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The Newly developed competitiveness orientation measure : psychometric development and evaluation
(2013-02-12)The concept of competitiveness as a personality trait has been alluded to for over 70 years; yet, it has surprisingly been largely neglected as an individual differences variable. Instead, researchers have focused on the ... -
Oral contraceptives and emotional memory
(2015)Previous research has suggested that oral contraceptive (OC) use is associated with altered memory for an emotional story. The current study further examined the extent to which OCs influence emotional memory by examining ... -
The ovulatory shift: proceptive and receptive mating behaviours across the menstrual cycle
(2015-08-05)Research has suggested an ovulatory shift whereby women become more oriented towards short-term mating around the time of ovulation. Other research suggests that women’s cyclical shifts depend on their sociosexuality and ... -
Past reproductive events and finger digit ratio as predictors of symptom severity, psychological distress, and medical treatment-seeking during the perimenopausal period
(2012-11-10)Researchers have found that reproductive events in which levels of estrogen increase or decrease can influence the emergence of psychological distress in some women, and it has been propsed that some women may be more ... -
Perceived stress, psychological functioning and sleep in night eating syndrome
(2014-12-11)Night eating syndrome (NES) is defined primarily by evening hyperphagia, and may be accompanied by morning anorexia, sleep disturbance, and depressed mood that worsens in the evening. It is viewed as a circadian disorder ... -
Person focused directives for end of life care in long term care (PFD-LTC)
(2018)Dementias are age-related, neurodegenerative diseases, the cases of which are expected to rise exponentially as the population ages. To date there is no known cure or intervention that appreciably slows the progression ... -
Personality and early maladaptive schemas differentiating persons who engage in infrequent versus pathological non-suicidal self-injury
(2014-01-22)Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is used as a coping mechanism for regulating emotions and communicating distress. Research has contributed to understanding the prevalence, forms, and functions of NSSI, but little is known ... -
Personality, drinking motives and protective behavioural strategies among undergraduates
(2014-12-11)There is a high level of both heavy episodic drinking and related problems among Canadian undergraduates. Four personality traits and five motives for alcohol consumption place students at risk for experiencing increased ... -
Physical attractiveness mediates the relationship between resting heart rate variability and mate value
(2018)The present study had two main purposes: (a) to replicate the findings of Vacharkulsemsuk and colleagues (2016) and Joel and colleagues (2017) wherein body language and physical attractiveness each predict desirability, ... -
Posttraumatic growth, depreciation, and psychopathology following sexual victimization: a unified model of predictors
(2023)Sexual violence is amongst the most detrimental events a woman can experience, with survivors suffering long-term consequences to their mental health and perception of self. However, accumulating research shows trauma ... -
Predicting cognitive and bhavioural responses to social situations: exploring the roles of anxiety sensitivity and perfectionism
(2019)Despite their relevance to social anxiety (SA), few studies have examined the influence of perfectionism and anxiety sensitivity on SA-maintaining factors such as anticipatory and post- event processing (i.e., repetitive ... -
A proposed moderation model of socially prescribed perfectionism and mattering to predict maladjustment in first-year university students
(2020)Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is recognized as a stage associated with unique developmental needs and transitions. Moving from high school to university is one life transition that demands for multiple adjustments and ... -
The Psychobiology of an eating episode : are restrained eaters different
(2009)The anatomy of an eating episode is influenced by various psychological, biological, and behavioural factors. The research has supported the existence of a biological correlate of satiety called salivary a-amylase (Harthoorn, ... -
Psychological and physiological predictors of the development and modulation of instrusive images
(2014-01-22)Researchers have suggested that engaging in visuospatial tasks, such as the videogame Tetris™, following a trauma may interfere with the development of intrusive images associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ... -
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 ... -
A Randomized Comparative Trial of Self-Affirmation and Psychoeducation Interventions for Improving Body Image in Young Women
(2016)Body image concerns are a widespread experience, particularly for young women, and are associated with a number of undesirable consequences, including eating disorders. Self affirmation theory provides a framework for ... -
A Randomized, controlled trial of mindfulness plus exposure for improving body image in women
(2010)Research supports a multifaceted conception of body image incorporating attitudinal and behavioural elements. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including psychoeducation and body image exposure are two therapeutic approaches ... -
The relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicide-related behaviours in Indigenous clients seeking substance use treatment
(2023)Indigenous populations in Canada are at higher risk of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs; e.g., abuse, neglect, or other household challenges before the age of 18) when compared to non-Indigenous populations. As the ... -
The relationship of gambling to health, social functioning, and life satisfaction in older adults
(2012)The health, social functioning, and life satisfaction of older adults, age 50 and older were explored across levels of gambling activity as measured by the National Opinion Research Centre DSM Screen for Gambling Problems ... -
Relationships between executive functions and alcohol-related consequences among undergraduates
(2022)University students in Canada endorse higher levels of alcohol consumption than their noncollege peers. This heavy drinking carries with it the risk of adverse consequences, including physical injuries, academic struggles, ...