Research Professionals

EVA LEFEBVRE - Coordinator of the Mental Health in Vocational Training project

Academic background

  • 2022- … : PhD/PsyD in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2020 – 2021 : Honour thesis at l’Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2017 – 2021 : BSc in psycholgy at l’Université du Québec à Montréal

Research interests

My research interests focus on the factors that enable young people to achieve psychological well-being. Among other things, I’m very interested in stress, and all the strategies that help regulate it, such as physical exercise and meditation. I’m also very interested in emotional skills.

LAETITIA GENDRON- Coordinator of the Nontraditional Paths Toward Successful Life Outcomes project

Academic background

  • 2023 – … : PhD/PsyD in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2022-2023 : Honour thesis at l’Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2020-2023 : BSc in psychology at l’Université du Québec à Montréal

Research interests

I have a particular interest in the role of the environment, especially the school environment, in well-being and educational success. My research is guided by values such as reducing social inequalities and promoting educational success for all. In my thesis, I explore the diversification of educational pathways in adulthood, examining its various antecedents and outcomes using quantitative and qualitative data.

FLAVIE BÉLAND - Coordinator of the UQAM PBTSP Strategic Chair

Academic background

  • 2026 – … : PsyD in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2023 – 2026 : BSc in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal

Research interests

With the well-being of the student population at heart, Flavie is particularly interested in the presence and repercussions of internalized symptoms in the academic environment. Her research interests include the various factors likely to influence the personal, academic and professional development of emerging adults, such as family dynamics and relationships. She is also fascinated by the biological explanations behind psychological phenomena.

CATHERINE PLANTE-GONTHIER - Coordinator of the RETRACE project

Academic background

  • 2023 – … : DESS in psychological evaluation, intervention and support for people with an intellectual disability at the Université du Québec à Montréal
  • 2020 – 2023 : Bsc – profil honor : mental health services offered in vocational training centers, at the Université du Québec à Montréal

Research interests

My research interests focus on the links between mental health and academic success. I’m currently working with the ASD clientele, so it’s a population that’s close to my heart. As a member of a university sports team, I’m also interested in the link between academic success and sport.