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Christine Tardif-Williams is a Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. She holds a PhD in Human Development and Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto. Her research integrates child development, family dynamics, and human-animal interactions, focusing on how relationships with animals influence children’s social-emotional well-being. Notable contributions include co-authoring books on virtual human-animal interactions and therapy dog welfare, and publishing in journals like Anthrozoös, Pets, and Human-Animal Interactions.
Dr. Tardif-Williams has over 75 peer-reviewed conference presentations at international forums such as the International Society for Anthrozoology and the Society for Research in Child Development. Her work explores diverse topics including therapy dog efficacy, child-parent attachment, and youth perspectives on animal welfare. She also examines innovative applications of animal-assisted interventions in educational and clinical settings, particularly leveraging technology for virtual support systems.
Her research emphasizes ethical considerations in human-animal bonds, advocating for evidence-based practices in humane education and mental health support. Collaborative projects with practitioners and researchers globally underscore her commitment to bridging academic and applied contexts.
