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Kimia Fardfini-Ruginets

Ph.D. Student

Email:KimiaFardfini@cmail.carleton.ca
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Kimia Fardfini is a Ph.D. candidate in health psychology under Dr. Burns’ supervision. She completed her HBSc in Mental Health Studies at the University of Toronto and her M.A in Psychology at Carleton University alongside Dr. Burns.

Her doctoral dissertation examines the associations between positive psychological well-being, health behaviours and management among folx with diabetes. Kimia is also interested in treatment adherence, psychosocial health, and dyadic associations with health outcomes. Currently, Kimia holds the SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship.

Keywords: health outcomes, chronic conditions, diabetes, diabetes complications, psychological well-being, flourishing