Galina L. Gorborukova, Ph.D. (Post-doctorate)

My research interests lie in several areas and disciplines. I work in Kyrgyzstan, where I explore how the collapse of state socialism has simultaneously undermined the already existing communities, and precipitated the emergence of new ones.  I also study how individuals act as agents of their own identities, tracing how experienced or imagined trauma create or influence the post-socialist identities and their meanings.  Moreover, I am interested in understanding the underlying mechanisms of cultural identity change and how cultural representations emerge at the intersection of ethnicity.

Mathieu Pelletier (PhD Candidate)

Currently I am interested in the relationship between the dramatic social changes and clarity of cultural identity.  It has been theorized that a dramatic social change brought a reduction in the clarity of cultural identity, or the link has not yet been tested empirically.  During my doctoral studies, I will try to determine which variables can explain the link between the dramatic social changes and clarity of cultural identity.

Mélissa Stawski (PhD candidate)

Je m’intéresse aux perceptions de soi lors de travail en groupe, spécifiquement, dans une organisation. Notre identité, qui consiste en la manière l’on se définit, est construit à partir de notre environnement social (Erikson, 1980;Turner, Oakes, Haslam, & McGarthy, 1994). Le travail étant l’un des environnements sociaux les plus importants de l’âge adulte, il est attendu qu’il ait des répercussions importants sur l’identité des travailleurs. Dans le cadre de ma thèse de doctorat, j’examinerai l’effet de différentes caractéristiques du travail en groupe  sur l’identité des travailleurs.

Diana Cardenas (PhD candidate)

My main research interest is the process of identity integration in the context of immigration. More specifically, I want to understand how people can have a coherent self-concept when they are confronted with different identities. I am also interested in understanding the consequences of identity integration on prejudice and intergroup conflict.

Laura French Bourgeois (PhD candidate)

Each group has its own values, but behavior of group members does not always correspond to respecting these values. Then the question arises from this problem: how to align individual behavior in accordance with values in which ​​that person believes?

As part of my PhD studies, I am interested in researching various factors that encourage individuals to change their behavior so that it is consistent with values ​​of their group. In particular, I am using the Theory of normative behavior which is the basis of several studies that apply social norms as a form of intervention in changing behavior.

Sarah Gaham (Assistante technique de recherche, 2014)

I work with other students in the laboratory to establish a psychological definition of social change in order to better understand its characteristics and its impact on individuals and groups. The study of social change is often neglected in social psychology. It is important to bring this issue to the center of this area of ​​research to better understand the challenges that millions of people around the world face. Currently, I am particularly interested in the ways in which individuals cope with shared threats as well as the impact of those threats on their identity and well-being. I have also been working within the JIRIRI's editorial team for two years, currently as the Managing Editor for the 7th volume.  

Amélie Privé (Stage de recherche, 2013)

Amélie est présentement inscrite à l'Université d'Ottawa en biochimie.

Elodie Roebroeck

Elodie is currently pursuing PhD at the University Blaise Pascal (Clermont-Ferrand, France) under supervision of Serge Guimon.

Fabrice Pinard Saint-Pierre, M.Sc.
(Master's)

Fabrice is currently working at TELUQ while pursuing his writting career.

Esther Usborne, Ph.D. (Post-doctorate, 2011)

Esther currently works for the Government of Canada.

Émilie Auger (Master's, 2011)

Émilie is currently pursuing PhD at McGill University under supervision of John Lydon.

Marie-Claire Sancho (Master's, 2011)

Marie-Claire currently teaches psychology at Collège/Cégep Ahunstic.

Marie-Elaine Huberdeau (Master's, 2010)

Marie-Elaine passed away in July 2013. During her master's studies she impressed us with her energy and teaching skills. Through her research she has also shown us that ideas can really change the world.

Anne Gendreau (Research internship, 2010)

Régine Debrosse (Honors, 2009)

Régine is pursuing PhD in social psychology at McGill University under supervision of Donald Taylor.

Raphaël Gani (Research internship, 2009)

Raphaël is completing Master’s in history under supervision of Jocelyn Létourneau.

Cristina Perozzo (Master's, 2008)

Cristina is completing PhD in intervention/research psychology at the University of Laval.

Joëlle Carpentier (Honor, 2008)

Joëlle is currently pursuing PhD at University of Montreal under supervision of Geneviève Mageau.

Simon Coulombe (Honors, 2008)

University of Montréal
Social psychology research labs (PSUM)
Laboratory on support of intrinsic needs in hierarchical relationships (SOBI)
Social change and identity laboratory (CSI)

Québec and Canada
Catherine E. Amiot, Ph.D., University of Québec in Montréal
Donald M. Taylor, Ph.D., McGill University
Francine Tougas, Ph.D., University of Ottawa
Mark W. Baldwin, Ph.D., McGill University
John E. Lydon, Ph.D., McGill University

Kyrgyzstan
Nazgul Sadykova, MA, American University of Central Asia
Galina L. Gorborukova- American University of Central Asia
Zarina Osmonalieva, American University of Central Asia

Russia
Eugene Dotsenko, Tyumen State University

Tajikistan
Yasmin Lodi, Ph. D., Aga Khan Humanities project

Mongolia
Onon Perenlei, MA

To join the team, you must be passionate about the world of theoretical ideas and research in social psychology. You need to be interested in issues that relate to identity, social change, well being, discrimination, racism, culture shock. In short, all of the issues that have social significance and which primarily affect the most disadvantaged populations.

It is the ideas that change the world!

For those who are pursuing graduate studies

I prefer working with research students who begin first at the Master’s level. In my opinion, Master’s program enables to develop and accomplish a specific research project (thesis) and submit without delay a scientific paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
I supervise students in a research program/intervention.  Interest in research must be very strong. I expect that the theoretical contribution of the PhD thesis will be as important as a doctoral research. I am also open to students wishing to pursue a D. Psy. and who are interested in my research topics.