About this Webinar

We are pleased to present a webinar featuring studies in the newly published special issue of the Psychological Sciences section of The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences titled “Social Determinants of Gerontological Health, Functioning, and Well-Being.”  Featured studies will illustrate the ways in which social determinants of health (SDOH) are powerful drivers of the heterogeneity older adults experience in their physical health, cognitive functioning, and overall well-being. Moderated by Guest Co-editors, Regina S. Wright, PhD, FGSA, and Samuele Zilioli, PhD, the webinar will feature four speakers whose work exemplifies the special issue’s four broad themes:

(1) life-course disadvantage and long-term health risks; 
(2) neighborhood, environmental, and community-based contexts; 
(3) social connection, isolation, and modern forms of disconnection; and 
(4) innovative methodological approaches to better capture SDOH processes. 

The researchers will present their work and be available for questions. Attendees will learn about emerging research that advances our understanding of how social determinants shape aging-related health outcomes.

Presented by

• Alyssa Gamaldo (Moderator)
• Rodlescia Sneed (Moderator)
• Regina S. Wright  (Moderator)
• Samuele Zilioli  (Moderator)
• Jordana Breton (speaker)
• Jinshil Hyun (speaker)
• Christina Kamis (speaker)
• Minzhi Ye (speaker)