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EDUCATION

Postdoctoral Fellowship- Gerontology and Health Psychology
National Institute on Aging at University of California San Francisco in

PhD. Psychology
Syracuse University- Syracuse, NY

MS. Psychology
Syracuse University- Syracuse, NY

BA. Psychology
Syracuse University- Syracuse, NY.

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Frazier's work explores sense of self and coping with life transitions and developmental tasks across adulthood in an effort to maximize mental and physical health outcomes.  This work is particularly focused on understanding processes associated with developing relisience and avenues towards successful aging.  Dr. Frazier teaches  undergraduate (and graduate level) courses in the Psychology of Adulthood and Aging, Psychology of Health and Illness, Differential Psychology, and Introduction to Psychology. Dr. Frazier is a member of the American Psychological Association's Division of Adult Development and Aging and serves as coordinator for the Student Research Awards Program, as well as the Division's representative to the APA's Committee on Women in Psychology.

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COURSES TAUGHT

• PSY 2020 -- Intro to Psychology
• SOP 4834 -- Psychology of Health & Illness
• SOP 4331 -- Psychology of Health Laboratory Course
• DEP 4434 -- Psychology of Aging
• DEP 3404 -- Psychology of Adulthood
• DDEP 4434 -- Psychology of Aging
• DEP 3404 -- Psychology of Adulthood
• EXP 3523 -- Memory and Memory Improvement
• SOP 5081 -- Seminar in Health Psychology
• SOP 5081 -- Seminar in Health Psychology

 

SELECT PUBLICATIONS

Schwartz, B. L., & Frazier, L. D.  (In press).  Tip-of-the-tongue states and aging:  Contrasting psycholinguistic and metacognitive perspectives.  Journal of General Psychology.

Schwartz, B. L., Meissner, C. A., Hoffman, M., Evans, S., & Frazier, L. D.  (2004).  Event memory and misinformation effects in a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).  Animal Cognition, 7 (2), 93-100.

Allen, A., Montgomery M., Tubman, J., Frazier, L., & Escovar, L.  (2003).  The effects of assessment feedback on rapport-building and self-enhancement processes.  Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 25 (3). 165-181.

Wade, L. D., & Frazier, L. D.  (2003).  Cultural differences in possible selves during later life.  Journal of Aging Studies, 17, 251-268.

Frazier, L. D., Cotrell, V., & Hooker, K.  (2003).  Possible selves and illness:  A comparison of individuals with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and healthy older adults International Journal of Behavioral Development, 27(1), 1-11.

Frazier, L. D.  (2002).  Continuity and change in patterns of coping with Parkinson's disease.  International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 55(3), 207-232.

Frazier, L. D., Waid, L. D., & Finke, C.  (2002).  The impact of anxiety on coping and quality of life in older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 28(12), 40-47.

Frazier, L. D., Johnson, P. M., Gonzalez, G. K., & Kafka, C. L.  (2002).  Psychosocial influences on possible selves:  A comparison of three cohorts of older adults.  International Journal of Behavioral Development, 26(4), 308-317.

Hooker, K., Manoogian-O’Dell, M., Monahan, D. J., Frazier, L. D., & Shifren, K.  (2000) Does type of disease matter?  Gender differences among Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease spouse caregivers.  The Gerontologist, 40 (5), 568 – 573.

Frazier, L. D., Hooker, K., Johnson, P. M., & Kaus, C.  (2000).  Continuity and change in possible selves in later life:  A 5-year longitudinal study.  Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 22(3), 235-241.

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