Trevor Goodyear
Assistant Professor · Additional Faculties & Departments · University of British Columbia
Quick answer: Trevor Goodyear is Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia. Trevor Goodyear shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Dr. Goodyear is available to supervise graduate students in nursing and other disciplines (e.g., public health, sociology, interdisciplinary studies) whose thesis/dissertation work relates to his research expertise, including his current projects for which there may be opportunities to conduct sub-studies and secondary analyses. Relevant areas of research include youth health, mental health, subst
Research interests
Dr. Goodyear’s research program seeks to advance equity in youth mental health and substance use by leveraging critical health and social science perspectives (e.g., critical drug studies), emancipatory theories and methodologies, and the meaningful participation and expertise of youth who use drugs and/or experience mental health challenges. Broadly, his work aims to examine and ultimately intervene on intersecting social and structural determinants shaping health and healthcare access opportunities for youth, especially in relation to mental health and substance use. Dr. Goodyear grounds his research in youth needs, assets, and priorities by championing a participatory and strengths-based approach. He uses community-based and integrated knowledge translation to mobilize research evidence with impact, including to support equity-focused shifts in pertinent health policy and practice arenas. Of note, Dr. Goodyear also has expertise in 2S/LGBTQ+ health research and is well published in this area.
Selected publications (since 2023)
1. Goodyear T, Jenkins E, Fast D, Oliffe JL, Kia H, Katriana I, & Knight R. Homes of substance: Drugs and the making of home/lessness for 2S/LGBTQ+ youth. (2024. Social Science & Medicine. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.117352
2. Goodyear T, Chayama KL, Oliffe JL, Kia H, Fast D, Mniszak C, Knight R, & Jenkins E. (2024). Intersecting transitions among 2S/LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness: A scoping review. Children and Youth Services Review. 156(107355), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107355
3. Goodyear T, Oliffe JL, Kia H, Jenkins EK, & Knight R. (2023). “You kind of blame it on the alcohol, but…”: A discourse analysis of alcohol use and sexual consent among young men in Vancouver, Canada. Health: An Interdisciplinary Journal for the Social Study of He
Frequently asked questions
Is Trevor Goodyear hiring PhD students at University of British Columbia?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Trevor Goodyear's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr. Goodyear is available to supervise graduate students in nursing and other disciplines (e.g., public health, sociology, interdisciplinary studies) whose thesis/dissertation work relates to his rese.
What does Trevor Goodyear research?
Dr. Goodyear’s research program seeks to advance equity in youth mental health and substance use by leveraging critical health and social science perspectives (e.g., critical drug studies), emancipatory theories and methodologies, and the meaningful participation and expertise of youth who use drugs
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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