Linda K George, Professor

Linda K George

Professor
Ph.D. in Sociology, Duke University, 1975
mailing address: 253 Soc-Psych 1511 Duke Clinics Durham, NC 27708
office: 253 Soc-Psych
email:
phone: (919) 660-5605, (919) 660-7530

research interests | publications | courses | curriculum vita

Research Summary:
 I received my B.A. and M.A. in sociology from the Miami University of Ohio. My Ph.D. in sociology is from Duke University (1975) and my postdoctoral training, in aging, was performed at Duke University School of Medicine. I am a sociologist interested in social psychology, aging and adult development, medical sociology, and family relationships. I have performed extensive research in these areas. My most recent work examines social precursors of depression, the effects of stress on health, and the relationships between religion and health. I enjoy teaching Social Psychology (SOC 106/PSY 116),and graduate seminars in medical sociology and life course and aging. In 1991, I won the Trinity College Distinguished Teaching Award for my outstanding work in the classroom. I collect murder mysteries.

Representative Publications:   (More Publications)

  1. Durpre, M.E. and George, L.K. "Exceptions to the Rule: Exceptional Health among the Disadvantaged."  2008 Revise and resubmit
  2. George, L.K. (Accepted, forthcoming). Matilda White Riley. Encylopedia of the Life Course and Human Development.
  3. George, L.K. (Accepted, forthcoming). Social Support in Adulthood. Encylopedia of the Life Course and Human Development.
  4. George, L.K. (Accepted, forthcoming). Religion and Spirituality in Later Life. Encylopedia of the Life Course and Human Development.
  5. George, L.K. (Accepted, forthcoming). Social and Economic Factors Related to Psychiatric Disorders in Later Life. Geriatric Psychiatry.

Courses (Fall 2009):

  • Psy 104re.01, Social psychology Synopsis
    Soc/psych 130, MW 02:50 PM-04:05 PM