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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. (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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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). 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., 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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). 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). 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. Paper presented at SPUDM 22 (Subjective Probability, Utility and Decision Making), Rovereto, August 23-27.
  • 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. & 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. (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. & 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. (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. (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). 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). 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). Assessing suicide risk: A person centred approach. International Crisis & Person Centred Care – National & International Perspectives. Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, April 13th.
  • 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., & 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.
  • 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. & 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.
  • Murray, J. (2012). Decision making: Applying the research findings to practice. Division of Occupational Psychology Scotland Informal Research/Practice Event, Glasgow, October 26.
  • 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,
  • 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). 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, December 2.
  • 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). Psychology: The study of mind, bran and behaviour. High Flyers Workshop, 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.
  • 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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Developing a Theory-Informed Interactive Animation to Increase Physical Activity among Young People with Asthma

Conference Proceeding
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. In Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality. Systems and Applications; Lecture Notes in Computer Science. , (60-65). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39420-1_7
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...

Applying the revenge system to the criminal justice system and jury decision-making

Journal Article
Roberts, S. C., & Murray, J. (2013)
Applying the revenge system to the criminal justice system and jury decision-making. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 36(01), 34-35. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x12000581
McCullough et al. propose an evolved cognitive revenge system which imposes retaliatory costs on aggressors. They distinguish between this and other forms of punishment (e.g.,...

The barriers and facilitators to routine outcome measurement by allied health professionals in practice: a systematic review

Journal Article
Duncan, E. A., & Murray, J. (2012)
The barriers and facilitators to routine outcome measurement by allied health professionals in practice: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 12(1), 96. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-96
Background: Allied Health Professionals today are required, more than ever before, to demonstrate their impact. However, despite at least 20 years of expectation, many service...

Influencing expert judgment: attributions of crime causality.

Journal Article
Murray, J., Thomson, M. E., Cooke, D. J., & Charles, K. E. (2011)
Influencing expert judgment: attributions of crime causality. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 16, 126-143. https://doi.org/10.1348/135532510X490183
Purpose: The present research aimed to investigate the effects of attribution on expert clinical judgment in comparison to semi-experts and lay-people. Two research questions...

Preliminary evidence that glucose ingestion facilitates prospective memory performance

Journal Article
Riby, L., Law, A., McLaughlin, J., & Murray, J. (2011)
Preliminary evidence that glucose ingestion facilitates prospective memory performance. Nutrition Research, 31, 370-377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2011.04.003
Previous research has found that the ingestion of glucose boosts task performance in the memory domain (including tasks tapping episodic, semantic, and working memory). The pr...

Investigating the relationship between justice-vengeance motivations and punitive sentencing recommendations: Justice-vengeance motivations

Journal Article
Murray, J., Thomson, M. E., Cooke, D. J., & Charles, K. E. (2013)
Investigating the relationship between justice-vengeance motivations and punitive sentencing recommendations: Justice-vengeance motivations. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 18(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2044-8333.2011.02021.x
Purpose. The present research investigated the relationship between underlying justice and vengeance motivations and sentencing recommendations made by expert clinicians, semi...

Age-related differences on cognitive overload in an audio-visual memory task

Journal Article
Murray, J., & Thomson, M. E. (2011)
Age-related differences on cognitive overload in an audio-visual memory task. European Journal of Psychology of Education, 26(1), 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10212-010-0032-7
The present study aimed to provide evidence outlining whether the type of stimuli used in teaching would provoke differing levels of recall across three different academic age...

Applying decision making theory to clinical judgements in violence risk assessment

Journal Article
Murray, J., & Thomson, M. E. (2010)
Applying decision making theory to clinical judgements in violence risk assessment. Europe's journal of psychology, 6(2), 150-171. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v6i2.189
A considerable proportion of research in the field of violence risk assessment has focused on the accuracy of clinical judgements of offender dangerousness. This has largely b...

Clinical judgement in violence risk assessment

Journal Article
Murray, J., & Thomson, M. E. (2010)
Clinical judgement in violence risk assessment. Europe's journal of psychology, 6(1), 128-149. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.v6i1.175
The present article discusses the three main approaches to violence risk assessment, clinical judgement, actuarial assessment, and structured clinical judgement, informing the...

The influence of internal versus external attributions of crime causality: A comparison between experts, semi-experts and lay-people.

Conference Proceeding
Murray, J. & Thomson, M. E. (2009)
The influence of internal versus external attributions of crime causality: A comparison between experts, semi-experts and lay-people
The overarching aim of the present research was to investigate the possible effects of attribution on the decisions made by clinicians in comparison to those made by trainee p...

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Non-Napier PhD or MSc by Research supervisions

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