Laeticia obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), during which she completed her honors thesis in the laboratory focusing on the impact of coordinated attention on altruistic behavior between genders (JADIS). Laeticia is beginning her doctorate in psychology (Ph.D./Psy.D.) at UQAM under the supervision of Francesca Capozzi. Her research will focus on gender issues, specifically its exploration and performance within the LGBTQIA+ community. Laeticia is also involved in the PARLA research project, which explores parents’ experiences of accepting their gender-diverse children through language, and GENCA, which focuses on the impact of gendered perception on the attribution of gender stereotypes, as well as the CORE vulgarization project.

Annika holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Montreal (UdeM). She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology (D.psy) at UQAM under the supervision of Francesca Capozzi. Her research interests revolve around dyadic relationships within couples and families. More specifically, she is interested in sexuality, relationship dynamics, and communication between romantic partners. Her doctoral research project focuses on the RESCO project and aims to explore the role of eye contact in conveying partners’ responsiveness across cultural differences. Annika is also the research coordinator of the CORE lab.

Juliette is currently in her first year of a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). She joined the CORE laboratory as a research assistant for the FORMA project in spring 2025. This project focuses on the role of attention in the formation of first impressions during social interactions. Her research interests are diverse, including perception in neuroatypical individuals, non-verbal communication and relational dynamics in couples and between genders.

Amélia is currently in her third year of a bachelor’s degree in psychology at UQAM. Having previously worked on the FORMA project, she is now part of the CORE laboratory as a research assistant for the CAPTE project, which examines interpersonal accuracy and its underlying mechanisms. Her research interests are diverse and include social interactions, interpersonal relationships, and, more specifically, contemporary theories of love and couple dynamics.