Dr Colin Scott, Ph.D

Thesis supervisor Accepting inquiries

Assistant Professor, Political Science

Status: Accepting graduate students

Contact information

Email:

colin.scott@concordia.ca

Availability:

Fall 2024 Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1pm to 2:30pm, or by appointment.

Website:

https://www.colinpscott.ca

Supervisor status:

Accepting inquiries

ORCID:

0000-0002-5890-1253

Biography

Education

Ph.D., Political Science, McGill University
MA, Applied Social Psychology, University of Guelph
MA, Political Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland
BA, Psychology & Political Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Research activities

Research interests

My research is primarily focused on the psychology and politics of diversity, social cohesion, and intergroup relations. I am especially interested in issues relating to migration, settlement, and integration; identity and nationalism; prejudice and discrimination; and, the foundations of political attitudes and behaviours.

In addition to my academic research, I work to advance applications of social and behavioural sciences to public policy/administration & program evaluation. I work with partners across government and civil society to support evidence-based policies, programs, and services.

Teaching activities

Supervision interests

I am interested in supervising graduate students and post-doctoral researchers specializing in Canadian or comparative politics and interested broadly in the areas of political psychology, public opinion, political behaviour, immigration, intergroup relations, or behavioural public policy/administration.

Courses taught

Fall 2024
POLI 634: Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation

Winter 2025
POLI 644: Research Methods
POLI 429: Political Socialization in Canadian and Comparative Perspectives

Publications

Peer-reviewed publications (select)

Chassé, P., Jacques, O., & Scott, C. (2024). Between decentralization and asymmetry: Explaining preferences toward the division of power in Canada. Publius: The Journal of Federalism.

Scott, C., Bilodeau, A., Gagnon, A., & Turgeon, L. (2024). Minority affirmations and the boundaries of the nation: Evidence from Québec. Political Studies.

Soehl, T., Stolle, D., & Scott, C (2023). The politics left behind: How pre-migration and migration experiences shape Syrian refugees’ interest in home-country politics. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 50(4): 914-935.

Medeiros, M., Öhberg, P., & Scott, C. (2023). Are personality traits related to politicians' positions on immigration? Representation, 60(3): 483-506.

Bilodeau, A. & Scott, C. (2023). Gender gaps in immigrants’ political participation within and across borders: Political socialization or opportunity structure? Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies.

Safdar, S., Mahali, S. C., & Scott, C. (2023). A critical review of multiculturalism and interculturalism as integration frameworks: The case of Canada. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 93: 101756

Scott, C. (2022). Supporting the right to wear religious symbols: The importance of perceived commitment to the nation. Politics & Religion, 16(1): 90-109.

Scott, C. & Medeiros, M. (2021). Personality and political careers: What personality types are likely to run for office and get elected? Personality and Individual Differences, 152: 109600.

For a complete list of my research outputs, visit my website or see my Google Scholar profile.

Professional Service

Roles

Assistant Editor, International Journal of Intercultural Relations
Section Chair, International & Cross-Cultural Psychology, Canadian Psychological Association