05/22/2025
Child and Adolescent Social Competence Lab
Studying the social relationships of children, adolescents, and emerging adults at McGill University since 2009!
We are a team of researchers at McGill University, led by Dr. Melanie Dirks, studying social competence and interpersonal functioning during childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood. On this page we discuss ongoing work in our lab, as well as cool and important findings concerning child development and clinical psychology. Content posted on this page does not represent the views or opinions
05/22/2025
09/07/2023
Parents! We are looking for teens to take part in a fully online study.
03/08/2023
Teens needed for a 3-part study on daily interactions with siblings & friends! (FULLY ONLINE) For more info, parents please contact us at [email protected]
12/08/2020
The CASC lab at McGill University has launched a new online study with up to 60$ of compensation per person!
We are currently recruiting pairs of 1 parent/caregiver and 1 adolescent (12 to 18 y.o.) from across Canada to participate in a 10 days online study.
Email [email protected] for more information.
12/08/2020
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We are recruiting participants for this exciting new study!
We are recruiting parents and co-parents (other parent living in a different household) for the « Coronavirus Outbreak Parenting and Emotions Study - COPES » to complete a series of surveys (over 6 months) on parenting, childhood and parent well-being, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. All participants will be entered for a draw.
You may be eligible for this study if you:
Are 18 years or older
Are a resident of the Province of Quebec
Are the parent of a child between the ages of 3.5 to 6.9-years-old
Are willing and able to respond to questions on an online survey
Meet other study eligibility and exclusion criteria
If you are eligible, please click on the link survey link below. Once your eligibility is confirmed, you will be directed to begin the survey. https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_2lBbaBpQuwTN8Tb
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Nous recrutons des participants pour cette nouvelle étude!
Nous recrutons des parents ainsi que des co-parents (l’autre parent vivant dans une résidence) pour participer à l’« Étude COPES - Les Parents et les Emotions entourant la Pandémie de COVID-19 » qui consiste à remplir quelques questionnaires (au cours des 6 prochains mois) portant sur le rôle parental, le bien-être parental et des enfants, l’impact de la pandémie de la COVID-19. Tous les participants pourront prendre part à un tirage.
Vous pourriez être admissible à cette étude si vous:
avez 18 ans ou plus
vous résidez dans la Province de Quebec
vous êtes le parent d'un enfant âgé entre 3 ans et 5 mois et 6 ans et 9 mois
vous êtes disposés et en mesure de répondre à des questionnaires en ligne
vous satisfaites aux autres critères d'éligibilité et d'exclusion de l’étude
Si vous êtes admissible à participer veuillez confirmer votre admissibilité et vous serez redirigé vers le sondage:
https://mcgillecp.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYcd00sTm2nuTk1
08/13/2020
“This really shows that friendships in childhood give people ballast,” Bukowski says. "They even things out and promote stability.”
Having children interact with their friends post-lockdown is more important than ever, says psychologist William Bukowski Concordia Research shows strong relationships with peers are a good indicator of emotional stability and positive self-regard.
CASC Lab member Miriam Kirmayer was on Breakfast Television this morning discussing her dissertation research on friendship in adulthood.
http://www.btmontreal.ca/videos/5146633153001/
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