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The Intercultural Inquiry in Psychology Lab brings together students and collaborators interested in culture, identity, belonging, psychological intervention, and clinical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Raquel Carvalho Hoersting<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Associate Professor, Psychology | ICI Lab Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sana Dehbozorgi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research Assistant & Lab Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICI Lab graduate, supporting ongoing research, including work on multicultural clinical supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduate Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bing-Yi Pan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD Student | 2025\u2013Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring the Mental Health Experiences of Chinese Immigrants in Prince Edward Island Admitted Through the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bing-Yi researches immigration, culture, and mental health and is the 2026 recipient of the L\u00e8vesque Graduate Fellowship in Human Health and Mental Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Udaara Hapangama<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD Student | 2025\u2013Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exploring Intersections of Intergenerational Trauma and Identity Within the Tamil Sri Lankan Diaspora in Canada<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Udaara researches migration, intergenerational trauma, and cultural identity and is a 2026 recipient of the BMO Financial Group Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mika Driedger<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD Student | 2025\u2013Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Efficacy of Interventions That Use Creative and Expressive Techniques to Address Aspects of Disengagement and Emotional Exhaustion Among First Responders<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mika researches creative and expressive approaches to supporting the psychological well-being of first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Telimoye Mac-Ikpulu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD Student | 2025\u2013Present | Co-supervised by Dr. Colin Campbell, UPEI Psychology Training Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coping With Childhood Interparental Conflict: Developmental Differences and Associations With Interpersonal Relationships in Emerging Adulthood<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matthew Slusky<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD Student | 2026\u2013Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jewish Identity in Flux: A Generational Analysis in the Context of the Israel\u2013Gaza War<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Canada Graduate Research Scholarship \u2013 Master’s (CGRS M) recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey Isah<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PsyD | 2026\u2013Present | Co-supervised by Dr. Charles Adeyanju<\/a>, Department of Sociology, UPEI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audrey’s research explores how immigration, gender, and sexuality intersect to shape mental health and post-migration adjustment among LGBTQ+ Sub-Saharan Black African immigrants in Prince Edward Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Undergraduate Researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Olaoluwafanmi Moses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Honours Psychology | 2026 | Co-supervised<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resilience and Adaptation of International Students<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supervised by Dr. Stacey MacKinnon in collaboration with the Curiosity and Inquiry Research Collaboration Lab (CIRCL)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lab Alumni<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Former ICI Lab members have completed doctoral dissertations, Master’s and Honours theses, and contributed to collaborative research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alyssa MacDonnald, PsyD<\/strong> \u2014 2026
Sexual Minority Women’s Experiences of Woman-Against-Woman Sexual Assault: A Narrative Inquiry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faraz Mirza, PsyD<\/strong> \u2014 2025
Collective Self-Esteem and Well-Being: An International Exploratory Study<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy Nnadi, PsyD<\/strong> \u2014 2025
Cultural Congruence of Values Among International Students and Their Home and Host Cultures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shadi Shabih Khani, PsyD<\/strong> \u2014 2023
Solution-Focused Brief Art Therapy, Self-Esteem, and Anxiety Among Preadolescent Immigrants<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Master’s Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Rivera, MA<\/strong> \u2014 MA in Island Studies, 2024
Factors Influencing University Graduates’ Decisions to Remain in or Leave Prince Edward Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akinkunle Akinbinu, MA<\/strong> \u2014 MA in Island Studies, 2024
International Students’ Perceptions of Islandness, Culture, and Identity in Prince Edward Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honours Theses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sana Dehbozorgi<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2026
A Cross-Language Narrative Analysis of Latin American Immigrants in Prince Edward Island<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Kayizaniza<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2023
Form and Metaphor Analysis of an Immigrant’s Story to PEI: A Case Study<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jacob Stewart<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2022
Co-supervised by Hayden Woodley, PhD (Western University)<\/em>
Leadership During a Pandemic: Comparing the Effectiveness of Empowering and Directive Leadership During Times of Crisis and Uncertainty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joelle Murphy<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2021
Tree of Life: A Mindfulness-Based Intervention Focusing on Positive Self-Cognitions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Bowley<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2021
Purposeful Reading, Inquiry, and Engagement Among Undergraduate Students With and Without ADHD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy Nnadi<\/strong> \u2014 Honours Psychology, 2020
Bicultural Stress, Academic Burnout, and Psychological Well-Being Among International Students<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Assistants & Visiting Student Scholars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arthur Ara\u00fajo, PhD<\/strong> \u2014 ELAP Scholar, 2024\u20132025
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) | Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alejandro Ramirez Torres, MA<\/strong> \u2014 ELAP Scholar, 2022\u20132023
Universidad de Costa Rica | Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ryan Bowley<\/strong> \u2014 Undergraduate Research Assistant, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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