Frank J. Infurna

Frank J. Infurna is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He specializes in developmental psychology with a focus on lifespan approaches to psychosocial and health development in adulthood and old age.

• Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University
• Bachelor's in Psychology and Brain and Cognitive Science from the University of Rochester

His research centers on:

• Resilience to major life stressors (acute and chronic)
• Psychosocial factors promoting healthy aging (e.g., perceived control)
• Contemporary midlife development and its societal implications

He employs longitudinal methodologies like latent growth curve modeling and survival analysis, utilizing datasets such as the Health and Retirement Study and German Socio-Economic Panel Study. His expertise spans aging, resilience, and mental health in adults.