The Canadian PHAIR (Psychology of Human Animal Interaction Research) Lab studies all things related to the psychology of human-animal interactions. The lab approaches this area from a social psychology perspective foremost but also engages in research from both conservation psychology and animal assisted therapy/interaction perspectives. Our current research includes understanding prejudice and stereotyping of marginalized others from a human-animal interaction perspective, as well as more general research into intergroup behaviour that involves interspecies interactions; both with a focus on downstream pro-social behaviour. Previous research paths include students’ experiences of animal assisted interactions in university settings, and the psychology of conservation behaviour and sustainability from an interspecies perspective. Previous research partnerships include the BC SPCA, and Environment Canada and Dept of Environment and Natural Resources.
Principle Investigator(s): Dr. Cluny South
Lab Manager(s): Fiona Briner (fiona.briner@student.kpu.ca)
Faculty page: kpu.ca/arts/psychology/faculty/cluny-south
How to get involved (how to apply to be RA): Send an email to cluny.south@kpu.ca
Media Enquiries: Cluny South or Fiona Briner