Rebecca Godard
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 764714 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Rebecca Godard |
| PRENOMES | Rebecca |
| SOBRENOME | Godard |
| ASSINATURA | GODARD R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0752-6737 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 12 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 12 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2021 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Head, middle, or tail-end? A pilot examination of the differential effects of interacting with different parts of a therapy dog on college student well-being
Background : Despite a plethora of research attesting to the benefits of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on participants’ well-being, little is empirically understood about the mechanisms within CAI interactions that elicit these outcomes. This study is a follow-up to research that examined the effects of touch during a CAI – establishing that direct touch was optimal in eliciting well-being benefits for student participants. Methods : The a…
(De)construction on the road ahead
Active social media (SM) use involves engaging with other users (e.g., posting content, commenting), while passive social media use does not involve engaging with other users (e.g., scrolling). These constructs are fraught with measurement issues. This manuscript provides item response theory and updated psychometric analyses of two commonly used self-report measures developed nearly a decade ago: the Passive and Active Use Measure and the Multid…
Adolescent technology use and affective well-being
Keeping loneliness on a short leash
Despite often crowded campuses and the corresponding opportunities to meet new people, undergraduate students often experience high rates of loneliness as they adjust to life away from home and establish new social networks while adapting to the demands of university coursework. One low-cost intervention that has proven beneficial in reducing stress and overall well-being has seen therapy dog-handler teams brought to campus affording students an …
Beyond the campus context
Research continues to demonstrate the stress-reducing benefits of in-person interactions with therapy dogs, especially among students engaged within educational contexts. However, less is known about the potential of virtual interactions with therapy dogs to reduce stress among post-secondary students and if such benefits might extend to members of the general community. Accordingly, the aim of this study was twofold. First, we explored how a vir…
Support at Our Fingertips
Digital forms of communication afford users unprecedented access to supportive others during times of need. Yet there has been little experimental research that compares the nature and effectiveness of informal support provided through digital communication. In this lab-based experiment, 348 female young adults took part in a stressful task and were randomly assigned to receive support from a close female friend through (1) in-person communicatio…
“Stuff that only mixed‐race people would understand”
Multiracial people are a rapidly growing group who may still lack social support from similar others in their offline lives. This study aimed to understand the user experiences in online groups for multiracial individuals. In a cross‐sectional online survey, 300 multiracial emerging adults (79% women; mean age = 23; most common ethnic identity components: 86% White/European, 44% Chinese, 17% Japanese, 16% Southeast Asian, and 13% Filipino) answer…
Finding similar others online
Understanding the link between pain invalidation and depressive symptoms
Pain invalidation (e.g., having pain discounted) is a risk factor for depression among people with chronic pain, but the mechanisms remain unclear. Shame is a common, yet understudied, aspect of the pain experience. This study investigated whether pain-related shame helps explain the relationship between pain discounting and heightened depressive symptoms. The secondary aim was to examine whether social support can protect against the harmful eff…
A mixed-methods examination of an on-campus canine-assisted intervention by gender
On-campus canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) provide opportunities for college students to interact with therapy dog-handler teams and are considered a low-cost and low-barrier way for students to reduce their stress and bolster their well-being. Across studies, we see participant samples comprised predominantly of women participants. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a 20-min CAI on the well-being of women ( n = 80), men ( n =…
Are active and passive social media use related to mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes? A meta-analysis of 141 studies
The relationships between active (e.g., creating content) and passive (e.g., scrolling) social media (SM) use (SMU) and mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes have received significant attention, yet findings have been mixed. We conducted a meta-analysis of 141 studies (N ≈ 145,000) containing 897 effect sizes (ESs) between active and passive SMU and 13 outcomes. Most ESs were negligible (|r| < .10), with the exception of between-p…
Long-distance texting
Due to the widespread use of smartphones, romantic couples can connect with their partners from virtually anywhere, at any time. Remote communication may be particularly important to long-distance relationships (LDRs), compared to geographically close relationships (GCRs). The goals of the current research were to examine differences between LDRs and GCRs in (1) the patterns of remote communication (video calls, voice calls, and texting), and (2)…
Are active and passive social media use related to mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes? A meta-analysis of 141 studies
The relationships between active (e.g., creating content) and passive (e.g., scrolling) social media (SM) use (SMU) and mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes have received significant attention, yet findings have been mixed. We conducted a meta-analysis of 141 studies (N ≈ 145,000) containing 897 effect sizes (ESs) between active and passive SMU and 13 outcomes. Most ESs were negligible (|r| < .10), with the exception of between-p…
Long-distance texting
Due to the widespread use of smartphones, romantic couples can connect with their partners from virtually anywhere, at any time. Remote communication may be particularly important to long-distance relationships (LDRs), compared to geographically close relationships (GCRs). The goals of the current research were to examine differences between LDRs and GCRs in (1) the patterns of remote communication (video calls, voice calls, and texting), and (2)…
Long-distance texting
Due to the widespread use of smartphones, romantic couples can connect with their partners from virtually anywhere, at any time. Remote communication may be particularly important to long-distance relationships (LDRs), compared to geographically close relationships (GCRs). The goals of the current research were to examine differences between LDRs and GCRs in (1) the patterns of remote communication (video calls, voice calls, and texting), and (2)…
A mixed-methods examination of an on-campus canine-assisted intervention by gender
On-campus canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) provide opportunities for college students to interact with therapy dog-handler teams and are considered a low-cost and low-barrier way for students to reduce their stress and bolster their well-being. Across studies, we see participant samples comprised predominantly of women participants. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of a 20-min CAI on the well-being of women ( n = 80), men ( n =…
Are active and passive social media use related to mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes? A meta-analysis of 141 studies
The relationships between active (e.g., creating content) and passive (e.g., scrolling) social media (SM) use (SMU) and mental health, wellbeing, and social support outcomes have received significant attention, yet findings have been mixed. We conducted a meta-analysis of 141 studies (N ≈ 145,000) containing 897 effect sizes (ESs) between active and passive SMU and 13 outcomes. Most ESs were negligible (|r| < .10), with the exception of between-p…
“Stuff that only mixed‐race people would understand”
Multiracial people are a rapidly growing group who may still lack social support from similar others in their offline lives. This study aimed to understand the user experiences in online groups for multiracial individuals. In a cross‐sectional online survey, 300 multiracial emerging adults (79% women; mean age = 23; most common ethnic identity components: 86% White/European, 44% Chinese, 17% Japanese, 16% Southeast Asian, and 13% Filipino) answer…
Finding similar others online
Understanding the link between pain invalidation and depressive symptoms
Pain invalidation (e.g., having pain discounted) is a risk factor for depression among people with chronic pain, but the mechanisms remain unclear. Shame is a common, yet understudied, aspect of the pain experience. This study investigated whether pain-related shame helps explain the relationship between pain discounting and heightened depressive symptoms. The secondary aim was to examine whether social support can protect against the harmful eff…
Keeping loneliness on a short leash
Despite often crowded campuses and the corresponding opportunities to meet new people, undergraduate students often experience high rates of loneliness as they adjust to life away from home and establish new social networks while adapting to the demands of university coursework. One low-cost intervention that has proven beneficial in reducing stress and overall well-being has seen therapy dog-handler teams brought to campus affording students an …
Beyond the campus context
Research continues to demonstrate the stress-reducing benefits of in-person interactions with therapy dogs, especially among students engaged within educational contexts. However, less is known about the potential of virtual interactions with therapy dogs to reduce stress among post-secondary students and if such benefits might extend to members of the general community. Accordingly, the aim of this study was twofold. First, we explored how a vir…
Support at Our Fingertips
Digital forms of communication afford users unprecedented access to supportive others during times of need. Yet there has been little experimental research that compares the nature and effectiveness of informal support provided through digital communication. In this lab-based experiment, 348 female young adults took part in a stressful task and were randomly assigned to receive support from a close female friend through (1) in-person communicatio…
Head, middle, or tail-end? A pilot examination of the differential effects of interacting with different parts of a therapy dog on college student well-being
Background : Despite a plethora of research attesting to the benefits of canine-assisted interventions (CAIs) on participants’ well-being, little is empirically understood about the mechanisms within CAI interactions that elicit these outcomes. This study is a follow-up to research that examined the effects of touch during a CAI – establishing that direct touch was optimal in eliciting well-being benefits for student participants. Methods : The a…
(De)construction on the road ahead
Active social media (SM) use involves engaging with other users (e.g., posting content, commenting), while passive social media use does not involve engaging with other users (e.g., scrolling). These constructs are fraught with measurement issues. This manuscript provides item response theory and updated psychometric analyses of two commonly used self-report measures developed nearly a decade ago: the Passive and Active Use Measure and the Multid…
Adolescent technology use and affective well-being
Psychology (8 obras) · Impact of Technology on Adolescents (6 obras) · Psychological intervention (5 obras) · Social Psychology (5 obras) · Social support (5 obras) · Human-Animal Interaction Studies (4 obras) · Psychiatry (4 obras) · Veterinary Practice and Education Studies (4 obras) · Digital Mental Health Interventions (3 obras) · Happiness (3 obras)