A5086560465- Social and Intergroup Psychology
- Cultural Differences and Values
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Identity, Memory, and Therapy
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Multilingual Education and Policy
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Community Health and Development
- Social and Cultural Dynamics
- Education, sociology, and vocational training
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Social Representations and Identity
- Evolutionary Game Theory and Cooperation
- Employment and Welfare Studies
Université de Montréal
2016-2025
Université du Québec à Montréal
2008-2023
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège
2009
Université Laval
2008
University of Ottawa
2003-2005
Millions of people worldwide are affected by dramatic social change (DSC). While sociological theory aims to understand its precipitants, the psychological consequences remain poorly understood. A large-scale literature review pointed desperate need for a typology that might guide and research toward better understanding psychology change. Over 5,000 abstracts from peer-reviewed articles were assessed publications. Based on stringent inclusion criteria, final 325 used construct novel,...
The research investigating how one's multiple cultural identities are configured within the self has yet to account for existing identity configurations aside from integration, and identifying with more than 2 groups at once. current addresses these issues by constructing Multicultural Identity Integration Scale (MULTIIS) examine 3 different multicultural configurations, their relationship well-being based on Amiot colleagues' (2007) cognitive-developmental model of social integration...
This study examines the evolution of Schwartz's Basic Human Values during COVID-19 outbreak, and their relationships with perceived threat, compliance movement restrictions social distancing. An online questionnaire was administered to a heterogeneous sample French citizens (N = 1025) first lockdown related outbreak. Results revealed significant values; conservation value higher outbreak than usual, both self-enhancement openness-to-change values were lower usual. Conservation threat...
Abstract How people come to develop a feeling of belongingness new social group and orchestrate this membership with pre‐existing identities within the self‐concept is theoretically socially relevant phenomenon that has received increased scientific attention in recent years. Models from different fields psychology – including social, cultural, organizational have proposed factors involved change integration process along consequences phenomenon. We present overview literature, model on...
Understanding the experiences of multicultural individuals is vital in our diverse populations. Multicultural people often need to navigate different norms and values associated with their multiple cultural identities. Recent research on identification has focused how groups manage these identities within self, this process predicts well-being. The current study built by using a qualitative method examine configuring one's self. present employed three four identity configurations Amiot, de...
Abstract Culture is acknowledged to be a critical element in the construction of an individual's identity; however, today's increasingly multicultural environments, influence culture no longer straightforward. It now important explore cultural identity clarity—the extent which beliefs about that arise from one's group membership(s) are clearly and confidently understood. We describe novel theoretical model explain why having clear confident understanding for psychological well‐being, as it...
Aim This study aimed to investigate the associations between health behavior adherence and psychological factors during COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on identifying trajectories of handwashing, mask wearing, social contact limitations, physical distancing.
The role of 2 components psychological disengagement (discounting and devaluing) in the relation between personal relative deprivation self-esteem was explored 3 samples policewomen. Path analyses conducted with revealed that stronger feelings resulted discounting work evaluations, which turn led to devaluing importance police work. A negative observed all samples. Other related outcomes disengagement, professional withdrawal stress, were also evaluated.
Although the work force is aging, views regarding older workers remain negative. As a result, complaints of discrimination on basis age have increased. This situation prompts following questions: what leads aging to acknowledge disparities between younger and themselves, are consequences for integrating into their self-image some characteristics commonly associated with cohort? These questions examined in light new approach link identity relative deprivation. The hypotheses were included...
Abstract The present study investigated the relationship between Temporal Collective Relative Deprivation and collective well‐being in context of dramatic social change Kyrgyzstan. Traditional research has evaluated by comparing a group's situation to point recent past or future. We argue that reconceptualization is needed. hypothesized, first, examining several, as opposed single, points comparison will better predict well‐being. Secondly, we hypothesized best not necessarily correspond...
Two studies assess people's reactions in the midst of dramatic social change. The examine consequences change Russia and Mongolia after dismantlement Soviet Union. They focus on impact changes that are numerous, negative, rapid. Specifically, an integration relative deprivation identity theories is proposed. According to hypotheses, it found more people perceive as numerous they experience collective deprivation. In addition, rapid express temporal Both types linked esteem: Whereas path from...
Abstract The present research investigates the interrelation between two widely studied dimensions of social group identity—in‐group affect and centrality. Specifically, we test validity a quadratic curvilinear relation in‐group identity We propose that members who feel either decidedly positive or negative towards their are more likely to is central component self‐concept relative with neutral affect. find evidence for centrality respect people's cultural ( N = 512), ethnic 462), religious...
Introduction We investigated whether initial risk classes and heterogeneous trajectories of self-compassion over the course pandemic may impact well-being outcomes 1 year into pandemic. Methods A large, representative sample Canadians ( N = 3,613; 50.6% women) was sampled longitudinally 11 waves (April 2020–April 2021), using a rolling cross-sectional survey design. Analyses were conducted in three steps: (1) latent class analysis to identify heterogeneity factors (sociodemographic,...
Dramatic social changes, such as the breakdown of Soviet Union and ongoing "Arab Spring" uprisings, are present throughout history continue to affect millions people every day. Unfortunately, there is a paucity empirical 'real-world' research due in part lack basic theory that might provide framework guide psychological research. In paper, we argue both psychology generally, more specifically, have failed adequately address issue dramatic change. We need move towards new theoretical...
In the present study, an integration of relative deprivation theory and social identity is proposed to account for people's reactions dramatic changes affecting their daily lives. Data collected among nurses ( n = 108) indicate that feelings are influenced by different perceptions organizational change. Path analysis shows derive from negative numerous, temporal experienced as a result rapid. terms link between deprivation, 2 contrasting approaches were tested. Analyses support view in‐group...
Research on national diversity policies show that cultural norms promoted by the government such as multiculturalism and assimilation play an important role in predicting majority group members’ prejudice toward immigrants. However, extent to which minority groups can share these with members is largely unknown. The first goal of current research determine if perceive similar have comparable support for policies. second contrast, between groups, relationship social dominance orientation...
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unprecedented changes in the lives of many people. Although research documented associations between concerns related to and poor mental health indicators, fewer studies have focused on positive factors that could help people better cope with this stressful social context. To fill gap, present investigated trajectories self-compassion facets times dramatic change. Using a longitudinal design, we described self-kindness, common humanity, mindfulness during...
Responding to calls contextualize social psychological variables in history, the present research examines relationship between collective relative deprivation and esteem using a historical perspective. We hypothesized that perceived be experienced during an important low‐point group's history serves define current identity, which is turn associated with esteem. In Study 1, cultural narrative interviews were conducted Francophone Anglophone Quebecers order identify key chapters for these...