Assistant Health
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CURRICULUM VITAE
Annie Robitaille
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Fluently bilingual in English and French
EDUCATION
****-**** Postdoctoral research scientist position
Department of Psychology, Centre on Aging - University of Victoria
Supervisor: Dr. Scott Hofer
2003-2010 Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
School of Psychology - University of Ottawa
Ph.D. dissertation: Understanding social support and psychological distress
among older Canadians: An investigation of the National Population Health
Survey.
Supervisor: Dr. Heather Orpana
2001-2003 Baccalaureate in Psychology (Honours)
School of Psychology - University of Ottawa
Summa Cum Laude
1999-2001 Baccalaureate in Social Sciences, concentration in Criminology
University of Ottawa
Summa Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENT
2011-2012 Early Researcher/New Career Scientist
lisabeth Bruy re Research Institute (EBRI)
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
2010 Nominated for the Governor General's Gold Medal in the Humanities
2009/10-2010/02 Statistics Canada Tom Symons Research Stipend
15,000 $
2009 CIHR Institute Community (ICS) Grant Program
1,800 $
2006/04 2009/10 Fonds de recherche en sant du Qu bec
Doctoral Training Scholarship
60,000 $
2003/09 2005/08 Fonds qu b cois de la recherche sur la soci t et la culture
Bourse de ma trise en recherche
20,000 $
2003/09 2004/08 Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
15,000 $
2003/09 2009 University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship
Annual tuition fees
1999/09-2009 University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship
2001 Awarded the University of Ottawa Gold Medal Of Excellence
Top standing in the 2001 Social Sciences graduating class
STATISTICAL COURSES TAKEN
PSY5120 Advanced statistics in psychology: Univariate analysis
PSY5121 Advanced statistics in psychology: Multivariate analysis
PSY6105 Factor analysis in psychological research
PSY6991 Seminar in psychology: Structural equation modeling
Mplus short courses (Topics 3 & 4) taught by Muth n & Muth n (2010)
STATISTICAL PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
Mplus SAS
SPSS Amos
QSR N6
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2011 Workshop presenter
Statistical Methods in Aging Analytical Research Training (SMAART):
Longitudinal Analysis 2011
2010 Teaching assistant
PSY 5521, Statistique avanc e en psychologie: Analyse de donn es multivari es
PSY 2506, M thodes quantitative en psychologie I
2010 Guest lecturer
GRT 4530, Th matiques de recherche en g rontologie
2009 Guest lecturer
GRT 4530, Th matiques de recherche en g rontologie
2008 Guest lecturer
PSY 3528, Psychologie du vieillissement
2007 Teaching assistant
PSY 2174, Research and ethics
2004-2005 Teaching assistant
PSY 2502, Learning and Conditioning
2003 Teaching assistant
PSY 2506, M thodes quantitatives en psychologie I
2002 Teaching assistant
School of Management - University of Ottawa
Organizational behaviour / industrial psychology
PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2004 2011 Research assistant
Elizabeth Bruy re Research Institute (CT Lamont)
2008 2011 Research assistant
Rowan Health Policy Consulting
2006-2007 Research assistant
School of Psychology - University of Ottawa
2005 2005 Research assistant
Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Community Studies
2002 2010 Research assistant
School of Management University of Ottawa
2002 2002 Research assistant
Services to Children and Adults in Prescott-Russell
2001 2002 Research volunteer in psychology
School of Psychology - University of Ottawa
REVIEWER EXPERIENCE
2012 Reviewed abstracts for the Gerontological Society of America
2011 BMC Geriatrics
2011 Reviewed abstracts for the Society for Research in Child Development 2012
Themed Meeting: Developmental Methodology
Reviewed abstracts for the 40th meeting of the Canadian Association on
2011
Gerontology
2010 Canadian Family Physician
2010 Health Reports
2009 European Journal of Social Psychology
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
2010 Present Canadian Association on Gerontology
2010 2011 Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology (CAPE)
2008 Present Canadian Psychological Association
2009 Present Gerontological Society of America
SERVICE TO FIELD
2010 Present Member Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging
2010 Present Member Recherche sur le Vieillissement et les Transitions and Aging Research
2010 Present Member Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (Ottawa group)
PUBLICATIONS
(i) Publications in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
Robitaille, A. Muniz, G., Piccinin, A.M., Johansson, B., Hofer, S.M. (2012). Multivariate
Longitudinal Modeling of Cognitive Aging: Associations Among Change and Variation in
Processing Speed and Visuospatial Ability. GeroPsych: The Journal of Gerontopsychology and
Geriatric Psychiatry, 25(1), 15-24.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (2012). Reciprocal relationship between social support and
psychological distress among a national sample of older adults: An autoregressive cross-lagged
model. Canadian Journal on Aging, 31(1), 13-24.
Leck, J., Robitaille, A. (2011). Psychometric properties of the Behavioral Trust Inventory for
measuring trust in mentoring relationships. The Journal of the American Academy of Business,
17(1), 119-124.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (2011). Psychometric properties, factorial structure, and
measurement invariance of the English and French versions of the Medical Outcomes Study
social support scale. Health Reports, 22(2), 33-40.
Robitaille, A., Cappeliez, P., Coulombe, D., & Webster, J.D. (2010) Factorial structure and
psychometric properties of the reminiscence functions scale. Aging & Mental Health. 14(2),
184-192.
Cappeliez, P. & Robitaille, A. (2010). Coping Mediates the Relationships between
Reminiscences and Well-Being among Older Adults. Aging & Mental Health, 14(7):807-18
Cappeliez, P., Beaupr, M. & Robitaille, A. (2008). Characteristics and impact of life turning
points for older adults. Ageing International, 32(1), 54-64.
Cappeliez, P., Guindon, M., & Robitaille, A. (2008). Functions of reminiscence and
emotional regulation among older adults. Journal of Aging Studies, 22(3), 266-272.
Cappeliez, P., Robitaille, A., McCusker, J., Cole, M.,Yaffe, M., Sewitch, M.,et al. (2007).
Recovery from depression in older depressed patients in primary care: Relation with depression
severity and social support. Clinical Gerontologist, 31(2), 17-32.
(ii) Book chapters
Flynn, R. J., Robitaille, A., Ghazal, H. (2005). Satisfaction of young people in care with their current
placements. In B. Flynn, P. Dudding, J. Barber (Eds.), Promoting Resilient Development
among Children Receiving Care. Ottawa: University of Ottawa Press.
Leck, J., Robitaille, A. (2004). A model of work intensification. In D. Z ghal (Ed.), Work, Lifestyle,
and Productivity: Challenges for Individuals, Managers, Organizations, and society. Ottawa:
University of Ottawa, CGA accounting research centre.
(iii) Conference presentations
Robitaille, A., Muniz, G., Piccinin, A.M., Johansson, B., Hofer, S.M. (February, 2012). Multivariate
longitudinal modeling of cognitive change: Relationship between processing speed and other
cognitive outcomes. Poster session presented at the Society for Research in Child Development
2012 Themed Meeting: Developmental Methodology, Tampa, FL.
Robitaille, A., Muniz, G., Piccinin, A.M., Hofer, S.M. (November, 2011). Does Processing Speed
Account for Aging-related Change in other Cognitive Functions? In A.M. Piccinin & G. Muniz
(Chairs), Advances in Understanding Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal Research on Change,
Variation, and Plasticity. Symposium conducted at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the
Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.
Cappeliez, P., Robitaille, A. (November, 2011). Coping mediates the relationships between
reminiscence and psychological well-being in older adults. Paper presented at the 64th Annual
Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of
America, Boston, MA.
Robitaille, A., Muniz, G., Piccinin, A.M., Hofer, S.M. (October, 2011). Multivariate longitudinal
modeling of cognitive change: Relationship between processing speed and other cognitive
outcomes. Poster session presented at the 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of
the CAG & 4th Pan American Congress of the IAGG, Ottawa, ON.
Robitaille, A., Muniz, G., Piccinin, A.M., Hofer, S.M. (June, 2011). Does processing speed account
for aging-related change in other cognitive functions? An evaluation of between-person and
within-person effects across IALSA studies. Paper presented at the 2nd Annual
IALSA/HALCyon Methods Conference. Sussex, England.
Leck, J., Robitaille, A. (June 2011). Psychometric properties of the Behavioral Trust Inventory for
measuring trust in mentoring relationships. Poster session presented at Canadian Psychological
Association's 72nd Annual Convention, Toronto, Ontario.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (November 2010). Reciprocal relationship between social
support and psychological distress among a national sample of older adults: An autoregressive
cross-lagged model. Poster session presented at the 63rd annual scientific meeting of the
Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (Sept 2010). Understanding the role of social support on
psychological distress among older Canadians: An investigation of the National Population
Health Survey. Paper presented at the Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology (CAPE)
scientific symposium, Toronto, Ontario.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (June 2010). Psychometric properties, factorial structure,
and measurement invariance of the English and French versions of the Medical Outcomes
Study social support scale. Poster session presented at the Canadian Psychological Association
Convention, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Robitaille, A., Hogg, W., Kristjansson, E. (May 2009). Comparison of methods used for evaluating
prevention and health promotion in primary care: A systematic review. Poster session presented
at the annual CAHSPR Conference, Calgary.
Robitaille, A., Cappeliez, P., Coulombe, D., O'Rourke, N., & Webster, J.D. (June 2009) Factorial
structure and psychometric properties of the reminiscence functions scale. Poster session
presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Qu bec, Montreal.
Robitaille, A., Cappeliez, P. & Guindon, M. (November 2007). Processing of emotional information
in different types of reminiscence. Poster session presented at the 60th annual scientific meeting
of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco.
Cappeliez, P., Robitaille, A., & Guindon, M. (October 2007). Processing of Emotional Information in
Different Types of Reminiscence. 4th International Conference on the (Non)Expression of
Emotions in Health and Disease, Tilburg (The Netherlands).
Cappeliez, P., Guindon, M., & Robitaille, A. (October 2007). Functions of Reminiscence and
Emotional Regulation among Older Adults. 4th International Conference on the
(Non)Expression of Emotions in Health and Disease, Tilburg (The Netherlands).
Cappeliez, P., Guindon, M., & Robitaille, A. (Juin 2007). Differential processing of emotional
contents in various types of reminiscence. 68e congr s annuel de la Soci t canadienne de
psychologie, Ottawa.
Cappeliez P., Beaupr M., Robitaille A. (2006, October). Characteristics and Impact of Life Turning
Points for Older Adults. Annual Education and Scientific Meeting (ASEM) of the Canadian
Association on Gerontology. Quebec, Canada.
Cappeliez P., Robitaille A., McCusker J., Cole M., Yaffe M., Sewitch M., Cepoiu MF., Ciampi A.,
Lach L., Dawes M., Latimer E. (2006, Octobre). R mission de la d pression des personnes
g es trait es en soins de sant primaires Liens avec la s v rit de d pression et le soutien
social. VIIIe Congr s international francophone de g rontologie et g riatrie. Quebec, Canada.
Cappeliez, P. O Rourke, N. Guindon, M. Robitaille, A. (2005). Functions of Reminiscence in
Relation to Physical and Psychological Health: Test of a Theoretical Model with Structural
Equation. Paper presented at Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Qu bec,
Montreal.
Robitaille, A. Flynn, R. J., Ghazal, H. (2004). Satisfaction with Out-of-Home Care Placements:
Suggestions for Improvement from Young People in Foster or Group Homes. Paper presented
at the 6th International Looking After Children Conference, Ontario, Ottawa.
Flynn, R. J., Robitaille, A., Ghazal, H. (2004). Satisfaction of young people in care with their current
placements. Paper presented at the 6th International Looking After Children Conference,
Ontario, Ottawa.
Robitaille, A., Leck, J., Poulin, L. (2003). Le recrutement des femmes en milieu policier. Paper
presented at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Leck, J., Robitaille, A. (2003). Bullying in the Workplace. Paper presented at the Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Robitaille, A., Leck, J. (2002). Bullying in the Workplace. Paper presented at the Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada, Winnipeg, Alberta.
(iv) Invited presentations
Robitaille, A. (March 2010). Understanding the role of social support on psychological distress
among older Canadians: An investigation of the National Population Health Survey. Statistics
Canada lunch seminar, Ottawa, Ontario.
Robitaille, A., Orpana, H., McIntosh, C.N. (November 2009). Psychometric properties, factorial
structure, and measurement invariance of the English and French versions of the Medical
Outcomes Study social support scale. Statistics Canada Seminar Series, Ottawa, Ontario.
Robitaille, A., Hogg, W., Kristjansson, E. (May 2009). Comparison of methods used for evaluating
prevention and health promotion in primary care: A systematic review. C.T. Lamont Primary
Health Care Research Centre research in Progress rounds, Ottawa, Ontario.
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