Frank Infurna

I’m a professor who studies the challenges and opportunities of midlife. Views are my own.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

It turns out the originator of the midlife crisis was telling a more hopeful story.

My latest article revisits Jaques's original argument and the optimistic message that got lost along the way.

https://t.co/lGy8rchfQN

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

You’re not failing. The math doesn’t work.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Gen X holds $42.6 trillion in wealth.

Most Gen Xers feel financially stressed.

Both are true because that wealth is concentrated in the top 10%. The rest are squeezed between supporting aging parents and struggling adult children and hurting from decades of wage stagnation.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

I wrote an article about #blackmonday in the #NFL. It was inspired by all that is happening with the #BuffaloBills and #nfl coaching carousel.

https://t.co/WoC2jusqLI

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Our research illustrates that people feel lonelier in some countries than others during midlife. It also sheds light on reasons this may be occurring and how governments can address it with better policies.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Middle-aged Americans are lonelier than European counterparts.

In press in American Psychologist.

https://t.co/nBZfNsB4YN

#midlife #loneliness

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

@ldsteinberg @nytopinion Absolutely agree. If parents are struggling, this can definitely impact their children.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Rest in peace my dear friend. Your spirit will live on through the many lives you touched.

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

I am forever grateful for Suniya’s friendship and mentorship. We had so many lively, engaging and wonderful discussions on research and the importance of family. The papers we published on #resilience from 2016-2018 will hold a special place in my heart.

[Authentic Connections @AConnectionsCo]

It is with heavy hearts that we inform our colleagues that Suniya Luthar, Co-Founder Emerita of Authentic Connections, passed peacefully on February 16. We are honored to continue her legacy of supporting the well-being of youth and their caregivers.

https://t.co/4LRztKP1ys

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Another thing I will carry forward is how Suniya pushed me and others to think about how to best communicate research findings to a broader audience. We always discussed the importance of conducting research that could benefit the greater good of society.

[ResilienceResearch @ResilienceRes]

SAVE THE DATE: #resilience2023 - 9th Intl Symposium on Resilience Research, in person, Mainz/Germany (near Frankfurt Airport), Sept 27-29 - animal and human research on stress resilience, top speakers, the place to be, as every year, first info: https://t.co/AaIIr5MzeL

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

@drkatnaps @NDSUVPRCA @NDSUFred @NDSU @JeremyMHamm @JacquieMog Congrats!!!

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

@KSLCareDyads Thank you for the kind words!

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Midlife is not all doom and gloom. It is also a time of opportunity that includes, but is not limited to, career advancement, fulfilling relationships with family and friends and involvement in the community.

[Peter Coy @petercoy]

My newsletter today:
The Midlife Crisis Is Very Real and Nothing to Be Laughed At https://t.co/mEGhGScLCH

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

Our cross-national research showing that middle-aged adults in the US show poorer mental health compared to other nations provides insights on how to promote a prosperous midlife: https://t.co/KjdCOmUnRH

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

We elaborate on how midlife is a time of opportunity here: https://t.co/Sa3tl1FLGS

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

@resilientpeopl Thanks!

[Frank Infurna @FrankInfurna]

I will be recruiting a graduate student to start in fall 2023. If you are interested in research on #resilience and #midlife #development, please consider applying. You can also learn more about the ASU PhD program in Developmental Psychology at our informational webinar on 9/30.

[Jeri Sasser, PhD @JeriSasser]

Applying to Developmental Psychology PhD programs? Check out @ASUPsych's webinar on September 30th (9/30) at 12pm MST (3pm EST) to learn more about the program and meet recruiting faculty! Please RT/share. Link to RSVP: https://t.co/mxHTZmpxn7