معرفی
Wendy Craig is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University, Canada, and holds cross-appointments as Department Head of the Department of Psychology and as an Adjunct Faculty member at York University. She serves as Scientific Director of PREVNet, a national network dedicated to bullying prevention. Her research focuses on bullying, victimization, healthy relationships, and knowledge mobilization, with over 30 years of expertise in developmental psychopathology. Craig has conducted extensive work with the World Health Organization and UNICEF, contributing to global initiatives promoting healthy relationships. She holds a PhD in Clinical Developmental Psychology from York University (1993), an MA from York University (1989), and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of British Columbia (1985).
Research interests span developmental psychology, social psychology, educational psychology, mental health, and trauma interventions. Notable contributions include studies on bullying's impact on interpersonal violence, gender inequality in bullying dynamics, and the role of supportive adults in mitigating mental health risks. Craig's work integrates cross-national analyses from the Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Study, examining trends in adolescent violence, cyberbullying, and social media use across 40+ countries.
- Key Roles: Department Head (Queen's), Scientific Director (PREVNet), Adjunct Faculty (York)
- Research Focus: Bullying prevention, peer aggression, trauma responses, and global health policy
- International Engagement: Collaborations with WHO and UNICEF on youth violence prevention
- Affiliations: Centre for Neuroscience Studies (Queen's), PREVNet
Her research highlights the bidirectional relationships between peer behavior and social status, the psychosocial impacts of cyberbullying, and the efficacy of intervention strategies. Craig advocates for a trauma-informed lens in understanding bullying and emphasizes the importance of family and community support systems.
