A5004388307- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Marriage and Sexual Relationships
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Family Support in Illness
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Problem Solving Skills Development
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Stalking, Cyberstalking, and Harassment
Université de Montréal
2016-2025
Cégep Marie-Victorin
2014-2024
Université de Sherbrooke
2012-2018
Ottawa Hospital
2013
University of Ottawa
2010-2011
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that can have an impact on various facets of interpersonal functioning. Although some studies examined the extent to which family members are affected by individual's chronic pain, none patients' perceptions feeling they become burden others. Research self-perceived in different medical populations, such as cancer, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and stroke, has shown it associated with physical symptoms and, more robustly, psychological difficulties...
Following the global outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020, individuals report psychological distress associated with “new normal”—social distancing, financial hardships, and increased responsibilities while working from home. Given interpersonal nature stress coping responses between romantic partners, based on systemic transactional model this study posits that perceived partner dyadic may be an important moderator experiences relationship quality. To examine these associations, self-report...
This article includes three studies aimed at adapting the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1980), a measure of general cognitive and emotional empathy, to assess empathy expressed within romantic relationship. We examined factorial structure for Couples (IRIC). Results supported use 2-factor (Dyadic Perspective Taking Dyadic Empathic Concern) in 3 independent samples (individuals heterosexual relationships, individuals same-sex partners couples). The IRIC also demonstrated good...
This study examined the intrapersonal, dyadic, and mediational relationships underlying romantic attachment (Experiences in Close Relationships), dyadic empathy (Interpersonal Reactivity Index for Couples), psychological partner aggression (Revised Conflict Tactics Scales) 193 community-based couples. In women, insecurity predicted lower greater aggression. men, perspective taking, higher empathic concern, Partner effects were found with their predicting female partner’s low taking mediated...
Chronic pain is a known risk factor for suicide. To date, however, few studies of people with chronic have tested specific predictions about suicidal ideation that are derived from theory. The interpersonal theory suicide proposes the psychological constructs thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness unique independent precursors to ideation. We this hypothesis in clinical sample patients pain.A total 303 rehabilitation program completed measures severity, duration, disability;...
Attachment researchers have proposed that the attachment, caregiving, and sexual behavioral systems are interrelated in adult love relationships (Mikulincer & Shaver, 2007 Mikulincer , M. Shaver P. R. ( ). adulthood: Structure, dynamics, change . New York NY : Guilford [Google Scholar]). This study examined whether aspects of partners' caregiving (proximity, sensitivity, control, compulsive caregiving) mediated association between their attachment insecurities (anxiety avoidance) each...
Researchers and practitioners have noted the importance of considering individual characteristics as well couple dynamics when attempting to understand couples sexual difficulties. Using a dyadic approach, this study examined links between 2 forms romantic attachment insecurity (anxiety avoidance) dissatisfaction among members seeking therapy. A large clinical sample 242 French-speaking completed Experiences in Close Relationships Scale Index Sexual Satisfaction. Analyses based on...
Infertility bears psychological and relational consequences for couples who face this problem. Few studies have examined the role of self- partner blaming to explain relationship adjustment in couple presenting with a fertility This study used dyadic approach explore links between oneself one's both partners' symptoms depression anxiety, satisfaction 279 enrolled treatments. Partners were questioned about extent which they blamed themselves their They also completed Dyadic Adjustment Scale...
This study examined the association between men's experience of childhood sexual abuse and later perpetration intimate partner violence, considering roles attachment insecurity poor anger regulation. The sample was 302 Canadian men undergoing counseling for relationship difficulties or aggression. They completed questionnaires assessing abuse, two dimensions (anxiety avoidance), regulation processes, physical psychological aggression, social desirability bias. Path analyses showed that who...
Childhood Interpersonal Trauma (CIT) is a major public health issue that increases the risk of perpetrating and sustaining intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood, perpetuating intergenerational cycles violence. Yet, explanatory mechanisms behind transmission trauma warrant further exploration. This study explored identity diffusion as an mechanism linking cumulative individual CIT (sexual, physical psychological abuse, neglect, witnessing parental or IPV, bullying) to IPV physical,...
ABSTRACT Attachment insecurities and heightened negative emotions during conflict are significant risk factors for intimate partner violence (IPV). Previous research mainly examined each partner's attachment separately overlooked as a mechanism in the attachment–IPV link. This dyadic observational study conducted among 178 young adult couples (1) interplay between both partners' (i.e., pairings) association with their IPV perpetration (2) contribution of discussion these associations....
New parent couples often experience fluctuations in postpartum sexual satisfaction, with body image concerns being a significant factor. While these are linked to decreased potential protective factors remain underexplored. In this study, we examined the moderating role of perceived partner support longitudinal links between new parents' own and both their partner's satisfaction. Couples (n = 184) completed online validated questionnaires at 8 (T1), 12 (T2), 24 (T3) months postpartum. A...
A child’s cancer diagnosis profoundly impacts the psychological well-being of parents. To alleviate parental distress, researchers developed Taking Back Control Together (TBCT), a manualized six-session program targeting individual problem-solving skills and dyadic coping. The current study aimed to refine TBCT for future uptake across different sites. We invited potential interventionists local stakeholders from three pediatric oncology centers (CHU Sainte-Justine, CHU de Sherbrooke,...
link between the caregiving and sexual systems. In an attempt to complement current research, this study was designed provide a better understanding of satisfaction by exploring interplay these three Specifically, we examined model in which dimensions romantic attachment predicted reasons for engaging intercourse that served function and, ultimately were related sample 152 adults who cohabiting with partner. Path analyses revealed individuals low attachment-related avoidance scored higher on...
Objective: The purpose of the study was to examine frequency sexual difficulties and associations among attachment insecurities (anxiety, avoidance) functioning (problems with function, dissatisfaction) in women couples seeking fertility treatment.Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 88 Canadian 45 receiving treatments completed self-reported measures adult functioning.Results: problems function varied from 14.8% (pain) 58.0% (desire) 6.7% (satisfaction orgasm) 28.9% men. Among women,...
On average, couples experience increase in conflicts and decrease relationship satisfaction during the transition to parenthood. How manage may improve or erode their over time. While romantic attachment (anxiety, avoidance) is known modulate couples' adaptation parenthood, contribution of conflict resolution styles intimacy better understand these links seems promising. The goal this study was examine mediator role associations between moderator conflict-satisfaction associations. In a...
Among personality traits, neuroticism has been shown to be the most significant predictor of dyadic adjustment. Despite some propositions arguing that low, as well high levels traits are maladaptive tendencies, only negative linear relationship between and couple satisfaction addressed in past research. The aim this study was examine nonlinear association adjustment for both partners a clinically distressed sample couples. included 472 couples seeking therapy who completed NEO-FFI (P. T....
This study sought to provide information about the sexual well-being of 298 mixed-sex couples seeking relationship therapy and determined extent which problems with functioning dyadic adjustment both partners are associated satisfaction. Partners completed measures adjustment, satisfaction, functioning. Thirty percent reported a clinically significant problem. Compared their male partners, women were more likely report problem as well lower overall Path analysis indicated that uniquely...
Studies examining interrelationships within parental couples confronted with pediatric cancer are scarce. This study explored dyadic longitudinal associations between both partners' family functioning and mood at diagnosis, marital adjustment 2 years later.Parents of children (n = 47 couples) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) completed the Family Well-Being Assessment Profile Mood States-Bipolar Form Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test post diagnosis. Multilevel linear models using...