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Human Development and Family Science
Alexander J. Bishop

Alexander Bishop

Assistant Professor


Area: Human Development and Family Science

328A HES
Stillwater OK 74078
 
Phone: 405-744-3989
Fax: 405-744-2800
alex.bishop@okstate.edu

Educational Background:

Degree Institution Area of Study 
Ph.D. Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Human Development and Family Studies
M.A. Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois Gerontology
B.A. Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas Sociology


Research Areas:
  • Subjective well-being
  • Singlehood in later and very late life
  • Religiosity and spirituality
  • The oldest-old
  • Stress and adaptation

Service:
  • HDFS Search Committee for Family Science and Extension Specialist-Gerontology
  • HDFS Human Development Subcommittee for Graduate Curriculum

Professional Memberships:
  • Gerontological Society of America
  • Sigma Phi Omega
  • Society for the Study of Human Development
  • Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
  • APA Division 20: Adulthood and Aging

Grants:
  • Martin, P. (PI), & Bishop, A.(Co-PI). Surviving Alone: The Unmarried in Later Life. (January 2004-January 2005). The Anthony Marchionne Foundation. ($39,381).

Publications (click to view)


Course(s) Taught:
  • Honors Seminar HES  4000
  • Adulthood and Aging HDFS  4413
  • Critical Issues in HDFS HDFS  4533
  • Research Perspectives in Gerontology HDFS  5423
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