Paul E. Panek

Professor of Psychology
The Ohio State University at Newark
Newark, Ohio 43055
e-mail- panek.1@osu.edu

Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Taught:

• Introduction to Psychology 100

• Psychology of Developmental Disabilities 571

• Psychology of the Adult Years 552

• Life-span Developmental Psychology 340

Formal Education and Degrees:

• Ph.D. 1977     The University of Akron

• Major: Psychology

• M.S.  1973     University  of Bridgeport

• Major: Psychology

• B.A.   1969    Central Connecticut State College (University)

• Major: Psychology

Licensure and Certification:

• Registered Psychologist, State of Ohio Licensure, #4143

• Registered Psychologist, State of Illinois Licensure, #72-002260

• Qualified Mental Retardation Professional, State of Illinois

Professional Membership:

• American Association on Mental Retardation

• American Psychological Association             

• Gerontological Society (Fellow, 1994)          

• Society for Personality Assessment         

Professional Activities:
Book Reviews and Article Reviews     

          The International Journal of Aging and Human Development. Editorial Board (1999-present)

          Journal of Projective Psychology and Mental Health. Editorial Board (1997-present)

          Annual Edition: Aging, Advisory Board (1991-current)

Professional Awards:

University

          Outstanding Faculty Award (1978-79) Eastern Illinois University

          Distinguished Alumnus in Gerontology Award (1993) Institute for Life-Span

          Development The University of Akron
 

Teaching Awards and Grants:

Recipient of an Ohio State University Teaching Enhancement Mid-Career and Senior Faculty Program Grant ($750.00, 2002-2003)

Recipient of the Barnes Award of Exemplary Teaching, 2006, OSU-Newark.

Recent Publications and Paper Presentations:
 

2004

Panek, P.E. (2004). The importance of cultural/ethnic norms: An example based on American individualism versus Japanese collectivism as reflected in the Hand Test dependence response. Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, 11, 1-3.

Sivec, H. J., Panek, P.E., Yoshikawa, M., & Yamagami, E. (July 2004). Personality differences between Japanese and American adults. Paper presented at the 112th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, July 28-August 1, 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii.
 

Sivec, H. J., Waehler, C.A., & Panek, P.E. (2004). The Hand Test: Assessing prototypical attitudes and action tendencies. In M. Hilsenroth & D. Segal (Eds.), Personality Assessment. Volume 2 in M. Hersen (Ed.-in-Chief), Comprehensive Handbook of Psychological Assessment. New York: John Wiley & Sons. Pp. 405-420.
 

2005

Panek, P. E., & Smith, J. L. (2005). Assessment of terms to describe
Mental Retardation. Research In Developmental Disabilities, 26, 565-576.

 

2006

Panek, P. E. (2006). The aging population: A challenge for projective
psychology.Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health (Editorial). 13, 5-6.

Panek, P. E., Skowronski, J. J., Wagner, E. E., & Wagner, C. F. (2006).  Interpersonal style and
Gastrointestinal Disorder: An exploratory study.
Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health. 13, 21-28.

Panek, P. E., Staats, S., & Hiles, A. (2006). College students’ perceptions
of job demands, recommended retirements ages, and age of optimal
performance. International Journal of Aging & Human
Development, 62, 87-115.

Staats, E. E., Frey, D., Panek, P.E., & Adair, H.E. (2006).  The Hand Test Manual

Supplement: Assessment of Brain Injury. Los Angeles, CA: Western

Psychological Services.

2007

Alhborn, L. J., Panek, P. E. & Junger, M. J. (In Press). College
Students' perceptions of person with intellectual disability at
three different ages.  Research in Developmental Disabilities.

Panek, P. E. (In Press). Gerontological Apperception Test: Review. In N. J.
Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Panek, P. E. (In Press). The Projective Hand Test: Review. In N. J.
Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Panek, P. E., Wagner, E. E., & Adair, H. E. (In Press).  Hand Test personality

differences among patients with fibromyalgia, back pain, and non-pain

controls.  In F. Columbus (Ed.).  Advances in fibromyalgia research. 

Hauppauge, N. Y.: Nova Science Publications, Inc.

Panek, P. E. (In Press). Investigating attitudes toward older adults. In: L. T. Benjamin

(Ed.) Activities Handbook No. XX, American Psychological Association.

Washington, DC.

Panek, P. E., & Jungers, M. (In Press). Effects of age, gender, and causality on

Perceptions of persons with mental retardation.  Research in Developmental

Disabilities

Panek, P. E., & Jungers, M. (June 2007). College students' knowledge of five

Disabilities.  Paper presented at Reassessing disability: New approaches to

disability history.  Knowledge Spa, Royal Cornwall Hospital, June 29-29, Truro,

United Kingdom.

Panek, P. E., Skowronski, J. J., George, M., & Wagner, E. E. (2007). NEO and

Hand Test differences between chronic pain and patients and non-pain controls.

Journal of Projective Psychology & Mental Health, 14, 98-109

Textbooks:

       Hayslip, B. & Panek, P.E. & Hicks-Patrick, J. (2007). Adult Development and Aging (4th. ed.). Melbourne, FL: Kreiger      

       Hayslip, B. & Panek, P.E. (1989). Adult Development and Aging. New York, N.Y.: Harper & Row

       Hayslip, B. & Panek, P.E. (1993). Adult Development and Aging (2nd ed.). New York, N.Y.: Harper Collins

       Hayslip, B. & Panek, P.E. (2002). Adult Development and Aging (3rd ed.). Melbourne, Fl: Krieger

       Panek, P.E. (1997). The use of projective techniques for persons with mental retardation:

       A guide for assessment instrument selection. Springfield, Il.: Charles C. Thomas

       Panek, P.E. & Wagner, E.E. (1985). The use of the Hand Test with older adults. Springfield, Il.: Charles C. Thomas