Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha

Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha
  • Professor
  • Department: Psychology
  • Research Cluster: Psychology & Behavioral Sciences
  • Institution: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • Email: JTahmasebMcConatha@wcupa.edu

Research Interests

agingPsychologyculturewell-beingadulthood

Opportunities

Work Study Positions Available: No

Grant Funded Positions Available: No

Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No

Volunteer Research Positions Available: No

Open to Faculty Mentoring: Yes

Biography

Professor Tahmaseb McConatha conducts research on the intersecting influences of adulthood and aging, culture, and well-being. She previously coordinated the WCU Gerontology Program for 12 years and has directed the World Health Organization Global Consortium of Age Friendly Cities and Community and AARP’s Livable Cities for all People since 2014 and 2016 respectively. She conducts research on immigrant woman and well-being (work/life balance; food, culture, and illness management; and coping with transitional stress; and ageism). She has more than 20 years of experience teaching courses, conducting research. She has published 4 books, several chapters, and dozens of articles on the above topics.

Contact Information

Phone: 610-436-3209

List of Publications

  • Volkwein-Kaplan, K. & Tahmaseb McConatha, J. (2018) Ageing, Physical Activity, and Health (International Perspectives). New York, NY: Routledge Publishers Tahmaseb McConatha, J. (2014), Stress Management and Longevity. Oxford, England: Meyer&Meyer. Tahmaseb McConatha, J & Volkwein-Caplan, K. (2012) The Social Geography of Aging. Oxford, England: Meyer&Meyer. Tahmaseb McConatha, J. & Volkwein-Caplan, K. (2010) Cultural Contours of the Body: Aging and Fitness. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.

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