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Student start-ups: Research Stream bridges gap between researchers and participants

Written on March 8, 2019. Posted in Columns.

Student entrepreneurs Luc Pelletier, Kin ’19, and Brooke Resendes, CompSci ’19, want to pave the way for medical advances vital for the future of healthcare. By founding and running the web platform Research Stream, which connects researchers with interested participants for human subject research,...

Participation trophies are creating a weaker generation

Written on September 11, 2018. Posted in Opinions.

Participation trophies are an attempt to increase the self-esteem of children—a goal we can all admire and support. However, intent doesn’t compensate for consequences. The issue with participation trophies is they promote a disheartening concept: that failure is something to be ashamed of. Instead...

Queen’s doctorate degree holder denied entry to College of Psychologists of Ontario

Written on March 23, 2018. Posted in News.

In a Sept. 20 ruling, the Ontario Health Professions Appeal and Review Board denied an appeal from an unsuccessful applicant to the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). Despite graduating with a doctoral degree from Queen’s, the applicant was denied registration to become a psychologist in the...

The psychology behind watching reality TV

Written on March 9, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

With the 22nd season of The Bachelor coming to an end, I got to thinking about the stark contrast of opinions people hold about shows of this genre. Why do some people have such a strong desire to watch reality TV shows while others absolutely hate them? What makes people hold such opposite perspectives?...

The psychology behind first impressions

Written on November 30, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Think back to a time when you first met someone you now know well. Was your first impression accurate? Even though our first impressions can prove incorrect a lot of the time, we still can’t help ourselves from making them, nor can we avoid being judged in the same way by others. So, what is it we...

The psychology behind selfies

Written on November 16, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

In the modern world of social media, selfies are seen and taken on a daily basis. The word selfie was even added to the Oxford English online dictionary in 2014. Most people have discovered the perfect angle at which to hold their phone in order to take their best selfie. This is a very popular trend...

The psychology behind being friends with your ex

Written on November 3, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Needless to say, breakups are hard. Most of us have either experienced a breakup first hand or have watched someone go through one and, no matter what, it’s never totally painless. Some people end on such bad terms they can’t even imagine having anything to do with their ex ever again. But, there...

Psychology of procrastination

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

As students, it’s safe to say most of us are all very familiar with procrastination. Whether you’ve fallen into its trap yourself, or you’ve seen it first hand from your housemates, procrastination is all around university campuses. Even though we know procrastinating our responsibilities isn’t a...

The psychology of 'friends with benefits'

Written on September 26, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

The concept of “friends with benefits” – the relationship of our generation – is something we see in movies, TV shows and even in our friend groups. But is this set-up actually as beneficial as the name implies? What’s the driving force behind this common partnership? According to New...

Visualizing success or constructing failure?

Written on September 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Vision boards have been all the rage for several years now – cutting up magazines and printing quotes seems like it could give you the motivation to achieve your goals – but the psychology behind vision boards provides mixed reviews. It’s the first week of classes and homework hasn’t started to pile...

Online Psychology Network announced by AMS

Written on November 6, 2015. Posted in News.

Queen’s students seeking mental health services can now bypass long wait times, complex booking systems and extensive commutes with a few clicks of a mouse. On Oct. 30, 2015, the AMS announced the opening of the Online Psychology Network in a mass email to Queen’s students. The network allows students...

Ask before you tinker, Facebook

Written on July 29, 2014. Posted in Editorials.

Whether or not it was technically legal, Facebook didn’t do good by their users when they conducted a recently released study. Researchers at Facebook published a paper last month revealing that they had manipulated the newsfeeds of over half a million of their users, by changing the number of positive...

Psychology of religion

Written on February 7, 2012. Posted in News.

Religion could be linked to increased self-control, according to a recent Queen’s psychology study. Volunteer undergraduate participants were asked to unscramble a short sentence — half of participants were exposed to sentences that contained a word with religious connotations, such as “divine” or...

Sex research sparks interest

Written on February 3, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

Being a sex researcher is like sitting at the base of a lightening rod — at least that’s what professor Meredith Chivers says. “You know it’s going to push buttons for people … as a sexuality researcher you have to have a strong grounding, and feel confident about what it is you’re doing at the same...

Combating stress in the city

Written on January 20, 2012. Posted in Lifestyle.

Campus architecture can impact the student state of mind, says a Queen’s professor. “There are buildings on campus that have positive effects on people’s mental health,” Patricia Collins, professor in the Queen’s School of Urban and Regional Planning said, citing the Tea Room as an example. “[It]...

Emotional access through art

Written on October 18, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

Artwork can have more than just an aesthetic effect. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses the creation of art to facilitate self-exploration and understanding. Participants use colours, shapes and imagery to express their feelings on subjects they can’t verbally articulate. Beth Merriam...

The myth of parental favouritism

Written on October 13, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

Whether it’s because of intelligence, charisma or physical attractiveness, it’s no secret that some parents favour one child over another. If you have siblings, you’ve likely witnessed the undeniable favouritism seen in families and perhaps even been a preferred child yourself. However, a parent’s...

Students seek similarities

Written on September 30, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

Despite exposure to a population of more than 20,000 people on campus, Queen’s students may find that their friendships lack diversity. According to a recent study published in the social psychology journal Group Processes & Intergroup Relations, large university campuses breed undiversified friendships...

The psychology of hypnosis

Written on September 27, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

The effect of hypnosis depends on the participant, says Dr. Kevin Parker, director of the psychology clinic at Queen’s. “It’s not a game,” he said. “For a third of people I’d say it could have no effect at all. But for another third of people it can have real and powerful effects.” The success of...

Are you ready, kids?

Written on September 23, 2011. Posted in Opinions.

Every SpongeBob SquarePants episode starts with the voice of an old sea captain shouting, “Are you ready, kids?” to a chorus of children who reply “Aye, aye, captain!” As wholesome and fun as this show is, though, recent research shows that younger children might not be ready for SpongeBob after all. When...

Stressed for success

Written on April 1, 2011. Posted in Lifestyle.

My housemate spent last April obsessed with Justin Bieber music. After hours of hearing “One Time” and “Baby” through my walls, I walked into a 30 per cent exam and completely blanked before answering a crucial question. So what was occupying my mind in place of the theories of a bunch of old guys?...

Tag: Psychology

Student start-ups: Research Stream bridges gap between researchers and participants

Participation trophies are creating a weaker generation

Queen’s doctorate degree holder denied entry to College of Psychologists of Ontario

The psychology behind watching reality TV

The psychology behind first impressions

The psychology behind selfies

The psychology behind being friends with your ex

Psychology of procrastination

The psychology of 'friends with benefits'

Visualizing success or constructing failure?

Online Psychology Network announced by AMS

Psychology of religion

Sex research sparks interest

Combating stress in the city

Emotional access through art

The myth of parental favouritism

Students seek similarities

The psychology of hypnosis

Are you ready, kids?

Stressed for success

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