Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., Columbia University 1959
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Professor with Tenure, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1972 - 1990
  • Associate Professor, Sociology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1967 - 1972
  • Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Clinical Science Departments 1967 - 1972
• Expertise
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  Global Scholarship

  • Expertise

    • Afghanistan (Country) 
    • Georgia (Country) 
    • Japan (Country) 

  • Research

    • Afghanistan (Country) 
    • Japan (Country) 
    • United States of America (Country) 
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Geriatric Assessment And Outcome In Ltc Facilities awarded by National Institutes of Health 1986 - 1987
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Palmore, Erdman B. “Auto-Gerontology: A Personal Odyssey.” J Appl Gerontol 36, no. 11 (November 2017): 1295–1305. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464816648140.
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    • George, Linda K., Erdman Palmore, and Harvey J. Cohen. “The Duke Center for the Study of Aging: one of our earliest roots.” Gerontologist 54, no. 1 (February 2014): 59–66. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnt049.
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    • Whittington, F. J., and E. B. Palmore. “You've Come a Long Way, Sociology.” The Gerontologist 53, no. 4 (August 1, 2013): 703–5. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnt060.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Reducing ageism.” Journal of Aging, Humanities, and the Arts 3, no. 2 (January 1, 2009): 144–46. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325610902914781.
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    • Allen, Priscilla D., Katie E. Cherry, and Erdman Palmore. “Self-reported ageism in social work practitioners and students.” J Gerontol Soc Work 52, no. 2 (2009): 124–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634370802561927.
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    • Palmore, E. B., K. Cherry, P. Allen, and J. Denver. “THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL DESIRABILITY ON SELF-REPORTED AGEISM.” Gerontologist 48 (October 1, 2008): 719–719.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Healthy behaviors or age denials?” Educational Gerontology 33, no. 12 (December 1, 2007): 1087–97. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601270701700706.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B. “IS AGE DISCRIMINATION BAD?” The Gerontologist 46, no. 6 (December 2006): 848–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/46.6.848.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B. “Ageism in Canada and the United States.” J Cross Cult Gerontol 19, no. 1 (March 2004): 41–46. https://doi.org/10.1023/b:jccg.0000015098.62691.ab.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B. “AGEISM COMES OF AGE.” The Gerontologist 43, no. 3 (June 2003): 418–20. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/43.3.418.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Responses to "A comparison of characteristics of Kevorkian euthanasia cases and physician-assisted suicides in Oregon".” Gerontologist 41, no. 6 (December 2001): 828.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and W. J. McAuley. “Letter to the editor (multiple letters).” Journal of Applied Gerontology 18, no. 3 (January 1, 1999): 397–99. https://doi.org/10.1177/073346489901800308.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and B. M. Burchett. “Predictors of disability in the final year of life.” J Aging Health 9, no. 3 (August 1997): 283–97. https://doi.org/10.1177/089826439700900301.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Touching the third rail: time to return the retirement age for early Social Security benefits to 65.” Gerontologist 37, no. 2 (April 1997): 149. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/37.2.149.
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    • Harris, D. K., P. S. Changas, and E. B. Palmore. “Palmore’s first facts on aging quiz in a multiple-choice format.” Educational Gerontology 22, no. 6 (January 1, 1996): 575–89. https://doi.org/10.1080/0360127960220605.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “HOW POLICIES CHANGE - THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AND THE AGING SOCIETY - CAMPBELL,JC.” Gerontologist 33, no. 5 (October 1, 1993): 697–99.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Positive ageism?” Gerontologist 32, no. 5 (October 1992): 582. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/32.5.582.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Knowledge about aging: what we know and need to know.” Gerontologist 32, no. 2 (April 1992): 149–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/32.2.149.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Arguments for assisted suicide.” Gerontologist 31, no. 6 (December 1991): 854. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/31.6.854.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Predictors of outcome in nursing homes.” J Appl Gerontol 9, no. 2 (June 1990): 172–84. https://doi.org/10.1177/073346489000900203.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Letter to the editor.” Educational Gerontology 16, no. 6 (January 1, 1990): 645–46. https://doi.org/10.1080/0380127900160614.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B., and Kyoichi Sonoda. “Health and Illness in Changing Japanese Society.” Contemporary Sociology 18, no. 2 (March 1989): 280–280. https://doi.org/10.2307/2074133.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and H. J. Cohen. “Geriatric education: the Duke program.” N C Med J 50, no. 2 (February 1989): 89–90.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B., Patrick McKee, and Heta Kauppinen. “The Art of Aging: A Celebration of Old Age in Western Art.” Contemporary Sociology 17, no. 3 (May 1988): 303–303. https://doi.org/10.2307/2069605.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “THE EXTREME AGED IN AMERICA - ROSENWAIKE,I, LOGUE,B.” Journals of Gerontology 41, no. 4 (July 1, 1986): 554–554.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Trends in the health of the aged.” Gerontologist 26, no. 3 (June 1986): 298–302. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/26.3.298.
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    • Palmore, Erdman B., and Eena Job. “Eighty Plus: Outgrowing the Myths of Old Age.” Contemporary Sociology 15, no. 1 (January 1986): 60–60. https://doi.org/10.2307/2070903.
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    • Palmore, E. B., J. B. Nowlin, and H. S. Wang. “Predictors of function among the old-old: a 10-year follow-up.” J Gerontol 40, no. 2 (March 1985): 244–50. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/40.2.244.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “HEALTH TRENDS AMONG THE AGED.” Gerontologist 25 (January 1, 1985): 167–167.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “CITATION CLASSIC - HEALTH AND SOCIAL-FACTORS RELATED TO LIFE SATISFACTION.” Current Contents/Social & Behavioral Sciences, no. 24 (January 1, 1985): 18–18.
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    • Fillenbaum, G. G., L. K. George, and E. B. Palmore. “Determinants and consequences of retirement among men of different races and economic levels.” J Gerontol 40, no. 1 (January 1985): 85–94. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/40.1.85.
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    • George, L. K., G. G. Fillenbaum, and E. Palmore. “Sex differences in the antecedents and consequences of retirement.” J Gerontol 39, no. 3 (May 1984): 364–71. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/39.3.364.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Longevity in Abkhazia: a reevaluation.” Gerontologist 24, no. 1 (February 1984): 95–96. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/24.1.95.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “LONGEVITY IN ABKHAZIA - REPLY.” Gerontologist 24, no. 4 (January 1, 1984): 446–446.
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    • PALMORE, E. B. “LIFETIME RISK OF NURSING-HOME RESIDENCY.” Gerontologist 24, no. 5 (January 1, 1984): 558–558.
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    • Palmore, E. B., G. G. Fillenbaum, and L. K. George. “Consequences of retirement.” J Gerontol 39, no. 1 (January 1984): 109–16. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/39.1.109.
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    • Saltz, C. C., E. B. Palmore, R. Velez, K. Magruder-Habib, and R. Uhlig. “Alternatives to Institutionalization: Estimates of Need And Feasibility.” The Journal of Applied Gerontology 3, no. 2 (January 1, 1984): 137–49. https://doi.org/10.1177/073346488400300204.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Cross-Cultural Research: State of the Art.” Research on Aging 5, no. 1 (January 1, 1983): 45–57. https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027583005001003.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Predictors of the longevity difference: a 25-year follow-up.” Gerontologist 22, no. 6 (December 1982): 513–18. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/22.6.513.
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    • Palmore, E. B., L. K. George, and G. G. Fillenbaum. “Predictors of retirement.” J Gerontol 37, no. 6 (November 1982): 733–42. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/37.6.733.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Attitudes toward the Aged: What We Know and Need to Know.” Research on Aging 4, no. 3 (January 1, 1982): 333–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027582004003004.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “The Facts On Aging Quiz: Part Two.” Gerontologist 21, no. 4 (January 1, 1981): 431–37. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/21.4.431.
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    • Palmore, E., W. P. Cleveland, N. B. Nowlin, D. Ramm, and I. C. Siegler. “Stress and adaptation in later life.” J Gerontol 34, no. 6 (November 1979): 841–51. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/34.6.841.
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    • Blazer, D., and E. Palmore. “Religion and aging in a longitudinal panel.” Gerontologist 16, no. 1 Pt1 (February 1976): 82–85. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/16.1_part_1.82.
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    • PALMORE, E. B., and V. KIVETT. “PREDICTORS OF LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG MIDDLE-AGED PERSONS.” Gerontologist 15, no. 5 (January 1, 1975): 66–66.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and K. Manton. “Modernization and status of the aged: international correlations.” J Gerontol 29, no. 2 (March 1974): 205–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/29.2.205.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and K. Manton. “Ageism compared to racism and sexism.” J Gerontol 28, no. 3 (July 1973): 363–69. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/28.3.363.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “Potential demographic contributions to gerontology.” Gerontologist 13, no. 2 (1973): 236–42. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/13.2.236.
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    • Palmore, E. B., and V. Stone. “Predictors of longevity: A follow-up of the aged in chapel hill.” Gerontologist 13, no. 1 (January 1, 1973): 88–90. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/13.1.88.
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    • Palmore, E. B. “The effects of aging on activities and attitudes.” Gerontologist 8, no. 4 (1968): 259–63. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/8.4.259.
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  • Book Reviews

    • Palmore, E. B. “You've Come a Long Way, Sociology.” Edited by F. Whittington. The Gerontologist. Oxford University Press (OUP): Policy B - Oxford Open Option D, n.d.
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  • Conference Papers

    • FILLENBAUM, G. G., L. K. GEORGE, and E. B. PALMORE. “COMPARISON OF THE DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF RETIREMENT AMONG BLACK-MALES AND WHITE MALES.” In Gerontologist, 23:294–294. GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY AMER, 1983.
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