Research on Romantic Breakup Amongst Young Men

Philippe Roy, Ph.D., is an associate professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Sherbrooke. He is involved in the community as a co-facilitator of support groups for men dealing with relationship breakups at Accord Mauricie and on the working committee of Maison Tshimishtin (a shelter for people at risk of suicide in Indigenous communities). His work on the health and well-being of various groups of men has earned him awards for excellence in research at both the national and institutional levels.

Audrey Brassard (Ph.D.) is a psychologist and full professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Sherbrooke. She holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Relational Distress and Intimate Partner Violence. Dr. Brassard has recognized research expertise in the areas of romantic attachment, relational and sexual functioning, and intimate partner violence. Her research focuses in particular on measuring and examining the determinants of marital and sexual difficulties among adults from diverse populations (young adults, individuals in therapy, couples undergoing fertility treatment, and new parents). In addition to her numerous published works and the research grants she has secured in these areas, she has gained solid experience in collaborative research with organizations that assist perpetrators of violence in Quebec and internationally.

Areas of Interest

• Psychologie
• Couple
• Attachment
• Violence
• Sexuality
• Parenting

Areas of Interest

• Primary Mental Health Care and Services
• Men's Health and Well-Being

David Guilmette is a doctoral student in social work at Laval University and an anthropologist by training. He is currently researching issues related to men’s health and well-being, with a particular focus on the adjustment difficulties men experience following a marital separation. Notably, he served as the scientific coordinator for the research project “Separation and Domestic Violence” as part of the FRQSC’s collaborative initiatives and the Masculinities and Society Network from 2015 to 2020. Séparation et violence conjugale dans le cadre des actions concertées du FRQSC ainsi que du Réseau Masculinités et société de 2015 à 2020. 

Implications

• Scientific Research Coordinator

Marianne Méthot holds a bachelor’s degree in special education and social adaptation and has distinguished herself throughout her academic career through her strong involvement in student life and her commitment as an athlete on the Vert et Or cheerleading team. She completed a master’s degree in social work at the University of Sherbrooke in 2026, with her final thesis focusing on rehabilitation in an institutional mental health setting. Her career path combines leadership, discipline, and a sense of commitment—qualities she brings to both her academic work and her professional collaborations.

Implications

• Literature review and redaction
• Data collection

Catherine Naud completed her bachelor’s degree in physical education and health education in 2023 and joined the research project on romantic breakups among young men in 2025. She is now pursuing a master’s degree in social work at the University of Sherbrooke, with a particular focus on issues related to intervention and the development of innovative social practices. Her background combines training in education, an awareness of human realities, and a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of practice.

Implications

• Data collection
• Knowledge dissemination
• Redaction