Christine Levesque

Christine Levesque is a Part-Time Professor in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She teaches core undergraduate courses such as PSY2516 (Quantitative Methods II), PSY2510 (Social Psychology), PSY3707 (Psychometric Methods), and PSY2506 (Quantitative Methods I).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, University of Ottawa, 2019
• Honours BA in Psychology with Minor in Statistics, University of Ottawa, 2009

Her research focuses on romantic attachment, emotion regulation, non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), intimate partner violence, and alcohol use disorders. She integrates clinical, social, and health psychology perspectives with strong methodological expertise in psychometrics and quantitative analysis. Her work often explores mediational models linking attachment insecurities to maladaptive behaviors.

Her recent publications show a growing emphasis on public health implications of alcohol consumption, including contributions to national guidelines. The trend across her articles reflects a dual trajectory: one stream investigates interpersonal dynamics in romantic relationships, while the other addresses substance use and mental health outcomes using systematic reviews and technical reports.

Scientific Contributions:

• Contributor to the evidence review for Canada’s updated Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines
• Published in high-impact journals such as Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, European Review of Applied Psychology, and Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Dr. Levesque is actively involved in research collaborations with experts in clinical and social psychology. While formal advising roles are not detailed, her involvement in graduate-level research projects suggests mentorship of students. She contributes to both teaching and research missions in psychology, particularly in advancing understanding of emotional and behavioral regulation in interpersonal contexts.