Institute of Gerontology


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Janet E. Truluck

Academic Professional
jtruluck@uga.edu

850 College Station Road, Room 410
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-
706.542.4019 (voice)
706.542.4024 (fax)



Educational Background

Ed.D. in Adult Education
The University of Georgia  

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, The University of Georgia



Research Interests

  • Distance Education
  • Adult Development
  • Gerontology (Learning and Aging)

Selected Publications

Book Chapters

Kiely, R.C., Sandmann, L.R., & Truluck, J.E. (2004) Adult learning theory and the pursuit of adult degree programs. In J.Jerman (Eds.) Degrees of change: Developing adult degree programs. New Directions in Adult and Continuing Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Refereed Journal Articles

Merriam, S.B., & Truluck, J.E. (2002). Adult Learners in cyberspace: The challenge of applying adult learning theory to computer mediated instruction. Malaysian Journal of Distance Education, 4(2), 1-15.

Truluck, J.E., & Courtenay, B.C. (2002). Ego development and the influence of gender, age, and educational levels among older adults. Educational Gerontology, 28(4), 325-336.

Truluck, J.E., & Courtenay, B.C. (1999). Learning style preferences among older adults: The association between gender, age, and educational level. Educational Gerontology, 25(3), 221-236.