T. K. Sztainert
CURRICULUM VITAE
Travis Sztainert, PhD
DEGREES
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Carleton University, Present
Ph.D., Psychology, Carleton University, 2014
M.A., Psychology, Carleton University, 2009
B.A. Honours, Psychology, Minor in Philosophy, Carleton University, 2007
CERTIFICATES
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Workshop, Institute for Work & Health, 2014
Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate, Hospital for Sick Children, 2014
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Independent Contract Researcher/Consultant, Various Heath Based Organizations, Present
Knowledge Translation Specialist, GREaT Hub, Carleton University, Present
Contract Instructor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Knowledge Translation, 2015
Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 2007-2014
Research Assistant, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 2007-2014
Contract Instructor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Introductory Psychology, 2012
Market Researcher, Acuity Research Group Inc, 2008-2009
CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS
As a researcher, I focus on factors related to addiction, mental health and well-being. Specifically, I am interested in the social and cognitive antecedents and consequences of gambling addiction. Specific areas of expertise within research include research review, methodological design, statistical analysis and systematic reviews. As a knowledge translation specialist, I also have a keen interest in the movement of knowledge into practice, policy and action. Specifically, I aim to create and maintain networks and communities of practice where knowledge can be shared and maintained.
PUBLICATIONS
Chapters in edited books (1)
Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., & Young, M. M. (2013). The CARE Model: How to improve Industry Government-
Health Care Provider linkages. In D. Richards, L. Nower, and A. Blaszczynski (Eds.), Handbook of disordered
gambling (263-282). New York: Wiley-Blackwell.
Articles in referred journals (8)
Salmon, M. M., Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., & Kim, H. S. (2015). Potential clinical applications of responsible gambling tools. Canadian Journal of Addiction, 6, 72-77.
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A., McManus, J. F., & Stead, J. D. (2014). On being attracted to the possibility of a win:
Reward sensitivity (via gambling motives) undermines treatment seeking among pathological gamblers.
Journal of Gambling Studies, 30, 901-911. doi: 10.1007/s10899-013-9394-5
Kim, H., Wohl, M. J. A., Stewart. M., Sztainert, T. & Gainsbury, S. (2014). Limit your time, gamble responsibility:
Setting a time limit (via pop-up message) on an electronic gambling machine reduces time on device.
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International Gambling Studies, 14, 266-278. doi:10.1080/14459795.2014.910244
Sztainert, T., Kim, H. S., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2014). Knowledge translation and exchange in gambling research: A beginners guide. Responsible Gambling Review, 1, 64-74.
Wohl, M. J. A., Kim, H. S., & Sztainert, T. (2014). From the laboratory to the casino: Using psychological principles to design better responsible gambling tools. Responsible Gambling Review, 1, 16-26.
Wohl, M. J. A., Gainsbury, S., Stewart, M. J., & Sztainert, T. (2013). Facilitating responsible gambling: The relative effectiveness of education-based animation and monetary limit setting pop-up messages among electronic gaming machine players. Journal of Gambling Studies, 29, 703-717. doi: 10.1007/s10899-012-9340-y
Squires, E., Sztainert, T., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2012). The problem with self-forgiveness:
Forgiving the self deters readiness to change in gamblers. Journal of Gambling Studies, 28, 337-350. doi:
10.1007/s10899-011-9272-y.
Wohl, M. J. A., & Sztainert, T. (2011). Where did all the pathological gamblers go? Gambling symptomatology and stage of change predict attrition in longitudinal research. Journal of Gambling Studies, 27, 155-169. doi:10.1007/s10899-010-9186-0.
Other published documents (5)
Sztainert, T. (2015). Sports Participation, Alcohol and Illicit Substance Use in Canada: Effects of Sport-Type, Self-
esteem and Peer Use [Research Report]. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Center on Substance Abuse.
Stead, J., Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., Matheson, K., & Anisman, H. (2014). Genetic analysis of the
endophenotypesof impulsivity and reward dependence in pathological gambling [Research Report]. Guelph,
ON: Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
Sztainert, T. & McManus, J. (2012). Responsible gambling systems prior to 2001: A literature review [Research
Report]. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation.
Wohl, M. J. A. & Sztainert, T. (2012). Atlantic Lottery’s proposed player service approach: Review, assessment, and
recommendations [Report]. Dartmouth, NS: Atlantic Lottery Corporation.
Young, M. M., Sztainert, T., & Santoro, M. (2010). The treatment and prevention of problem gambling in Ontario
ethno-cultural communities [Research Report]. Guelph, ON: Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre.
PAPERS PRESENTED (5)
Dupuis, D. R., McLaughlin, K., Sztainert, T., & Wohl M. J. A. (2014, July). Godlessness as an existential threat: Anti-
Atheist prejudice is driven by collective angst-inducing similarity to Christianity. Paper presented at
European Association of Social Psychology, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Sztainert, T., Capaldi, C., & Toor, B. (2014, March). Enter the friendzone: Gender differences in the likelihood of
romantic/sexual behavior in opposite-sex friendships. Paper presented at the 2014 GSA Coffeehouse
Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A. & Abizaid, A (2013, May). Starving to gamble: Hunger and gambling-related craving
interact to heighten persistent play among problem gamblers. Paper presented at the 15 th International
Conference on Gambling and Risk-taking, Las Vegas, NV.
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Wohl, M. J. A., Sztainert, T., & Young, M. M. (2013, January). Antecedents of gambling-related craving: Implications
for initiatives to promote responsible gambling. Paper presented at the New Horizons in Responsible
Gambling Conference. Vancouver, BC.
Sztainert, T., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2009, May). Missing those who need help the most: How attrition in longitudinal
research differs among gambling pathology and willingness to change. Paper presented at the 14 th
International Conference on Gambling and Risk-taking, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, NV.
POSTERS PRESENTED (11)
Sztainert, T., Kim, H. S., Wohl, M. J. A. & Salmon, M. (2015, March). Knowledge translation and exchange in
gambling: A researchers guide. Poster to be presented at Alberta Gambling Research Institute’s 14th
Annual Conference, Banff, Alberta.
Sztainert, T., Wohl, M. J. A. & Abizaid, A (2014, April). Starving to gamble: Hunger and gambling-related craving
interact to heighten persistent play among problem gamblers. Poster presented at Alberta Gambling
Research Institute’s 13th Annual Conference, Banff, Alberta.
Kim, H. S., Wohl, M. J., Stewart, M., Sztainert, T., & Gainsbury, S. (2014, April). Pre-committing to a time limit
promotes responsible gambling in a sample of student EGM gamblers. Poster presented at the
2014 Discovery Conference, Toronto, Ontario.
McLaughlin, K. J., Dupuis, D. R., Sztainert, T., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2014, February). Similarity in the dissimilar: Moral
similarly between atheists and Christians threatens the future of the Christian in-group. Poster presented at the 2014 SPSP Conference, Austin, Texas.
Capaldi, C., Sztainert, T., & Toor, B. (2014, February). Escaping the friend zone: Gender differences in the likelihood
of romantic/sexual behavior in opposite sex friendships. Poster presented at the 2014 SPSP Conference,
Austin, Texas.
Sztainert T., Wohl, M. J. A., Stead, J., Anisman, H., & Matheson, K. (2012, April). Gambling motivations predict
reward drive among problem gamblers. Poster presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute’s
11th Annual Conference, Banff, Alberta.
Young, M. M., Wohl, M.J.A., & Sztainert, T. (2011, November). The Gambling Craving Scale: Psychometric
validation and behavioral outcomes. Poster presented at Issues of Substance (the Canadian Centre on
Substance Abuse national conference), Vancouver, British Columbia.
Sztainert, T., Squires, E. C., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2011, October). The problem with self-
forgiveness: Forgiving the self deters readiness to change in gamblers. Poster presented at the 12th
Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sztainert, T., Young, M. M., & Santoro, M. (2011, April). What works: The treatment and prevention of problem
gambling in Ontario ethno-cultural communities. Poster presented at Discovery 2011, Ottawa, Ontario.
Sztainert, T., Squires, E. C., Gillen, N., Caouette, J., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2011, March). Forgiving the self for gambling
undermines readiness to change. Poster presented at the 3 rd annual Young Researchers’ Conference,
Ottawa, Ontario.
Sztainert, T., & Wohl, M. J. A. (2010, November). The effects of blocking gambling behaviour on craving. Poster presented at the 11 th annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, Nevada.
PROFESSIONAL HONOURS
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Best Poster Award, Alberta Gambling Research Institute, 2014, $650
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Ontario Government, 2013-2014, $15000
Departmental Scholarship, Carleton University, 2013-2014, $5000
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Ontario Government, 2012-2013, $15000
Studentship, Ontario Problem Gambling and Research Centre, 2009-2012, $60000
P.D. McCormack Scholarship, Carleton University, 2009-2012, $8000
Conference Registration Scholarship, National Center for Responsible Gaming, 2011, $295
Conference Grant, Ontario Problem Gambling and Research Center, 2009, $2000
Departmental Scholarship, Carleton University, 2007, $4000
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship, Ontario Government, 2003-2006, $4864
Deans’ Honour List, Carleton University, 2004-2006
E. W. R. Steacie Scholarship, Carleton University, 2006, $2000
Lester Bowles Pearson Scholarship, Carleton University, 2005, $2000
Harry H. Southam Scholarship, Carleton University, 2004, $2000
Carleton University Entrance Scholarship, Carleton University, 2003, $2500
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
Journal of Gambling Studies, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2014-present
Addiction, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2013-present
Journal of Gambling Issues, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2010- present
The American Journal of Addictions, Ad Hoc Reviewer, 2009- present
VOLUNTEER
Graduate Committee Representative, Psychology Graduate Students Association [PGSA], 2013-2014
Website Designer and Administrator, PGSA, 2007-2014
President, PGSA, 2009-2011
Graduate Student Association Committee Representative, PGSA, 2011
Volunteer Lecturer, Psychology Honours Essay Stream, 2011
Educational Volunteer, Brain Awareness Week, 2010
Social Committee Coordinator, PGSA, 2008-2009
Social Committee, PGSA, 2007-2008
Health Awareness Promoter, Super Power Truth Club, 2006
REFERENCES
Dr. Michael J. A. Wohl, Professor, Department of Psychology, Carleton University.
613-520.2600 x 2908, michael.wohl@carleton.ca
Dr. Matthew Young, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Canadian Center on Substance Abuse.
613-235-4048 x 222, myoung@ccsa.ca
Dr. Alfonso Abizaid, Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University.
613-520-2600 x 1544, Alfonso.AbizaidBucio@carleton.ca
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