Paula Brochu

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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.

Education/Academic qualification

Ph.D. Social Psychology, University of Western Ontario

… → 2011

Supervised by	Esses, Victoria M.

M.Sc. Social Psychology, Western University

… → 2007

Supervised by	Esses, Victoria M.

B.A. Honors in Psychology, University of Saskatchewan

… → 2005

Supervised by	Morrison, Melanie A.

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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83 Presentation
42 Article
6 Chapter
3 Editorial
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- 1 Poster
- 1 Review article

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

Open Access
1 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
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

Open Access
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
6 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
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

Open Access
14 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
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

1 Active
5 Finished

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
Weight Stigma and Couple Functioning: A Longitudinal Actor-Partner Investigation
Brochu, P. (PI)
Nova Southeastern University
1/1/21 → 1/1/22
Project: Research project
Belief in Meritocracy and Weight Bias
Brochu, P. (PI)
Nova Southeastern University
1/1/20 → 1/1/21
Project: Research project
Belief in Meritocracy and Weight Bias
Brochu, P. (PI)
Nova Southeastern University
1/1/20 → 1/1/21
Project: Research project
Stigma of Diabetes: Examining the Interaction of Disease Type and Target Weight
Brochu, P. (PI)
Nova Southeastern University
1/1/19 → 1/1/20
Project: Research project

Body Image special issue on “Weight as a Social Identity: Theoretical and Empirical Advances” (Journal)
Brochu, P. M. (Editor)
Jan 1 2021
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer
Brochu, P. M. (Member)
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Activity: Other
Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer
Brochu, P. M. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Other
Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer
Brochu, P. M. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Other
Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer
Brochu, P. M. (Member)
2000 → …
Activity: Other

Scholarship Merit Award, Department of Clinical and School Psychology
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Dean’s Honor Roll of Teaching Excellence, King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Student Travel Award
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Brendan Gail Rule Award Finalist
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
CPA Student Travel Award
Brochu, P. M. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Reports from NOVA Southeastern University Describe Recent Advances in Eating Disorders (Words Are Heavy: Weight-related Terminology Preferences Are Associated With Larger-bodied People's Health Behaviors and Beliefs)
Mensinger, J. L. & Brochu, P.
6/2/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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 ...)
Brochu, P.
10/30/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Researchers from NOVA Southeastern University Report New Studies and Findings in the Area of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (Beyond "not My Type"a Quantitative Examination of Intraminority Stigma Among Gay Men Who Use Dating Apps)
Brochu, P. M.
9/20/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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
Investigators from NOVA Southeastern University Release New Data on Eating Disorders (Mediating Effects of a Weight-inclusive Health Promotion Program On Maladaptive Eating In Women With High Body Mass Index)
Brochu, P. M. & Mensinger, J. L.
6/19/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

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Associations between weight stigma and mental well-being among people in romantic relationships: an actor-partner interdependence model investigation

Clinician Perceptions of the Stereotype Content Describing People With Eating Disorders: A Weight-Inclusive Perspective

Words are heavy: Weight-related terminology preferences are associated with larger-bodied people's health behaviors and beliefs

Beyond “Not My Type”: A Quantitative Examination of Intraminority Stigma Among Gay Men Who Use Dating Apps

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)

Weight Stigma among Doctoral Clinical Psychology Students: Examining Change and Testing Underlying Mechanisms.

Weight Stigma and Couple Functioning: A Longitudinal Actor-Partner Investigation

Belief in Meritocracy and Weight Bias

Belief in Meritocracy and Weight Bias

Stigma of Diabetes: Examining the Interaction of Disease Type and Target Weight

Body Image special issue on “Weight as a Social Identity: Theoretical and Empirical Advances” (Journal)

Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer

Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer

Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer

Ad-hoc Journal Reviewer

Scholarship Merit Award, Department of Clinical and School Psychology

Dean’s Honor Roll of Teaching Excellence, King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario

Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) Student Travel Award

Brendan Gail Rule Award Finalist

CPA Student Travel Award

Reports from NOVA Southeastern University Describe Recent Advances in Eating Disorders (Words Are Heavy: Weight-related Terminology Preferences Are Associated With Larger-bodied People's Health Behaviors and Beliefs)

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 ...)

Researchers from NOVA Southeastern University Report New Studies and Findings in the Area of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (Beyond "not My Type"a Quantitative Examination of Intraminority Stigma Among Gay Men Who Use Dating Apps)

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 ...)

Investigators from NOVA Southeastern University Release New Data on Eating Disorders (Mediating Effects of a Weight-inclusive Health Promotion Program On Maladaptive Eating In Women With High Body Mass Index)

Paula Brochu

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Education/Academic qualification

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