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Paula Brochu, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and School Psychology at NSU's College of Psychology. Dr. Brochu is a social psychologist with interests in prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, and stigma. Much of her research focuses on weight bias, or negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors directed to people who are perceived to carry excess weight. Dr. Brochu also examines the consequences of weight bias and stigma on health and well-being.
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Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Western Ontario
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M.Sc. Social Psychology, Western University
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B.A. Honors in Psychology, University of Saskatchewan
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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Psychology(all)
- social psychology
- social cognition
- implicit social cognition
- prejudice
- stereotypes
- discrimination
- stigma
- diversity
- social justice
- weight stigma
- weight inclusive care
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Psychology
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Associations between weight stigma and mental well-being among people in romantic relationships: an actor-partner interdependence model investigation
Brochu, P. M., Georgia, E. J., Jubran, M., Robbins, M., West, K., Crocker, J., Schmidt, A. M., Rinaldi, K., Joseph, E. & Roddy, M. K., 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychiatry. 16, 1576406.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clinician Perceptions of the Stereotype Content Describing People With Eating Disorders: A Weight-Inclusive Perspective
Schmidt, A. M., Mensinger, J. L., Santos, R. & Brochu, P. M., Jul 2025, In: International Journal of Eating Disorders. 58, 7, p. 1352-1366 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Words are heavy: Weight-related terminology preferences are associated with larger-bodied people's health behaviors and beliefs
Robbins, M., Rinaldi, K., Brochu, P. M. & Mensinger, J. L., Jun 2025, In: Body Image. 53, 101860.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond “Not My Type”: A Quantitative Examination of Intraminority Stigma Among Gay Men Who Use Dating Apps
Shepherd, B. F., Tidwell, C. A., Layland, E. K., Maki, J. & Brochu, P. M., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can we compare body-related constructs in people across the weight spectrum? A weight stigma perspective on measurement invariance of the multidimensional assessment of interoceptive awareness (MAIA-v2)
Mensinger, J. & Brochu, P., Jun 17 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Weight Stigma among Doctoral Clinical Psychology Students: Examining Change and Testing Underlying Mechanisms.
Brochu, P. (PI)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
8/15/24 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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Weight Stigma and Couple Functioning: A Longitudinal Actor-Partner Investigation
Brochu, P. (PI)
1/1/21 → 1/1/22
Project: Research project
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Stigma of Diabetes: Examining the Interaction of Disease Type and Target Weight
Brochu, P. (PI)
1/1/19 → 1/1/20
Project: Research project
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Body Image special issue on “Weight as a Social Identity: Theoretical and Empirical Advances” (Journal)
Brochu, P. M. (Editor)
Jan 1 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Prizes
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Scholarship Merit Award, Department of Clinical and School Psychology
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2017
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Dean’s Honor Roll of Teaching Excellence, King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
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Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Student Travel Award
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
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Brendan Gail Rule Award Finalist
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2008
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Press/Media
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New Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Findings Reported from NOVA Southeastern University (Out of the Closet, but Not Out of the Woods: the Longitudinal Associations Between Identity Disclosure, Discrimination, and Nonsuicidal Self-injury ...)
10/30/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Findings on Psychology and Sexuality Reported by Investigators at NOVA Southeastern University (Hidden Grief Is Complicated: Identity Concealment As a Minority Stressor and Relational-cultural Barrier Among Bereaved Sexual and Gender ...)
Stripling, A. M. & Brochu, P. M.
2/16/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research