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Raha Hassan
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Assistant professor at Western University studying children's social and emotional development

www.sewlab.ca
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In a new paper, my colleagues and I set out to demonstrate how method biases can create spurious findings in relationship science, by using a seemingly meaningless scale (e.g., "My relationship has very good Saturn") to predict relationship outcomes. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Pseudo Effects: How Method Biases Can Produce Spurious Findings About Close Relationships - Samantha Joel, John K. Sakaluk, James J. Kim, Devinder Khera, Helena Yuchen Qin, Sarah C. E. Stanton, 2025
Research on interpersonal relationships frequently relies on accurate self-reporting across various relationship facets (e.g., conflict, trust, appreciation). Y...
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September 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
rahahassan.bsky.social
We were at SRCD in the US when I read about the concrete steps that will be taken to walk gender affirming care backwards. It was painful. In response, the SEW lab et al found the gayest bar down the street and patronized the hell out of it. Yes, we will cry and vote and fight. But first, this.
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
rahahassan.bsky.social
Absolute backwards fucking bullshit
nbcnews.com NBC News @nbcnews.com · May 2
The HHS review found that there is limited evidence regarding the effects of medical interventions for youth with gender dysphoria on “psychological outcomes, quality of life, regret, or long-term health.”
HHS breaks with major U.S. medical groups in review of pediatric gender care
The Department of Health and Human Services released the review, which doesn’t name any of its authors, in response to an executive order from President Trump.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Think about this for a minute.

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U.S. Is Added to Human Rights Watchlist
The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties.
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April 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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mehdirhasan.bsky.social
One of the most shocking things I have read for a while:
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April 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Basically this is now an @kristiepoole.bsky.social fan account:

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Two international honours for postdoctoral fellow who’s “a role model for everyone in the lab”
Postdoc Kristie Poole has received back-to-back international recognition for her research on childhood development.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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My Phd student Noah is recruiting Trans* and Non-Binary folks to participate in a survey study on well-being (uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...). Check it out if relevant and of interest to you, and appreciate any signal boosting in your networks!
March 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I am calling on all #devpsyc colleagues to condemn & speak out about the abduction of Rumeysa Ozturk by the US govt on March 25, 2025. She is a developmental psychology graduate.

#childpsyc #developmentalpsyc #lifespanpsyc #acadmicsky #childrenandyouth @srcdorg.bsky.social @issbd.bsky.social
Dear Developmental Colleagues, I’m a developmental psychologist, Associate Professor (Teaching), and Undergraduate Program Director for the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. I specialize in social emotional learning, peer relationships, and children’s media. On March 25th, a developmental psychology graduate student at Tufts University in Massachusetts was abducted by the United States government. Rumeysa Ozturk is a PhD student in Child Study & Human Development with a focus on prosocial development and children’s media. She is from Turkey and was studying in the USA on a student visa. Her visa was revoked when she participated in political letter writing asking Tufts University to acknowledge the Palestinian genocide. This political activity made her a target. No peaceful political activity should ever lead to unlawful detainment. The Palestinian-Israel conflict is heartbreaking. My spouse and child are Jewish, we lost an Israeli family member on October 7th, 2022. I’ve seen increases in anti-semitism on university campuses in the past two years, but I know and I acknowledge that the majority of protestors are not hateful, and they want peace and human rights. Rumeysa Ozturk is one of us. Therefore, I am calling on leaders in Developmental Psychology to stand up for Ozturk, to pressure academic societies such as SRCD, SRA, & ISSBD to release a statement regarding her unjust abduction. We need to shine a spotlight and put international pressure on this abduction to help ensure her safety and release. Please also consider writing your political representatives. Ozturk has been relocated from Massachusetts to Louisiana. Her lawyer has lost contact with her in the past day. Our efforts can make a difference during these critical days. Sincerely, Kathleen Hughes, PhD Associate Professor (Teaching) Undergraduate Program Director University of Calgary
March 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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Rumeysa Ozturk is a developmental researcher. Here's an article she published in 2023 about representation of refugees in children's literature.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

This commentary article focuses on the representation of refugee characters & experiences in children’s media... 🧵
picture of Rumeysa Ozturk smiling Screenshot of an abstract written by Rumeysa Ozturk, published in the Journal of Children and Media in 2023. Title: Representation of refugee characters and experiences in children’s animated television: Missed opportunities and hopes Abstract: This commentary article focuses on the representation of refugee characters and experiences in children’s media in the US context. While increased attention is being paid to improving diversity and representation across various social groups, refugee voices remain invisible in the children’s media industry and academia. The article discusses the importance of improved refugee representation and how it can benefit refugee and local children. It highlights the considerations for creating children’s media content, such as intersectionality, developmental sensitivity, and stereotypes. It brings media examples and shares good practices for content creators who want to work towards improving refugee representation. Finally, the article emphasizes the importance of bringing children’s voices into content creation for changing and improving existing media narratives.
March 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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pennypexman.bsky.social
Delighted to announce that the Western University Postdoctoral Fellowships Program is open for 2025 applications. The 2-year Fellowships now include annual stipends of $70,000 plus benefits, plus a $5,000 research allowance. We expect to make up to 19 awards. Details:

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Western Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
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March 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
rahahassan.bsky.social
To the shiniest, brightest, kindest (already risen) star—congratulations to @kristiepoole.bsky.social, so well deserved, always
psychscience.bsky.social Association for Psychological Science @psychscience.bsky.social · Feb 27
Congratulations to the newest class of APS Rising Stars ⭐! www.psychologicalscience.org/members/awar...
February 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
rahahassan.bsky.social
I am recruiting at least one developmental or clinical MSc student this application cycle to join the SEW lab. Apply to join our tight knit team. We love science! We are fun! We are kind! We think a lot about child development! More info at www.sewlab.ca
September 27, 2024 at 12:28 PM