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Pathways to Advancing Aging Policy-Relevant Research in Academic Settings.
Kathryn G Kietzman1, Lisa M Troy2, Carmen R Green3
1a Center for Health Policy Research and Department of Community Health Sciences, Fielding School of Public Health , University of California-Los Angeles , Los Angeles , California , USA.
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|February 6, 2016
Summary
Academic institutions face barriers in translating aging research into policy. Scholars, especially minorities, experience marginalization, needing institutional support for policy-relevant research to improve older adult well-being.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Policy
- Sociology of Science
Background:
- Policy-level changes significantly impact aging populations' health and well-being.
- A gap exists between scientific knowledge and policy action, with limited focus on academic institutions' role in knowledge generation.
- Previous research identified knowledge translation barriers, but not specifically within academic settings for aging policy research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore barriers and pathways for developing and maintaining aging policy-relevant research agendas in academic settings.
- To examine challenges faced by minority group members pursuing aging policy research.
- To identify strategies for overcoming institutional obstacles in aging policy research.
Main Methods:
- Exploratory focus group study.
- In-depth examination of participants' experiences with aging policy-relevant research in academia.
- Qualitative analysis of barriers, facilitators, and strategies.
Main Results:
- Scholars face institutional barriers, including limited funding and lower valuation of policy research for tenure and promotion.
- Minority group participants reported marginalization of their policy research interests.
- Participants proposed strategies like community collaboration and mentorship to address barriers.
Conclusions:
- Academic institutions need to reframe the valuation of policy research.
- Diversifying funding and publishing opportunities can better support aging policy scholars.
- Addressing institutional barriers is crucial for advancing research that informs policies for aging populations.
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