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Psychology in Canada.

J G Adair1, A Paivio, P Ritchie

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2 Canada.

Annual Review of Psychology
|January 1, 1996
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Psychology in Canada has grown significantly over 50 years, becoming a popular university discipline and a respected health profession. Canadian research, influenced by multiculturalism and foundational work, shows a bright future for the field.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology in Canada
  • Health Sciences
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Psychology's evolution in Canada over 50 years.
  • Establishment of scientific discipline organization, journals, and funding.
  • DO Hebb's foundational research contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of psychology in Canada.
  • To highlight research contributions to basic, social, and health sciences.
  • To assess the development of clinical psychology and the profession.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of psychology in Canada.
  • Analysis of organizational structures, publications, and funding.
  • Examination of research contributions and professional development.

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Main Results:

  • Psychology is now a leading university discipline and a recognized health profession.
  • DO Hebb's research stimulated discipline growth and basic process research.
  • Multiculturalism influenced cross-cultural and social research.
  • Clinical psychology and the profession have substantially developed in the last two decades.

Conclusions:

  • Canadian psychology has a strong foundation and significant research output.
  • The field is well-positioned for continued growth with numerous researchers and practitioners.
  • Psychology in Canada has a promising future.