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Division 20's Special Interest Groups provide opportunities for involvement, networking, and information sharing within the division around specific topics and their relationship to the psychology of adult development and aging.

  • Addressing Ageism and Attitudes Toward Aging (A4) SIG 
    The mission of A4SIG is to address ageism and negative attitudes towards aging through research, clinical practice, education, and advocacy.
  • Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
    The mission of our SIG is to support ADRD research efforts and clinical practice by creating a network of collaborators and consultants who improve and disseminate evidence-based approaches to ADRD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
    The overall mission of this group is to connect others in the field of cognitive aging and cognitive neuroscience. We hope to share ideas, career development and research resources, and enhance collaborative efforts across group members.
  • End-of-Life Special Interest Group
    The mission of the End-of-Life Special Interest Group (EOL-SIG) is to support EOL-related research and practice by creating an active network of researchers and clinicians who work together to advance evidence-based approaches to end-of-life (EOL) training, EOL planning, and EOL care.
  • Quality of Life/Health-Related Quality of Life SIG 
    To promote connection and collaboration among Div. 20 members with shared interests in quality of life and health-related quality of life among older adults.
  • Research Methods
    To stimulate interest, and support research and education, in research methods related to the study of human development and aging. To create a professional network where members across disciplines, professional settings, and levels of training with common interests in research methods can share ideas, seek and offer guidance, develop collaborations, and provide and receive mentorship.
Last updated: September 2023Date created: October 2021