Prof. Liat Ayalon

I have authored 202 peer-reviewed articles, 14 book chapters, 1 book, 1 edited book (46 papers as sole author, 75 papers as first author, 53 papers with students); 4,631 citations, H index=35, i10 index=105

* work conducted with students

1. Xi, W*., Xu, W*., Zhang, X., Ayalon, L. (2020). A thematic analysis of Weibo topics (Chinese twitter hashtags) regarding older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. IF=3.502, 2/42 in Gerontology

This study relies on qualitative analysis to identify current discourse concerning older adults and COVID-19 in Chinese society. 

2. Ayalon, L. & Yahav. (2019). Location, location, location: Close ties among older continuing care retirement community residents. PlosOne IF=2.740

This study used social network analysis to identify determinants for the formation of ties among CCRC residents.

3. Ayalon, L. & Green O.* (2015). A typology of new residents' adjustment to the continuing care retirement community. The Gerontologist. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnu121 IF=3.628, 1/42 in Gerontology

This study relied on qualitative methods to develop a new typology of continuing care retirement community (CCRC) residents. The study stresses positive aspects associated with the transition to the CCRC. Paper was awarded an Innovative Research on Aging Award: Honorable mention, Marther LifeWays.

4. Ayalon, L., Lev, S., Lev, G. (2020). What can we learn from the past about the future of gerontology: Using natural language processing to examine the field of gerontology. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences IF=3.502, 2/42 in Gerontology

Using Natural Language Processing, this study evaluated the entire field of gerontology over the past four decades.

5. Ayalon. L. (2015). Reports of elder neglect by older adults, their family caregivers and their home care workers: a test of measurement invariance. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 70(3), 432-442. IF=3.502, 2/42 in Gerontology

This study utilized triadic methods to validate the use of an elder neglect measure in the caregiving network. Given the subjective nature inherent in assessing elder neglect, it makes a substantial contribution.

6. Ayalon, L. & Green, O.* (2015). Live-in vs. live-out home care in Israel: Satisfaction with services and caregivers’ outcomes. The Gerontologist, 55(4), 628-642. IF=3.628, 1/42 in Gerontology

Relying on triadic data, the study evaluated the homecare arrangement from multiple perspectives, while enriching existing theories in the field of caregiving burnout and distress.

7. Nevadeal, A., Ayalon, L. & Briller, S.  (2018). A qualitative evidence synthesis review of longitudinal qualitative research in gerontology. The Gerontologist, doi: 10.1093/geront/gny134. IF=3.628, 1/42 in Gerontology

The study reviews current trends in longitudinal qualitative research in the field of gerontology

8. Ayalon, L. (2016). Perceived age discrimination: A precipitator or a consequence of depressive symptoms? Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences. doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbv101 IF=3.502, 2/42 in Gerontology

The study evaluated the temporal association of depressive symptoms and age discrimination. Contrary to expectations, results suggest that depressive symptoms precede perceived discrimination.

9. Ayalon, L., Chasteen, A., Diehl, M., Levy, B., Neupert, S. D., Rothermund, K., ... & Wahl, H. W. (2020). Aging in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Avoiding Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Solidarity. The Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences. IF=3.502, 2/42 in Gerontology

This is an editorial reflecting the concerns of prominent international gerontologists about ageism and intergenerational tension during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

10.  Ayalon, L., Dolberg, P., Mikulionienė, S., Perek-Bialak, J., Rapoliene, G., Stypińska, J., Willińska, M.,  

       & de la Fuente Núñez, V. (2019). A systematic review of existing ageism scales. Ageing Research  

       Reviews, doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2019.100919 IF[1]=10.390; 1/33 in Aging

A systematic review to identify ageism scales as part of the WHO global campaign to combat ageism.

Research monographs and any translations thereof

Ayalon, L. & Tesch-Roemer, C. (2018). Contemporary perspectives on ageism. Springer )over 638,000 downloads)

Ayalon, L. (2018) Sex, meds and rock & roll: Who said the world belongs only to the young. Matar (Heb)

Invited presentations to peer-reviewed, internationally established conferences

More than 200 presentations were given in international peer-reviewed conferences, including the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry, the International Psychogeriatrics, the Gerontological Society of America, the World Congress of Geriatrics and Gerontology, the American Geriatrics Society, the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Over 150 talks were given upon invitation from various universities, including the University of California, San Francisco, Stanford University, the University of Oxford, Keele University, Nuremburg University, the Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, the University of Haifa, Ben Gurion University, the keynote speech of the Israel Gerontological Society, AGE-Europe, the European Union, the United Nations and many more. Selected presentations:

Ayalon, L. (November, 2019). The pathways and implications of ageism: Is it possible to eliminate ageism. Social, Behavioral, and Environmental Enablers for Healthy Longevity. National Academy of Medicine, Washington, D.C.

Ayalon, L. (November, 2019). Understanding ageism. The 12^th meeting of the UNECE’s intergovernmental Working Group on Ageing meeting. Geneva, Switzerland

Ayalon, L. (November, 2019). Ageing as an opportunity. Lincei-International Antonio Feltrinelli conference. Italian Academy of Science. Rome, Italy

Ayalon, L. (July, 2019). Can human rights education curtail ageism? 41^st Human Rights Council. Palace of Nations, UN Office, Geneva, Switzerland

Ayalon, L. (July, 2019). Addressing the challenges of ageing across the life course. Transforming the future of ageing: Lessons from the SAPEA report and its application to the Israeli context. The Israel Academy of Science, Jerusalem, Israel

Ayalon, L. (May, 2019). Keynote speaker: Opportunities and challenges to reduce ageism. IAGG-ER. Gothenburg, Sweden.

Ayalon, L. (October, 2018). Bridging between science and policy to live in a world for all ages. The European Committee of the Regions, Brussels, Belgium

Ayalon, L. (November, 2017). Ageism 101. Presented as part of a meeting on the EU contribution to the WHO global campaign to combat ageism. Delegation of the Basque Country to the European Union. Brussels, Belgium.

Organisation of scientific meetings: I have organized multiple large-scale meetings at the national and international levels:

1. Ageism: A multi-national interdisciplinary perspective COST-IS1402 (2014-2018). As the chair, I have been directly responsible for the organization of international conferences and training schools. Number of participants has ranged between 40 and +100 international scholars. Recent events were organized in Dublin, Vilnius, Berlin, Prague, Tel Aviv, Krakow, Bucharest, & Barcelona. The concluding event was hosted by the European Committee of the Region.
2. As the coordinator of EuroAgeism (2017-2021), I am in charge of the organization of training schools for international Ph.D. students and the public in various settings, including Tel Aviv, Prague, Krakow, Czech Republic, Tampere, Aberdeen.  
3. The biannual meeting of the Israel Gerontological Association- Chair of the scientific committee, 2013.
4. The meeting of the Asian Young Academies in Israel- Chair of the scientific committee, 2018.
5. SAPEA meeting in Israel- Transforming the Future of Ageing- Chair of the scientific committee, 2019.
6. WHO meeting in Israel to develop a measure to assess ageism, forthcoming- Local host, 2020