Registered Professional Counsellor
My research approach is practical, applied, and informative. I am deeply interested in conducting studies that have real-world applications. I have a wide range of research interests however they generally fall into major themes: personality, statistical analysis, non-suicidal self-injury, and text analysis. I am an advocate for open science and conducting research with the intent to make research accessible to the scientific community and to the public free of charge.
Emotional Intelligence and the Machiavellianism
This study focuses on the role of emotional intelligence and the Big Five factor of personality in relation to Machiavellianism and desire for control.
I Agree... Sort Of
Using 2 brief measures I am addressing the first two 'sins' of Kuzon et al.'s (1996) 'seven deadly sins of statistical analysis' by comparing parametric and non-parametric approaches.
Big Five Personality Factor Machine Learning Algorithm
Using a brief measure of the Big Five personality scale, I am collecting data to run machine learning experiments and cluster analysis.
Text Analysis of Black Metal Lyrics
This project is just for fun; with the help of a coworker (thanks Steve!) I collected lyrics from the original bands in the black metal movement in Norway in the 1990's and will conduct text analysis. This project may expand on existing research on aggressive music and behavior.
Counselling practice and research endeavors are kept distinctly separate for professional integrity. I adhere to the Tri-Council Policy Statement and Declaration of Helsinki for research ethics; I hold certifications in TCPS2 and Good Clinical Practice.