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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
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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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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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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Brief Report: The me beyond the mirror: Exploring the developmental correlates of the multidimensional self
Goncharova, Y. (Lead / Corresponding author) & Ross, J., 2026, In: Journal of Genetic Psychology: Research and Theory on Human Development (Journal of Genetic Psychology). 187, 2, p. 134-144 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Semantic knowledge of words is necessary to produce an incidental self-reference effect
Paff, H. A. (Lead / Corresponding author), Kim, K., Ross, J., Matthews, N. & Kritkikos, A., 26 Mar 2026, In: Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. 33, 4, 10 p., 121.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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VOICE (Visible Opportunities for Infants to Connect and Engage) tool
Armstrong, V. & Ross, J., 28 May 2026, 4 p. Dundee : University of Dundee.Research output: Other contribution
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Why do self-referent cues facilitate mathematical word problem-solving? Insights from eye tracking
March, J. J. (Lead / Corresponding author), McLean, J. F., Ross, J., Kuipers, J. R. & Cunningham, S. J., 10 Apr 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 4, e0346703.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Datasets
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VOICE observation tool validation dataset
Armstrong, V. (Creator) & Ross, J. (Creator), Open Science Framework (OSF), 25 May 2026
DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/C9XTF, https://osf.io/c9xtf
Dataset
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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
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
Dataset
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Developmental correlates of the multidimensional self
Goncharova, Y. (Creator) & Ross, J. (Creator), Open Science Framework (OSF), 18 Sept 2023
Dataset
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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The me in memory: tracking the development of the self-memory system across early to middle childhood.
Ross, J. (Speaker)
2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Art at the Start top up training for Sheffield Infant Mental Health Practitioners
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
16 May 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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'Art at the Start in the Nursery' top up staff training
Armstrong, V. (Consultant), Ross, J. (Consultant), Banks, D. (Member) & McRobbie, L. (Member)
22 Jan 2026 → 29 Jan 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Art at the Start training for Cross Reach Creche Staff
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
15 Jul 2026Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy
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Planning resources with staff at Guide Dogs UK
Armstrong, V. (Consultant) & Ross, J. (Consultant)
29 Jun 2026Activity: 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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