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Personal profile
Biography
Josephine Ross is a senior lecturer within Psychology. Her research and teaching area is 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 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, 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
Network
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Art At The Start: Creative Community Intervention For Perinatal And Infant Mental Health
Arts & Humanities Research Council
31/01/22 → 30/01/23
Project: Research
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Self-referencing in the Classroom
Economic and Social Research Council
1/06/20 → 31/05/23
Project: Research
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Art, Attachment Agency: Exploring the Social Functions of Childhood Art Making
1/09/18 → 31/08/22
Project: Research
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Action anticipation based on an agent's epistemic state in toddlers and adults
Ross, J., 1 Feb 2022, OSF Preprints: PsyArXiv, 79 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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A developmental understanding of the self may provide valuable insight into the experience of selfhood in dementia
Mentzou, A. & Ross, J., 15 Apr 2022, PsyArXiv, 12 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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The Experiences of Parents and Infants Using a Home-Based Art Intervention Aimed at Improving Wellbeing and Connectedness in Their Relationship
Armstrong, V. G. & Ross, J., 17 May 2022, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 13, 21 p., 732562.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Art at the Start
Armstrong, V. G., Ross, J., Gavine, A., Dobbin, M., Derrick, S. & Scott, D., Oct 2021, University of Dundee. 67 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Art boxes supporting parents and infants to share creative interactions at home: an art based response to improve wellbeing during Covid-19 restrictions
Armstrong, V. G. & Ross, J., Apr 2021, In: Public Health. 193, p. 109-112 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)58 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Art at The Start: A relationship led activity guide for early years arts
Ross, Josephine (Recipient) & Armstrong, Vicky (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Art at the Start: Visualising the benefits of early art making
Ross, Josephine (Recipient), Armstrong, Vicky (Recipient) & Gavine, Anna (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Animation workshops with Homestart
Vicky Armstrong (Member), Josephine Ross (Member) & Andrew Low (Contributor)
Feb 2022 → Mar 2022Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Presentation to the Tayside Development Group for Infant Mental Health
Vicky Armstrong (Speaker) & Josephine Ross (Speaker)
27 Oct 2021Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - work on advisory panels
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Art at the Start bags for Festival of the Future
Vicky Armstrong (Organiser), Josephine Ross (Contributor) & Sarah Derrick (Contributor)
Oct 2021Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Art at the Start sessions at Deer Shed Festival
Vicky Armstrong (Organiser) & Josephine Ross (Contributor)
Aug 2021Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - festival/exhibition
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Member of the Tayside Infant Mental Health steering group
Josephine Ross (Member) & Vicky Armstrong (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - work on advisory panels
Press / Media
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Dundee arts space's family programme up for national attractions award
Vicky Armstrong & Josephine Ross
3/11/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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The I: Bright idea crafted for families
Vicky Armstrong & Josephine Ross
28/05/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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News coverage of Home Art Box project in the Courier
Vicky Armstrong & Josephine Ross
11/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research