title: Training for Research and Teaching in Geropsychology: Preparing the Next Generation of Scholars and Educators.
abstract: For geropsychology to flourish in the years ahead, we need scientists to advance knowledge and teachers to draw new professionals into the field. In this project the authors surveyed 100 geropsychologists who completed a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology about their experience with training for research and teaching. The majority were currently conducting some degree of research (38%) and some form of teaching (45%). The majority of ratings for components of research training were in the "very good to excellent" range, whereas elements of teacher training were rated in the "poor to good" range, though there was variability among persons and components. Qualitative comments revealed enthusiasm for research and teaching roles and a need to enhance our training of geropsychologists as educators. The authors provide several suggestions that could enhance research and teacher training for current and future students of professional geropsychology.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Washington University , St. Louis , Missouri , USA.
authors.forename: Brian D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Carpenter
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Washington University , St. Louis , Missouri , USA.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sakai
authors.affiliation: b Mental Health Services , Department of Veteran Affairs Central Office , Washington DC , USA.
authors.forename: Michele J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Karel
authors.affiliation: c School of Aging Studies , University of South Florida , Tampa , Florida , USA.
authors.forename: Victor
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Molinari
authors.affiliation: d VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School , Brockton , Massachusetts , USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moye
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D011586:Psychology, Clinical / Q000193:education*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012106:Research / Q000193:education*; D000070260:Teacher Training / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration
keywords: aging; education; science