Brett Holfeld

Brett Holfeld is an Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland's School of Arts and Social Science. His research focuses on understanding digital technology's impact on youth, particularly in the context of cyberbullying, social media, and cyber dating violence. He uses longitudinal frameworks to analyze risk and protective factors influencing behavioral and mental health outcomes.

Research trends in his work span adolescent mental health consequences of digital interactions, family/school dynamics affecting victimization, and preventive interventions for gender-based violence. His publications combine social psychology with educational policy considerations.

• Recipient of Grenfell Campus Engagement Award 2017-18

Holfeld supervises honours theses, with projects spanning topics like cyber dating violence, social media impacts, and technology in relationships. Current grants include PHAC funding for gender-based violence prevention and SSHRC grants for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth research. His work typically involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams across Canada.