I am an Associate Professor in the Psychology department at St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo. I completed my graduate studies at Western University with a PhD in Social Psychology focussing on AIDS preventive behaviour of women. My current research and teaching explores various aspects of sexuality: My published work focuses on attitudes toward sexual minorities and related issues (e.g., same-sex adoption, LGBT people) and attitudes surrounding controversial sexual topics (e.g., BDSM, abortion, people who offend sexually). Additionally, my research interests include sexual self-concept and sexual identity. I have taught many sexuality-related courses such as introduction to human sexuality, psychological perspectives on gender and sex, and psychosexual organization.
PhD, University of Western Ontario
MA, University of Western Ontario
BA Honours (With Distinction), St. Thomas University
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Chapters
Rye, B.J, & Fisher, W.A. (2019). Sexual Opinion Survey. Manuscript submitted to Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th edition). In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K. Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M., & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Rye, B.J., & Traversa, M. (2019). Comfort with Sexual Matters for Young Adolescents. In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K. Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M., & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Rye, B.J., Traversa, M, Serafini, T., & Bramberger, T.R. (2019) Sexual Liberalism Scale. In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K. Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M., & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Articles
Rye, B.J. & Goldszmidt, R. (2023). Do attitude functions and perceiver demographics predict attitudes toward asexuality? Psychology & Sexuality, 14(3), 572-592 DOI 10.1080/19419899.2023.2185534
Rye, B.J. (2023). The sexual self as a function of relationship status in an emerging adult sample. Behavioral Sciences, 13(6), 505 DOI 10.3390/bs13060505
Hovey, A., Scott, S., Chambers, L., & Rye, B.J. (2023). Repeated Domestic Violence Police Calls: A Closer Look at Three Case Situations. Partner Abuse, 14(1), 1-18 DOI 10.1891/PA-2022-0011
Rye, B.J., Merritt, O. (2023). Transnegativity based on defensiveness: Attitude functions as predictors of trans attitudes. Indian Journal of Health, Sexuality and Culture, 8(2), 68-82 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7503229
Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., George, E., Scott, S., & Chambers, L. (2023). Impact of children’s presence on police responses to intimate partner violence calls. Journal of Child Maltreatment, 28(3), 476-487 DOI: 10.1177/10775595221147315
Rye, B.J., & Hertz, S. (2022). University students' sexual identity development as a determinant of sexual self-hood. Sexes, 3(3), 477-491. DOI: 10.3390/sexes3030035
Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., & McCarney, C. (2020). Exploring amenability of a restorative justice approach to address sexual offences. International Journal of Restorative Justice, 3(2), 262-281. DOI: 10.5553/IJRJ.000035
Rye, B.J., Serafini, T., & Bramberger, T.R. (2015). Erotophobic or erotophilic: What are young women's attitudes toward BDSM? Psychology & Sexuality, 6(4), 340-356. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2015.1012108
Rye, B.J., Mashingter, C., Meaney, G.J., Wood, E., & Gentile, S. (2015). Satisfaction with previous sexual health education as a predictor of intentions to pursue further sexual health education. Sex Education, 15(1), 93-107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2014.967389
Hovey, A., Stalker, C., & Rye, BJ (2014). Asking women survivors about thoughts or actions involving sex with children: An issue requiring therapist sensitivity. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 23, 442-461.
Lappin-Fortin, K., & Rye, B.J. (2014). The use of pre-/post-test and self-assessment tools in a French pronunciation course. Foreign Language Annals, 47(2), 300-320.
Fullerton, T., Rye, B.J., Meaney, G.J., & Loomis, C. (2013). Condom and hormonal contraceptive use by young women: An Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills assessment. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 45(3), 196-209.
Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., & Stalker, C. (2013). Do therapists' beliefs about sexual offending affect counselling practices with women? Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 22(5), 572-592.
Serafini, T., Rye, B.J., & Drysdale, M.T.B. (Eds.; 2013). Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence (3 edition). rd Dubuque, IO: McGraw-Hill.
Rye, B.J., Meaney, G.J., Yessis, J., & McKay, A. (2012). Uses of the "Comfort with Sexual Matters for Young Adolescents" scale: A measure of erotophobia-erotophilia for youth. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 21(2), 91-100
Grants
St. Jerome's University Faculty Research Grant Program (2004-2009, 2013-2016)
University of Waterloo’s Learning Initiatives Fund (2005-2006)
PSYCH 236: A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality
PSYCH 318: Psychosexual Organization
PSYCH 499 A/B/C: Thesis
PSYCH 484/485: Directed Studies
SMF 204: Introduction to Human Sexuality
SMF 305: Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality
SMF 499A/B: Thesis
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Professional
Editorial board member of the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality and Psychology and Sexuality
Member, American Psychological Association – Division 44
Member, Canadian Psychological Association - Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Issues Division
Member, Canadian Sex Research Forum
Member, Sex Education and Information Council of Canada
Member, Society for the Scientific Study of Sex
Administrative
St. Jerome’s University
Graduating & Continuing Student Awards Committee
Faculty member, Academic Planning Committee - Social Science
Faculty member, Honourary Degree Committee
Treasurer, Executive Committee - Academic Staff Association
Secretary, Executive Committee - Academic Staff Association
Academic Committee
University of Waterloo
Undergraduate Affairs Group Teaching Excellence Council