Garnelle Ziade

Doctoral Student

My major interest in SWISS100 is to investigate the interpersonal relationships of centenarians and their influence on psychological functioning.

Current Position

  • Doctoral student in Psychology, Institute of Psychology, University of Lausanne, Switzerland

Educational Background

  • Master’s in Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
  • Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK), Lebanon

Prior Experience

  • Psychosocial intervention in alcoholism post-weaning sector, Foundation Le Torry, Fribourg
  • Collaboration in the prevention project PA-TRAGEN (prevention of transgenerational alcoholism), FERARIHS-HEALTH, Villars-sur-Glâne
  • Realization of tools (health quiz) regarding Alzheimer’s Disease for seniors, FERARIHS-HEALTH, Fribourg
  • Social and psychological support for elderly with physical and/or mental disability in a home, association St. Camille, Marly

Research Focus

  • The effect of Personality Traits on Relationship functioning
  • Psychosocial Interactions
  • Interpersonal relationships

Role in Swiss100

  • Data collection in the French-speaking area
  • PhD in Psychology, especially focusing on health and personality associates in Centenarians