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Stéphane Bouchard
Professor
Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
Department of Psychoeducation and Psychology
Stéphane Bouchard, full professor at the Université du Québec en Outaouais, is co-director of the Cyberpsychology Laboratory. Until recently, he held the Canada Research Chair in Clinical Cyberpsychology (Level 2). He specializes in virtual reality, telepsychotherapy, presence phenomena, experimental induction of emotional states and cybersecurity in cyberspace.
Productions included in the research:
AUT (Other), BRE (Patent), CAC (Refereed publications in conference proceedings), CNA (Non-refereed paper), COC (Contribution to a collective work), COF (Refereed paper), CRE, GRO, LIV (Book), RAC (Refereed journal), RAP (Research report), RSC (Non-refereed journal).
Year: 1975 to 2024
Selected publications
2025 |
Bouchard, S.; Dugas, M. J.; Belleville, G.; Langlois, F.; Gosselin, P.; Robillard, G.; Corno, G.; Marchand, A. In: Journal of Clinical Medicine, vol. 14, no. 1, 2025, ISSN: 20770383 (ISSN), (Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)). @article{bouchard_correction_2025, In the original publication [1], there was a mistake in Table 1 as published. The probabilities for the Chi-Square for the variable “Taking medication” of 3.38, p > 0.95. The corrected Table 1 appears below. The probabilities for the Chi-Square for the variable “Taking medication” of 3.38, p > 0.05. There was a mistake in Table 2 as published. The abbreviation for standard deviation for means reported in the column for the 6-month follow-up is D. The corrected Table 2 appears below. The abbreviation for standard deviation for means reported in the column for the 6-month follow-up is SD. There are five errors in Table 5. In the IUS Residualized change line, std Beta should be 0.56, t should be 6.44, Simple corr. should be 0.54, Partial corr. should be 0.52, Semi-Partial corr. should be 0.51. Contribution of non-specific and specific factors of CBT for GAD when delivered by videoconference or face-to-face at the second step of a hierarchical regression predicting improvements in ADIS-IV ratings. Note. ADIS-IV = Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule-IV |
Bourbeau, F.; Bouchard, S.; Corno, G.; Monthuy-Blanc, J. The Role of Body Image Perception on a Continuum from Dysfunctional to Healthy Eating Attitudes and Behaviors Among People Seeking Treatment Journal Article In: Journal of Clinical Medicine, vol. 14, no. 2, 2025, ISSN: 20770383 (ISSN), (Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)). @article{bourbeau_role_2025, Background: Body image disturbance has been associated with various health conditions and has the potential to trigger the development of unhealthy behaviors, including dysfunctional attitudes and eating behaviors, which may evolve into eating disorders. This study explores the relationship between body image variables—such as global self-worth, physical self-worth, and physical attractiveness—and the continuum of eating attitudes and behaviors. Methods: A canonical correlation analysis was performed to assess the multivariate relationship between attitudinal and perceptual variables and the continuum of eating behaviors, with a total of 113 cases analyzed. Results: The findings indicate that intuitive eating and a positive body image (including global self-worth and physical attractiveness) are most strongly associated with the functional end of the continuum, while disordered eating behaviors and body dissatisfaction are linked to the dysfunctional end. Conclusions: These results suggest that interventions targeting the emotional and attitudinal dimensions of body dissatisfaction, whether delivered in vivo or via virtual reality (e.g., weight exposure), may facilitate a shift toward healthier, more functional eating behaviors along the continuum. © 2025 by the authors. |
Chrétien, S.; Giroux, I.; Smith, I.; Jacques, C.; Ferland, F.; Sévigny, S.; Bouchard, S. Emotional Regulation in Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Treatment: A Systematic Review Journal Article In: Journal of Gambling Studies, vol. 41, no. 2, pp. 353–448, 2025, ISSN: 10505350 (ISSN), (Publisher: Springer). @article{chretien_emotional_2025, Emotions play an undeniable role in addictive disorders. Given the high relapse and drop-out rates still prevalent in current treatments, it is crucial to explore curative alternatives that take greater account of emotions. The primary objective of this systematic review is to gather literature related to emotion regulation in psychological addictive disorders treatments. The aim is to describe its use for individuals with behavioral (such as gambling disorder, problematic Internet gaming, and Internet addiction) or substance-related disorders. Following a screening of nearly 12,000 articles from six databases and the grey literature, 38 studies that met the selection criteria were included. The results show that 63.2% of the studies had a psychological treatment predominantly based on emotional regulation, with 81.6% (n = 31) of third-wave cognitive-behavioral interventions. The most frequently utilized intervention techniques for emotional regulation were those that facilitated an individual's awareness of their emotional state or provided psychological education to assist in identifying emotions. It would be valuable for future research to explore the most effective content for emotional regulation in treating substance-related and addictive disorders and to determine the specific client population that would benefit the most from this treatment. © The Author(s) 2025. |
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