Publications

Additional Books:

Whitbourne, S.K. & Cavanaugh, J.C. (2003). Integrating aging topics into psychology: A practical guide for teaching undergraduates. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association (royalties to be donated to Division 20, APA).

Whitbourne, S.K. (2002). The aging individual (2nd Ed.). New York: Springer.

Whitbourne, S.K. (Ed.) (2000). Psychopathology in later adulthood. New York: Wiley.

Cavanaugh, J.C. & Whitbourne, S.K. (1999). Gerontology: An interdisciplinary perspective. New York: Oxford University Press.

Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (1998) (Eds.). A casebook in abnormal psychology: From the files of experts. New York: Oxford.

Halgin, R.P. & Whitbourne, S.K. (1997).Abnormal psychology: The human experience of psychological disorders (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Whitbourne, S.K. & Halgin, R.P. (1997).Study guide for abnormal psychology: The human experience of psychological disorders (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Whitbourne, S. K. & Ebmeyer, J. B. (1990).Identity and intimacy in marriage: A study of couples. N.Y.: Springer-Verlag.

Whitbourne, S. K. (1986). The me I know: A study of adult identity. N.Y.: Springer-Verlag.

Whitbourne, S. K. & Weinstock, C. S. (1986).Adult development, 2nd Ed. NY: Praeger. (Second edition written by S. K. Whitbourne.)

Whitbourne, S. K. (1985).The aging body: Physiological changes and psychological consequences. New York: Springer-Verlag.

Hulicka, I. M., & Whitbourne, S. K. (1979).Teaching undergraduate courses in adult development and aging. Mt. Desert, ME: Beech Hill Press.

Journal Publications: 2005-2010

Rodriguez, L., Schwartz, S. J., & Whitbourne, S. K. (2010). American identity revisited: The relation between national, ethnic, and personal identity in a multiethnic sample of emerging adults. Journal of Adolescent Research, 25, 324-349.

Schwartz, S.J., Waterman, A.S., Vazsonyi, A.T., Zamboanga, B.L., Whitbourne, S.K., Weisskirch, R.S., & Vernon, M. The association of well-being with health risk behaviors in college-attending emerging adults. Applied Developmental Science, 15, 20-36.

Qualls, S.H. Scogin, F., Zweig, R., & Whitbourne, S.K. (2010). Predoctoral training models in professional geropsychology, Training and Education in Professional Psychology, 4, 85-90.

Weinberger, M. I., & Whitbourne, S. K. (2010). Depressive symptoms, self-reported physical functioning, and identity in community-dwelling older adults. Ageing International. DOI: 10.1007/s12126-010-9053-4

Karel, M.J., Emery, E.E., Molinari, V., and the CoPGTP Task Force on the Assessment of Geropsychology Competencies (2010). Development of a tool to evaluate geropsychology knowledge and skill competencies. International Psychogeriatrics. doi:10.1017/S1041610209991736.

Jones, K. M., Whitbourne, S.K., Whitbourne, S. B., Skultety, K. M. (2009). Identity processes and memory controllability in later adulthood. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 28, 582-599.

Whitbourne, S.K., Sneed, J.R. & Sayer, A. (2009). Psychosocial development from college through midlife: A 34 year sequential study. Developmental Psychology, 45, 1328-1340.

Weinberger, M.I., Hofstein, Y., & Whitbourne, S.K. (2008). Intimacy in young adulthood as a predictor of divorce in midlife. Personal Relationships, 15, 551-557.

Policy & Planning Board (2008). From the American Psychological Association to the American Psychology Association- An organization for psychologists or the discipline? American Psychologist, 63, (Immediate Past Chair of Board).

Policy & Planning Board (2007). Who cares about APA policy and does it have an impact? American Psychologist, 62, 491-503. (Chair of Board).

Sneed, J.R., Whitbourne, S.K., & Culong, M. (2006). Trust, identity, and ego integrity: Modeling Erikson's core stages over 34 years. Journal of Adult Development, 13, 148-157.

Sneed, J.R. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2006). Core stages in psychosocial development: A 34-year longitudinal study. Journal of Adult Development. 13, 146-157.

Policy & Planning Board (2006). APA's Response to International and National Disasters and Crises: Addressing Diverse Needs. American Psychologist, 61, 513-521. (Chair-Elect of Board).

Norcross, J.C., Whitbourne, S.K., & Mathie, V.A. (2006). Responding to distressed college students. Excellence in Teaching (Vol. 8), Published by the Society for Teaching of Psychology.

Policy & Planning Board (2005). APA 2020: A Perfect Vision for Psychology 2004 Five-Year Report of the Policy and Planning Board. American Psychologist, 60, 512-522. (contributor).

Sneed, J.R. & Whitbourne, S.K. (2005). Ageism in models of the aging self. Journal of Social Issues, 61, 375-388.

If you are interested in previous journal articles, submitted articles, chapters, and material in press, please see
Dr. Whitbourne's full Curriculum Vitae.