Professor Frank Eyetsemitan on the psychology of death, ageing, intergenerational relationships, cross-cultural gerontology, and grief

What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Professor Frank Eyetsemitan discuss the psychology of death, ageing, intergenerational relationships, cross-cultural gerontology, and grief. Who is Frank? Professor Frank Eyetsemitan is Professor of Psychology at Roger Williams University in Bristol Rhode Island, where he previously held the position of Associate Dean for Social Sciences Division of the College of Arts and Sciences. Professor Eyetsemitan’s work in the field of aging spans almost three decades. His research interests include intergenerational relationships (within families and within skilled care facilities), cross-cultural gerontology, and adult grief outcomes. Prof Eyetsemitan’s works have appeared in prominent journals on Aging and Death & Dying, including the Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology; Death Studies; and OMEGA: Death and Dying. His book (published in 2003 with James Gire as co-author), entitled: Aging and Adult Development in Developing Societies: Applying Western Theories and Concepts discusses the appropriateness of applying key Western theories and concepts to non-Western populations. He is also the author of the textbook, Understanding Death & Dying: Encountering death, dying and the afterlife (2020); and of Death, Dying and Bereavement Around the World: theories, varied views and customs (2021). How do I cite the episode in my research and reading lists? To cite this episode, you can use the following citation: Eyetsemitan, F. (2022) Interview on The Death Studies Podcast hosted by Michael-Fox, B. and Visser, R. Published 6 May 2022. Available at: www.thedeathstudiespodcast.com, DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19721980 What next? Check out more episodes or find out more about the hosts! Got a question? Get in touch. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedeathstudiespodcast/message