Research Themes

Interdisciplinary research within this theme focuses on community and supports for children and youth. Topics include outreach activities, health and wellbeing, child trauma and informed care, youth homelessness, violence and bullying, and critical literacy with children.

Research within this theme focuses on sustainability and ecological justice as it pertains to social research areas.

Research topics within this theme include, community-based HIV/syphilis pop-up clinics, mapping needles and preventing disease, mental health for seniors living with HIV, and girls and women’s health. 

This research's theme examines the human-animal bond, its necessity, challenges and advancements in promoting this unique approach to therapy.

Research within this theme focuses on Indigenous populations in Canada. Current topics include reconciliation, aging-well, "Sixties Scoop", wellness, safe paths, land recognition, and cognitive remediation.

Research topics within this theme include, Filipino drag collectives, integrated health care for marginalized and immigrant communities, queer and trans youth.

The interdisciplinary research conducted by the SWRC Research Associates within this field addresses the universal theme using a broad range of topics.

Research within this theme emphasizes issues faced by newcomers to Canada. Research topics include education experiences of racialized students, mental health and integration, and settlement experiences of immigrants and refugees.

Research within this field includes projects focused on issues faced by Canada's aging population. Topics include in aging rural communities and improving the lives of older adults living with dementia.

Research within this theme focuses on issues surrounding poverty and income inequality. Topics within this theme include child and family poverty.

Topics within this theme include alliance against violence and adversity for transforming girls’ and women’s health.