The fundamental principle of our research is to empower youth so that they have a brighter future. Many young people experience bullying, a form of aggressive behaviour that can be physical, verbal, psychological, emotional, and/or cyber used to hurt another person with less power.
Why are some youth bullied? What happens to youth who are bullied? How do friends, families, schools, communities, and cultures impact bullying? These are only some of the questions we examine in our research.
By answering these questions, we aim to help empower youth to build positive relationships and experience healthy outcomes.
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About Us
We are passionate about empowering youth by researching how we can create safer and more inclusive environments with friends, families, in schools, and the larger community.
Areas of Research
- Bullying and mental health
- Understanding who bullies and who is bullied
- Impact of the environment (e.g., school, peers, home, neighbourhood, income inequality, regional violence)
- Impact of culture, immigration, and social norms
- Cyberbullying and social media
- Development across childhood and youth
