My Research.
I am a researcher specializing in social programs and interventions addressing social issues, including violence against women. I have a strong background in leading teams, implementing trials, and ensuring data integrity. I bring experience in literature reviews, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. My track record includes coordinating research projects, conducting program evaluations, and developing sustainable implementation strategies, driven by my passion for creating meaningful impact and enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities.
Currently, I serve as a Site Coordinator for the Girls Resist! project. A randomized control trial, overseeing the implementation and data collection while engaging in marketing and recruitment efforts. I work as a Research Assistant for the Ménard Psych Group on various projects. Finally, I also work as a Research Assistant for the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre of Essex County on a large scale project to assess the current status of crisis lines in Ontario.
Manuscripts in Progress.
Menard, AD., McMurphy, S., Sterling, M., Armstrong, N., Cheek, O., Balint, S. (Submitted July 2024). Bots, scammers, and fraudulent responders – oh my!: A year of disrupted data collection. Canadian Psychology.
Balint, S., Armstrong, N., Sterling, M., Cheek, O., Morgan, V.F., Menard, A.D. (Manuscript in Progress). "I'm so famous, I have protestors": Understanding Resilience and Self-Exploration through Drag Performance
Balint, S. & Dufour, G.K. (Resubmitted July 2024). Student perceptions of the names of women’s and gender studies programs: Considerations for administrators and decision-makers. Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education.
Balint, S., Dufour, G. K., Adair, J., & Mou, N. M. (Submitted July 2024). Nurturing empowered scholars: A student perspective on contemporary feminist mentorship.
Publications.
Balint. S & Dufour, G.K. (2023). Can you get a job with that? Student endorsement of misconceptions and stereotypes about Women’s and Gender Studies. Women's Studies International Forum, 99, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2023.102791
Krieger, M., Balint, S., Labelle, O. (2021). Predictors of physical and mental health in recovery: The role of state and trait gratitude, social contact, and helping others. International Journal of Mental Health and Addictions, 21, 1092-1105. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00644-6
Balint, S. (2024). Women’s experiences of sexual agency under constrained choice: A systematic review. Psychology of Women Quarterly. https://doi.org/10.1177/03616843241245713
Balint, S. & Senn, C.Y. (2024). Attitudes toward sex work among young women in Canadian universities: A complex landscape. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjhs-2023-0039
Non-refereed Contributions & Reports
Balint. S. (2022). Sustainable Implementation Strategies for the A-EAAA Sexual Assault Resistance Program for Teen Girls. [Final Report]. Windsor, ON: Sexual Assault Resistance Education Centre
Balint, S. (2022). Literature on Best Practices for Scaling Up and Disseminating Social Programs. [Final Report]. Windsor, ON: Sexual Assault Resistance Education Centre
Balint, S. (August, 2021). Women’s and Gender Studies: Research Analysis and Recruitment Strategies. [Final Report]. Women’s and Gender Studies Program, University of Windsor.
Balint, S. (May, 2021). Women’s and Gender Studies: A Comparison of Student Perceptions. [Final Report]. Women’s and Gender Studies Program, University of Windsor.
Balint. S., Meeks, M., & Redko, A. (May, 2021). University Teaching Certificate Program Evaluation Guide. [Final Report]. Centre for Teaching and Learning, University of Windsor.
Knowledge Translation and Lay-Language Writing
Balint, S., & Dufour, G. K. (2022, May). The Current State of Research and Practice within Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Sectors. HRC-VAW Conference Brief 1. Windsor, ON: Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women. https://www.uwindsor.ca/hrcvaw/
Dufour, G. K. & Balint, S. (2022, May). Benefits and Challenges of Uniting the Sectors for Knowledge Creation and Mobilization. HRC-VAW Conference Brief 2. Windsor, ON: Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women. https://www.uwindsor.ca/hrcvaw/
Balint, S., & Dufour, G. K. (2022, May). Understanding Intersectionality from a Polyvictimization Perspective. HRC-VAW Conference Brief 3. Windsor, ON: Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women. https://www.uwindsor.ca/hrcvaw/
Dufour, G. K., & Balint, S. (2022, May). Combining Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence Sectors: Targeted Communications for Policy and Practice. HRC-VAW Conference Brief 4. Windsor, ON: Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence Against Women. https://www.uwindsor.ca/hrcvaw/
Presentations.
Balint, S., Armstrong, N., Sterling, M., Morgan, V., Cheek, O., Ménard, A.D. (June 21, 2024). "I'm so famous, I have protestors": Understanding Resilience and Self-Exploration through Drag Performance. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association 85th Annual National Convention, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Nguyen, M.N., Balint, S., Armstrong, N., Sterling, M., Cheek, O., & Menard, A.D. (June 21, 2024). LGBTQ+ University Student Experiences of Resilience and the Impostor Phenomenon. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association 85th Annual National Convention, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Balint, S. (June 25, 2023). Women’s Experiences of Sexuality and Sexual Safety Under Constrained Choice: A Systematic Review. In S. Balint (Chair), J. Adair, & C. Chasin, Women’s Experiences of Sexuality in a Heteronormative, Neoliberal Society [Symposium]. Canadian Psychological Association 84th Annual National Convention, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Balint, S. & Senn, C.Y. (June 18, 2022). Social Factors Influencing Women’s Sexuality and Attitudes Towards Sex Work. [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association.
Balint, S. & Senn, C.Y. (May 13, 2022). First-Year University Student Attitudes Toward Women’s and Gender Studies. [Virtual Presentation]. Women’s and Gender Studies et Recherches Féministes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeiMbYH5Cu0
Balint, S. & Senn, C.Y. (June 24, 2021). Do students’ attitudes toward sex work vary based on how and where it takes place? [Poster Presentation]. Canadian Psychological Association Conference.
