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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Friendship, Dating and Cyberbullying in University Students

Friendship, Dating & Cyberbullying in University Students Tina Daniels & Alyssa Bonneville, Psychology Dept., Carleton University   Did you know that adolescents and young adults are most at risk of becoming a target of cyberbullying and/or excessive monitoring perpetrated by their friends and dating partners? The rates of such... More

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon Announced as the CPA Honorary President

Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon Announced as the CPA Honorary President The CPA is excited to announce the selection of the 2020-2021 Honorary President. Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President & Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University, has graciously accepted the invitation from CPA President Dr. Kim Corace. Says Dr. Corace, “Dr. Bacon has demonstrated... More

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

The benefits of play in established romantic relationships

Play is not just for children. Research suggests the importance of play (i.e., fun, discovery, exploration) in shaping adults’ romantic relationships. Recent research by Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk (faculty member from the Department of Psychology) and her colleagues tracked established couples over time and found that engaging in exciting play... More

Monday, March 1, 2021

Carleton President Receives Transformational Leader Award for Championing Mental Health

On March 4, Carleton President Benoit-Antoine Bacon will join a list of illustrious Canadians, including retired general Roméo Dallaire, author and advocate Margaret Trudeau, former Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson and Olympic figure skater Elizabeth Manley, when he receives a Transformational Leader award at the Royal Ottawa... More

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

The Benefits of Sensory Environments

Today's Wellness Wednesday research and tip comes from Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University and MeWeRTH Hub Research Member: My field of research is sensory perception - how our brain processes signals from neurons in our eyes and ears to build our perception of what we call ‘reality’. What we see... More

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

CPA Psychology Month Profile: Dr. Joanna Pozzulo

The Canadian Psychological Association recently profiled our Director, Dr. Joanna Pozzulo, as part of their Psychology Month celebrations. Dr. Pozzulo's profile is below, and the original can be read here. Joanna Pozzulo “You’re going to come out of this pandemic either a contestant on the Great Canadian Baking Show, or a really good... More

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Seeking more solitude: Conceptualization, assessment, and implications of aloneliness

Solitude can be experienced as unpleasant and even painful – particularly when it is unwelcome. In this regard, spending too much time alone can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression, and is generally seen as damaging to our wellbeing. However, when solitude is chosen and even sought after, it can also be experienced... More

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Why You Should Talk to Strangers

You’re an adult now, so it is OK—good even—to talk to strangers. Humans are a social species, yet some people are dispositionally more social than others; think of the introversion-extraversion dimension. Dr. John Zelenski and colleagues have found that asking people—even introverted people—to act like extraverts for a few minutes... More

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

First year university student and stressed? Self-compassion might help!

First year university student and stressed? Self-compassion might help! Self-compassion is useful during difficult times such as transitions to university, setbacks in school, or failures. It involves being kind to yourself, understanding that failure and setbacks are common to everyone, and keeping thoughts in balance. A study by Hub Research... More

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

A special message from the staff and faculty at Carleton University

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Tackling Gender Disparity in Working Hours and Professional Advancement

Carleton’s Department of Psychology is holding its second annual Psychology Let’s Talk Lecture to coincide with the country’s 11th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 28, 2021. Titled Men, Women and the Time-Control Gap, the lecture will explore how women do not advance as quickly as men or climb as far in professional areas like... More

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Members in the News – Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk, CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning

Associate professor of Psychology and Hub Research Member Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk is looking into the psychological effects of physical distancing while single, and how single people are coping in the pandemic. Dr. Harasymchuk was recently interviewed twice by the CBC to discuss her research. In both interviews, Dr. Harasymchuk discusses her... More

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