معرفی
Elizabeth Russell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Trent University and former Director of the Trent Centre on Aging & Society. She founded and oversees the MA in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies program. Her teaching focuses on Psychology of Aging, Qualitative Methods, and Knowledge Mobilization. Dr. Russell developed the innovative Intergenerational Psychology of Aging course (PSYC 3550H) and leads research on rural aging, intergenerational connections, and age-friendly community sustainability through collaborative, community-based approaches.
Her research examines:
- Rural community resilience and aging challenges
- Intergenerational relationship dynamics
- Housing solutions for older adults
- Digital inclusion barriers during crises
- Sustainability of volunteer-based programs
- Age-friendly policy implementation gaps
Recent publications (15 most recent analyzed) demonstrate strong focus on rural aging challenges during COVID-19, intergenerational pedagogy innovations, and community-based participatory research methodologies. Dominant themes include technology exclusion, volunteerism sustainability, and critical analysis of age-friendly initiatives.
Awards & Honors:
- Trent Teaching Fellowship (2023)
- Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching (2023)
- Early Career Researcher Award (2022)
- Research Impact Award (2021)
Dr. Russell co-leads the Rural Aging Research Program, supervises graduate students in aging studies, and champions interdisciplinary collaboration. Her career vision centers on establishing Trent University as an intergenerational learning institution. She is open to graduate student advisement.
