- Gambling Behavior and Treatments
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Doping in Sports
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Educational Games and Gamification
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Digital Games and Media
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Sports, Gender, and Society
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Education, sociology, and vocational training
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Psychology of Social Influence
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Multiculturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender
- Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Pain Management and Placebo Effect
Université de Sherbrooke
2016-2025
Concordia University
2018-2019
Université Paris Nanterre
2011
Université Paris Cité
2010
LGBTQIA2S + populations are believed to be at higher risk of problem gambling due their elevated rates mental disorders and substance abuse compared heterosexual cisgender populations. However, little is known about these regarding practices in the Canadian context. We conducted an online survey among residents 18 years or older who self-identify as sexually gender-diverse (i.e., ) have gambled least once preceding year (N = 1,519). used descriptive analysis portray sample's habits a...
The underrepresentation of women speakers at academic conferences in the gambling studies field is historic and pervasive yet pressing issue gender disparity has to be adequately acknowledged or addressed. In 2023, an International Forum, hosted by Research And Networking for Gambling Early-career Scholars (RANGES) brought together ten early career researchers field, all women, from varied research environments disciplinary backgrounds. Forum aimed answer question: How can improve...
The objective of this study was to examine the distribution prestigious speaking roles by gender at gambling studies conferences better understand state representation within field. Keyword searches were conducted in fall 2019. A total 16 that occurred between 2010-2019 and comprising 882 opportunities included. Quantitative analysis (i.e., t-tests, chi-squared posthoc tests) undertaken evaluate women speakers if proportions same across genders for speakers. There significantly less than men...
Despite existing knowledge on self-control strategies in the context of problem gambling, further insight is needed to understand a broader spectrum among individuals who span continuum gambling. This qualitative study drew experiences and perceptions engaging recreational gambling as well those at at-risk levels explore various their nuances. Thirty semi-structured interviews, guided by open-ended questions exploring how gamblers define practice responsible understanding interventions, were...
Previous research has shown that poker players spend significant time, large amounts of money and have a high prevalence gambling problems. While some studies examined the association between behaviours passion, none explored this specifically among players. This study aims to examine relationships two types passion (i.e. harmonious obsessive) severity problems A sample 159 was recruited from across Quebec, Canada. The outcome variable interest participants' scores on Canadian Pathological...
While it is well recognized that gambling behaviours are shaped by the contexts in which they occur, less research has investigated relationship between poker and substance use (i.e., alcohol other drugs). The current study explores players’ perceptions of gambling. This qualitative descriptive a secondary data analysis 25 interviews with players conducted as part broader prospective cohort project. From thematic analysis, described how specific contextual factors, such social setting...
Online poker is considered more at-risk than land-based in terms of intense gambling behaviors and problems. The development many online sites has raised public health concerns about the potential increase players. Longitudinal studies are useful to better understand evolution behaviors; however, very few consider Using a prospective design, this study aims identify trajectories over two-year period factors influencing those trajectories. Results based on data collected at three time-points...
Background Problematic Internet use is characterized by excessive of online platforms that can result in social isolation, family problems, psychological distress, and even suicide. has been associated with cannabis disorder, however knowledge on the adult population remains limited. In Quebec, significatively increased since 2018, it various risks public safety, health, mental health. This study aims to identify factors problematic among users better understand their experiences. Method...
Introduction Case management (CM) is among the most studied effective models of integrated care for people with complex needs. The goal this study to scale up and assess CM in primary healthcare Methods analysis research questions are: (1) which mechanisms contribute successful scale-up needs healthcare?; (2) how do contextual factors within organisations these mechanisms? (3) what are relationships between actors, factors, outcomes when scaling-up healthcare? We will conduct a mixed methods...
La formation des professionnels revêt une importance cruciale pour offrir services empreints d’empathie aux personnes stigmatisées, telles que celles vivant problèmes de jeux hasard et d’argent (JHA). Parmi les stratégies pédagogiques existantes, le témoignage est pratique pertinente courante. Toutefois, la manière dont étudiants perçoivent témoignages ayant JHA reste peu documentée. L’objectif documenter l’empathie exposés au d’une personne qui a vécu JHA, selon leurs perceptions. Des...
Introduction Research undertaken since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic has provided us information about impact on gambling habits general population. However, very little is known certain subgroups at increased risk developing disorder, such as LGBTQIA2S+ The purpose this study to describe behaviours among individuals. In addition, we want understand experiences population with disorder and identify interventions that people have found be effective in addressing problem during pandemic....
Gambling disorder and cannabis use are both considered major public health issues. Despite the well-documented frequency of substance disorders among people with gambling disorder, little is known about experiences those who engage cannabis. A scoping review was undertaken to investigate studies focusing on gamble Unexpectedly, no qualitative or mixed-methods that included an in-depth component study lived this population were found. This absence highlights critical need diversify research...
Poker players are at high risk of experiencing gambling problems. Despite the feminization gambling, little is known about problems associated with poker playing among women. This cross-sectional study aims to examine relationships between and factors generally (gambling behaviours, substance use mental health) women players. A total 46 were recruited through a broader prospective cohort from province Quebec, Canada. The outcome variable interest was participants’ scores on Problem Gambling...