Research Listings
The following studies have been approved by their respective research ethics board. Please contact the study coordinator directly if you wish to participate or for further information.
If you wish to list your study on the MHPconnector, please email communications@oamhp.ca
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS
Understanding Sexual Victimization Experiences among Professional Psychology Graduate Students at Practicums
Information for Potential Participants:
Our study, titled “Understanding Sexual Victimization Experiences among Professional Psychology Graduate Students at Practicums” , is exploring the impact of experiencing sexual victimization by a supervisor at practicums on the professional life and identity of professional psychology graduate students, including alumni.
To participate in this study, you must meet the following criteria: (1) 18 years old or older; (2) attended or currently attend a post-secondary institution in Canada or the United States of America (USA); (3) completed, enrolled in (but did not necessarily complete), or currently enrolled in a clinical, counselling, school, or neuro- psychology graduate program; (4) completed at least one placement (i.e., practicum, clerkship, internship) in the program; (5) have experienced sexual victimization by a (clinical) supervisor.
You will be invited to participate in a 90-minute interview, with questions related to the sexual victimization experience, disclosure and/or reporting, and the impact of the experience on your professional life, identity, clinical work, and future as a psychologist. To reimburse you for your time, you will receive a gift card for your participation.
Please note that participation is completely confidential, voluntary, and will not affect your placement, academic standing, or employment in any way.
If you wish to participate, please contact Alisia Palermo (Clinical Psychology Graduate Student) at alisia.palermo@usask.ca.
For more information about this study, please contact Alisia Palermo or Dr. Jorden Cummings (Principal Investigator) at jorden.cummings@usask.ca.
This study has been approved by the University of Saskatchewan Human Behavioural Research Ethics Board (#3753) on August 25, 2024.
We need your help to improve treatment for the future of our youth!
Concordia University
SPARK Lab
What We do: Our research aims to design better treatments for children and teens with disruptive and callous behaviours.
Who We’re Reaching Out To:
We are reaching out to experts with clinical experience working with youths who have:
- Disruptive behaviours
- Low empathy
- Lack of guilt or remorse
- Insincere emotions
- Lack of care about others
How You Can Help:
Participate in a 3-round survey to help us identify treatment priorities. Each round takes 15-20 mins. Here’s how it works:
- Round 1: Answer the survey independently.
- Rounds 2 and 3: Review group responses from previous rounds and answer the survey.
You can receive up to $75 in gift cards ($25 per round).
Interested? Please sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/ShgcfpkX2j
This project is conducted by Principal Investigator Dr. Joyce Lui. It is funded by the American Psychological Foundation and was approved by Concordia University’s Research Ethics Committee (#30017315). For more information, contact us at sparklab@concordia.ca.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing your input!
Regulating Healthcare Professionals’ Ethical Challenges When Practising in a Digital Age.
Western University
Professional Worker Recruitment Notice
Seeking research participants
Study title: Regulating Healthcare Professionals’ Ethical Challenges When Practising in a Digital Age.
We are holding virtual focus groups with health professionals to talk about ethical challenges related to workplace and technological change. We are hoping to understand how current codes of ethics support professionals as they navigate these challenges.
Volunteers should be a regulated health professional, with current registration in Ontario.
In appreciation of your time, you will receive a $100 gift card.
If you are interested in participating or learning more about this study, please contact Tracey Adams at tladams@uwo.ca
Details:
Length of focus group: 60-90 minutes
Where: Over zoom.
When: TBD depending on participant availability.
Researchers: Tracey L. Adams, PhD., Kathleen Leslie, RN, JD, PhD, Sophia Myles, PhD.
New funding opportunities available to help boost the social inclusion of persons with disabilities
The government has launched a call for proposals for funding under the Social Development Partnerships Programs’ Disability component. The goal is to support better strategic planning, strategic leadership capacity and improved analysis of policies, programs and services for national disability organizations.
Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply until December 21, 2023.
In addition, the government has launched an Online Engagement Tool to collect feedback from Canadians to help inform the design of the Canada Disability Benefit Regulations. Feedback will be accepted until December 21, 2023.