Study. Research on Aging, 28:115-124
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Levenson, MR, Aldwin, CM, Yancura, L A (2006) Positive emotional change: Mediating effects of forgiveness and spirituality. Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing, 2:498-508Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Yancura, LA, Aldwin, CM, Levenson, MR, Spiro, A III (2006) Coping, affect, and the metabolic syndrome in older men: How does coping get under the skin? Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 61B:P295- P303Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Yancura, LA, Aldwin, CM, Levenson, MR, Spiro, A III (2006) Coping, affect, and the metabolic syndrome in older men: How does coping get under the skin? Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences, 61B:295-P30Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Levenson, R, Jennings, PA, Aldwin, C, Shiraishi, RW. (2005). Self-transcendence, conceptualization and measurement. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 60, 127-143
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Aldwin, C, Levenson, R. (2004). Post-traumatic growth: A developmental perspective. Psychological Inquiry, 15, 19-21
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Books and Chapters
Aldwin, C. M., Levenson, M. R., & Kelly, L. L. (2008). Lifespan developmental perspectives on stress-related growth. In C. L. Park, S. Lechner, A. Stanton, & M. Antoni (Eds.), Positive life changes in the context of medical illness. Washington, DC: APA press.
Levenson, MR, Aldwin, CM (2006) Change in personality processes and health outcomes. IN: Handbook of Personality Change D. Mroczek & T. Little (Eds.), New York: Guilford.
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Aldwin, C, Levenson, R. (2005). Military service and emotional maturation: The Chelsea Pensioners. IN: Historical influences on lives and aging, K. W. Schaie & G. Elder, Jr. (Eds.) San Diego: Academic Press. 255-281
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Levenson, R, Aldwin, C, D’Mello, M. (2005). Religious development in young adulthood to mid-life. IN: Handbook of the Psychology of Religion. Paloutzian, R, & Park, CL (Eds.) New York: GuilfordAdditional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Aldwin, C, Levenson, R, Gilmer, DF. (2004). Interface between physical and mental health. Health, illness, and optimal aging: Biological and psychosocial perspectives, Sage Press
Additional OSU HHS Author(s): Aldwin, Carolyn
Research Grants and Contracts
Levenson, M R, Primary Investigator
(2006-2007) Intergero: Implementation
of an International Interdisciplinary
Program in Gerontology, U.S. Department
on Education, Fund to Improve
Post-Secondary Education. $8,337
Levenson, M, Principal Investigator (2004-2007) MU Intergero: Gerontology, Miami University.