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Karen Siedlecki is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, leading the Fordham Memory and Aging Lab. Her research focuses on aging, episodic memory, and well-being, with particular emphasis on cognitive and social factors influencing mental health across adulthood. She is affiliated with both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses, and her work integrates clinical, experimental, and longitudinal methodologies. Dr. Siedlecki's research explores topics such as the positivity bias in autobiographical memory, psychosocial outcomes of the pandemic, and the role of social support in mitigating depressive symptoms.
Her educational background includes advanced training in cognitive and clinical psychology, though specific degree details are not provided. She currently accepts graduate students and has published extensively on aging-related topics, including caregiver communication, cognitive reserve, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on adult mental health.
Key areas of investigation include: (1) memory distortions and biases across the lifespan, (2) stress and coping mechanisms during pandemics, (3) racial disparities in neurocognitive outcomes, and (4) intergenerational communication in healthcare settings. Her work bridges laboratory-based memory studies with real-world applications in clinical and long-term care environments.
Recent publications highlight her focus on pandemic-related mental health, cognitive aging mechanisms, and caregiver-resident dynamics. While no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record indicates sustained contributions to gerontological and clinical psychology domains.
