Education

Post doctorate in Social Psychology 2004-2005 McGill University PhD in Social Psychology 1997-2002 University of Ottawa

Research

Roxane de la Sablonnière is a Professor of Psychology at Université de Montréal. An expert in social psychology, she is particularly concerned with the processes of social change on individuals. Her research explores individuals' cultural identities, as well as ethnic and intercultural relations. Her previous research has looked at diversity policies such as multiculturalism, interculturalism, and secularism. Professor de la Sablonnière's current endeavours are centered around exploring social change in Inuit communities.

Research Interests

Consequences of Immigrant diversity

Experimental research

Quebec

Survey research

Voter Turnout and Other Forms of Electoral Participation

Youth and politics

Research Axis

Axis 1: Learning Democratic Citizenship in an Unequal World - Cet axe se concentre sur l’acquisition de valeurs, d’attitudes et de comportements qui contribuent à une citoyenneté démocratique dynamique. La démocratie repose fondamentalement sur le principe de l’égalité politique, mais dans la pratique, le désavantage économique et social se traduit par un accès inégal au pouvoir politique et à la prise de décision (Schlozman et al 2012). L’inégalité a de profondes implications pour l’inclusion, la réactivité et, en fin de compte, la légitimité même de notre système démocratique. L’inégalité croissante détruit les fondements de la démocratie, entraînant une polarisation politique accrue et une désaffection de la politique (Kwon 2015). Plus que jamais, les démocraties efficaces exigent des citoyens engagés, responsables et bien informés. Comprendre les facteurs qui influent sur le développement de ce type de citoyenneté démocratique active est un objectif clé de l’axe 1.

Axis 2: Practicing Citizenship in a Skeptical World - The practice of democratic citizenship is undergoing a multifaceted transition. There are fundamental changes in conceptions of democratic citizenship and in its practice as well as the targets of citizen action. Scepticism about representative democracy as a system of governance is growing and citizens across established democracies are withdrawing from politics. Their perception about the political world is impacted by transformations in the news media practices and by online content, including social media. Voting and party politics have been the basis of conventional interpretations of citizenship, but there is ample evidence that this conception is much too limited. New forms of communication are providing citizens with novel ways to gather information and to engage in politics.

theme

Making Choice in Public Life

Learning Social Solidarity

Publications