Dr Colin Scott, Ph.D
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- Assistant Professor, Political Science
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Biography
Education
Ph.D., Political Science, McGill UniversityMA, 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