Sheri R. Levy, Ph.D.

Professor

Social and Health Psychology

Columbia University (1998)

Sheri Levy will be reviewing graduate student applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Research Interests:

Aging, Ageism, Intergenerational Relations

Current Research:

Levy developed a model for reducing ageism and promoting intergenerational peace called the PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) model. This model integrates findings and theorizing from several literatures including psychology, gerontology, social work, sociology, and medicine. Her research team has shown that PEACE model interventions promote increased aging knowledge as well as reduce negative stereotyping of and attitudes toward older adults, aging anxiety, and concerns about aging.

Representative Publications:

Apriceno, M., & Levy, S.R. (2023). Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses of Effective Programs for Reducing Ageism Toward Older Adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 42(6), 1356-1375. https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648231165266

Levy, S.R., Lytle, A. & Macdonald, J.L. (2022). The Worldwide Ageism Crisis. Journal of Social Issues, 78(4), 743-768. https://doi.org/10.1111/josi.12568

Macdonald, J., & Levy, S. R. (2021). Education to Address Stereotypes about Older Adults and Careers Working With Them. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 42(3), 363-379. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2020.1854246.

Lytle, A., Nowacek, N., & Levy, S. R. (2020). Instapals: Reducing Ageism by Facilitating Intergenerational Contact and Providing Aging Education. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

41(3), 308-319. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960. 2020.1737047

Monahan, C., Macdonald, J., Lytle, A., Apriceno, M., & Levy, S.R. (2020). COVID-19 and ageism: How positive and negative responses impact older adults and society. American Psychologist, 75(7), 887-896. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000699

Levy, S.R. (2016). Toward reducing ageism: PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) Model. The Gerontologist. Article first published online: 10 AUG 2016, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnw116