Amanda Barusch, Our people, Social and Community Work

barusch BA (Reed) MSW PhD (Berkeley)

Social Work Programme

Contact Details

Biosketch

A native of California, Amanda Barusch completed her BA in Psychology at Reed College and her MSW and PhD in Social Welfare at the University of California, Berkeley.

Her primary research and teaching interests are in the field of gerontology, where she has investigated a range of topics, from interpersonal relations to international policy comparisons. She has published articles in leading social work and gerontology journals and is the author or coauthor of eight books. Her latest book, Aging Angry: Making Peace with Rage was released by Oxford University Press in 2024. She is Deputy Editor-in-Chief for the Australasian Journal on Ageing and a member of several editorial boards.

Professor Barusch joined the University of Otago staff in July 2007 following 22 years as a member of the faculty at the University of Utah, College of Social Work. There she served as Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Studies (2003-2007) and Director of the Social Research Institute (1995-1998). She is a devoted member of the Association for Gerontology Education – Social Work and a fellow in the Gerontological Society of America. In 2009 she was appointed Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Gerontological Social Work.

Publications

Hendrix, E., Koelling, E., Barusch, A., Abu-Bader, S., & Gringeri, C. (2024). Are we advancing the quality of social work research?: An assessment of quantitative research published in social work journals. Journal of Social Work. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/14680173241283696 Journal - Research Article

Smith Barusch, A. (2023). Aging angry: Making peace with rage. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 224p. doi: 10.1093/oso/9780197584644.001.0001 Authored Book - Research

Knowles, G., Stringer, R., & Barusch, A. (2023). Creating the conditions for loving relationships: What can we learn about love from people who have experienced both love and violence? Proceedings of the Graduate Research Student Symposium. (pp. 18). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barusch, A. (2022). Cougars and crones: Maverick archetypes for older women. In A. Teodorescu & D. Chiribucă (Eds.), Shaping ageing: Social transformations and enduring meanings. (pp. 50-63). London, UK: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003046790-5 Chapter in Book - Research

Hendrix, E., Barusch, A., & Gringeri, C. (2021). Eats me alive!: Social workers reflect on practice in neoliberal contexts. Social Work Education, 40(2), 161-173. doi: 10.1080/02615479.2020.1718635 Journal - Research Article

2024

Journal - Research Article

2023

Authored Book - Research

Smith Barusch, A. (2023). Aging angry: Making peace with rage. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 224p. doi: 10.1093/oso/9780197584644.001.0001

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2022

Chapter in Book - Research

2021

Journal - Research Article

Hendrix, E., Barusch, A., & Gringeri, C. (2021). Eats me alive!: Social workers reflect on practice in neoliberal contexts. Social Work Education, 40(2), 161-173. doi: 10.1080/02615479.2020.1718635

2020

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. S. (2020). [Review of the book Active aging: A social work perspective]. Gerontologist, 60(2), 362-363. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnz170

2017

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A. S. (2017). Love, in retrospect. Generations, 41(2), 48-54.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Panthi, M., Barusch, A., & Hohmann-Marriott, B. (2017). Leisure activities and well-being in residential care centres. Proceedings of the University of Otago Student Research Symposium: Te Wānaka Rakahau: Ākoka. (pp. 67-68). Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/graduate-research/scholarships/otago643219.html

2016

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. (2016). Context and discourse in (exemplary) narrative research [Review of the book Retiring to Spain: Women's narratives of nostalgia, belonging and community]. Gerontologist, 56(2), 378-379. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnw045

2015

Chapter in Book - Research

Barusch, A., Tovar, M., & Golden, T. (2015). Enhancing the financial capability of Native American elders. In N. Morrow-Howell & M. Sherraden (Eds.), Financial capability and asset holding in later life: A life course perspective. (pp. 87-103). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. (2015). [Review of the book Knowing victims: Feminism, agency and victim politics in neoliberal times]. Affilia, 30(4), 580-581. doi: 10.1177/0886109915585384

Barusch, A. (2015). [Review of the book Queering health: Critical challenges to normative health and healthcare]. International Journal of Social Welfare, 24(2), 207-208. doi: 10.1111/ijsw.12151

2014

Journal - Research Article

Smith Barusch, A. (2014). Intimacy in late life: Reflections on love and care. Geriatric Care Management Journal, (Spring). Retrieved from http://www.gcmjournal.org/2014/05/16/intimacy-in-later-life-reflections-on-love-and-care/

Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)

Chung, S., Beres, M., & Barusch, A. (2014, September). Anti-ageing and practices: Empowerment or oppression of women? Poster session presented at the New Zealand Association of Gerontology Conference: The Age of Ageing, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2013

Chapter in Book - Research

Barusch, A. (2013). Sexual intimacy. In E. H. Thompson & L. W. Kaye (Eds.), A man’s guide to healthy aging: Stay smart, strong, and active. (pp. 417-431). Baltimore, MD: John Hopkins University Press.

Journal - Research Article

Gringeri, C., Barusch, A., & Cambron, C. (2013). Examining foundations of qualitative research: A review of social work dissertations, 2008–2010. Journal of Social Work Education, 49(4), 760-773. doi: 10.1080/10437797.2013.812910

Gringeri, C., Barusch, A., & Cambron, C. (2013). Epistemology in qualitative social work research: A review of published articles, 2008–2010. Social Work Research, 37(1), 55-63. doi: 10.1093/swr/svs032

2012

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A., & Waters, D. L. (2012). Social engagement of frail elders. Journal of Frailty & Aging, 1(4), 189-194.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barusch, A. S. (2012). Refining the narrative turn: When does story-telling become research? Gerontologist, 52(Suppl. 1), (pp. 454). doi: 10.1093/geront/gns201

2011

Authored Book - Research

Smith Barusch, A. (2011). Foundations of social policy: Social justice in human perspective (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, 528p.

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A., Gringeri, C., & George, M. (2011). Rigor in qualitative social work research: A review of strategies used in published articles. Social Work Research, 35(1), 11-19. doi: 10.1093/swr/35.1.11

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. (2011). Dying poor and lonely: Failure of the American Dream [Comment]. Aging Times, 6(6). Retrieved from http://www.cswe.org/CentersInitiatives/GeroEdCenter/GECPublications/agingtimes/47004/50054/50058.aspx

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Disaster, vulnerability, and older adults: Toward a social work response [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(4), 347-350. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.582821

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Deficit commission targets social security: Privatization revisited? [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(1), 1-5. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.545000

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Causality conundrums and advice to authors [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(2), 135-137. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.550512

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Ruminating on art and science [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(3), 243-245. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.571962

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Evaluating journals [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(6), 545-550. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.603987

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Pension insecurities for public employees [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(7), 643-646. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.624041

Barusch, A. S. (2011). Taxes and entitlements [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 54(5), 451-455. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2011.595646

2010

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A. S., & Wilby, F. (2010). Coping with symptoms of depression: A descriptive survey of community-dwelling elders. Clinical Gerontologist, 33(3), 210-222. doi: 10.1080/07317111003773650

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. S. (2010). Writing for JGSW: What author instructions won't tell you [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(3), 197-199. doi: 10.1080/01634371003704118

Barusch, A. S. (2010). Afraid of death [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(8), 663-664. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2010.531229

Barusch, A. S. (2010). Insights for research and practice [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(5), 385-386. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2010.498713

Barusch, A. S. (2010). Thanks to Hartford! [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(6), 471-472. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2010.505873

Barusch, A. S. (2010). The CLASS act and gerontological social work [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 53(7), 571-574. doi: 10.1080/01634372.2010.520226

2009

Authored Book - Research

Smith Barusch, A. (2009). Foundations of social policy: Social justice in human perspective (3rd ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, 555p.

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A. S., Luptak, M., & Hurtado, M. (2009). Supporting the labor force participation of older adults: An international survey of policy options. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(6), 584-599. doi: 10.1080/01634370802609221

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. S. (2009). Love and ageism: A social work perspective. Social Work Today, 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/011909p12.shtml

Barusch, A. S. (2009). Reflections on age and identity [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(4), 333-335. doi: 10.1080/01634370902895852

Barusch, A. S. (2009). Is there room for the self in research? [Editorial]. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(7), 651-652. doi: 10.1080/01634370903262904

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Bradley, D. B., & Barusch, A. (2009). Everyone's got ageing: Using art to explore community. Proceedings of the Gerontological Society of America. Retrieved from http://gsa2009.abstractcentral.com/

Butler, S., & Barusch, A. (2009). Older workers in health and social service settings. Proceedings of the Gerontological Society of America. Retrieved from http://gsa2009.abstractcentral.com/

Wilby, F. E., & Barusch, A. (2009). Depression and social networks in community dwelling elders. Proceedings of the Gerontological Society of America. Retrieved from http://gsa2009.abstractcentral.com/

Barusch, A., Davey, J., Hale, B., Keeling, S., Parsons, M., Schofield, V., & Waters, D. (2009). Sustainable communities for an ageing population. Proceedings of the New Zealand Association of Gerontology & Age Concern New Zealand Conference. Retrieved from http://www.gerontology.org.nz/conference.html

Luptak, M., & Barusch, A. (2009). Maintaining and promoting an ageing workforce: International trends and innovations. Proceedings of the New Zealand Association of Gerontology & Age Concern New Zealand Conference. Retrieved from http://www.gerontology.org.nz/conference.html

Commissioned Report for External Body

Barusch, A., Waters, D., & Stirling, B. (2009). Enliven service evaluation initial report. Commissioned by Presbyterian Support Otago. Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago. 35p.

Other - Edited Journal

Barusch, A. (Ed.). (2009). Journal of Gerontolgical Social Work, 52. [8 issues]. [Journal Editor].

2008

Authored Book - Research

Barusch, A. S. (2008). Love stories of later life: A narrative approach to understanding romance. Oxford University Press, 224p.

Journal - Research Article

Barusch, A. (2008). Sea change. Journal of Aging, Humanities & the Arts, 2(3 & 4), 291-292. doi: 10.1080/19325610802558035

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barusch, A., Falk, N., Rix, S., & McIntosh, B. (2008). Public policy and workforce issues affecting older workers. Proceedings of the Gerontological Society of America 61st Annual Scientific Meeting. [CD-ROM] Washington, DC: GSA. [Abstract]

Barusch, A., & Luptak, M. (2008). Comparative analysis of government responses to older workers. Proceedings of the Gerontological Society of America 61st Annual Scientific Meeting. [CD-ROM] Washington, DC: GSA. [Abstract]

Other Research Output

Barusch, A. (2008, March). Love stories of later life. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].

2007

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Barusch, A. (2007). Romantic betrayal: A late-life perspective. Gerontologist, 47(Spec. II), (pp. 798). doi: 10.1093/geront/47.Special_Issue_II.1

Wilby, F., & Barusch, A. (2007). Identifying depressive symptoms in community dwelling elders. Gerontologist, 47(Spec. II), (pp. 672). doi: 10.1093/geront/47.Special_Issue_II.1

Wilby, F., & Barusch, A. (2007). Coping and depression in community dwelling elders. Gerontologist, 47(Spec. II), (pp. 561). doi: 10.1093/geront/47.Special_Issue_II.1

Barusch, A., Luptak, M., & Hurtado, M. (2007). Conditions and policies affecting older workers: An international survey. Gerontologist, 47(Spec. II), (pp. 790). doi: 10.1093/geront/47.Special_Issue_II.1

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Barusch, A. (2007, January). Best practices in doctoral education: Training the next generation of social work researchers. Workshop presentation at the Eleventh Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference: Bridging Disciplinary Boundaries, San Francisco, CA.

Barusch, A. S., Luptak, M., & Hurtado, M. (2007, November). Encouraging labor force participation by older adults: An international survey of policy options. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association of Gerontology Conference, Hamilton, New Zealand.

2006

Authored Book - Research

Barusch, A. S. (2006). Foundations of social policy: Social justice in human perspective (2nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole, 484p.

Richardson, V. E., & Barusch, A. S. (2006). Gerontological practice for the twenty-first century: A social work perspective. New York: Columbia University Press, 491p.

Edited Book - Research

Barusch, A. (Ed.). (2006). Handbook of social work in health and aging: Section IA: Practice in the community: Settings for practice. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 108p. [Section Editor].

Chapter in Book - Research

Barusch, A. (2006). Native American elders: Unique histories and special needs. In B. Berkman & S. D'Ambruoso (Eds.), Handbook of social work in health and aging. (pp. 293-300). New York: Oxford University Press.

Chapter in Book - Other

Barusch, A. (2006). Overview. In B. Berkman & S. D'Ambruoso (Eds.), Handbook of social work in health and aging. (pp. 411-412). New York: Oxford University Press.

Journal - Research Article

Thompson, C. W., Durrant, L., Barusch, A., & Olson, L. (2006). Fostering coping skills and resilience in home enteral nutrition (HEN) consumers. Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 21, 557-565. doi: 10.1177/0115426506021006557

Taylor, M. J., Barusch, A. S., & Vogel-Ferguson, M. B. (2006). Heterogeneity at the bottom: TANF closure and long-term welfare recipients. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 13(2), 1-14. doi: 10.1300/j137v13n02_01

Journal - Research Other

Barusch, A. S. (2006). [Review of the book The new politics of old age policy]. Social Work, 51(3), 280-281. doi: 10.1093/sw/51.3.280