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Name Pronunciation Guide:
"r-ay-v-en wh-ah-ll-iss"

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Name Pronunciation Guide:
"pr-uh-KAW-sh thumb-BEE-pill-uh"

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Name Pronunciation Guide:
"Oh-li-vee-ah Sih-me-oh-knee"

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Name Pronunciation Guide:
"NAI-ha Par-vez"

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B.Sc., University of Guelph, 1995
M.A., Northwestern University, 2000
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2003

Curriculum Vitae [PDF]

Research Interests

My primary research focuses on sexual attractions, sexual response, and sexual functioning, and the influence of gender and sex on these aspects of our sexualities. My current work focuses on the neurocognitive factors associated with sexual response in women with and without sexual difficulties.

Selected Publications

Suschinsky, K. D., Huberman, J. S., Maunder, L., Brotto, L. A., Hollenstein, T., & Chivers, M. L. (2019). The relationship between sexual concordance and sexual functioning in women with and without sexual difficulties. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy.

Shirazi, T. N., Bossio, J. A., Puts, D., & Chivers, M. L. (2018). Menstrual cycle phase predicts women’s hormonal responses to sexual stimuli. Hormones and Behavior, 103, 45–53. doi: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2018.05.023

Dawson, S. J., & Chivers, M. L. (2018). Sexual stimulus modality moderates gaze patterns in women and men. Royal Society Open.

Chivers, M.L. (2017). The specificity of women’s sexual response and its relationship with sexual orientations: A review and ten hypotheses. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 46(5), 1161–1179 doi:10.1007/s10508-016-0897-x

Chivers, M.L., & Brotto, L. B. (2017). Controversies in women’s sexual arousal and desire. European Psychologist, 22(1), 5–26. doi: 10.1027/1016-9040/a000274

Velten, J., Margraf, J., Chivers, M. L., & Brotto, L. A. (2017). Effects of a mindfulness task on women’s sexual response. Journal of Sex Research, 55(6), 747-757. doi:10.1080/00224499.2017.1408768

Suschinsky, K. D., Shelley, A. D., Gerritsen, J., Tuiten, A., & Chivers, M. L. (2016). The clitoral photoplethysmograph; response specificity and construct validity. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 12(12), 2324–2338. doi: 10.1111/jsm.13047

Huberman, J. S., & Chivers, M. L. (2015). Evaluating gender-specificity of sexual arousal in women and men using thermography. Psychophysiology, 52, 1382–1395. doi: 10.1111/psyp.12466

Dawson, S., & Chivers, M. L. (2014). Gender differences and similarities in sexual desire. Current Sexual Health Reports, 6(4), 211-219. doi: 10.1007/s11930-014-0027-5.

Chivers, M. L., Seto, M. C., Lalumière, M. L, Laan, E., & Grimbos, T. (2010). Agreement of genital and subjective measures of sexual arousal in men and women: A meta-analysis. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39(1), 5–56.

Chivers, M. L., Seto, M. C., & Blanchard, R. (2007). Gender and sexual orientation differences in sexual response to the sexual activities versus the gender of actors in sexual films. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 93(6), 1108–1121.

Chivers, M. L., Rieger, G., Latty, E., & Bailey, J. M. (2004). A sex difference in the specificity of sexual arousal. Psychological Science, 15(11), 736–744.

Name Pronunciation Guide:
"Ma-lis-sa Sus-co"

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B.A.H., Saint Mary’s University, 2005
M.A., Queen’s University, 2007
Ph.D., Queen’s University, 2011

Curriculum Vitae [PDF]

Name Pronunciation Guide:
"Mayg-en Norr-iss"

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Research Interests

I hold a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology with expertise in the fields of measurement, attitudes, and attitude change. 

Recently, my work has shifted from consumer psychology to a focus on systems within higher education. Applying psychological science, I work to develop systems that facilitate learning in post-secondary spaces, with a keen focus on innovating systems to meet community needs. 

I am passionate about Open Access, and am pleased to share a number of Open Access resources that represent some of my pillars of interest. Please feel free to use, share, reuse, and adapt!

: This edited book reviews issues facing the post-secondary sector with an aim of envisioning a strong and robust future.

: Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. With chapters written by experts across Canada, this book explores just some of the many ways that students can apply their training in psychological science across a variety of careers and sectors.

: A dynamic and growing library of open, online, learning resources in Psychology. This project is made possible with funding by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Library, and the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario’s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. To learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy visit: