Karen Tapp

Biographic Data

ID184879
NAMEKaren Tapp
GIVEN NAMESKaren
FAMILY NAMETapp
SIGNATURETAPP K
AFFILIATIONS,
ORCID0000-0002-1839-3151
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS5
TOTAL CITATIONS3
WORKS AS AUTHOR5
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2012
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
H-INDEX1

  • Construction of identity in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease across the lifespan

    Jasmine Kobrosli, Karen Tapp et al.ARTICLEPsychology & Health2025

    Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic illness that affects 10 million individuals worldwide; however, Canada has the highest rates of IBD per capita in the world. Presently, 0.7% of Canadians are diagnosed with IBD, which is expected to rise to 1% by 2030. Disease onset is typically between the ages of 15-45 years old. This is a crucial period for identity development and growth; however, IBD symptoms often disrupt these processes and cau…

  • Beyond the skin

    Open AccessKaren Tapp, Jasmine Kobrosli et al.ARTICLEJournal of Health Psychology2025References: 39

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin condition that significantly impacts quality of life. The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of women diagnosed with HS by amplifying a more integrative, strength-based understanding of the condition. We explored the lived experiences of 25 Canadian women with HS, focusing on their challenges with HS and how they over…

  • Outcomes for Black Students in Team-Based Learning Courses

    Open AccessCaroline Macke, James P Canfield et al.ARTICLEJournal of Black Studies2019

    Racial inequity in postsecondary education is a significant social problem. Black students’ academic success is often hindered by feelings of isolation, particularly at predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Educators should ensure that their teaching strategies promote a sense of belonging. Team-based learning (TBL) is a small-group pedagogy that is being used at an increasing rate. The extant literature has not yet examined the impact of TBL …

  • Social Work Students’ Perceptions of Team-Based Learning

    Caroline Macke, Jessica Taylor et al.ARTICLEJournal of Teaching in Social Work2015Cited by: 1References: 1

    This study sought to examine social work students’ perceptions of Team-Based Learning (N = 154). Aside from looking at overall student perceptions, comparative analyses examined differences in perceptions between BSW and MSW students, and between Caucasian students and students of color. Findings for the overall sample revealed favorable perceptions. The majority of students felt that Team-Based Learning effectively relayed content while teaching…

  • Teaching Research to MSW Students

    Caroline Macke, Karen TappARTICLEJournal of Teaching in Social Work2012Cited by: 2References: 4

    Social work students often have been labeled as research-reluctant. Consequently, it is important to identify effective teaching strategies. One innovative strategy is team-based learning. The effectiveness of team-based learning has not yet been evaluated with a social work research class. As a result, the current study compared the effectiveness of team-based learning with that of other pedagogies. Findings suggest that team-based learning was …