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Media Mentions

Noteworthy Mentions of Amanda Barusch’s Work in the Press

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Not Born Yesterday Podcast

Angry About Aging? Use anger as a positive force

  • Media – Not Born Yesterday Podcast

  • Medium – Podcast

  • Type – Interview

  • Title – Angry about Aging? Use Anger as a Positive Force

  • Author – Miriam Goodman and Lynn Winter Gross

  • Date – March 16, 2024

  • Link – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/angry-about-aging-use-anger-as-a-positive-force/id1587173329?i=1000649286786

  • Synopsis – Hosts Miriam and Lynn ask some surprisingly personal questions

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The Kim Hill Show

Radio Interview about Aging Angry

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NZ Herald

Newspaper Article

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Otago Daily Times

Newspaper Article

  • Media – Otago Daily Times

  • Medium – Newspaper

  • Type – Article

  • Title – What are the risks?

  • Author – Bruce Munro

  • Date – January 28, 2019

  • Link – https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/what-are-risks-0

  • Synopsis – What troubles are brewing for 2019? Five experts in various fields tell Bruce Munro what they believe are the biggest risks facing New Zealand this year. Emeritus Prof Amanda Barusch, of the University of Otago's department of sociology, gender and social work weighs in on the social risks.

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NZ Herald

Newspaper Article/Interview

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The Salt Lake Tribune

Newspaper Article

  • Media – The Salt Lake Tribune

  • Medium – Newspaper

  • Type – Article

  • Title – Old flames: U. researcher says love grows sweeter with time

  • Author – Ben Fulton

  • Date – January 29, 2009

  • Link – https://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/ci_11574461

  • Synopsis – The article discusses a study conducted by Amanda Barusch on love and romance among individuals aged 50 and over. Contrary to common beliefs, the research challenges the notion that love diminishes with age and presents evidence that love improves and becomes more fulfilling as people grow older. The study explores emotional aspects of relationships among seniors and highlights their prioritization of emotional intimacy, self-sacrificing love, and flexibility in navigating romantic experiences. Overall, the article emphasizes the importance of maintaining fulfilling relationships in later life and addresses the changing dynamics of romance as the aging population increases.

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