Tiffany L. Young, MA
M.A. Gerontology, 2009, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
B.S. Psychology/ Pre-medical Concentration, 2005, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Email:
tlyoung@mail.usf.edu
Entered Program 2009
Telephone: 813-974-6934
Co-Major Professors:
Curriculum Vitae (pdf)
Description of Research Interests
Older offenders and the life course perspective, Intergenerational program development and evaluation, Quality of care in long-term care facilities
Publications
Professional Presentations
Stanback, B. & Young, T. (2009, November). Gender Differences in the Life Experiences of Older Offenders. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
Young, T. & Pearman, A. (2009, November). Age, Social Support, and Childhood Trauma as Predictors of Substance Use in Recently Incarcerated Women. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.
Young, T. & Pearman, A. (2008, November). Social Support and Substance Use in Recently Incarcerated Older Females. Poster presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, National Harbor, Maryland.
Young, T. & Cook, S. (2008, May). The Utilization of Q-sort Methodology to Develop a Measure of Women’s Response to Intimate Partner Violence. Poster presented at Georgia Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Jekyll Island, GA.
Maltese, K., Cook, S., Horst, D. & Young, T. (2005, June). System Obstacles and Opportunities in an Intervention for Women Leaving Prison. Poster presented at Society for Community Research and Action Conference, Champagne, IL.
Young, T., William, R. & Imig, J. (2003, July). The Effects of Vioxx on Kidney Cyclooxygenase Metabolites in a Syndrome X Animal Model. Poster presented at the Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program, Augusta, GA.
Research in Progress
Stanback, B. & Young, T. (In progress). Gender Differences in the Life Experiences of Older Offenders.
Honors & Awards
August 2009
Aging Studies Fellowship
August 2009-Present
W.E.B. Student Diversity Fellowship
May 2009
Gerontology Institute Outstanding Graduate Award
May 2008
Georgia Psychological Association Annual Meeting Poster Presentation
1st Place Award Division F Graduate Student
Fall 2007
The Fulton County Gerontology Scholarship
Fall 2007
The Carole Rowe Jones & Waymon Jones Scholarship
Spring 2005
Outstanding Undergraduate Psychology Student
2003-2005
Student Support Service Academic Award
2000-2004
Hope Scholarship Recipient
Fall 2000 & Summer 2002
Dean’s List
Associated Memberships
August 2008- Present
Gerontological Society of America
Student Member
June 2008- Present
Sigma Phi Omega (Gerontology Honors Society)
Spring & Fall 2005
Georgia State Honors Program
Spring 2003-2005
Psi Chi (Psychology Honors Society)
Fall 2000
Alpha Delta Lambda (Freshman Honor Society