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Biography
Josephine Ross is a Professor of Developmental Psychology. She is particularly interested in the cognitive and social consequences of developing a sense of self.
Research
Josephine's primary research interest is in the development of self-awareness. She is interested in approaching this topic from a number of different perspectives, including those of cognitive, social, comparative and cross-cultural psychology. She is also interested in researching related socio-cognitive capacities, such as the development of attachment, theory of mind, meta-cognition, morality/prosocial behaviour, and executive function (particularly memory and self-regulation). Visit the MiniMeLab website to find out more.
Teaching
• Year 2 Individual Development
• Year 3 Developmental Psychology
• Years 4/5 The Development of Self-Awareness
• Years 3-5 Ethics in Psychological Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, I am the boss of me: The executive function of self-awareness in 3- and 4-year-olds, University of Stirling
Award Date: 1 Jan 2009
Master of Science, University of Stirling
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Stirling
Award Date: 1 Jan 2004
Keywords
- BF Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Self-awareness
- Self-regulation
- Social cognition
- Prosocial behaviour
- Autobiographical memory
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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To Thine Native Self Be True: Exploring the Dual Bilingual Self Hypothesis (with University of Abertay)
Melinger, A. (Investigator) & Ross, J. (Investigator)
26/02/24 → 25/02/27
Project: Research
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Art At The Start: A Community Hub Supporting Perinatal And Infant Mental Health (with Crossreach Perinatal Infant Mental Health)
Ross, J. (Investigator)
1/08/23 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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Exploring the Self-Reference Effect in a Bilingual Sample
Melinger, A. (Investigator) & Ross, J. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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The Retrogenesis Of Self: Applying The Acquisition Of Self In Childhood To Understand And Address The Deterioration Of Self In Dementia
McSwiggan, L. (Investigator) & Ross, J. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Art at the Start: Exploring the availability, accessibility and relational benefits of early years art provision in the UK: UKRI Mobilising Community Assets to Combat Health Inequalities Report
Armstrong, V. & Ross, J., 7 Mar 2025, Dundee: University of Dundee. 46 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Hiya in there wee bairn
Armstrong, V., Ross, J., Nolan, S., Norfolk, C., Russell, N., Kirby, L. (Illustrator), Heather, A. & Dyson, T., 24 Jan 2025, Dundee: NHS Tayside. 28 p.Translated title of the contribution :Hello in there wee one Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The self-memory system: Exploring developmental links between self and memory across early to late childhood.
Ross, J. (Lead / Corresponding author), Hutchison, J. & Cunningham, S. J., Jan 2025, In: Child Development. 96, 1, p. 234-250 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thinking about thinking: A longitudinal investigation linking developments in metacognition, inhibitory control, and theory of mind
Symeonidou, M., Doherty, M. J. & Ross, J. (Lead / Corresponding author), Jan 2025, In: Journal of Experimental Child Psychology. 249, 19 p., 106103.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contrasting one's share of the shared life space: Comparing the roles of metacognition and inhibitory control in the development of theory of mind among Scottish and Japanese children
Symeonidou, M., Mizokawa, A., Kabaya, S., Doherty, M. J. & Ross, J. (Lead / Corresponding author), Sept 2024, In: Developmental Science. 27, 5, 16 p., e13417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)121 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Phase 2 - Art at the Start - Data set of mapping art provision for 0-3s 2023
Armstrong, V. (Creator) & Ross, J. (Contributor), Open Science Framework (OSF), 1 Jul 2024
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Art at the Start Data Set - Creative Community Intervention 2022
Armstrong, V. (Creator), Ross, J. (Contributor) & Robb, A. (Other), Open Science Framework (OSF), 27 Oct 2023
Dataset
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Art at the Start for 3-5s Dataset
Rumble, H. (Creator), Ross, J. (Contributor) & Jindal-Snape, D. (Contributor), University of Dundee, 21 May 2025
DOI: 10.15132/10000272
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Phase 2 - Art at the Start - Dataset for Parent Experience of Art Based Supports for 0-3s 2023
Ross, J. (Creator) & Armstrong, V. (Contributor), Open Science Framework (OSF), 12 Mar 2025
DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/BXHDV, https://osf.io/bxhdv/
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Prizes
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Advancing Healthcare Award 2025 - Award for Creative and Innovative Practice
Armstrong, V. (Recipient), Ross, J. (Recipient), Nolan, S. (Recipient), McInnes, A. (Recipient), Norfolk, C. (Recipient), Kirby, L. (Recipient) & Russell, N. (Recipient), 23 May 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Art at the Start, Fantastic for Families Audience Impact Award
Armstrong, V. (Recipient), Derrick, S. (Recipient) & Ross, J. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Art at the Start, Health and Wellbeing Award, Campaign for Learning Family Learning Awards 2022.
Armstrong, V. (Recipient), Derrick, S. (Recipient) & Ross, J. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Art at The Start: A relationship led activity guide for early years arts
Ross, J. (Recipient) & Armstrong, V. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Art at the Start: Visualising the benefits of early art making
Ross, J. (Recipient), Armstrong, V. (Recipient) & Gavine, A. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Consultation with Angus Council Early Years
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
28 Apr 2025Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Consultation session with Nurture Families team, Worcester
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
6 May 2025Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Talk and workshop at ScotPEN annual gathering
Armstrong, V. (Speaker), Ross, J. (Speaker) & Urch, J. (Contributor)
30 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Keynote
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Art at the Start Sessions at Deershed Festival
Armstrong, V. (Organiser) & Ross, J. (Contributor)
Aug 2024Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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CPD talk for Norfolk Practice Week
Armstrong, V. (Speaker) & Ross, J. (Speaker)
24 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Launching 'Hiya in there wee bairn'
Armstrong, V., Ross, J. & Russell, N.
24/01/25
2 Media contributions
Press/Media: Other
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'Hello in there wee one' book launch coverage on STV
Armstrong, V., Nolan, S., Ross, J. & Russell, N.
17/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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That's TV news coverage of 'Hello in there wee one'
Armstrong, V., Ross, J., Russell, N., Nolan, S. & Kirby, L.
19/10/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Dundee arts space's family programme up for national attractions award
3/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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