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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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Create Together: Can Art Therapy Offer an Effective Early Intervention for at Risk Attachment Relationships
Ross, J. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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CogNovo: Novelty and Creativity in Human Cognition (Joint with University of Plymouth)
Ross, J. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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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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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, 106103.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From ‘living death’ to ‘becoming-self’: caring for dementia beyond the human
Mentzou, K. (Lead / Corresponding author), Ross, J., Ellis, M. P. & Harrison, M., 20 Apr 2024, PsyArXiv, 17 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Hello in there wee one
Armstrong, V., Nolan, S., Norfolk, C., Ross, J., Russell, N. & Kirby, L. (Illustrator), 17 Sept 2024, NHS Tayside. 28 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Material doing, beyond cognitive capacity: An umbrella review (re)considering the evaluation of visual art participation in dementia research
Mentzou, K. & Ross, J., 3 Oct 2024, Open Science Framework (OSF).Research output: Other contribution
Open Access
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
Dataset
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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
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Prizes
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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)
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Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Ross, J. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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Consultation with Cross Reach
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
16 Oct 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Consultation session with arts organisation
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
2 May 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Art at the Start workshop for the Parent Infant Foundation
Armstrong, V. (Speaker), Ross, J. (Speaker) & Farnham, M. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Consultation with NHS Highland
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
30 Jan 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Consultation session with Nurture Families team, Worcester
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
20 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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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