Explore our ongoing research studies. If you are interested in participating please go to our Portal page to register.

Study name: Concordia and the University of Ottawa Student Mental Health Project

Description: The purpose of this research is to learn more about Concordia and UOttawa students’ mental health needs. Those needs may vary depending on students’ backgrounds and identities. Results of the study will allow to develop mental health resources and services that best meet the needs of Concordia students.

Study name: A partnership approach to supporting migrant families’ integration

Description: Given the rapidly changing landscape of the Canadian population and psychosocial risks associated with migration, as well as strengths within migrant families, there is an urgent need to understand factors that promote or hinder adaptation upon settling in Canada. Our research team and community partners engage with newcomer families to identify risk and strengths, examine associations between stressors, strengths, well-being and belonging over time, and identify subgroups that are most at risk by using multi-method approaches. This research is funded by a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant.

Study name: Migrant and racialized youths’ peer relationships and integration in Canada

Description: Migrant groups in Canada struggle to build strong social support networks that are crucial for their psychological, social and workforce integration. Social support networks are especially important during adolescence for socio-emotional development, well-being and educational outcomes. This research examines how social relationships unfold among this growing population in Canada, and will identify areas of need for supporting their integration. This research is funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant.

Study name: Racial discrimination and identity-based bullying in schools.

Description: Dr. Vitoroulis is a co-investigator on the Health and Peer Relationships Study (https://hprs.ca/). The work focuses on documenting the prevalence and impact of racial discrimination and identity-based bullying among migrant and racialized students in schools, and the extent to which these are associated with well-being and educational outcomes over time. Our work in this area has been funded by a SSHRC Insight Development Grant, and is currently funded by a CIHR Secondary Analysis Grant

Study name: Migrant families’ and housing in Ottawa

Description: Migrant families are disproportionately affected by socio-economic adversity, including poverty and poor housing conditions upon resettlement. In collaboration with researchers at Carleton University, our research team examines the housing experiences of migrant families and the extent to which these are associated with well-being. This research is funded by Dr. Kennelly’s SSHRC Partnership Grant.

Study name: Experiences with different forms of aggression

Description: Our team is collaborating with researchers at Brock University to investigate how adolescents and young adults perceive and experience forms of low-aggression behaviours, such as teasing, incivility, and racial micro-aggressions. 

Study name: Migrant youths’ belonging in Canada

Description: Adolescents who immigrate to Canada with their families face unique challenges during their integration journeys. This research project examines how their experiences within different contexts, such as family, school, and community, influence their sense of belonging in Canada.