BJ Rye

I am an Associate Professor in the Psychology department at St. Jerome’s University at the University of Waterloo. I completed my graduate studies at Western University with a PhD in Social Psychology focusing on AIDS preventive behaviour of women. My current research and teaching explores various aspects of sexuality: My published work focuses on attitudes toward sexual minorities and related issues (e.g., same-sex adoption, LGBT people) and attitudes surrounding controversial sexual topics (e.g., BDSM, abortion, people who offend sexually). Additionally, my research interests include sexual self-concept and sexual identity. I have taught many sexuality-related courses such as introduction to human sexuality, psychological perspectives on gender and sex, and psychosexual organization. 

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Chapters

Hovey, A., Scott, S., Chambers, L., & Rye, B.J. "Repeated domestic violence police calls: A closer look at three case situations." Partner Abuse, 14(1), 1-18. (2023).

Rye, B.J, & Fisher, W.A. (2019). Sexual Opinion Survey. Manuscript submitted to Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th edition). In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K.  Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M., & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Rye, B.J., & Traversa, M. (2019). Comfort with Sexual Matters for Young Adolescents. In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K.  Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M.,  & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Rye, B.J., Traversa, M, Serafini, T., & Bramberger, T.R. (2019) Sexual Liberalism Scale. In Milhausen, R., Sakaluk, J.K.  Fisher, T.D., Davis, C.M., & Yarber, W. (Eds) The Handbook of Sexuality-Related Measures (4th Ed.). Taylor & Francis.

Articles

Rye, B.J. & Goldszmidt, R. (2024). Individual predictors of attitudes toward polyamorous targets and likelihood to date a polyamorous partner in a student sample. Sexes, 5, 351-370, DOI 10.3390/sexes5030026

Rye, B.J. & Goldszmidt, R. (2023). Do attitude functions and perceiver demographics predict attitudes toward asexuality? Psychology & Sexuality, 14(3), 572-592 DOI 10.1080/19419899.2023.2185534

Rye, B.J. (2023). The sexual self as a function of relationship status in an emerging adult sample. Behavioral Sciences, 13(6), 505 DOI 10.3390/bs13060505

Hovey, A., Scott, S., Chambers, L., & Rye, B.J. (2023). Repeated Domestic Violence Police Calls: A Closer Look at Three Case Situations. Partner Abuse, 14(1), 1-18 DOI 10.1891/PA-2022-0011

Rye, B.J., Merritt, O. (2023). Transnegativity based on defensiveness: Attitude functions as predictors of trans attitudes. Indian Journal of Health, Sexuality and Culture, 8(2), 68-82 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7503229

Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., George, E., Scott, S., & Chambers, L. (2023).  Impact of children’s presence on police responses to intimate partner violence calls.  Journal of Child Maltreatment, 28(3), 476-487 DOI: 10.1177/10775595221147315

Rye, B.J., & Hertz, S. (2022). University students' sexual identity development as a determinant of sexual self-hood.  Sexes, 3(3), 477-491.  DOI: 10.3390/sexes3030035

Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., & McCarney, C. (2020).  Exploring amenability of a restorative justice approach to address sexual offences. International Journal of Restorative Justice, 3(2), 262-281. DOI: 10.5553/IJRJ.000035     

Rye, B.J., Serafini, T., & Bramberger, T.R. (2015).  Erotophobic or erotophilic: What are young women's attitudes toward BDSM? Psychology & Sexuality, 6(4), 340-356.

Rye, B.J., Mashingter, C., Meaney, G.J., Wood, E., & Gentile, S. (2015). Satisfaction with previous sexual health education as a predictor of intentions to pursue further sexual health education. Sex Education, 15(1), 93-107.

Hovey, A., Stalker, C., & Rye, BJ (2014). Asking women survivors about thoughts or actions involving sex with children: An issue requiring therapist sensitivity. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 23, 442-461.

Lappin-Fortin, K., & Rye, B.J.  (2014). The use of pre-/post-test and self-assessment tools in a French pronunciation course. Foreign Language Annals, 47(2), 300-320.

Fullerton, T., Rye, B.J., Meaney, G.J., & Loomis, C. (2013). Condom and hormonal contraceptive use by young women: An Information-Motivation-Behavioural Skills assessment. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 45(3), 196-209.

Hovey, A., Rye, B.J., & Stalker, C. (2013). Do therapists' beliefs about sexual offending affect counselling practices with women? Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 22(5), 572-592.

Serafini, T., Rye, B.J., & Drysdale, M.T.B.  (Eds.; 2013). Taking sides: Clashing views in adolescence (3 edition). rd Dubuque, IO: McGraw-Hill.

Rye, B.J., Meaney, G.J., Yessis, J., & McKay, A.  (2012). Uses of the "Comfort with Sexual Matters for Young Adolescents" scale: A measure of erotophobia-erotophilia for youth. Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, 21(2), 91-100

PSYCH 236: A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality

PSYCH 318: Psychosexual Organization

PSYCH 499 A/B/C: Thesis

PSYCH 484/485: Directed Studies

SMF 204: Introduction to Human Sexuality

SMF 305: Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality

SMF 499A/B: Thesis

Grants

St. Jerome's University Faculty Research Grant Program (2004-2009, 2013-2016)

University of Waterloo’s Learning Initiatives Fund (2005-2006)

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Professional

Editorial board member of the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality and Psychology and Sexuality

Member, American Psychological Association – Division 44

Member, Canadian Psychological Association - Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Issues Division

Member, Canadian Sex Research Forum

Member, Sex Education and Information Council of Canada

Member, Society for the Scientific Study of Sex

Administrative

St. Jerome’s University

Graduating & Continuing Student Awards Committee

Faculty member, Academic Planning Committee - Social Science

Faculty member, Honourary Degree Committee

Treasurer, Executive Committee - Academic Staff Association

Secretary, Executive Committee - Academic Staff Association

Academic Committee

University of Waterloo

Undergraduate Affairs Group Teaching Excellence Council