Level Up: Intra-familial versus Extra-familial Youth Sexual Offenders

Youth who commit sexual offenses are an understudied population, however, their crimes have lasting impacts on their victims and it is important to learn more about this group. The existing literature in this field mainly focuses on individual characteristics. The current research project is hoping to add to the clinical understanding of family characteristics of youth who commit intrafamilial sexual offenses. Data has been collected from approximately 200 files from four groups of youth: 1) who have committed an intrafamilial sexual offense, 2) have committed an extrafamilial sexual offense, 3) have committed a non-sexual offense, or 4) have no criminal history (clinically referred group). The research project has been a community collaboration with Alberta Health Services and MacEwan University. We want to hire a statistics student to assist with the data analysis. The student will analyze the data using R, conducting factor analysis and discriminate analysis and creating effective graphs to visualize the results. Position(s) available: 1

Wellbeing & Cognitive Processes and the Animal - Human Bond (Phase 1)

This project is designed to facilitate the design and communication of research on how pet animals influence psychological wellbeing and cognitive processes (e.g., social perceptions/relationship dynamics, memory, judgements). Project team members will be responsible for designing/deploying research tools to achieve project deliverables, statistical analysis, and engage in knowledge mobilization activities.

Wellbeing & Cognitive Processes and the Animal - Human Bond (Phase 2)

This project is designed to facilitate the design and communication of research on how pet animals influence psychological wellbeing and cognitive processes (e.g., social perceptions/relationship dynamics, memory, judgements). Project team members will be responsible for designing/deploying research tools to achieve project deliverables, statistical analysis, and engage in knowledge mobilization activities.