Chiaki Konishi

Title: 
Dr.
Academic title(s): 

Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology

Director, Social-Emotional Development Research Group (SED-RG)

 

Chiaki Konishi
Contact Information
Address: 

Office Location: Education Building, Room 522 (EDUC 522)

Email address: 
chiaki.konishi [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
514-398-4247
Department: 
Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology
Biography: 

Chiaki Konishi completed her doctorate degree in the program of Human Development, Learning and Culture within the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in the area of social-emotional learning (SEL) and development, and applied statistics in educational and developmental psychology. Her research has concentrated on understanding the roles of connectedness on children’s and adolescents’ growth and well-being in the framework of social-emotional learning (SEL) and development, particularly in relation to bullying. Her current focus has been the application of social and ecological perspectives to understand developmental processes, with emphasis on multilevel and growth modeling techniques, as well as marginalized populations of youth, including sexual and racial minorities, especially in relation to their stigmatized experiences of being bullied. She is also a registered clinical counselor and has been a school teacher in the past.

Degree(s): 

Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Human Development, Learning and Culture

M.A., University of British Columbia, Human Development, Learning and Culture

M.Ed., University of Massachusetts-Amherst, School and Counseling Psychology

B.Ed., Chiba University, Educational Psychology (Honours)

Areas of expertise: 

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Development; Connectedness (including: Attachment, Peer Relationships, Student-Teacher Relationships, Non-Parental Adult Relationships); Bullying and Discrimination; School Climate; Teacher Education; Social and Ecological Perspectives; Health and Development in Marginalized Populations (e.g., Sexual and Racial/Ethnic Minorities); Methodological and Statistical Issues

Current research: 

Chiaki Konishi has led and conducted various studies in the field of social-emotional learning (SEL) and development, including longitudinal and cross-national studies of bullying and victimization, large-scale studies on school climate, school safety and social responsibility, and projects on attachment and teacher education. In addition, her studies encompass marginalized populations of youth, including sexual and racial minorities, particularly in relation to their stigmatized experiences such as school victimization. Currently, she is examining the associations between school climate and bullying in relation to SEL, and exploring the intersectional model of multiple identities (e.g., sexual orientation, race) on discrimination. Her investigations also include a meta-analytic review of school bullying associated with mental health. Furthermore, she is studying trends in harassment and bullying, and examining the roles of anti-homophobia programs along with policies on sexual minority youth’s health. She has been actively working with national and international collaborators, and her research networks include CASELPREVNet, and BRNET.

Graduate supervision: 

Human Development

Also supervise students from the other ECP program areas with relevant research areas

Selected publications: 

Published Refereed Articles

Konishi, C., Wong, T. K. Y., Persram, R, Vargas-Madriz, L. F., & Liu, X. (2022). Reconstructing the concept of school climate. Educational Research, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131881.2022.2056495

Wong, T. K. Y., & Konishi, C., & Zhang, M. (2022). Maternal and paternal parenting and prosocial behaviors in Hong Kong: The moderating role of adolescents’ sex and age. Journal of Early Adolescence, 42, 671-703. https://doi.org/10.1177/02724316211064511

Konishi, C., Hymel, S., Wong, T. K. Y., & Waterhouse, T. (2021). School climate and bystander responses to bullying. Psychology in the Schools, 58, 1557-1574. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22512

Vargas-Madriz, L. F., & Konishi, C. (2021). The relationship between social support and student academic involvement: The mediating role of school belonging. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 36, 290-303. https://doi.org/10.1177/08295735211034713

Wong, T. K. Y., & Konishi, C. (2021). The interplay of perceived parental and maternal practices and bullying victimization in among adolescent in Hong Kong. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 1-22. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407520969907

Oda, S., Konishi, C., Oba, T., Wong, T. K. Y., Kong. X & St. Onge-Shank, C. E. (2021). Students’ math self-concept, math anxiety, and math achievement: The moderating role of teacher support. Journal of Education and Development, 5, 45-57.

Persram, R, Wong, T. K. Y., Vargas-Madriz, L. F., Konishi, C., Dryburgh, N., Dirks, M. A., Martin-Storey, A., & Craig, W. (2021). Development and validation of the Teen Dating Aggression Measure among Canadian youth. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-12.

Zhang, M., Wang, Z., Persram, R., Wong, T. K. Y., & Konishi, C. (2021). Perceived social support from family and peers: The association with bullying behaviours. Journal of Education and Development, 5, 17-29.

Wong, T. K. Y., Konishi, C., & Kong. X. (2020). Parenting and prosocial behaviour: A meta-analysis. Social Development, 30, 343-373.

Wong, T. K. Y., Konishi, C., & Kong. X. (2020). A longitudinal perspective on frequency of parent-child activities and social-emotional development. Early Child Development and Care, 1-12.

Wong, T. K. Y., Konishi, C., & Cho, S. B. (2019). Paternal and maternal attachment: A multifaceted perspective on friendship among adolescents. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 1-10.

Wong, T. K. Y., Konishi, C., & Tao, X. (2019). A social-emotional pathway to promoting math self-concept. Educational Psychology, 1-17.

Wong, T. K. Y., Parent, A., & Konishi, C. (2019). Feeling connected: The role of student-teacher relationship and sense of school belonging on future orientation. International Journal of Educational Research, 94, 150-157.

Konishi, C., Hymel, S., Danbrook, M. C., & Wong, T. K. Y. (2018). Changes in bullying in relation to friends, competitiveness, and self-worth. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 1-15.

Wong, T. K. Y., Konishi, C. & Zhao, K. (2018). Anger and anger regulation among adolescents: A consideration of sex and age differences. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 50, 1-8.

Wong, T. K. Y., Tao, X., & Konishi, C. (2018). Teacher support in learning: Instrumental and appraisal support in relation to math achievement. Issues in Educational Research, 28, 202-219.

Prior, J. C., Konishi, C., Hitchcock, C. L., Kingwell, E., Janssen, P., Cheung, A. P., Fairbrother, N., & Goshtasebi, A. (2018). Does molimina indicate ovulation?: Prospective Data in hormonally documented single-cycle in spontaneously menstruating women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15, 1-10

Konishi, C., Miyazaki, Y., Hymel, S., & Waterhouse, T. D. (2017). Investigating associations between school climate and bullying in secondary schools: Multilevel contextual effects modeling. School Psychology International, 38, 240-263.

Konishi, C., & Park, S. (2017). Promoting children’s healthy social-emotional growth: Dialogue Journal. Journal of Education and Learning, 6, 246-253.

Konishi, C., & Saewyc, E. (2014). Still a target: Sexual diversity and power of caring. School Psychology International, 35, 504-515.

Konishi, C., & Hymel, S. (2014). An attachment perspective on anger among adolescents. Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 60, 53-79.

Saewyc, E., Konishi, C., Rose, H. A., & Homma, Y. (2014). School-based strategies to reduce suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and discrimination among sexual minority and heterosexual adolescents in Western Canada. International Journal of Child, Youth and Family Studies, 1, 89-112.

Konishi, C., Saewyc, E., Homma, Y., & Poon, C. (2013). Population-level evaluation of school-based interventions to prevent problem substance use among gay, lesbian and bisexual adolescents in Canada. Preventive Medicine, 57, 929-933.

Saewyc, E., Carlson, S., Konishi, C., Drozda, C., Kaiser, S., Lloyd, J., Matthews, J., & DeLongis, A. (2013). Intersections of stigma among adolescents: Development and evaluation of a non-specific, multidimensional stigma measure. Journal of Adolescent Health, 52, S73.

Saewyc, E., Konishi, C., Poon, C., & Smith, A. (2011). Is it safer to be gay in high school today?: Trends in sexual orientation identity and harassment. Journal of Adolescent Health, 48, S8-9.

Konishi, C., Hymel, S., Zumbo, B. D., & Li, Z. (2010). Do school bullying and student-teacher relations matter for academic achievement?: A multilevel analysis. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 25, 19-39.

Konishi, C., & Hymel, S. (2009). Bullying and stress in early adolescence: The roles of coping and social support. Journal of Early Adolescence, 29, 333-356.

Konishi, C., Hymel, S., Zumbo, B. D., Li, Z., Taki, M., Slee, P., & Pepler, D. et al. (2009). Investigating the comparability of a self-report measure of childhood bullying across countries. Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 24, 82-93.

Konishi, C., & Miyashita, K. (2003). Concealment and confession of personal concerns in adolescents. The University Bulletin. Chiba University, 51, 17-21.

Published Books and Book Chapters

Konishi, C., & Wong, T. K. Y. (2018). Relationships and school success: From a social-emotional learning perspective. In B. Bernal-Morales (Ed.), Health and academic achievement. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech. https://www.intechopen.com/books/health-and-academic-achievement/relationships-and-school-success-from-a-social-emotional-learning-perspective

Konishi, C. (2006). Bullying around the world (2nd ed.). In T. Banzai & Y. Okamoto (Eds.), Bullying in early adolescents. Kyoto, Japan: Kitaohji Shobou.

Konishi, C. (2005). Youth murder around the world. In S. Kouno & K. Miyashita (Eds.), Mind of youth murders. Kyoto, Japan: Kitaohji Shobou.

Konishi, C. (2004). Bullying around the world. In T. Banzai & Y. Okamoto (Eds.), Bullying in early adolescents. Kyoto, Japan: Kitaohji Shobou.

Konishi, C. (2002). Impulsive nature of aggression of youths in the U.S.. In K. Miyashita & H. Ohno (Eds.), Mind of Impulsive youth. Kyoto, Japan: Kitaohji Shobou

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