Dr. Mireille Joussemet

Biography

Mireille Joussemet is a full professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal. Her research primarily focuses on the intersections of social psychology and developmental psychology, utilizing self-determination theory as a foundation to explore essential psychological needs such as competence, relatedness, and autonomy. Her work addresses children’s development of autonomy and well-being, particularly how intrinsic and extrinsic values influence adolescents' behaviors and mental health. Throughout her career, she has supervised numerous graduate theses, contributing to the fields of parenting, self-compassion, and motivation. Joussemet has led various research projects aimed at improving mental health support for vulnerable populations, primarily preschool-aged children. She actively collaborates with her peers to enhance understanding and interventions related to psychosocial adjustments in children. Through her research contributions, she aims to promote effective parenting practices and foster positive outcomes for children in different contexts.

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