Nick Harris
Biographic Data
| ID | 3837700 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nick Harris |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nick |
| FAMILY NAME | Harris |
| SIGNATURE | HARRIS N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Memorial University of Newfoundland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4137-5381 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring public perceptions of dangerousness and social acceptability of driving under the influence of cannabis
Background Since the Cannabis Act came into effect in 2018, an increasing number of Canadians have been using cannabis. This has raised concerns surrounding driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC), as DUIC has been found to double the risk of motor vehicle crashes that may result in injury or death. Past research has shown that DUIC is perceived as less dangerous and more socially acceptable than driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI…
Courtesy stigma toward parents of adolescents with cannabis use disorder
Background Parents of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) may be stigmatized by association, known as courtesy stigma. Language may influence SUD stigma, and parents impacted by a child’s SUD have identified the terms ‘enabler’ and ‘codependent’ as stigmatizing. This study examined how language and parent gender influence public perceptions of courtesy stigma toward the parent of an adolescent with cannabis use disorder (CUD).Methods Pa…
Exploring Postsecondary Students’ Therapeutic Motives for Cannabis Use
Canadian postsecondary students indicate high rates of cannabis use and often report therapeutic motives—using cannabis to manage mental or physical health. In quantitative studies using postsecondary student samples, therapeutic cannabis motives have been associated with more frequent and problematic cannabis use; however, these findings do not offer insight into the subjective experiences and underlying context influencing how and why postsecon…
The highs and lows of cannabis stigma
Background Cannabis consumption has increased across all demographics following legalization in Canada. While cannabis is becoming increasingly more prevalent, prevailing stigma in the community has been highlighted as a concern. The purpose of this study was to determine the context in which Canadians stigmatize cannabis use to inform policy and harm-reduction campaigns.Methods An experimental vignette design aimed to quantify cannabis-related s…
The role of fathers in adolescent cannabis use disorder
Background: When youth experience substance use disorders (SUDs), their parents are often faced with stigma and assigned responsibility for their child’s disorder. While existing literature primarily focuses on the experiences of mothers of children with SUDs, fathers are also subject to blame and stigma from family, healthcare professionals, and the public. The present study qualitatively investigated public perceptions of paternal responsibilit…
Mothers of Adolescents With Cannabis Use Disorder
Substance use disorders (SUD) are often attributed to upbringing and family dynamics, an assumption that places undue responsibility on parents. Mothers may be particularly susceptible to blame due to traditional gender norms around parenting. This qualitative study explored public perceptions of maternal responsibility and shame in the context of adolescent SUD. Participants were 80 Canadian adults recruited during a larger online survey. After …
Emerging adult perceptions of cannabis consumption
Facets of competitiveness as predictors of problem video gaming among players of massively multiplayer online first-person shooter games
Perceptions of the Risk and Social Acceptability of Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
Emerging Adult Perceptions of Cannabis Use Based on Age and Sex of User
In Canada, emerging adults consume more cannabis than any other age-group. This study examined emerging adults’ perceptions of dangerousness, perceptions of negative impacts, and level of disapproval associated with regular cannabis use. An experimental vignette design was utilized to examine the extent to which perceptions differ depending on the age and sex of the user. Participants ( N = 656) were randomly assigned to one of six vignettes and …
Psychological Distress, Emotion Dysregulation, and Coping Behaviour
The Impact of Indigenous Identity and Treatment Seeking Intention on the Stigmatization of Substance Use
Dimensions of emotion dysregulation associated with problem video gaming
Background and Purpose: Emotion dysregulation is characterised by difficulties monitoring, understanding, and accepting uncomfortable emotions and may lead some individuals to attempt to attenuate or escape emotional experiences by engaging in distracting activities, such as video gaming. Preliminary findings suggest that some dimensions of emotion dysregulation may be related to problem video gaming, but these findings are not generalisable to t…
Academic-Community Partnership Development to Enhance Program Outcomes in Underserved Communities
A formal community-academic partnership, involving the assignment of an academic liaison, restructured programs for a community partner to better serve the needs of a community that is at-risk for a multitude of obesity-related health problems faced by underserved communities
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Academic-Community Partnership Development to Enhance Program Outcomes in Underserved Communities
A formal community-academic partnership, involving the assignment of an academic liaison, restructured programs for a community partner to better serve the needs of a community that is at-risk for a multitude of obesity-related health problems faced by underserved communities
The Impact of Indigenous Identity and Treatment Seeking Intention on the Stigmatization of Substance Use
Dimensions of emotion dysregulation associated with problem video gaming
Background and Purpose: Emotion dysregulation is characterised by difficulties monitoring, understanding, and accepting uncomfortable emotions and may lead some individuals to attempt to attenuate or escape emotional experiences by engaging in distracting activities, such as video gaming. Preliminary findings suggest that some dimensions of emotion dysregulation may be related to problem video gaming, but these findings are not generalisable to t…
Emerging Adult Perceptions of Cannabis Use Based on Age and Sex of User
In Canada, emerging adults consume more cannabis than any other age-group. This study examined emerging adults’ perceptions of dangerousness, perceptions of negative impacts, and level of disapproval associated with regular cannabis use. An experimental vignette design was utilized to examine the extent to which perceptions differ depending on the age and sex of the user. Participants ( N = 656) were randomly assigned to one of six vignettes and …
Psychological Distress, Emotion Dysregulation, and Coping Behaviour
Facets of competitiveness as predictors of problem video gaming among players of massively multiplayer online first-person shooter games
Perceptions of the Risk and Social Acceptability of Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis
Emerging adult perceptions of cannabis consumption
The highs and lows of cannabis stigma
Background Cannabis consumption has increased across all demographics following legalization in Canada. While cannabis is becoming increasingly more prevalent, prevailing stigma in the community has been highlighted as a concern. The purpose of this study was to determine the context in which Canadians stigmatize cannabis use to inform policy and harm-reduction campaigns.Methods An experimental vignette design aimed to quantify cannabis-related s…
The role of fathers in adolescent cannabis use disorder
Background: When youth experience substance use disorders (SUDs), their parents are often faced with stigma and assigned responsibility for their child’s disorder. While existing literature primarily focuses on the experiences of mothers of children with SUDs, fathers are also subject to blame and stigma from family, healthcare professionals, and the public. The present study qualitatively investigated public perceptions of paternal responsibilit…
Mothers of Adolescents With Cannabis Use Disorder
Substance use disorders (SUD) are often attributed to upbringing and family dynamics, an assumption that places undue responsibility on parents. Mothers may be particularly susceptible to blame due to traditional gender norms around parenting. This qualitative study explored public perceptions of maternal responsibility and shame in the context of adolescent SUD. Participants were 80 Canadian adults recruited during a larger online survey. After …
Exploring public perceptions of dangerousness and social acceptability of driving under the influence of cannabis
Background Since the Cannabis Act came into effect in 2018, an increasing number of Canadians have been using cannabis. This has raised concerns surrounding driving under the influence of cannabis (DUIC), as DUIC has been found to double the risk of motor vehicle crashes that may result in injury or death. Past research has shown that DUIC is perceived as less dangerous and more socially acceptable than driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI…
Courtesy stigma toward parents of adolescents with cannabis use disorder
Background Parents of individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) may be stigmatized by association, known as courtesy stigma. Language may influence SUD stigma, and parents impacted by a child’s SUD have identified the terms ‘enabler’ and ‘codependent’ as stigmatizing. This study examined how language and parent gender influence public perceptions of courtesy stigma toward the parent of an adolescent with cannabis use disorder (CUD).Methods Pa…
Exploring Postsecondary Students’ Therapeutic Motives for Cannabis Use
Canadian postsecondary students indicate high rates of cannabis use and often report therapeutic motives—using cannabis to manage mental or physical health. In quantitative studies using postsecondary student samples, therapeutic cannabis motives have been associated with more frequent and problematic cannabis use; however, these findings do not offer insight into the subjective experiences and underlying context influencing how and why postsecon…
Psychology (9 works) · Cannabis (8 works) · Psychiatry (8 works) · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research (7 works) · Perception (6 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Vignette (5 works)