DYSC Lab

Development of Youth Social Competence Lab - Saint Mary's University. Directed by Leanna Closson, PhD.

[DYSC Lab @DYSC_LAB]

At ECPP 2026, Dr. Closson presented @DYSC_LAB research on strengthening competencies in vulnerable youth in a community-based program. Dublin was positively fantastic! @PsycSMU @SMUScience #positivepsychology

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Curious about what it’s like to do Honours thesis research in our lab? Read our latest publication where we describe our experiences with the mentoring process from a supervisor and student perspective. @PsycSMU @SMUScience @smuhalifax

https://t.co/BgJWetYMzk

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Present thesis research at the Annual SMU Student Psychology Conference - Check! Congratulations to DYSC Lab members Mia, Danielle, and Katrina on their successful presentations! @PsycSMU @SMUScience

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At ISRA 2024 in Munich! Dr. Closson presented @DYSC_LAB research on relational victimization in emerging adults’ friendships and romantic relationships. Beautiful conference venue at LMU! @PsycSMU @SMUScience #aggressionresearch #relationships #emergingadulthood

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Hello from Prague! At ICP 2024, Dr. Closson presented @DYSC_LAB research on cultural competence among youth in community-based positive youth development programming. @PsycSMU @SMUScience #positivepsychology #adolescence

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This amazing bunch totally rocked their presentations at the @PsycSMU Conference! Congrats to Sally, Rita, Michelle, and Lori!

Sally McGhee won the FIRST place prize, and Rita Jabbour won for SECOND best presentation!

@SMUScience #developmentalpsychology

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The @DYSC_LAB is seeking participants for a study about how interpersonal relationships predict psychosocial health of 18-25 year olds. Click here to take the 25 minute anonymous online survey: https://t.co/yMyWNhxwI7

@SMUScience @PsycSMU

#emergingadulthood #research

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Congrats DYSC Lab member, Allison!

[Nicole Conrad @NicoleJConrad]

@SMUScience honours @PsycSMU student Allison Vandaele graduated today from @smuhalifax with a BSc in Psychology, and won the Faculty of Science Gold Medal for highest GPA in the graduating class. Congratulations, Allison.
#SMUGrads2023

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Social media offers opportunities for healthy adolescent development, but it can also create risks. Help your teen stay #SafeOnSocial with these science-backed tips.

Learn more: https://t.co/Yy7Pp5dU4E

[DYSC Lab @DYSC_LAB]

Another successful year in the @DYSC_LAB of mentorship and learning is in the books! Thoughtful Honours students shared tokens of appreciation for supervisor, Dr. Closson. We wish our graduating lab members all the best! 😊

@PsycSMU @SMUScience #developmentalpsychology

[DYSC Lab @DYSC_LAB]

It’s that time of year again, where research buzz is in the air!
@DYSC_LAB members, Kiah, Allison, Jessica, Hannah, and Joanna successfully presented their honours thesis research at the SMU Annual Psychology Student Conference.

@PsycSMU @SMUScience #developmentalpsychology

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Congrats @aliciamcvarnock on being awarded a #VanierCanada Graduate Scholarship. Alicia once made her academic home as a member of our lab. Now, she is pursuing her PhD at @Carleton_U. We are proud to have called her one of our own! @SMUScience @PsycSMU @smuhalifax @SMUAlumniHfx

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Want to contribute to a better understanding of socioemotional well-being during COVID-19? Click here to share your experiences through our anonymous survey: https://t.co/TZeCVeY6yg

@PsycSMU @SMUScience @smuhalifax

#covid19 #research

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At EARA 2022, Dr. Closson presented @DYSC_LAB research on thriving among late adolescent resource controllers. What a fun conference location at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland! #adolescence #psychology @PsycSMU @SMUScience

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Dr. Closson presented @DYSC_LAB research on resource control and the dark tetrad at ISRA2022 in Ottawa. Lots of engaging interactions with fellow attendees! First in person conference in 3 years. Great to get back again! @PsycSMU @SMUScience #adolescence #aggression

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Is there an upside to social withdrawal? Check out new research from the DYSC Lab find out! Free access to a read-only copy here: https://t.co/QrX2R7sG3O

@SMUScience @PsycSMU
#developmentalpsychology #positivepsychology #wellbeing #emergingadulthood #qualityoflife

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Mikayla, Sydney, Meghan, and Bri proudly represented the @DYSC_LAB at the @PsycSMU Student Conference by presenting their Honours thesis research. Special congrats to Sydney Walker who won 3rd Best Oral Presentation! @SMUScience

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Congratulations to @aliciamcvarnock on her FIRST first-authored publication on academic adjustment among socially withdrawn emerging adults!
Read online here: https://t.co/IHNdBaKkQd

https://t.co/gju8FVQjvv

@PsycSMU @SMUScience #education #development #psychology

[CU_MeWeRTH @CU_MeWeRTH]

What does the road to resilience look like? That's the question asked by @CU_Psychology @Carleton_U grad student @aliciamcvarnock in her blog post, "Turning Pain into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience". You can read Alicia's post on our website here: https://t.co/3hAPbTJjM9

[DYSC Lab @DYSC_LAB]

Please RT: Want to contribute to a better understanding of socioemotional well-being during COVID-19?

Click here to share your experiences through our anonymous survey:
https://t.co/TZeCVeXyII

@PsycSMU @SMUScience @smuhalifax
#COVID19 #Wellbeing #psychology