Sharan Merriam - Refereed Journal Articles (since 1992)

Refereed Journal Articles (since 1992)

Merriam, S. B. & Ntseane, G. (in press). Transformational learning in Botswana: How culture shapes the process. Adult Education Quarterly.

Merriam, S. B. (2005). Knowledge construction and cultural context in adult learning theory. Taiwan Journal of Adult Education.

Merriam, S. B. (2005). The role of cognitive development in Mezirow’s Theory of Transformational Learning. Adult Education Quarterly. 55(1), 60-68.

Roberson, D. N. & Merriam, S. B. (2005). The self-directed learning process of older, rural adults. Adult Education Quarterly, 55(4), 269-287.

Merriam S. B.& Leahy, B. (2005). Learning transfer: A review of the research in adult education and training. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning. 14, 1-24.

Jang, S. Y. & Merriam,S. B. (2004). Korean culture and the reentry motivations of university-graduated women. Adult Education Quarterly, 54(4), 273-290..

Kim, A. & Merriam, S. B. (2004). Motivational factors and participation among learning in retirement participants. Educational Gerontology, 30(3), 441-455.

Merriam, S.B., Courtenay, B., & Baumgartner, L. (2003). On becoming a witch: Learning in a marginalized community of practice. Adult Education Quarterly, 53,(3). 170-188.

Courtenay, B. C., Merriam, S. B., & Baumgartner. L. M. (2003). Witches’ ways of knowing: Integrative learning in joining a marginalized group. International Journal of Lifelong Education 22(2), 111-131.

Merriam, S. B. & Truluck, J. (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.

Bierema, L. L., Merriam, S. B. (2002). Virtual mentoring: Using technology to enhance the mentoring process. Innovative Higher Education. 26(3), 211-227.

Merriam, S. B., Courtenay, B. C. & Reeves, P. M. (2001). Time and its relationship to development in the life course: Reflections from a study of HIV-positive adults. Journal of Adult Development, 8(3). 173-182.

Merriam, S. B., with Johnson-Bailey, J., Lee, M. Kee, Y., Ntseane, G., & Muhamad, M. (2001). Power and positionality: Negotiating insider/outsider status within and across cultures. International Journal of Lifelong Education. 20(3), 405-416.

Merriam, S. B. & Muhamad, M. (2001). Aging in a non-Western culture. Asian-Pacific Adult Education, 2(1), 3-17.

Merriam, S. B. (2001). Something old, something new: The changing mosaic of adult learning theory. Andragogy Today, 4(1), 1-29.

Merriam, S. B. & Muhamad, M. (2000). How cultural values shape learning in older adulthood: The case of Malaysia. Adult Education Quarterly, 51(1), 45-63.

Merriam, S. B. & Muhamad, M. (2000). Insider/outsider status: Reflections on cross-cultural interviewing. Inquiry, 19(3), 34-43.

Courtenay, B. C., Merriam, S. B., Reeves, P. M., & Baumgartner, L. M. (2000). Perspective transformation over time: A two-year follow-up study of HIV-positive adults. Adult Education Quarterly, 50(2), 102-119..

Reeves, P. M., Merriam, S. B., & Courtenay, B. C. (1999). Adaptation to HIV infection: The development of coping strategies over time. Qualitative Health Research 3, 344-361.

Courtenay, B. C., Merriam, S. B., & Reeves, P. M. (1998). The centrality of meaning-making in transformational learning: How HIV-positive adults make sense of their lives. Adult Education Quarterly, 48, 65-84.

Merriam, S. B., Courtenay, B. C., & Reeves, P. M. (1997). Ego development in the face of death: How being HIV-positive affects movement through Erikson’s adult stages of development. Journal of Adult Development, 4, 221-235.

Merriam, S. B. (1996). Updating our knowledge of adult learning. The Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 16, 136-143.

Merriam, S. B., Mott, V. W., & Lee, M. (1996). Learning that comes from the negative interpretation of life experience. Studies in Continuing Education, 18, 1-23.

Merriam, S. B., & Yang, B. (1996). A longitudinal study of adult life experiences and developmental outcomes. Adult Education Quarterly, 46, 62-81.

Merriam, S. B., & Heuer, B. (1996). Meaning-making, adult learning and development: A model with implications for practice. International Journal of Lifelong Education, 15, 243-255.

Merriam, S. B., Martin, P., Adkins, G., & Poon, L. (1995). Centenarians: Their memories and future ambitions. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 41, 117-132.

Dunn, T. R., & Merriam, S. B. (1995). The age-30 transition: Does it exist? Adult Development, 2, 113-124.

Merriam, S. B. (1995). What can you tell from an N of 1?: Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, 4, 51-60.

Merriam, S. B., & Suorata, J. (1995). Conversations with Sharan B. Merriam. The Finnish Journal of Adult Education, 15, 144-145.

Merriam, S. B. (1993). Butler’s life review: How universal is it? International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 37, 163-175.

Merriam, S. B. (1993). The uses of reminiscence in older adulthood. Educational Gerontology, 19, 441-450.

Merriam, S. B. (1993). Multiculturalism and adult education: Questions to guide our research. PAACE Journal of Lifelong Learning, 2, 57-60.

Merriam, S. B., & Clark, M. C. (1993). Work and love in adult life: A tool for structuring reflection. Educational Gerontology, 19, 203-216.

Merriam, S. B. (1993). Race, sex, and age-group differences in frequency and uses of reminiscence. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, 18, 1-18.

Merriam, S. B., & Clark, M. C. (1993). Work and love: Their relationship in adulthood. The International Journal of Behavior Development, 16, 609-627.

Merriam, S. B., & Clark, M. C. (1993). Learning from life experience: What makes it significant? International Journal of Lifelong Education, 12, 129-138.

Merriam, S. B., & Clark, M. C. (1992). Adult learning in good times and bad. Studies in Continuing Education, 14, 1-13.