Dr. Charlene Senn

Biography

Charlene Senn is a Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor, where she specializes in applied social psychology. With a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Social Psychology from the University of Calgary, she obtained her PhD in Social Psychology from York University in 1991. Her expertise lies in quantitative research and statistics, and she is recognized for her contributions to the understanding of male violence against women, specifically in the realm of sexual violence. Senn is also the former Canada Research Chair in Sexual Violence and is actively involved in developing and evaluating educational interventions aimed at changing campus climates regarding sexual assault. Her research includes the Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) education program on sexual assault resistance, which focuses on empowering women with education and self-defense resources. Senn teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, covering research methods, applied social psychology, and feminist psychology. Her ongoing research interests include the effects of pornography on women and addressing gender-based violence.

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