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Professor Jacky Boivin serves as Chair of the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, where she leads research at the intersection of psychology and reproductive health. With a background as a scientist-practitioner, she has established herself as a leading expert in fertility psychology with an extensive publication record spanning over 30 years.
Boivin completed her academic training at Concordia University in Canada, earning BA, MA, and PhD degrees that established a strong foundation for her subsequent work in reproductive health psychology.
- BA from Concordia University, Canada
- MA from Concordia University, Canada
- PhD from Concordia University, Canada
Her research program explores how psychological factors influence fertility decision-making, treatment experiences, and outcomes across multiple interconnected domains. Boivin's work examines the psychological processes behind family planning decisions, how fertility challenges affect quality of life across emotional, relational, and social domains, the bidirectional relationship between psychological states and reproductive outcomes, evidence-based interventions for those experiencing fertility difficulties, and how fertility experiences impact subsequent pregnancy and parenthood.
Recent publications reveal a growing emphasis on digital health interventions like the MediEmo smartphone application, cross-cultural applications of fertility tools across diverse global contexts, and building the economic case for integrating psychosocial support into fertility care. Her research increasingly addresses global perspectives on fertility health with collaborations spanning multiple continents.
Boivin has secured research funding from diverse sources including research councils, industrial partnerships, medical societies, and charities in the UK and internationally. She is available for postgraduate supervision and has mentored numerous students through their academic journeys, contributing significantly to the next generation of researchers in reproductive psychology.
Her work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through initiatives like the Fertility Education Initiative and the development of practical clinical tools such as the Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) instrument, demonstrating her commitment to translating research into real-world applications that benefit patients and healthcare providers globally.
