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Dr. Joy M. Jacobs-Lawson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Kentucky University's College of Arts and Sciences.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Bellarmine University
- Master's in Experimental Psychology from Oklahoma State University
- PhD in Experimental Psychology from Oklahoma State University
Her research investigates real-world high-risk decision processes within aging populations, analyzing how risk tolerance, knowledge, gender, age, and personality traits influence choices in retirement planning, financial investments, and health contexts. Recent work explores collaborative decision-making dynamics affected by health status, marital circumstances, and individual competence metrics.
She teaches core curriculum courses including Introduction to Psychology, Life-Span Development, and Senior Capstone, alongside specialized offerings in Cognitive Aging, Adult Development, and Health Decision Making—emphasizing critical thinking and active learning methodologies.
Personal highlights note her marriage to Adam Lawson, Associate Professor in the same Psychology Department, and family activities involving their two children's school and scouting engagements, alongside outdoor pursuits like camping and swimming.
