About / Jake Markarian
About Me
My name is Jake (Jacob) Markarian.
01 / The short version
A little about me
I earned my M.A. in Psychological Science from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), and my B.A. in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley.
My academic interests include aging, cognition, dementia, caregiving, and human behavior. My research has explored aging stereotypes and intergenerational relationships.
02 / What I’m working on
Academic interests and personal growth
Projects
Academic interests
I’m especially interested in how we think about aging and how different generations relate to each other. My research has looked at aging stereotypes and intergenerational relationships, and more broadly I’m drawn to questions around cognition, dementia, caregiving, and everyday human behavior.
Interests
Martial arts and personal growth
Outside of school and research, I’ve spent years training in both grappling and striking—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and wrestling, boxing, and Muay Thai. I’m drawn to the discipline of training itself, and how the lessons learned on the mat or in the ring—staying calm under pressure, working through discomfort, building consistency—carry over into how I think about psychology and personal growth.
03 / Say hello
Let’s connect
Professional
Personal
