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JoNell Strough, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University (WVU), where she also serves as the Coordinator of the Life-Span Developmental Program. Her work bridges developmental, cognitive, and social psychology with a strong focus on aging, decision-making, and gender development.
- Institution: West Virginia University
- School: Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
- Department: Department of Psychology
- Role: Professor & Program Coordinator
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Utah (Mentor: Cynthia A. Berg)
- B.A., Boise State University (summa cum laude)
Dr. Strough's research centers on decision-making and gender development across the lifespan, particularly in adolescence, early, and later adulthood. She investigates how individuals use life experience and social relationships to compensate for cognitive decline and make adaptive decisions. Her work on gender examines stereotypes, gender-typed behaviors, and how situational contexts influence identity and choices. A core aim of her research is to promote healthy aging and successful development by understanding emotion regulation, mindfulness, and future time perspective.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend in lifespan decision science, particularly focusing on sunk-cost fallacy, social risk avoidance, and future time perspective. Her gender research consistently explores normative constraints, marital name change, and financial risk tolerance across genders. The interdisciplinary nature of her work spans psychology, gerontology, behavioral economics, and gender studies.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- Fellow, Gerontological Society of America
- Member, American Psychological Association (Divisions: Developmental, Adult Development and Aging)
Dr. Strough has a robust history of mentoring graduate students, with most alumni employed as professors or researchers in academia, medical centers, and government. Her research has been supported by prestigious grants from the U.S. National Institute on Aging and the National Science Foundation. She actively recruits new graduate students whose interests align with her team’s focus.
Laboratory and Research Team: The Life-Span Lab at WVU, led by Dr. Strough, includes current graduate researchers such as Amanda Chappell, Ilana Haliwa, Kelly Smith, Rachel Spalding, and Jenna Wilson. The lab emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary research on development across the lifespan, with a strong focus on real-world applications for healthy aging and gender equity.
