Assistant Professor
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Michael is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Sacred Heart University in CT, graduated with his PhD in Adult Development and Aging Psychology from the University of Akron in 2021. In the classroom, Dr. Vale encourages his students to integrate their own experiences into coursework and challenges them to think about their own lifespan trajectories. Dr. Vale also enjoys mentoring and working with students on research projects. Broadly, Dr. Vale’s research focuses on understanding the consequences of stigma in older adulthood in two main areas: understanding the consequences of benevolent ageism and studying the impact of minority stress in older sexual and gender minorities (e.g., LGBT people).
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Ageism Everywhere All at Once: Different Manifestations and Research Approaches
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST
1 - Reframing Aging: The Impact of Labels on Attitudes Toward Older Adults
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PST