Deborah Norris

Deborah Norris is a Professor in the Department of Family Studies and Gerontology at Mount Saint Vincent University. She holds a BHEc from MSVU, MSc from the University of Alberta, and PhD from Dalhousie University. Her research specializes in military/Veteran families, family violence, and qualitative methods, with affiliations at the Centre for Social Innovation and Community Engagement in Military Affairs.

Her research investigates military family resilience, the impacts of operational stress injuries, and gender-based violence. Recent publications analyze capabilities of veteran families and adult children in military families. Awards include the Vanier Institute Research Award and recognition as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research.