A5073210758- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Library Science and Information Systems
- Ethics in Business and Education
- Child and Animal Learning Development
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Social Representations and Identity
- Social Robot Interaction and HRI
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Academic integrity and plagiarism
- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Cognitive and psychological constructs research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Deception detection and forensic psychology
University of South Africa
2021-2025
University of California, Davis
2023
University of Lethbridge
2020-2023
We assess the proposition that intergroup conflict (IGC) in non-human primates offers a useful comparison for studies of human IGC and its links to parochial altruism prosociality. That is, non-linguistic animals, social network integration maternal influence promote juvenile engagement can serve as initial grounding sociocultural processes drive cooperation. Using longitudinal data from three cohorts non-adult vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), we show non-adults are sensitive...
Abstract Objectives We consider the relative contributions of maternal rank and sociability to survival infant vervet monkeys ( Chlorocebus pygerythrus ) nutritional independence (~210 days) in a generally resource‐poor environment. Methods analyzed data from 153 infants born 60 mothers across three free‐ranging troops 10 yearly birth cohorts at South African research site experiencing general but variable resource scarcity. Results The population was characterized by pre‐weaning mortality...
For the care need of older adults, long-term (LTC) and assisted living (AL) facilities are expanding in Alberta, but little is known about caregivers' well-being. The purpose study was to investigate physical health conditions, mental emotional (MEH), behaviour, stress levels, quality life (QOL), turnover absenteeism (TAA) among professional caregivers Alberta's LTC AL facilities.This cross-sectional survey involved 933 conveniently selected working facilities. Standardised questions were...
Abstract There is a paucity of research into the prevalence academic dishonesty within Canada compared to other countries. Recently, there has been call for better understanding particular characteristics educational integrity in so that can more meaningfully contribute current discussions surrounding integrity. Here, we present findings from student ( N = 1142) and faculty 130) surveys conducted medium-sized (~ 8700 students) Canadian university. These probed perceptions towards,...
Abstract Background Numerous studies have found negative outcomes between shift work and physical, emotional, mental health. Many professional caregivers are required to shifts outside of the typical 9 am 5 pm workday. Here, we explore whether affects health wellbeing long-term care (LTC) assisted-living (AL) caregivers. Method The Caring for Professional Caregivers research study was conducted across 39 LTC AL facilities in Alberta, Canada. Of 1385 questionnaires distributed, 933 surveys...
Abstract We present data on life history parameters from a long‐term study of vervet monkeys in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Estimates are presented age at first conception for females and natal dispersal males, along with probability survival to adulthood infants born during study, female reproductive life‐span, output (including lifetime success subset females), inter‐birth interval (IBI) duration. also assess effect maternal infant length IBI. then go compare our population those two...
This qualitative study explored potential factors that lead to turnover and absenteeism how improve well-being retention among professional older-adult-caregivers in Alberta's assisted living (AL) long-term care (LTC) facilities. Four hundred forty-seven participants aged 45-54 years were interviewed through a five-item, content-validated open-ended questionnaire. The questionnaire was self-administered the English language soft copy of their responses transferred into NVIVO version 12...
Abstract Aging ushers in numerous disruptions to autonomic nervous system (ANS) function. Although the effects of aging on ANS function at rest are well characterized, there is surprising variation reports age‐related differences reactivity psychosocial stressors, with some decreases and other increases age. The sources largely unknown. Nonhuman primate models socioaffective may help uncover this as nonhuman primates share key features human structure researchers have precise control over...
Muzzle contact, where one animal brings its muzzle into close proximity to that of another, has often been hypothesized as a straightforward means socially mediated food investigation. Using 2,707 observations contact occurring across 3 troops wild vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), we tested this social learning hypothesis. We first explored the structuring by analyzing characteristics initiators and receivers. Similar previous research, juveniles initiated at higher rates than...