2016
Young, R. A., Marshall, S. K., Stainton, T., Curle, D., Munro, D., Wall, J., Zhu, M., El Bouhali, M., Murray, J., Parada, F., & Zaidman-Zait, A ( 2016, July). Transition to adulthood for persons with developmental disabilities as joint projects. In L. Nota (Chair), Life design dimensions and interventions for a challenging future. Invited symposium presentation, 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.
Young, R. A., Marshall, S. K., Stainton, T., Curle, D., Munro, D., Wall, J., Zhu, M., El Bouhali, M., Murray, J., Parada, F., & Zaidman-Zait, A.( 2016, August). Parents’ joint projects in the transition to adulthood for persons with developmental disabilities. Paper presented to the symposium, Self-determination and transition to adulthood for youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities (M. Wehmeyer, Chair). American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
2015
Munro, D. W., & Young, R. A.( 2015, August). Coming out as a jointly constructed parent-youth project. Poster presented to the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON
Socholotiuk, K. D., & Young, R. A.( 2015, August). Understanding weight restoration in adolescent anorexia nervosa as a parent project. Poster presented to the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Wall, J., Munro, D. W., Curle, D., Zhu, M., Marshall, S. K., Stainton. T., & Young, R. A. ( 2015, August). Sibling caregiver of a young adult with developmental disability transitioning to adulthood. Poster presented to the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Young, R. (2015, August).Researching human action—The action-project method. In R. A. Young (chair), Researching human action—The action-project method. Skill-building session presented to the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON.
Young, R. A., & Marshall, S. K.( 2015, August). Prospection and prospective memory in the friendship conversations of young adults. Poster presented to the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, ON
Rozworska, K., Fitzpatrick, M., Steiger, H., & Young, R.A. ( 2015. September). Emotion regulation and recovery from anorexia nervosa – applying lessons from adults to treat youth and families. Poster presented at the Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research European Chapter, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Young, R. (2015, October).The action-project method in emerging adulthood research. In A. Marshall (chair), Utilizing qualitative methods in emerging adulthood research. Discussion symposium at the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood 7th Biennial Conference, Miami, Florida
2014
Young, R. (2014, March). How action is and is not conceptualized in counseling. In R. A. Young (Chair), Counseling in action: Applications of contextual action theory. Symposium presented at the 2014 Counseling Psychology (APA Division 17) Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Young, R. (2014, June).Applying contextual action theory to counseling practice and research. In J. Domene & R. A. Young (Co-chair), Applications of contextual action theory to counselling and psychotherapy practice. Symposium presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Young, R. (2014, June). Strength-based approaches to research: Examining lessons learned by conducting research with vulnerable populations. Chair, symposium presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Young, R. (2014, July). The psychology of transition as goal-directed action. In N. Popadiuk (Chair), The psychology of transitions: Reconstructing identities through social relationships. Symposium presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.
Young, R. (2014, July).Intersectionality in vocational psychology from the perspective of contextual action theory. In D. Schultheiss & R. A. Young (Co-chairs). Relationship and culture intersectionalities in vocational psychology: Advancements and future projections. Invited symposium presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.
2013
Zhu, M., Polak, E., Young, R. A., Marshall, S. K.( 2013, June). Intimacy in the peer relationship of young adults. Poster presentation to the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Quebec City, Quebec.
Young, R. A., Marshall, S. K., Wilson, L., Green, A., Klubben, L., Parada, F., Polak, E., Socholotiuk, K., Zhu, M. ( 2013, June). Transition to adulthood as a peer project. In R. A. Young (Chair), Relational processes in the context of life transitions and challenges. Symposium at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference, Quebec City, Quebec.
Young, R. (2013, June). Jointly constructing narratives in life and counseling. In R. A. Young (Chair), Narrative, life design and counseling young people. Symposium presented at the Life Design and Career Counseling International Conference, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Wilson, L., Marshall, S. K., Parada, F., & Young, R. A.( 2013, June). Peer relationships as contexts supporting the promotion of resilience in the transition to young adulthood. Poster presented to the Life Design and Career Counseling International Conference, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
Young, R. (2013, July).Career development for young people in transition. Invited lecture to the UBC School of Social Work Summer Institute 2013: Youth Transitions, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
2012
Wilson, L., Green, A., Klubben, L., Marshall, S., Polak, E., Socholotuik, K., & Young, R. A.( 2012, March) Qualitative action-project method: Addressing methodological limitations in the study of adolescent relationships. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence Conference, Vancouver, BC.
Marshall, S. K., Lollis, S., Young, R. A., Tilton-Weaver, L., Chipman, J., Goessling, K., Kear, E., Nelson, M., Vytasek, J., & Wozniak, A.( 2012, March). Project Ex: Planning extra-curricular activities during the transition to high school. Poster session at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research on Adolescence, Vancouver, BC. Authors
Green, A., Polak, E., Socholotuik, K., Wilson, L., Young, R., & Zhuma, S. (2012, March). Actions and projects as contextually embedded constructions of personhood. Symposium session presented at the 2nd Annual Counselling Psychology Research Conference, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC.
Young, R. (2012, May). Facilitating college students’ readiness for career decision making: Contextual action theory. In M. McMahon (Chair), The cutting edge of career development research. Invited symposium presentation at the 2012 International Career Development Education Conference, Beijing, PRC.
Lollis, S., Breen, A., Marshall, S., & Young, R. A.( 2012, May). Narrative research and unintended consequences. Paper presented at Narrative Matters conference, Paris, France.
Young, R. (2012, May). Career counselling: An action theory perspective. In Z. Hou (Chair), New approaches of career counseling: Coping with career decision-making difficulties of college students. Invited symposium presentation at the 2012 International Career Development Education Conference, Beijing, PRC.
Green, A., Wilson, L., Klubben, L., Marshall, S., Polak, E., Socholotuik, K., & Young, R. (2012, July). A qualitative exploration of peers as identity agents. Poster session presented at the Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Edmonton, AB.
Young, R. (2012, September). Contextual action theory: Conceptual framework and research evidence. Invited lecture Dept. of Psychology, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC.
Young, R. (2012, December). Transition to adulthood as a joint project in counselling and life. Invited keynote presentation to the 2nd Hong Kong University Counselling Conference, Hong Kong
2011
Socholotuik, K, Wilson, L., Green, A., Klubben, L., Marshall, S., Polak, E., & Young, R. (2011, October). Investigating peer-relationships as a means of pursing goals and growth in the transition to adulthood: A systematic review and critique. Poster presented at the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology 17th Qualitative Health Research Conference, Research for Change: Impacting Society through Qualitative Research, Vancouver, BC.
Wilson, L., Socholotuik, K, Green, A., Klubben, L., Parada, F., Marshall, S., Polak, E., & Young, R. (2011, October). Utilizing action-project method to capture the joint projects of youth in transition to adulthood. Poster presented at the International Institute for Qualitative Methodology 17th Qualitative Health Research Conference, Research for Change: Impacting Society through Qualitative Research, Vancouver, BC.
2010
Wilson, L., Klubben, L., Green, A., Marshall, S., Parada, F., Polak, E., Socholotuik, K., & Young, R. (2010, April).Transition to adulthood: The goal-directed projects of youth in relationships. Poster presented at the Counselling Psychology Research Conference, Creating Connections: Building Research and Practitioner Communities, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.
