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| Pathways to advancing aging policy-relevant research in academic settings | | Author(s) | Kathryn G Kietzman, Lisa M Troy, Carmen R Green, Steven P Wallace |
| Journal title | Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, vol 37, no 1, January-March 2016 |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis, January-March 2016 |
| Pages | pp 81-102 |
| Source | www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Ageing process ; Social policy ; Research ; University education ; Methodology ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Policy-level changes have a significant influence on the health and well-being of ageing populations. Yet there is often a gap between scientific knowledge and policy action. Although previous research has identified barriers and facilitators to effective knowledge translation, little attention has been given to the role of academic institutions in knowledge generation. This exploratory focus group study examines barriers and pathways to developing and maintaining an ageing policy-relevant research agenda in academic settings. It also considers additional challenges associated with minority group membership in this pursuit. The participants were personally committed to conducting policy-relevant research, despite institutional barriers such as fewer funding opportunities and less value attributed to their research, particularly in the context of tenure and promotion. Although many viewed their research as an opportunity to make a difference, especially for under-served older adult populations, a number of minority group participants expressed that their policy research interests were marginalised. The participants offer individual and institutional-level strategies for addressing barriers, including collaborating with community members and colleagues, and engaging mentors within and outside of their academic institutions. Reframing the valuation of policy research through the diversification of funding and publishing opportunities can better support scholars engaged in ageing policy-relevant research. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-160429229 A |
| Classmark | BG: TM2: 3A: V7M: 3D: 7T |
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