Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
About
Paula Brochu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and School Psychology at NSU's College of Psychology. Dr. Brochu is a social psychologist with interests in prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, and stigma. Much of her research focuses on weight bias, or negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed to people who are perceived to carry excess weight. Dr. Brochu also examines the consequences of weight bias and stigma on health and well-being.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Western Ontario
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M.Sc. Social Psychology, University of Western Ontario
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B.A. Honors in Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
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Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology
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Couples losing kinship: A systematic review of weight stigma in romantic relationships
Schmidt, A. M., Jubran, M., Salivar, E. G. & Brochu, P. M., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Social Issues. 79, 1, p. 196-231 36 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mediating effects of a weight-inclusive health promotion program on maladaptive eating in women with high body mass index
Mensinger, J. L., Shepherd, B. F., Schapiro, S., Aware, Y., Brochu, P. M., Calogero, R. M. & Tylka, T. L., Apr 2023, In: Eating Behaviors. 49, 101730.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, Internalized Homophobia, and Belonging Among Sexual Minority Women
Mathias, S., Brochu, P. M. & Gurak Thayer, K. K., Aug 1 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Applying the Attribution‐Value Model of Prejudice to Fat Pedagogy in Health Care Settings
Brochu, P. M. & Amirniroumand, R. A., Sep 30 2021, Weight Bias in Health Education: Critical Perspectives for Pedagogy and Practice.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Appreciative Beyond Measure: The Association Between Body Appreciation and Intuitive Eating
Moss, L., Brochu, P. M. & Rothenberg, S., Aug 1 2021.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
Projects
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Weight Stigma and Couple Functioning: A Longitudinal Actor-Partner Investigation
Brochu, P. (PI)
1/1/21 → 1/1/22
Project: Research project
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Stigma of Diabetes: Examining the Interaction of Disease Type and Target Weight
Brochu, P. (PI)
1/1/19 → 1/1/20
Project: Research project
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High Weight, High Risk? Examining the Role of Weight Stigma in Suicidality
Brochu, P. (PI)
1/1/18 → 1/1/19
Project: Research project
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Body Image special issue on “Weight as a Social Identity: Theoretical and Empirical Advances” (Journal)
Brochu, P. M. (Editor)
Jan 1 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Frontiers in Psychology (journal) (Journal)
Brochu, P. M. (Editor)
2000 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Prizes
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Scholarship Merit Award, Department of Clinical and School Psychology
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean’s Honor Roll of Teaching Excellence, King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Student Travel Award
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Brendan Gail Rule Award Finalist
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Press/Media
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Findings on Psychology and Sexuality Reported by Investigators at NOVA Southeastern University (Hidden Grief Is Complicated: Identity Concealment As a Minority Stressor and Relational-cultural Barrier Among Bereaved Sexual and Gender ...)
Stripling, A. M. & Brochu, P. M.
2/16/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Research Data from NOVA Southeastern University Update Understanding of Eating Disorders (Status, Sexual Capital, and Intraminority Body Stigma In a Size-diverse Sample of Gay Men)
6/2/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research