The SECURE Research Lab is led by Dr. Girme
at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada.
At Simon Fraser University, we respectfully acknowledge that we gather to live, work, and study on the ancestral, traditional, and stolen homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wu7mesh (Squamish), səliI lw̓ ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓icə̓ y̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), qiqeyt (Qayqayt), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), Səmyamə (Semiahmoo), and sc̓əwaθən (Tsawwassen) Nations.
fostering secure and supportive relationships
People involved in supportive intimate relationships experience better psychological and physical health. However, even good relationships are hard to maintain. Given the crucial role of intimate relationships in protecting people against psychological and physical health problems, our research aims to determine when and for whom relationships foster greater wellbeing.
fostering happiness and well-being among singles
Singlehood is on the rise. Yet, scientists know little about the factors that make singlehood challenging vs. rewarding. Our research aims to understand factors that maximize single peoples’ well-being.