Robín Masón
Biographic Data
| ID | 3601539 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Robín Masón |
| GIVEN NAMES | Robín |
| FAMILY NAME | Masón |
| SIGNATURE | MASON R |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3143-6811 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 24 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 37 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
“It can go either way”: An intersectional exploration of healthcare providers' perspectives on the impact of personal and professional identities on caring for sex trafficked persons
Background Access to healthcare is essential for individuals who have been sex trafficked, as they often face a range of physical, mental, and sexual health challenges. However, providers frequently lack awareness of trafficking indicators, skills in trauma- and violence-informed care, and knowledge of how to create culturally sensitive, stigma-free environments. Additionally, providers' identities, such as gender, race, culture, and profession, …
Challenges to Supporting Domestically Sex Trafficked Persons: In-Depth Interviews with Service Providers
Domestic sex trafficking is an emergent area of study with problematic gaps in our understanding of the challenges that inhibit client recovery. As social service providers are often on the frontlines of care provision, in this study, we explored the challenges they experienced when serving domestically sex trafficked adolescents and adults. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 providers in Ontario, Canada’s largest province, and the…
The mental health of staff at violence against women organizations during the Covid-19 pandemic: Findings from a mixed-methods study of service providers in Canada’s largest city
VAW organizations require increased resources and flexible funding to hire and retain more staff to respond to higher and more complex caseloads during public health emergencies. With more structural supports in place, VAW organizations could create more time and space to develop their trauma-informed organizational practices: for example, establishing a culture of connection and learning among staff virtually and in-person and facilitating a ran…
Social service providers' knowledge of domestic sex trafficking in the Canadian context
Canadian research on the domestic sex trafficking of adolescents and adults is in its infancy with little exploration of social service providers' knowledge. This is an important gap as international research has identified that providers are well situated yet often lack the knowledge necessary to identify and help sex trafficked persons. The current study used a critical social approach to examine social service providers' knowledge about domest…
Sex Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Scholarly Literature
Sex trafficking has been identified as a prominant health and human rights concern in Canada. However, there has been little empirical research on the topic and existing studies are largely found within the grey literature. This review sought to identify and summarize the current scholarly literature about sex trafficking of women and girls in Canada. We identified empirical studies using a keyword search in ProQuest, Web of Science, and Scopus. …
Identification of Domestically Sex Trafficked Persons in Social Service Settings in Canada: A Qualitative Study
Social service providers are critical in supporting domestically sex trafficked persons. However, little is known about how these providers identify sex trafficked persons. This study aimed to explore this vital but poorly understood first step to addressing sex trafficked clients’ needs, asking: How do social service providers in Ontario, Canada identify domestically sex trafficked adolescents and adults? Fifteen semi-structured interviews were …
Coming out of the closet about sexual assault: Intersectional sexual assault stigma and (non) disclosure to formal support providers among survivors using Reddit
Responding to Delayed Disclosure of Sexual Assault in Health Settings: A Systematic Review
Few adolescent and adult women seek out formal support services in the acute period (7 days or less) following a sexual assault. Instead, many women choose to disclose weeks, months, or even years later. This delayed disclosure may be challenging to support workers, including those in health-care settings, who lack the knowledge and skills to respond effectively. We conducted a systematic literature review of health-care providers’ responses to d…
Serious gaming: A tool to educate health care providers about domestic violence
Due to many adverse health effects, victims of domestic violence are frequently seen in the health care system. Yet, health care providers may lack the training to assist them. Online curricula can be an effective instructional tool. Our competency-based, serious video game, Responding to Domestic Violence in Clinical Settings, was designed to address health care providers' knowledge gaps through 17 modules, each a half hour in length. Nearly 9,0…
Experiences of child protection workers in collaborating with adult mental health providers: An exploratory study from Ontario, Canada
Co-occurring intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use problems: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, serious problem detrimental to the health of untold numbers of women. In addition to physical injuries that may be sustained, IPV has been significantly associated with mental health challenges including substance use problems. The problems are complex, highly correlated with each other, and bidirectional in nature. Although as many as 50% of women in mental health and between 25% and 50…
Intimate Partner Violence and Depression Among Latin American Women in Toronto
Laboring to Mother in the Context of Past Trauma: The Transition to Motherhood
The occurrence of interpersonal trauma is a reality for many women, with effects that often persist long after the traumatic events end. The purpose of this feminist grounded theory study was to examine how past trauma shaped the lives of women as they became new mothers. We recruited a purposive sample of 32 women from two Canadian communities and conducted semistructured, dialogic interviews during the second trimester of pregnancy. We analyzed…
Burden of Womanhood: Tamil Women’s Perceptions of Coping with Intimate Partner Violence
Perceptions of Factors Contributing to Intimate Partner Violence Among Sri Lankan Tamil Immigrant Women in Canada
In this article we explore Sri Lankan Tamil immigrant women's views on factors contributing to intimate partner violence (IPV). We conducted eight focus groups with young, midlife, and senior women and women who experienced IPV. Three main themes emerged: postmigration sources of stress and conflict, patriarchal social norms that dictated gendered behavior, and individual male attributes and behaviors. Study participants recognized gender inequal…
Bhutan: Ways of Knowing
Violence Is an International Language”: Tamil Women's Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence
Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) across populations is challenging because of the multiplicity of definitions and lack of clarity about the behaviors that constitute IPV. The purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which Sri Lankan Tamil women in Toronto understand, define, and experience IPV. Focus group interviews were conducted with women representing different ages and stages of life. Findings suggest that definitions of I…
The Impact of Migration on Marital Relationships: A Study of Ethiopian Immigrants in Toronto
Little research has examined how migration affects marital relationships, or the processes by which immigrant couples adapt to their new circumstances. This paper presents data from a research project conducted with newcomer Ethiopians in Toronto, both married and divorced or separated. The objective of this paper is to document post-migration changes in the lives of newcomer couples and to examine the impact of post-migration changes on marital …
Bits or Baubles: The Opportunities for Broadband to Add Value to Education and Learning
It is recognised that issues persist concerning the digital divide, and the importance of gender and cultural differences in Internet use. The uptake and use of broadband (and the Internet in general) is not simply related to education, age, or income. Because the innovative and entrepreneurial uses tend to be individual, there has been little dissemination of new ideas and good practice. From considerable research in e-learning and e-business we…
The ecology of the connecticon
The utilisation of broadband technology in supporting entrepreneurial activity is explored in an attempt to understand the educational skills demanded in the new millennium. A model of a complex adaptive system is proposed that incorporates the whole technical infrastructure of the Internet, plus the human resource utilisation of the Internet users, together with increased levels of interactivity, both between users and between different types of…
Making health data maps: A Case Study of a Community/University Research Collaboration
Factors affecting students' satisfaction on a web course
This paper takes the form of a dialogue between the evaluator and the course team chair of a very large web-based course presented by the Technology Faculty of the UK Open University. An extensive evaluation has been conducted following the first pilot presentation of the course, and the two authors discuss the findings as they relate to students' satisfaction with the course. Seven key issues are raised: skills versus academic content, students'…
Refining Assessment for Resource Based Learning
Technology has introduced a new dimension into resource based learning, with the opportunities for flexibility in time and place offered by delivery of course material either through CD‐ROM or the World Wide Web (WWW), and the potential for access to a wide variety of diverse information sources. Many projects are currently experimenting with courses using these delivery media. This paper describes part of an action research project in which a st…
Community action and reflective practice in health promotion research
While health promotion practitioners are engaging increasingly in research, there has been little examination of the practical dilemmas they may face in negotiating and collaborating with academics and community members in action research projects. This paper analyses how the practice of health promotion can interact with action research, and considers issues that arise for organizationally based health promotion practitioners and professional re…
The Impact of Migration on Marital Relationships: A Study of Ethiopian Immigrants in Toronto
Little research has examined how migration affects marital relationships, or the processes by which immigrant couples adapt to their new circumstances. This paper presents data from a research project conducted with newcomer Ethiopians in Toronto, both married and divorced or separated. The objective of this paper is to document post-migration changes in the lives of newcomer couples and to examine the impact of post-migration changes on marital …
Burden of Womanhood: Tamil Women’s Perceptions of Coping with Intimate Partner Violence
Making health data maps: A Case Study of a Community/University Research Collaboration
Coming out of the closet about sexual assault: Intersectional sexual assault stigma and (non) disclosure to formal support providers among survivors using Reddit
Violence Is an International Language”: Tamil Women's Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence
Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) across populations is challenging because of the multiplicity of definitions and lack of clarity about the behaviors that constitute IPV. The purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which Sri Lankan Tamil women in Toronto understand, define, and experience IPV. Focus group interviews were conducted with women representing different ages and stages of life. Findings suggest that definitions of I…
Experiences of child protection workers in collaborating with adult mental health providers: An exploratory study from Ontario, Canada
Laboring to Mother in the Context of Past Trauma: The Transition to Motherhood
The occurrence of interpersonal trauma is a reality for many women, with effects that often persist long after the traumatic events end. The purpose of this feminist grounded theory study was to examine how past trauma shaped the lives of women as they became new mothers. We recruited a purposive sample of 32 women from two Canadian communities and conducted semistructured, dialogic interviews during the second trimester of pregnancy. We analyzed…
Community action and reflective practice in health promotion research
While health promotion practitioners are engaging increasingly in research, there has been little examination of the practical dilemmas they may face in negotiating and collaborating with academics and community members in action research projects. This paper analyses how the practice of health promotion can interact with action research, and considers issues that arise for organizationally based health promotion practitioners and professional re…
Refining Assessment for Resource Based Learning
Technology has introduced a new dimension into resource based learning, with the opportunities for flexibility in time and place offered by delivery of course material either through CD‐ROM or the World Wide Web (WWW), and the potential for access to a wide variety of diverse information sources. Many projects are currently experimenting with courses using these delivery media. This paper describes part of an action research project in which a st…
Factors affecting students' satisfaction on a web course
This paper takes the form of a dialogue between the evaluator and the course team chair of a very large web-based course presented by the Technology Faculty of the UK Open University. An extensive evaluation has been conducted following the first pilot presentation of the course, and the two authors discuss the findings as they relate to students' satisfaction with the course. Seven key issues are raised: skills versus academic content, students'…
Making health data maps: A Case Study of a Community/University Research Collaboration
The ecology of the connecticon
The utilisation of broadband technology in supporting entrepreneurial activity is explored in an attempt to understand the educational skills demanded in the new millennium. A model of a complex adaptive system is proposed that incorporates the whole technical infrastructure of the Internet, plus the human resource utilisation of the Internet users, together with increased levels of interactivity, both between users and between different types of…
Bits or Baubles: The Opportunities for Broadband to Add Value to Education and Learning
It is recognised that issues persist concerning the digital divide, and the importance of gender and cultural differences in Internet use. The uptake and use of broadband (and the Internet in general) is not simply related to education, age, or income. Because the innovative and entrepreneurial uses tend to be individual, there has been little dissemination of new ideas and good practice. From considerable research in e-learning and e-business we…
Bhutan: Ways of Knowing
Violence Is an International Language”: Tamil Women's Perceptions of Intimate Partner Violence
Research on intimate partner violence (IPV) across populations is challenging because of the multiplicity of definitions and lack of clarity about the behaviors that constitute IPV. The purpose of this study was to examine the ways in which Sri Lankan Tamil women in Toronto understand, define, and experience IPV. Focus group interviews were conducted with women representing different ages and stages of life. Findings suggest that definitions of I…
The Impact of Migration on Marital Relationships: A Study of Ethiopian Immigrants in Toronto
Little research has examined how migration affects marital relationships, or the processes by which immigrant couples adapt to their new circumstances. This paper presents data from a research project conducted with newcomer Ethiopians in Toronto, both married and divorced or separated. The objective of this paper is to document post-migration changes in the lives of newcomer couples and to examine the impact of post-migration changes on marital …
Perceptions of Factors Contributing to Intimate Partner Violence Among Sri Lankan Tamil Immigrant Women in Canada
In this article we explore Sri Lankan Tamil immigrant women's views on factors contributing to intimate partner violence (IPV). We conducted eight focus groups with young, midlife, and senior women and women who experienced IPV. Three main themes emerged: postmigration sources of stress and conflict, patriarchal social norms that dictated gendered behavior, and individual male attributes and behaviors. Study participants recognized gender inequal…
Burden of Womanhood: Tamil Women’s Perceptions of Coping with Intimate Partner Violence
Co-occurring intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use problems: A scoping review
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, serious problem detrimental to the health of untold numbers of women. In addition to physical injuries that may be sustained, IPV has been significantly associated with mental health challenges including substance use problems. The problems are complex, highly correlated with each other, and bidirectional in nature. Although as many as 50% of women in mental health and between 25% and 50…
Intimate Partner Violence and Depression Among Latin American Women in Toronto
Laboring to Mother in the Context of Past Trauma: The Transition to Motherhood
The occurrence of interpersonal trauma is a reality for many women, with effects that often persist long after the traumatic events end. The purpose of this feminist grounded theory study was to examine how past trauma shaped the lives of women as they became new mothers. We recruited a purposive sample of 32 women from two Canadian communities and conducted semistructured, dialogic interviews during the second trimester of pregnancy. We analyzed…
Responding to Delayed Disclosure of Sexual Assault in Health Settings: A Systematic Review
Few adolescent and adult women seek out formal support services in the acute period (7 days or less) following a sexual assault. Instead, many women choose to disclose weeks, months, or even years later. This delayed disclosure may be challenging to support workers, including those in health-care settings, who lack the knowledge and skills to respond effectively. We conducted a systematic literature review of health-care providers’ responses to d…
Serious gaming: A tool to educate health care providers about domestic violence
Due to many adverse health effects, victims of domestic violence are frequently seen in the health care system. Yet, health care providers may lack the training to assist them. Online curricula can be an effective instructional tool. Our competency-based, serious video game, Responding to Domestic Violence in Clinical Settings, was designed to address health care providers' knowledge gaps through 17 modules, each a half hour in length. Nearly 9,0…
Experiences of child protection workers in collaborating with adult mental health providers: An exploratory study from Ontario, Canada
Social service providers' knowledge of domestic sex trafficking in the Canadian context
Canadian research on the domestic sex trafficking of adolescents and adults is in its infancy with little exploration of social service providers' knowledge. This is an important gap as international research has identified that providers are well situated yet often lack the knowledge necessary to identify and help sex trafficked persons. The current study used a critical social approach to examine social service providers' knowledge about domest…
Sex Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Scholarly Literature
Sex trafficking has been identified as a prominant health and human rights concern in Canada. However, there has been little empirical research on the topic and existing studies are largely found within the grey literature. This review sought to identify and summarize the current scholarly literature about sex trafficking of women and girls in Canada. We identified empirical studies using a keyword search in ProQuest, Web of Science, and Scopus. …
Identification of Domestically Sex Trafficked Persons in Social Service Settings in Canada: A Qualitative Study
Social service providers are critical in supporting domestically sex trafficked persons. However, little is known about how these providers identify sex trafficked persons. This study aimed to explore this vital but poorly understood first step to addressing sex trafficked clients’ needs, asking: How do social service providers in Ontario, Canada identify domestically sex trafficked adolescents and adults? Fifteen semi-structured interviews were …
Coming out of the closet about sexual assault: Intersectional sexual assault stigma and (non) disclosure to formal support providers among survivors using Reddit
The mental health of staff at violence against women organizations during the Covid-19 pandemic: Findings from a mixed-methods study of service providers in Canada’s largest city
VAW organizations require increased resources and flexible funding to hire and retain more staff to respond to higher and more complex caseloads during public health emergencies. With more structural supports in place, VAW organizations could create more time and space to develop their trauma-informed organizational practices: for example, establishing a culture of connection and learning among staff virtually and in-person and facilitating a ran…
“It can go either way”: An intersectional exploration of healthcare providers' perspectives on the impact of personal and professional identities on caring for sex trafficked persons
Background Access to healthcare is essential for individuals who have been sex trafficked, as they often face a range of physical, mental, and sexual health challenges. However, providers frequently lack awareness of trafficking indicators, skills in trauma- and violence-informed care, and knowledge of how to create culturally sensitive, stigma-free environments. Additionally, providers' identities, such as gender, race, culture, and profession, …
Challenges to Supporting Domestically Sex Trafficked Persons: In-Depth Interviews with Service Providers
Domestic sex trafficking is an emergent area of study with problematic gaps in our understanding of the challenges that inhibit client recovery. As social service providers are often on the frontlines of care provision, in this study, we explored the challenges they experienced when serving domestically sex trafficked adolescents and adults. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 providers in Ontario, Canada’s largest province, and the…
Medicine (17 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Sociology (12 works) · Political science (11 works) · Intimate Partner and Family Violence (9 works) · Poison control (9 works) · Suicide prevention (9 works) · Domestic violence (7 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works)