Research Assistant - Can Animal-based Stimuli Reduce Stress? - Phase 1

The research assistant will support the development of projects related to the use of animal-related stimuli (e.g., pictures of animals) for stress reduction. This project will involve three phases in total. This application is for Phase 1. Phase 1 will involve the development of an online study using the survey platform Qualtrics. Additionally, it will involve the recruitment of participants and collection, management, organization, cleaning, and initial analysis of data. This project will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Eric Legge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University.

Research Assistant - Can Animal-based Stimuli Reduce Stress? - Phase 2

The research assistant will support the development of projects related to the use of animal-related stimuli (e.g., pictures of animals) for stress reduction. This project will involve three phases in total. This application is for Phase 2. Phase 2 will involve the completing the analysis of collected project data and liaising with statistical consultants on the best methods to employ. Furthermore, the successful applicant will be expected to begin work on knowledge mobilization activities such as writing a rough draft of the findings for publication in a scientific journal. This project will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Eric Legge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University.

Research Assistant - Can Animal-based Stimuli Reduce Stress? - Phase 3

The research assistant will support the development of projects related to the use of animal-related stimuli (e.g., pictures of animals) for stress reduction. This project will involve three phases in total. This application is for Phase 3. Phase 3 will involve a) finalization of at least one knowledge mobilization activity (i.e., submitting a report of the findings for publication), b) the initial development of a follow-up project based on the results of data analysis conducted in Phase 2 and c) identifying appropriate sources of funding for continuing this line of inquiry. This project will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Eric Legge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at MacEwan University.

Narcissism and links to Animal Care, Behaviour, and Ownership - PHASE 1

Sub-clinical levels of narcissism varies widely between individuals. To date, there has been very little research investigating how sub-clinical narcissistic personal traits relate to the care and ownership of animals. Furthermore, little is also known about how narcissistic personality traits in animal owners or caregivers influence the animal's behaviour. This project is designed to begin investigating these important questions.

Narcissism and links to Animal Care, Behaviour, and Ownership - PHASE 3

Sub-clinical levels of narcissism vary widely between individuals. To date, there has been very little research investigating how sub-clinical narcissistic personal traits relate to the care and ownership of animals. Furthermore, little is also known about how narcissistic personality traits in animal owners or caregivers influence the animal's behaviour. This project is designed to extend work conducted in PHASE 2 of this project by assisting with data organization, cleaning, and analysis. It will also involve knowledge mobilization activities related to the project deployed in PHASE 2. Lastly, this project will have the additional goal of developing a project coordination, deployment, and knowledge mobilization plan for in-progress and planned research in the employer’s lab for 2023-2024.

Narcissism and links to Animal Care, Behaviour, and Ownership - PHASE 2

Sub-clinical levels of narcissism varies widely between individuals. To date, there has been very little research investigating how sub-clinical narcissistic personal traits relate to the care and ownership of animals. Furthermore, little is also known about how narcissistic personality traits in animal owners or caregivers influence the animal's behaviour. This project is designed to extend work conducted in PHASE 1 of this project by developing and deploying at least one follow-up study on the subject matter.

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.