Welcome to the Spinal Cord Injury Psychosocial Outcomes and Wellbeing Research (SCIPOWeR) Lab. We are dedicated to researching psychosocial adaptation to spinal cord injury (SCI). Our lab members work to identify the psychological factors and interventions that foster resilience and positive long-term adjustment after injury. Through our research on resilience, injustice appraisals, and pain, we aim to improve the quality of life for individuals living with SCI.
Our Impact
We conduct research on topics vital to SCI adaptation, including:
- Resilience: Discovering how personal strengths contribute to better emotional well-being and positive social connections.
- Injustice Appraisals: Exploring the profound impact of perceptions of fairness and blame on the adjustment process after injury.
- Assistive Technology (AT) Use: Investigating how rehabilitation resources influence AT access and how to overcome barriers to its effective use.
- Physical Activity: Investigating dissemination and uptake of the SCI physical activity guidelines and benefits of meeting the guidelines.
Our work employs rigorous quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a strong focus on dissemination and implementation science to ensure our findings create real-world impact.
Current Studies
