For over a decade, I have dedicated my research to understanding positive relationship processes, with a special focus on affectionate touch in couple relationships. My current work centers on developing and evaluating internet-based interventions designed to support individuals facing challenging relationship situations, such as coping with loss, navigating separation, or transitioning to parenthood.

Utilizing a diverse array of research methods—including randomized controlled trials, co-design, and qualitative research—I aim to create interventions that are both useful and relevant. A key aspect of my work is ensuring the diversity of participants and addressing a wide range of relationship challenges.

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I am a researcher in clinical psychology and relationship science as well as a licensed psychotherapist. I am working as a tenured Lecturer (Maître d’Enseignement et de Rercherche  I) at the Institute of Psychology of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. I am part of the FaDo (Family and Development Research Centre) and the LIVES center (Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Life course and Vulnerability).

Contact

Anik Debrot
University of Lausanne
Institute of Psychology
Geopolis
CH-1015 Lausanne
anik.debrot@unil.ch

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