Anne Bowker

Summary of Anne Bowker

Dr. Anne Bowker is a Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Carleton University. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on developmental transitions, including emerging adulthood and university adjustment, and mid-life psychological transitions such as menopause and body image. She emphasizes the role of social relationships in facilitating these life stages. Dr. Bowker teaches courses like the Psychology of Success and has advised multiple graduate students. Her work has been published in journals such as The Sport Psychologist and Childhood Obesity. She is affiliated with Carleton's Department of Psychology, located in Paterson Hall.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Waterloo

Research Interests:

• Emerging adulthood and university transition
• Psychological impact of menopause
• Body image at mid-life
• Role of social relationships in development

Teaching: Co-teaches FYSM: Psychology of Success (2024/25).

Advising: Supervised recent graduates including Megan Lamb (PhD 2021) and Kate Hill (PhD 2021).