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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, ...
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 ...
Does mental illness stigma differ across disorders? An investigation of public stigma and attribution theory in social anxiety disorder, depression & schizophrenia
(2021)
Individuals experiencing mental illness face numerous negative social, economic, and personal
outcomes, partly due to the public stigma around mental illness. Attribution theory posits that
stigma occurs when publicly ...
Gambling, gaming, and loot boxes: converging irrational beliefs?
(2021)
The current study examined whether engaging with loot boxes (i.e., in-game “boxes” that can be
won within a game or purchased with in-game currency or real money, and which contain a
random selection of prizes or objects) ...
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 ...