Jennifer Murray
Jennifer Murray

Dr Jennifer Murray AFBPsP, CPsychol, FHEA, PgC, PhD, BSc(Hons) First Class

Associate Professor

 0131 455 6224

  J.Murray2@napier.ac.uk

   

Biography

I am an Associate Fellow of and Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, and a member of their Health and Forensic Divisions. I am an active researcher in the areas of forensic psychology and applied health research, with an overarching theme of decision science pulling these two areas together. I am passionate about developing useful, theoretically sound interventions and outputs from my research. I collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, also working closely relevant stakeholders to make my research as applicable to real practice as possible.

In my forensic psychology work, my main research interests lie in clinician decision making in risk assessment (violence, suicide and policy). I am keen to explore feasibility in risk assessment practices and decision making processes and biases, and have published extensively in this latter area. I am trained in the HCR-20v3 (and the older version 2), the PRISM, and the SAPROF.

In my applied health research, I have worked in person-centered care, outcome measurement, and intervention development using novel techniques. The key focus is on developing clinically useful research which can be translated to or adopted into day to day practice.

If you would like to contact me about working together, speaking at an event, or about potential PhD supervision opportunities, please email me at J.Murray2@napier.ac.uk.

Please note, the 'Projects' tab on this profile page is automatically populated from an incomplete database.

Details last fully updated: 2018

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Advisory panels and expert committees or witness

  • SIPR Evidence & Investigation Network
  • Honorary Scientific Board of the International Health and Medicine Conference
  • Disclosure Scotland Protection Services Advisory and Stakeholder Group
  • Senior Scientific Advisor for Essenta.dk

 

Conference Organising Activity

  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., Murray, J., Kerridge, J., & MacLean, R. (2017). Visual aspects of developmental dyslexia: implications for assessing the risk. Poster presented at International Convention of Psychological Science. Vienna, March 23-25.
  • Curley, L., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Laybourn, P. (2017). Is the jury still out as to how jurors make Decisions? Paper presented at International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference. Split, Croatia, June 13-15.
  • McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Chouliara, Z., & Rowat, A. (2017). Suicide risk assessment in emergency departments: A mixed-methods study of clinician practices in Scotland. Paper presented at European Health Psychology Society Conference. Padova, Italy, August 29-September 2.
  • Murray, J., Nedel Duarte, L., Carruthers, L., Chouliara, Z., Thomson, M. E. (2017). Keeping focus: Using eye-tracking to identify decisional-style and risk cues used in suicide risk assessment. Paper presented at International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference. Split, Croatia, June 13-15.
  • Murray, J. (2017). Applying a Decision Science approach in violence and suicide risk assessment. Power, Policy, and Practice. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, February 24.
  • Piotrowska, P., Willis, A., Murray, J., Kerridge, J. M., & MacLean, R. (2017). Investigation of visual aspects of developmental dyslexia in children. Poster presented at Vision Sciences Society. St. Pete Beach, Florida, May 19-24. doi: 10.7490/f1000research.1114304.1
  • Murray, J., Shaw, M., & Willis, A. (2016). Demonstrating the links between psychology and biology: The practical use of Biopac in undergraduate psychology teaching. Paper presented at Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, January 7.
  • Hanson, R., Dickson, A., Murray, J., Karatzias, T., & O’Connor, R. (2016). Exploring the lived experience of Suicidality: Challenging and support needs of loved ones. Scottish Mental Health Nursing Conference. Abertay University, Dundee, April 6.
  • McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Chouliara, Z., & Rowat, A. (2016). Developing a clinically meaningful and feasible suicide risk assessment measure for use in emergency settings. Paper presented at European Health Psychology Society/Division of Health Psychology: Behaviour Change: Making an Impact on Health and Health Services. University of Aberdeen, August 23-27.
  • Murray, J., Thomson, M. E., Cooke, D. J., Charles, K. E., Judge, J. (2016). A mixed methods evaluation of the impact of attribution effects on written psychological evaluations of violence risk. Paper presented at International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference. Fordham University, New York, June 20-24. Presented at two separate sessions.
  • Piotrowska, B., Kerridge, J., Murray, J., Willis, A., & MacLean, R. (2016). Visuo-motor integration in dyslexia. The development of a novel screening tool. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, 6 April.
  • Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Murray, J., Skar, S., McGhee, J. Gauld, D., Brown, G., Treweek, S., Sniehotta, F., Cameron, L., Sheikh, A., & Hagen, S. (2016). Developing an animation to increase physical engagement in young people with asthma. Royal College of Nursing International Nursing Research Conference. Edinburgh International Conference Centre, Edinburgh, April 6-8.
  • McParland, J., Knussen, C., & Murray, J. (2016). The effects of a recalled injustice on the experience of acute pain. Poster presented at European Health Psychology Society/Division of Health Psychology: Behaviour Change: Making an Impact on Health and Health services. University of Aberdeen, August 23-27.
  • Murray, J. (2016). Investigating secondary school students' motivations for applying to university using Q-Methodology. Poster presented at Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, January 7.
  • Curley, L., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Laybourn, P. (2016). Is the jury still out? The decision making strategies of jurors. Poster presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, April 6.
  • Curley, L., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Laybourn, P. (2016). Is the jury still out? The decision making strategies of jurors. A quantitative analysis of decision making, personality, and evidence. Poster presented at International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference. Fordham University, New York, June 20-24.
  • McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Chouliara, Z., & Rowat, A. (2016). Suicide risk assessment: Developing a clinically meaningful and feasible suicide risk assessment measure for use in emergency admissions wards. Poster presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, April 6.
  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Kerridge, J. M. (2015). Visual-Spatial-Motor integration in a cross-section of primary aged children: Implications for assessing risk of dyslexia. Poster presented at European Conference of Visual Perception (ECVP). University of Liverpool, Liverpool, August 23-27.
  • Murray, J., & Jeffrey, G. (2015). Using ‘Brief Encounters’ to build staff morale and share knowledge and practice. Paper presented at The Teaching Fellows’ Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, January 6.
  • Murray, J., & Duffy, A. (2015). How can we smooth transitions across school, Further and Higher Education? A study of students’ aspirations, inspirations, and motivations across educational settings. Poster presented at The Teaching Fellows’ Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, January 6.
  • Curley, L., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Laybourn, P. (2015). Is the jury still out? The decision making strategies of jurors. A quantitative analysis of decision making, personality, and evidence. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, 26 March.
  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., Kerridge, J., Murray, J., MacLean, R. (2015). Novel visual-spatial-motor task as a potential screening tool for dyslexia. Poster presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, March 26.
  • McClatchey, K., Murray, J., Chouliara, Z., & Rowat, A. (2015). Suicide risk assessment: Developing a clinically meaningful and feasible suicide risk assessment measure for use in emergency admissions wards. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, March 26.
  • Curley, L., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Laybourn, P. (2015). The relationship between the Big 5 personality traits and eyewitness recognition in a forensic setting. Poster presented at The European Association of Psychology and Law. Arts & Crafts Museum, Nuremberg, Germany, August 4-7.
  • Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Murray, J. Skar, S., McGhee, J., Gauld, D., Brown, G., Treweek, S., Sniehotta, F., Cameron, L., Sheikh, A., & Hagen, S. (2014). Can a theory-informed interactive animation increase intentions to engage in physical activity in young people with asthma? British Thoracic Society Winter Meeting, London, 3-5 December.
  • Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Skar, S., McGhee, J., Gauld, D., Brown, G., Treweek, S., Sniehotta, F., Cameron, L., Sheikh, A., Hagen, S. (2014). Can a theory-informed interactive animation increase intentions to engage in physical activity in young people with asthma? Invited Paper presented at Human Computer Interaction International 2014, Creta Maris, Crete, Greece, June 22-26. [also session chair].
  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., Kerridge, J., Murray, J., MacLean, R. (2014) Performance on a tablet-based visual-spatial-motor task is compromised in adults and children with dyslexia: implications for the development of a novel screening tool. Paper presented at BPS Educational Psychology Section Annual Conference Learning and Teaching in a Changing Educational Context, Milton Keynes, 7-9 November.
  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., Kerridge, J., Murray, J., MacLean, R. (2014). Visuo-motor integration in dyslexia: the development of a novel screening tool. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, 3 April.
  • Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., Kerridge, J., Murray, J., MacLean, R. (2014) Performance on a tablet-based visual-spatial-motor task is compromised in adults and children with dyslexia: implications for the development of a novel screening tool. Poster presented at Dyslexia Guild Annual Summer Conference, Lincoln, 19 June.
  • Murray, J. & Dhami, M. K. (2013). Benefits and drawbacks of violent extremism: The perception of male youths. Paper presented at The European Association of Psychology and Law 2013, Coventry University, Coventry, September 3-6.
  • Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., McGhee, J., Gauld, D., & Brown, G. (2013). Developing a theory-informed interactive animation to increase physical activity among young people with asthma. Invited Paper presented at Human Computer Interaction International 2013, Mirage, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 21-26.
  • Nyamse, V., Charissis, V., Moore, D., Parker, C, & Murray, J. (2012). Using Sound in a Computerized Anatomy Educational Tool: A Case for Using Educational Psychology Based Design Method. Paper presented at the Anatomical Society Winter Meeting 2012, Royal Veterinary College, London, December 17-19.
  • Renfrew, L., Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2012). Capturing Person Centered Care Using the CARE Measure with AHPs in NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Poster presented at NHSScotalnd Event, SECC, Glasgow, June 21-22.
  • Renfrew, L., Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2012). Capturing Person Centered Care Using the CARE Measure with AHPs in NHS Ayrshire & Arran. Invited poster presented at Allied Health Professions Conference 2012: AHP’s as Agents of Change, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, September 5.
  • Dhami, M. K., & Murray, J. (2012). Male Youth Perceptions of the Benefits and Drawbacks of Violent Extremism. Paper presented at International Academy of Investigative Psychology: the Behavioural Analysis of Crime and Investigations 14th International Conference, London Southbank University, London, December 5-7.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2010). The Complexities of Expert Judgement across Violence Risk Assessment: From Judgement to Communication. Poster presented at the 5th Annual Celebration of Research at Caledonian, Glasgow, June 11 (Second Prize).
  • Murray, J. (2010). Examining Judgmental Bias in Violence Risk Assessment. Paper presented at the Department of Psychology Postgraduate Conference, Glasgow, June 10.
  • Murray, J., Thomson, M. E., Cooke, D. J., & Charles, K. E. (2010). Biased Risk Assessment: Are Clinicians Really as Biased in Their Judgements of Violence Risk as Lay-People? Paper presented at Division of Forensic Psychology Conference 2010, Kent, June 22-25.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2009). Justice-Vengeance Motivations in Sentencing Recommendations. Poster presented at the 4th Annual Celebration of Research at Caledonian: Realising the Potential of Researchers in Scotland, Glasgow, June 12.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2009). The Influence of Internal versus External Attributions of Crime Causality: A Comparison between Experts, Semi-Experts and Laypeople. Poster presented at the Plymouth Postgraduate Symposium: Building Bridges in Social Science Research, Plymouth, May 15.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2009). Influencing Expert Judgment: Attributions of Crime Causality. Poster presented at Forging the Future: A Showcase of Innovation, Developments and Research in Scotland’s Forensic Mental Health Services, Clydebank, November 30.
  • Murray, J., & Thomson, M. E. (2009). Influencing Expert Judgment: Attributions of Crime Causality. Paper presented at SPUDM 22 (Subjective Probability, Utility and Decision Making), Rovereto, August 23-27.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2008). The Effects of Academic Experience on the Presence of Cognitive Overload in an Audio-Visual Memory Task. Poster presented at the BPS Cognitive Section Conference, Southampton, September 8-10.
  • McLaughlin, J., Murray, J., Brown, L., & Riby, L.M. (2008). Neuro-Imaging Memory and Emotion: Event-Related Potential (ERP) Investigations of the Glucose Facilitation Effect. Poster presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, Dublin, April 2-4.
  • Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2008). The influence of Internal versus External Attributions of Crime Causality: A Comparison Between Experts, Novices and Laypeople. Poster presented at the BPS Scotland Annual Conference, Clydebank, November 21-22 (First Prize).
  • Murray, J. (2008). The Influence of Internal versus External Attributions of Crime Causality: A Comparison between Experts, Novices and Laypeople. Paper presented at the Division of Psychology Postgraduate Conference, Glasgow, September 18. (Additionally recorded and used as a podcast student resource on the GCU Psychology module ILC PSYP102).

 

Editorial Activity

  • Senior Editor, Europe's Journal of Psychology

 

Fellowships and Awards

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Glasgow Caledonian University 5th Annual Celebration of Research Poster Presentation Second Prize
  • Psy-PAG Domestic Conference Award
  • BPS Scotland Poster Presentation First Prize
  • Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
  • Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (CPsychol)

 

Grant Reviewer

  • Grant Reviewer for Kidney Research UK

 

Invited Speaker

  • Murray, J. (2018). Decision making style – are we really rational? Exploring rationality and non-rationality in complex decision making and judgement processes. Barclays Bank, Glasgow, June 5th.
  • Murray, J. & McClatchey, K. (2018). Formulation and Schema Theory: How might this enhance decision making? Parole Board for Scotland Member’s Training, Victim Support Scotland in Glasgow, Glasgow, February 7th.
  • Murray, J. & McClatchey, K. (2018). Formulation: Applying it to practice. Parole Board for Scotland Member’s Training, Victim Support Scotland in Glasgow, Glasgow, April 18th.
  • Murray, J. (2017). Decision Making and Biases in Violence Risk Assessment. Glasgow University Psychology Society, Glasgow, November 16th.
  • Murray, J. (2017). The underpinning psychological decision making and judgement processes involved in Violence Risk Assessment. Stirling University Psychology Society, Stirling, November 20th.
  • Murray, J. (2017). Invited panellist at Barclay’s Diversity and Inclusion Panel Event. Barclays Bank, Glasgow, October 12th.
  • Murray, J. & Curley, L. (2017). Decision making style – are we really rational? Exploring rationality and non-rationality in complex decision making and judgement processes. Barclays Bank, Glasgow, October 10th.
  • Murray, J. (2017). Forming impressions: Knowing biases and ways to reduce these. Barclays Bank, Glasgow, August 31st. Shortlisted for Best Event under Barclay’s Embracing Us campaign.
  • Murray, J. (2017). A brief background to Risk Assessment and the underpinning psychological decision making and judgement processes involved. Parole Board for Scotland Member’s Training, Victim Support Scotland in Glasgow, Glasgow, September 6th.
  • Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., & Todoran, A. (2016). Embedding theory into complex visual interventions: Using an asthma and physical activity animation as an exemplar. Research in Progress Seminars, Edinburgh Napier University, February 23rd.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2016). Measuring person centred care across the Allied Health Professions: Assessing the validity, reliability and feasibility of the CARE Measure. School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Care Research Seminars. Edinburgh N
  • Murray, J. (2015). Using a decision science approach in violence risk assessment: Theoretical and practical applications. Liverpool John Moore’s University, January 14. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eWhnNT17qM
  • Murray, J. (2015). Assessing suicide risk: A person centred approach. International Crisis & Person Centred Care – National & International Perspectives. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, April 13th.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2015). How to Measure the Impact of AHP Activity? The development of the Framework for Measuring Impact and evaluating person centred care. Edinburgh Napier University SLSSS Seminar Series. Edinburgh Napier University, Edin
  • Murray, J., Todoran, A., Williams, B., & Hoskins, G. (2015). Developing a theory-informed interactive animation to increase physical activity among young people with asthma. Teaching/Research Meetings. Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Septembe
  • Murray, J. (2014). Can a theory-informed interactive animation increase intentions to engage in physical activity in young people with asthma? Edinburgh Napier University SLSSS Seminar Series. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, October 15.
  • Murray, J. (2013). Identifying Links between the Curriculum for Excellence and transition to University: Exploring Motivations, Inspirations and Aspirations. An Infographic highlighting key findings of a workshop session funded by the HEA. August 2013.
  • Murray, J. (2013). Does the curriculum for excellence support students’ aspirations, inspirations and motivations to attend university in the future? A workshop with students and teachers. St Margaret’s Academy, Livingstone, June 10.
  • Murray, J. (2013). CfE from a Higher Education Perspective. HEA Event: CfE and tackling transition in Psychology. Edinburgh Napier University, December 18.
  • Murray, J. & Duncan, E. A. S. (2012). Using the Framework for Measuring Impact to Create Evidence in Clinical Practice. Creating Evidence through Your Practice Training, King’s Cross Hospital, Dundee, October 22.
  • Duncan, E. A. S., & Murray, J. (2012). Formal Launch of the Framework for Measuring Impact and CARE Measure Websites. Facilitator at promotional conference stall at Allied Health Professions Conference 2012: AHP’s as Agents of Change, Murrayfield Stadium,
  • Duncan, E. A. S. & Murray, J. (2012). Using the Framework for Measuring Impact and the CARE Measure in Clinical Practice. The State Hospital, October 22.
  • Duncan, E. A. S., & Murray, J. (2012). The Development of the Framework for Measuring Impact and CARE Measure websites. Scottish Government, May 24.
  • Murray, J. (2012). Decision making: Applying the research findings to practice. Division of Occupational Psychology Scotland Informal Research/Practice Event, Glasgow, October 26.
  • Murray, J. (2011). Examining Judgemental Bias in Violence Risk Assessment. School of Health and Social Sciences Departmental Seminar, Napier University, January 27.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2011). Measuring the Impact of AHP Activity: The Development of the EQuiPP. Allied Health Professions Leadership Programme, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, SAC Ayr, January 20.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2010). Measuring the Impact of AHP Activity: The Development of the EQuiPP. Allied Health Professions Leadership Programme, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, SAC Ayr, December 2.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2010). Identifying the Facilitators and Barriers to Routine Outcome Measurement for Allied Health Professionals. Health and Social Research Group Meeting, Department of Psychology, University of Stirling, September 30.
  • Murray, J. (2010). Examining Judgmental Bias in Violence Risk Assessment. Psychology Department Monthly Postgraduate Meeting, University of Stirling, April 27.
  • Murray, J., & Duncan, E. A. S. (2010). Measuring the Impact of AHP Activity: The Development of the EQuiPP. Allied Health Professions Leadership Programme, NHS Ayrshire & Arran, SAC Ayr, November 4.
  • Hanson, R., Walsh, N., & Murray, J. (2016). Helping the ones who love: The importance of empathy towards those living with a suicidal loved one. Festival of Empathy, Edinburgh, June 18.
  • Murray, J., & Essenta. (2016). The Psychology of Productivity & Motivation at Work. Brighter Brains at Work, Danish UK Chamber of Commerce and Scandinavian Business Seating, London, September 8th.

 

Public/Community Engagement

  • Murray, J. (2018). Predictably unpredictable: Violence risk assessment. Glasgow Skeptics, Glasgow, April 9.
  • Murray, J., & Paterson, C. (2015). Psychology: The study of mind, brain and behaviour. Lift Off to Success, Edinburgh Napier University, July 8th.
  • Murray, J., & Paterson, C. (2015). Psychology: The study of mind, brain and behaviour. Lift Off to Success, Edinburgh Napier University, July 29th.
  • Murray, J. (2014). Psychology: The study of mind, bran and behaviour. As Seen on TV?! Edinburgh Napier University, April 24th.
  • Murray, J., & Carruthers, L. (2015). Psychology: The study of mind, brain and behaviour. High Fliers, Edinburgh Napier University, June 17th.
  • Murray, J. (2013). Becoming a ‘research psychologist’. Edinburgh Napier Psychology Society’s Careers Event. Edinburgh Napier University, November 21.
  • Murray, J. (2014). Psychology: The study of mind, bran and behaviour. School Student Workshop, Edinburgh Napier University, January 15th.
  • Murray, J. (2013). Psychology: The study of mind, bran and behaviour. High Flyers Workshop, Edinburgh Napier University, June 17th.
  • Charles, K. E., MacLean, R., Murray, J., Willis, A., & Dickson, A. (2013). Psychology: The study of mind, brain and behaviour. STEM Workshop, Edinburgh Napier University, June 12.

 

Reviewing

  • Expert reviewer for Dancey & Reidy: Statistics Without Maths for Psychology (Edition 2), Pearson Education
  • Reviewer on a number of Health and Psychology Journals, including: Pilot and Feasibility Studies; British Journal of Mental Health Nursing; Paediatrics and Neonatal Nursing: Open Access; Journal of Medical Internet Research; Journal of Behavioral Medicine; The Education in Medicine Journal; Criminal Justice and Behavior; Psychology, Crime and Law; British Journal of Clinical Psychology; Legal and Criminological Psychology

 

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Male Youth Perceptions of Violent Extremism: towards a Test of Rational Choice Theory

Journal Article
Dhami, M. K., & Murray, J. (2017)
Male Youth Perceptions of Violent Extremism: towards a Test of Rational Choice Theory. The Spanish journal of psychology, 19(E51), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1017/sjp.2016.49
Understanding how people perceive the pros and cons of risky behaviors such as terrorism or violent extremism represents a first step in developing research testing rational c...

A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar

Journal Article
Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Skar, S., McGhee, J., Treweek, S., …Gauld, D. (2016)
A theory-informed approach to developing visually mediated interventions to change behaviour using an asthma and physical activity intervention exemplar. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2, 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-016-0091-x
Background Visualisation techniques are used in a range of healthcare interventions. However, these frequently lack a coherent rationale or clear theoretical basis. This lack...

The effects of a recalled injustice on the experience of experimentally induced pain and anxiety in relation to just-world beliefs

Journal Article
McParland, J., Knussen, C., & Murray, J. (2016)
The effects of a recalled injustice on the experience of experimentally induced pain and anxiety in relation to just-world beliefs. European Journal of Pain, 20(9), 1392-1401. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejp.862
Background: A growing field of investigation into social justice cognitions and pain suggests perceived injustice has a negative impact on pain, but little is known about indi...

Demonstrating the links between psychology and biology: the practical use of Biopac in undergraduate psychology teaching.

Presentation / Conference
Murray, J., Shaw, M., & Willis, A. (2016, January)
Demonstrating the links between psychology and biology: the practical use of Biopac in undergraduate psychology teaching. Paper presented at The Teaching Fellows' Conference: innovations in teaching and supporting student learning, Edinburgh Napier University
For those unfamiliar with psychology, there is often a perception that it is a subject that is all about the mind and ‘talking therapies. However, since the 1930s this has not...

Investigating secondary school students' motivations for applying to university using Q-Methodology.

Presentation / Conference
Murray, J. (2016, January)
Investigating secondary school students' motivations for applying to university using Q-Methodology. Poster presented at The teaching fellows' conference: Innovations in teaching and supporting student learning, Edinburgh Napier University

Visual-spatial-motor integration in a cross-section of primary-aged children: implications for assessing risk of Dyslexia

Conference Proceeding
Piotrowska, B., Willis, A., MacLean, R., Murray, J., & Kerridge, J. (2015)
Visual-spatial-motor integration in a cross-section of primary-aged children: implications for assessing risk of Dyslexia. In Proceedings European Conference on Visual Perception ECVP 2015
Dyslexia is a common condition characterized by difficulties with reading and writing despite adequate intelligence, education and motivation. Many individuals with dyslexia a...

Developing a theory-informed interactive animation to increase physical activity among young people with asthma.

Presentation / Conference
Murray, J., Todoran, A., Williams, B., & Hoskins, G. (2015, September)
Developing a theory-informed interactive animation to increase physical activity among young people with asthma
The current paper describes the development of a theory-informed interactive animation and which aims to increase levels of physical activity in young people with asthma. The ...

Can a Theory-Informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions to Engage in Physical Activity in Young People with Asthma?

Conference Proceeding
Murray, J., Williams, B., Hoskins, G., Skar, S., McGhee, J., Gauld, D., …Hagen, S. (2014)
Can a Theory-Informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions to Engage in Physical Activity in Young People with Asthma?. In Human-Computer Interaction. Applications and Services. , (289-300). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07227-2_28
A theoretically-informed interactive animation was developed, using themes drawn from psychology, sociology, applied health research, and narrative theory, which aimed to enco...

P109 Can A Theory-informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions To Engage In Physical Activity In Young People With Asthma?

Journal Article
Brown, G., Hoskins, G., Williams, B., Murray, J., Skar, S., McGhee, J., …Hagen, S. (2014)
P109 Can A Theory-informed Interactive Animation Increase Intentions To Engage In Physical Activity In Young People With Asthma?. Thorax, 69(Suppl 2), A125-A125. https://doi.org/10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206260.250
Background Participation in regular physical activity improves aerobic fitness and well-being. For people with asthma the benefits also include reduced hospital admissions, ab...

Investigating the Influence of Causal Attributions on Both the Worksheet and Checklist Versions of the HCR-20

Journal Article
Murray, J., Charles, K. E., Cooke, D. J., & Thomson, M. E. (2014)
Investigating the Influence of Causal Attributions on Both the Worksheet and Checklist Versions of the HCR-20. International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 13(1), 8-17. https://doi.org/10.1080/14999013.2014.890978
Attribution theories suggest that when assessing an individual's actions, judgments are made about the cause of these behaviours and often these judgments focus on internal or...

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Non-Napier PhD or MSc by Research supervisions

  • External Supervisor for Mr Victor Nyamse, PhD student at Glasgow Caledonian University