Graduate Student Research
Explore past CYC students' research projects, theses and dissertations.
Past MA theses & projects
2025
- Joshua Houghton, supervised by Sandrina Carere — Coming home:
- Kennedy Williams, supervised by Sandrina Carere — (Re)connecting and (Re)vitalizing: Metis identity and conceptualization of self
- Keshia Cleaver, supervised by Doris Kakuru —
- Fattaneh Pahlavan, supervised by Doris Kakuru — The role of the internet in providing reproductive health information to female youths in the Middle East
- Emily Eirikson, supervised by Alison Gerlach —
- Leigha Foster, supervised by Doris Kakuru —
2024
- Geraldine Franquet, supervised by Jessica Ball —
- Lori Hamar, supervised by Alison Gerlach —
- Brad Rudner, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Michaela Louie, supervised by Sandrina Carere —
- Hannah Johnson, supervised by Doris Kakuru —
- Dayna Gawi-neh Mussell, supervised by Sarah Wright Cardinal —
2023
- Amy Baylis, supervised by Mandeep Kaur Mucina —
- Emma Rai, supervised by Mandeep Kaur Mucina —
- Kylee Lindner, supervised by Doris Kakuru —
- James McGran, supervised by Doris Kakuru —
- Annika Benoit-Jansson, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Ian MacLeod, supervised by Bryan Silverman —
2022
- Angelina Gray, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Audrey Wolfe, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Calvin Walker, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Sean Frey, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Rashin Lamouchi, supervised by Jessica Ball —
- Melissa Nauta, supervised by Alison Gerlach —
- Julie Laliberte, supervised by Sarah Wright Cardinal —
- Allison Stickney, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Veronika Varga, supervised by Alison Gerlach —
- Astri Jack, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Jacquelyn Roer, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Tyler Lampard, supervised by Jessica Ball —
- Jennifer Harrison, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Kostas Zolotas, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Sylvia Storry, supervised by Nevin Harper —
2021
- Alina Reed, supervised by Mandeep Kaur Mucina —
- Amira Abdel-Malek, supervised by Mandeep Kaur Mucina —
- Shantelle Moreno, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Jilleun Tenning, supervised by Mandeep Kaur Mucina —
- Keenan Andrew, supervised by Sandrina de Finney — haḥaʔinyusiš yaqwiimitʔitq: s-t’él-mixw té t’éx̱ém-ay-íyat,ing é lhélhen- ásh — Calling On the Presence of Our Ancestors: Healing Through Cedar Weaving
- Jessica Pratezina, supervised by Marie Hoskins —
- Ana MacLeod, supervised by Nick Claxton —
- Emma Chalifour, supervised by Alison Gerlach —
- Christopher Goodman, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Sasha Routley, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
2020
- Addison Mott, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Emily Coon, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
2019
- Anna Chadwick, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Kaz MacKenzie, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Jessica Sahlstrom, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Laura Vetrone, supervised by Doug Magnuson —
- Patricia Obee, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Jasmine Gaines, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Christopher Bennet, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Susan Rooke, supervised by Marie Hoskins —
- Sally-Anne Haug, supervised by Jessica Ball —
2018
- Elisabeth Tilstra, supervised by Doug Magnuson —
- Miles Minichiello, supervised by Nevin Harper —
- Stephanie Hayes, supervised by Denise Hodgins —
- Jenny Thomson, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Sheila Awai, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Connie Antonsen, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw —
- Narda Nelson, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw —
2017
- Kierstyn Butler, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Elisabeth M. Mattie Walker, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Colleen MacPherson, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Patrick N. Murphy, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Graham Smith, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Erin Mirau, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Catherine Taylor, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Kerry-Lynn Weatherhead, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Anastasia Butcher, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw —
- Priscilla Healey, supervised by Doug Magnuson —
- Amarens Matthiesen, supervised by Doug Magnuson —
- Alexandra Berry, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw —
- Andrea Felix, supervised by Marie Hoskins —
- Matthew Hillman, supervised by James Anglin —
- Julia Cox, supervised by Sibylle Artz —
- Kainaz Cowasjee, supervised by James Anglin —
- Tammy Tupper, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Wes McVey, supervised by Jessica Ball —
2016
- Angela Scott, supervised by Jim Anglin —
- Kim Ainsworth, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw —
- Michael Keough, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Practicum Education in Child and Youth Care
- Aubrey Baldock, supervised by Jennifer White —
- Sarah Bonnell, supervised by Daniel Scott —
- Laura Gonzalez Carlos, supervised by Jessica Ball — Responding Constructively to Young Children's Anxiety in Preschool Settings
- Cara Brand, supervised by Sandrina de Finney —
- Jennifer Vincent, supervised by Jennifer White — Teaching (with) Love: Relational Engagement in Educational Settings
- Heather Stringer, supervised by Jessica Ball — Perspectives on capacity strengthening and co-learning in communities: Experiences of a community-based research steering committee
- Ginna Abramovitch, supervised by Jessica Ball — Manufacturing marginalization: Parenting services from the perspective of parents with Mental Illness
2015
- Jeanne Puritch, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Mentoring Through Collaboration and Reflective Practice: A Post-Diploma Course for Early Childhood
- Charie Toronchuk, supervised by Sandrina de Finney — Conceiving Women: Childbirth Ideologies in Popular Literature
- Hayley Clausing, supervised by Sandrina de Finney — "Home and Native Land: A critical discourse analysis of Ontario Grade 7 History curriculum"
- Teila Reynolds, supervised by Sandrina de Finney — 'Because we want your family to keep flourishing': A critical discourse analysis of online Parenting Educational Materials
- Sarah Bradley, supervised by Jessica Ball — Preparing Mentors for Youth Community Arts Projects: Report and Orientation Manual
- Yupei Xia, supervised by Jessica Ball — An Exploratory Study of Asian Immigrant Youths' Experiences of Settling into Canada with the Assistance of Youth Settlement Services
- Amy Bishop, supervised by Jessica Ball — Stories from the Spectrum: Connecting Knowledge about Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to Practice in Child and Youth Care
- Anna Verspoor, supervised by Marie Hoskins — What to Do? Mothers' Accounts of Their Children's Discretionary Time Use
- Natalie Luchtmeyer, supervised by Daniel Scott — What Makes a Father?: A Socially Constructed Dialogue on Gendered Masculinity
- Emily Carty, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Outdoor Adventure Youth Work: Bridging Child and Youth Care and Outdoor Adventure
- Brenden Bentley-Taylor, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Searching for a New Life: How Children Enter and Exit the Street in Indonesia
- Jessica Evans, supervised by Daniel Scott — Transitions: A Workbook for Mothers and Caregivers staying at the 樱花影视 Women's Transition House and Companion Counsellor Guide
- Kimberly Rivers, supervised by Doug Magnuson — An Evaluation of Youth Transition Conferencing
2014
- Jennifer Hales, supervised by Jessica Ball — Recasting the Role of Fathers: The Voices and Perspectives of Fathers Who Have Children with Autism
- Nora Andrachuk, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Making Together: Investigating Technology, Curriculum, and Social Relations in Child Care Centres
- Nour Mouhanna, supervised by Sibylle Artz — 'We Are All Born Equal': Arab Muslim Immigrant Youths' Perceptions of Gender in Canada
- Heather Dickson, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Exploring Resilience and Suicide in Aboriginal Youth
- Mandy Lau, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Early Childhood Educators' Perspectives on Inclusion
- Caitlin Matychuk, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — The 'Doing' of Youth Care in Youth Justice: An Ethnographic Account
- Heather Newman, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — A Discursive Analysis of Educational Success: Immigrant Children in Canada
- Sandy Thomas, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — An Evaluation of the Implementation of BC's Early Learning Framework in the Cowichan Valley
- Amber Fletcher, supervised by Doug Magnuson — The Social Experiences of Youth with Learning Disabilities
- Heather Kendall, supervised by Jessica Ball — Indigenous Fathers' Involvement in the Early Years: Experiences and Perceptions of Fathers, Mothers, and Early Childhood Practitioners
2013
- Kim Davies, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — 'Acting Out': Exploring How Discourses of Risk Construct Young People's Experiences in School
- Sheila Canning, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Discourses of 'Readiness' in Early Childhood Education
- Shelley McKellar, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Child Protection Workers' Experiences of Investigating Intimate Partner Violence
- Sarah Penna, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — An Exploration of the Early Childhood Educator-Child Relationship in Early Learning and Child Care
- Danielle Davis, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Children's Environmental Stewardship in Early Childhood Education: Reimagining Environmental Education with/in Common Worlds
- Rebecca Higgins, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — 'Is That Fair?' Children's Talk About Fairness in Early Childhood Settings
2012
- Sarah Ferguson, supervised by Jessica Ball — Exploring Early Childhood Educators' Understandings of Culture in Early Learning Settings
- Christina Taylor, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — The Construction of Childhood in Early Learning Texts in British Columbia
- Kelly Dean, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Youth Homelessness in 樱花影视: Exploring Service Provider Perspectives
- Alexandra Orton, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Understanding Risk and Resilience in the Lives of Adolescent Mothers
- Andrea Hall, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Learning to Belong: Newcomer Children in Early Childhood Settings
- Bethany White, supervised by Jessica Ball — Children's Participation Rights in Early Childhood Education in Canada
2011
- Candace Taylor, supervised by Jessica Ball — The Role of Culture in Early Intervention Services for Immigrant Families
- Patrick Williams, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Youth Justice in Canada: Experiences of Young People in Custody
- Monica Reid, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Constructing 'School Readiness': A Critical Discourse Analysis of Early Learning Materials
- Lauren Fisher, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Mentoring Youth at Risk: An Exploration of Program Models in British Columbia
- Angela Brown, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Understanding Girls’ Aggression: Voices from the Inside
2010
- Rachel Morgan, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Exploring Children's Encounters with Animals in Early Childhood Education
- Benjamin Clarke, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Sport and Resilience in the Lives of At-Risk Youth
- Stephanie Lee, supervised by Jessica Ball — Parenting in Immigrant Families: Experiences of Raising Children in a New Culture
- Lindsay White, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Youth and Violence: Narratives of Young Women in the Justice System
- Karen Wilson, supervised by Jennifer White — Youth Perspectives on Suicide Prevention and Intervention
2009
- Matthew Young, supervised by Doug Magnuson — The Role of Informal Education in Youth Work
- Ashley Roberts, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Children's Risky Play in Early Childhood Settings
- Katherine Brown, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Experiences of Foster Youth Transitioning Out of Care
- Joanna Martin, supervised by Jessica Ball — Mothers’ Experiences Accessing Early Childhood Intervention Services
2008
- David Parker, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Adventure Therapy and Adolescent Development
- Melissa Grant, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Resilience Among Youth in Custody
- Carla Thompson, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Children’s Play in Early Learning Environments
- Rebecca James, supervised by Jessica Ball — Immigrant Families’ Experiences with Early Childhood Services
2007
- Samantha Green, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Peer Support in Youth Mental Health Programs
- Daniel White, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Outdoor Education and Adolescent Identity Development
- Stephanie Taylor, supervised by Jennifer White — Youth Voices in School-Based Suicide Prevention
2006
- Michael Johnson, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Young Men’s Pathways Through the Youth Justice System
- Erica Brown, supervised by Jessica Ball — Indigenous Mothers’ Experiences with Early Years Programs
- Paul Carter, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Mentoring At-Risk Youth: A Case Study
2005
- Holly Anderson, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Discourses of Childhood in Early Learning Curricula
- Rachel Cooper, supervised by Jessica Ball — Parenting and Disability: Experiences of Mothers with Disabilities
- Jason Smith, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Youth Aggression and Attachment Theory
2004
- Laura Adams, supervised by Jennifer White — Youth Suicide Prevention: A Critical Analysis
- Michael Brown, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Informal Education in the Lives of Street-Involved Youth
- Stephanie Wilson, supervised by Jessica Ball — Immigrant Parents’ Experiences with Early Childhood Services
2003
- Catherine Martin, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Young Women’s Experiences in Custody
- David Thompson, supervised by Doug Magnuson — The Role of Sport in the Lives of Youth at Risk
- Emily Harris, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw — Children’s Relationships with the Natural World in Early Childhood Education
2002
- Jennifer Clark, supervised by Jessica Ball — Parenting Experiences of Immigrant Families in Canada
- Andrew Scott, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Youth Work and Informal Learning: A Case Study
- Rachel Young, supervised by Sibylle Artz — Narratives of Resilience Among Young Women in Care
2001
- Sarah White, supervised by Jennifer White — Youth Perspectives on Mental Health Services
- Christopher Adams, supervised by Doug Magnuson — Outdoor Adventure and Youth Development
- Melissa Brown, supervised by Jessica Ball — Indigenous Families’ Experiences with Early Childhood Intervention
Past PhD dissertations
2020
- Emily Ashton, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw:
2019
- Scott Kouri, supervised by Sandrina de Finney:
- Curtis Pollock, supervised by Nevin Harper:
2018
- Shemine Gulamhusein, supervised by Daniel Scott:
- Heather Modlin, supervised by Doug Magnuson:
2017
- Vanessa Clark, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw:
- Nicole Land, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw:
2016
- Nozomi Franco Cea, supervised by Gordon Barnes:
- Khama Chibwana, supervised by Daniel Scott:
- Lorinda Stoneman, supervised by Sibylle Artz:
2015
- Fikile Nxumalo, supervised by Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw:
- B Denise Hodgins, supervised by Jessica Ball:
2014
- Kathleen Kummen, supervised by Alan Pence:
- Ahna Berikoff, supervised by Marie Hoskin:
2012
- Janet Newbury, supervised by Marie Hoskins: Contextualizing Care: Alternatives to the Individualization of Struggles and Support
- Rochelle Lohrasbe, supervised by Sibylle Artz: The Resourcing Experience of Children Attending Individualized Tri-Phasic Trauma Therapy.
- Jolly Nyeko, supervised by Alan Pence: Exposure of Children to Early Childhood Development Programs and Subsequent School Entry and Grade Progression Within Broader Contexts of the Home Environment in Uganada.
2011
- Stephanie Griffin, supervised by James Anglin: Negotiating Duality: A Framework for Understanding the Lives of Street-involved Youth.
2010
- Cole Little, supervised by Daniel Scott: "I will let my art speak out": Visual narrations of Youth Combating Intolerance
- Ron Solinski, supervised by Marie Hoskins: An Inquiry into Child and Youth Care Narratives of Experience in Children's Mental Health Treatment
2007
- Sandrina de Finney, supervised by Jessica Ball: It's About Us!: Racialized Minority Girls' Transformative Engagement in Feminist Participatory Action Research
- Mechthild Maczewski, supervised by Marie Hoskins & P. Storey: Youth as Nexus: A Networked Perspective. Understanding How Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Matter to Youth
2006
- Bruce Hardy, supervised by Roy Ferguson: Exploring the Process of Change in British Columbia Social Services 1991-2001: The Benefits of Hindsight
2005
- Gerard Bellefeuille, supervised by Frances Ricks: Visions of Community: A "Seventh Moment" Critical Phenomenological Study
- Jennifer Charlesworth, supervised by Frances Ricks: No Turning Back: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Women's Experience of Voice
- Kevin Allan Murray, supervised by Sibylle Artz: The Unencumbered Moment and Life Change
- Catherine Richardson, supervised by Alan Pence: Becoming Metis: The Relationship Between the Sense of Metis Self and Cultural Stories
2000
- Cheryl Crocker, supervised by Roy Ferguson: Handicapped Children’s Services: Policy, Practice and Implementation – An Analysis
1999
- Ellen Murray (Interdisc.), supervised by Philip Cook: Exploring Children’s Emerging Conceptions of the Participation Rights and Responsibilities
- Sheila Haegert (Interdisc.), supervised by Frances Ricks: How Does Love Grow? Attachment Processes in Older Adoptees and Foster Children as Illustrated by Fictional Stories
1998
- Jean Campbell, supervised by Jim Anglin: Redefining Student Success: Learning from Nontraditional Learners
1996
- Grant Charles, supervised by Roy Ferguson: An Exploration of Experiences of Extreme Abuse
- Thom Garfat, supervised by Frances Ricks: The Effective Child and Youth Care Intervention: A Phenomenological Inquiry
1995
- Ian Thumlert (Interdisc.), supervised by Roy Ferguson: Attitudes, Values, and Beliefs of Personnel Serving Persons with Disabilities: A Research to Practice Challenge