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Adverse childhood experiences, executive functions, and substance use in an Indigenous residential treatment program
(2021)
Intergenerational trauma among Indigenous peoples in Canada is identified as an ongoing
detrimental outcome of Canadian colonialism. Both adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and
substance use problems appear to be ...
Exploring the Experiences of Frontline Food Security Service Providers in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2021)
In Canada, staggering rates of household food insecurity are emblematic of broader issues, such
as systemic discrimination, poverty, and a global, capitalist food system. The means to address
food insecurity are contested ...
Childhood adversity and functional impairment in emerging adulthood: the role of executive function
(2021)
Emerging adulthood (EA; ages 18-29) is a unique developmental period when individuals
transition from their teenage years into adulthood, experiencing increased demands associated
with independence. For some, there are ...
The adaptive cycle of meaning making: development and preliminary evaluation of a self-report scale
(2021)
Meaning in life has long been established as a core component of individual well-being, making it
a topic of great importance within psychological research. Advancements in psychological studies
of meaning in life are ...
Technology-facilitated sexual harassment: scale development and the role of self-objectification in psychological functioning
(2021)
The evolution of technology and emergence of technology giants, like Activision Blizzard,
Tinder, Facebook, and Instagram, has created an entirely new world for social interaction. Many
of the pervasive problems that ...
Dietary restraint and stress-induced alterations in eating: Exploring the role of heart rate variability as a proxy for self-regulation, attentional bias, and perceived safety
(2021)
Restraint theory posits that the capacity to successfully diet is cognitively demanding, requiring
exertion of cognitive control over eating. Demands that deplete this limited inner resource (e.g.,
stress) can thus lead ...
Psychopathology, cultural, and school difficulties among First Nations youth
(2023)
Introduction: Indigenous youth experience increased rates of psychopathology and school
difficulties, compared to non-Indigenous peers. Literature suggests that psychopathology is
associated with school difficulties among ...
Coping motives associated with affect, anxiety, and depression after cannabis use in young adults: an ecological momentary assessment study
(2023)
Background: Many young adults report engaging in cannabis use to manage their mood, or
affect, and psychiatric symptoms of anxiety and depression. Previous research indicates that
individuals may experience positive acute ...
Examining how early attachment contributes to later romantic relationship quality: the role of emotion regulation and conflict management strategies
(2023)
Individuals with insecure styles of attachment often have difficulties with emotion regulation and
conflict management and may utilize strategies to manage their emotions or navigate conflict
that are maladaptive and ...
Stigma resistance versus self-stigma in university students with mental health problems
(2023)
Self-stigma is the process by which an individual is aware of, agrees with, and internalizes
demeaning societal stereotypes and prejudices. Stigma resistance is when an individual may be
aware of societal stigma, yet ...