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The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Emotional Reactivity and Cognition
(2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) on emotional reactivity and cognitive ability. Previous research has suggested that OC users may experience blunted positive affect ... -
The effects of sex, menstrual cycle phase, and hormonal contraceptives on inhibitory control
(2022)Inhibitory control is a major aspect of executive functioning, and ovarian hormones (e.g., progesterone and estrogen) have been found to affect processes related to inhibitory control. This was the first study to examine ... -
Electroencephalographic response to a body image exposure
(2013-02-01)Body and appearance dissatisfaction have been common topics of study in psychological research. Another area of research that may have implications for these topics is that of frontal asymmetry; the greater relative activity ... -
Emerging adults’ perceptions of their family systems: resilience and connections after the COVID-19 pandemic
(2023)Family systems can be conceptualized as complex adaptive systems consisting of intricate interconnections among family members that adapt dynamically to the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic was a chronic and persistent ... -
Emotion regulation mediates the association between HRV reactivity and relationship success
(2017)Two hundred single post-secondary students participated in a longitudinal study including online, laboratory, and speed dating components. This methodology was used to examine the link between romantic relationship ... -
Emotion regulation strategies, cognitive personality styles, and context as predictors of psychological outcomes
(2014-01-22)Emotion regulation (ER) plays a central role in the development and maintenance of a number of clinical disorders including depression. Research shows maladaptive ER strategies to be more strongly associated with symptoms ... -
Evaluating an On-Reserve Methadone Maintenance Therapy Program for First Nations Peoples
(2015)The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant issue faced by First Nations communities in Canada, which is accentuated by high rates of mortality and morbidity resulting from opioid use. The frequency of opioid-related ... -
Evaluation of brief outpatient services in a children's mental health community clinic
(2013-02-03)In the past two decades, increased emphasis has been placed on the use of brief treatment services in clinical practice with youth. However, despite the common use of such services, there is a lack of research evaluating ... -
An examination of cognitive behavioural group therapy for problem gamblers who gamble over the internet: a controlled study
(2015-08-05)The purpose of the present study was twofold: first, to examine the efficacy of group CBT for self-identified problem Internet gamblers and second, to qualitatively examine participants’ perspectives on their treatment ... -
Examination of pathways by which parental attachment and secondary attachment strategies predict disordered eating attitudes and behaviours
(2015-06-15)Research has established a connection between insecure attachment and disordered eating (O’Kearney, 1996; O’Shaughnessy & Dallos, 2009; Ward et al., 2000). Over three studies, the current research examined the relationship ... -
Examining adverse childhood experiences in a First Nations treatment-seeking population
(2021)Experiencing adversity during childhood can disrupt typical developmental pathways and consequently affect health outcomes throughout the lifespan (Norman et al., 2012), particularly for Indigenous populations in Canada ... -
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 ... -
Examining the efficacy of a cognitive behavioural intervention in reducing anxiety sensitivity and functional impairment in chronic pain patients
(2015)Comorbid psychological factors affect the experience and prognosis of chronic pain, as comorbidity is associated with poor treatment outcomes and greater levels of disability (Burns, Johnson, Mahoney, Devine, & Pawl, 1998; ... -
Examining the “sadder but wiser” paradox: are those high in dispositional self-reflection likely to journal, and do they benefit?
(2020)Self-reflection is the tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It has a strong foundation in psychology for conferring self-knowledge and self-awareness. Journaling is an example of an activity ... -
Exercise and anxiety sensitivity: an examination of dose response, credibility, expectancy, and perceived effort
(2015-01-13)Despite ongoing research examining exercise and its anxiolytic effects (Petruzello, Landers, Hatfield, Kubitz, & Salazar, 1991), our understanding of this relationship is limited. The present study evaluated the effects ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the role of cannabis in fatal car crashes and a survey of Canadians’ beliefs, cannabis use behaviours and decision-making processes related to cannabis and driving
(2023)This mixed-method research project involved two phases investigating relationships between cannabis use and driving. The first phase utilized data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to determine how much ... -
Facial emotion recognition in women with symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome
(2023)Prior research suggests that hormones, notably androgens, influence facial emotion recognition (FER). Most women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have elevated androgen levels and related androgenic symptoms, yet ... -
Factors associated with internet gambling in university students / by Nicholas M. Harris.
(2010)Problem gambling can have devastating financial, psychological, and social effects on the individual and the individual’s family. Over the past 15 years, Internet gambling has grown at an incredible pace and is believed ... -
Factors that impact the implementation and sustainability of dialectical behaviour therapy programs: a qualitative study of clinician perspectives
(2017)Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a psychological treatment developed for individuals experiencing significant mental health issues along with high-risk behaviours (e.g., suicidal behaviours, self-harm, substance ...