- Personality Traits and Psychology
- Emotional Intelligence and Performance
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Emotions and Moral Behavior
- Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Workaholism, burnout, and well-being
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Human Behavior and Motivation
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
St. Michael's Hospital
2021
University of Toronto
2016-2021
Western University
2018-2020
The Big Three Perfectionism Scale (BTPS) is a 45-item self-report measure of perfectionism with three overarching factors: rigid, self-critical, and narcissistic perfectionism. Our objective was to create brief version the BTPS, Scale–Short Form (BTPS-SF). Sixteen items were selected, confirmatory factor analysis using large sample Canadian university students ( N = 607) revealed BTPS-SF had acceptable model fit. Moreover, displayed strong test–retest reliability. relationships factors...
The present study examined the psychometric properties of Chinese version Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue-SF). Analyses were performed using a sample undergraduates (N = 585) recruited from four universities across China. Confirmatory factor analysis TEIQue-SF supported one-factor structure trait emotional intelligence. Measurement invariance analyses conducted and Canadian undergraduate students 638). Although two samples demonstrated configural partial metric...
While presence of meaning in life (i.e., presence) is associated with a plethora desirable qualities (e.g., greater well-being, longevity, positive affect), search for psychological distress reports conflict, rumination, depression; Boyle, Barnes, Buchman, & Bennett, 2009). Individuals higher resiliency, defined as multifaceted competency adapting and recovering from adversity, could potentially mitigate the search, thus, achieve satisfaction (SWL). The present study examined moderating...
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among North American youth, with a high prevalence distraction-related fatalities. Youth-focused interventions must address detecting (visual scanning) and responding (adjustment to stimuli) critical roadway information. In this repeated measures study, we investigated feasibility (i.e., recruitment sample characteristics; data collection procedures; acceptability intervention; resources; preliminary effects) DriveFocus™ app...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs more frequently in homeless persons than the general public. Both homelessness and TBI have been linked to experiences of violence (e.g., aggression victimization). This study aimed understand temporal occurrences events over life course that contribute vulnerabilities TBI, victimization, aggression, homelessness. A life-course perspective was used this thematic analysis in-person interviews with persons. total 33 met inclusion criteria. Twenty-five (76%)...
In today’s world, we face a barrage of difficulties in multiple life spheres. While previous times were not without their challenges, these often restricted to our own personal, geographically localized worlds. Today, news and social media expose us never-ending reports traumatic events interpersonal violence, making question human nature resiliency. Increasing technological advancements have brought forth new only relationships with technology, but how live daily lives. Financial...
The current cross-cultural study explored the associations between relationship enhancing traits (interpersonal trust, importance of close relationships, sociability), characteristics corresponding to an individualistic attitude (competition, autonomy), and life satisfaction. Data for this was from 24 59 countries used in World Values Survey Wave 6. Multilevel modelling as a means analyse influence individual level (Level 1) country 2) variables on Results indicated that predictors...