John SakalukView profile
Associate Professor
Dr. John Sakaluk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University. He holds affiliations with the Social, Personality, and Developmental Psychology area and the Clinical Science and Psychopathology area. His research focuses on psychometric measurement modeling, particularly in developing analytic tools for measurement techniques, and evaluating psychological intervention literatures for credibility and inclusivity. Sakaluk earned his PhD in Social Psychology (with a Quantitative minor) from the University of Kansas and completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Dr. Emily Impett. Previously, he taught at the University of Victoria, covering human sexuality and research methods. His work emphasizes methodological rigor and the use of secondary data to assess intervention impacts. Education: PhD in Social Psychology, University of Kansas (with minor in Quantitative Psychology) Bachelor’s in Psychology, minor in Family and Child Studies Research Interests: Sakaluk’s work bridges quantitative methodology and applied psychology. He develops psychometric tools for group-based meaning analysis and evaluates intervention efficacy through meta-scientific lenses. His recent focus includes dyadic structural equation modeling and assessing biases in close-relationship research. He advocates for transparent reporting and replicability in clinical and social psychology. Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, his teaching and research emphasize statistical methods, suggesting an active role in mentoring graduate students in quantitative techniques. No specific grants are mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Western’s Department of Psychology research groups, though no specific lab names are provided.
