Professor, Department of Psychology
Doctorate & Master's in
Psychology,
Catholic University of America
Dr. Sinnott completed Post
Doctorate work at the National
Institute on Aging at
Gerontology Research Center
(Baltimore Longitudinal Study
of Aging).
Adult development
Problem solving
Intimate relationships
Mindfulness
Identity flexibility
Currently, Dr. Sinnott is spending her time teaching, doing research, and writing a book and several articles.
Dr. Sinnott’s research interests include complex problem solving in adulthood - postformal thought; satisfaction in intimate relationships; positive psychology; identity flexibility; and spirituality.
Sinnott, J.D. (2013). Adult development: Cognitive aspects of thriving close relationships. New York: Oxford University Press.
Sinnott, J.D. (Ed.) (2013). Positive psychology: Advances in understanding adult motivation. New York: Springer Publishing.
Sinnott, J.D. (2011) Constructing the self in the face of aging and death: Complex thought and learning. In C. Hoare (Ed.), Oxford handbook of adult development and learning, 2nd Edition (pp 248-264). Oxford University Press.