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Apr 7, 2023

THE ACADEMIC MINUTE: Corey Johnson, University of Waterloo – Geo-Social Dating Apps

The Academic Minute, February 2020. Dating practices are being changed again by Geo-social networking applications. Corey Johnson, professor in the department of recreation and leisure studies at the University of Waterloo, takes a look at this new landscape. Read the full article 

Apr 7, 2023

Press release: Weight stigma affects gay men on dating apps

University of Waterloo, Waterloo News, October 2019. Weight stigma is an issue for queer men using dating apps, says a new University of Waterloo study. The study found that Grindr, the most popular dating app for gay, bisexual, two-spirit and queer men, had a negative effect on men’s body image, especially when it came to… 

Apr 7, 2023

Luc Cousineau talks about trans-exclusionary Radical Feminists on Reddit in the Atlantic

The Atlantic, December 2020 After they were banned from Reddit, trans-exclusionary radical feminists became the latest of many toxic communities to simply build their own platform. Read the full article 

Apr 7, 2023

Distinguished Researcher Award

The Academy of Leisure Sciences, February 2021 CODER Co-Director, Corey W. Johnson was honoured with the Distinguished Researcher Award from The Academy of Leisure Sciences. The purpose of the award is to recognize an exceptional member of the Academy as demonstrated through research contributions that have significantly advanced the knowledge base of leisure sciences, through basic and/or… 

Sep 19, 2022

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