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Dr Kirsty Ross PGDipClinPsych, PhD, BA(Hons), BA
Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
School of PsychologyProfessional
Contact details
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Ph: 84968
Location: 1.06, Bernard Chambers C
Campus: Turitea
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology - Massey University (2006)
- Doctor of Philosophy - Massey University (2006)
- Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours) - Massey University (1998)
- Bachelor of Arts - Massey University (1996)
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Paediatric Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Clinical Health Psychology; Family Therapy; Palliative Care for children with terminal conditions
Thematics
Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology (170106):
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000)
Research Projects
Summary of Research Projects
Position | Current | Completed |
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Project Leader | 2 | 2 |
Research Outputs
Journal
Healy-Cullen, S., Taylor, JE., Morison, T., & Ross, K. (2021). Using Q-Methodology to Explore Stakeholder Views about Porn Literacy Education. Sexuality Research and Social Policy.
[Journal article]Authored by: Morison, T., Ross, K., Taylor, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Morison, T., Ross, K., Taylor, J.
Jeffrey, JS., Leathem, J., King, C., Mefford, HC., Ross, K., & Sadleir, LG. (2021). Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy: Personal utility of a genetic diagnosis for families. Epilepsia Open. 6(1), 149-159
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K.
Cameron, N., Ross, K., Baken, D., & Bimler, D. (2021). The Psychosocial Interactions of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors and the Possible Relationship With Their Development. Cancer nursing. 44(1), E23-E33
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
Matthews, T., Baken, D., Ross, K., Ogilvie, E., & Kent, L. (2019). The experiences of patients and their family members when receiving bad news about cancer: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Psycho-Oncology. 28(12), 2286-2294
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
Baken, DM., Harvey, ST., Bimler, DL., & Ross, KJ. (2018). Stigma in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and its association with functioning. Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health and Behavior. 6(1), 30-40
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Baken, D., Ross, K.
Rifshana, F., Breheny, M., Taylor, JE., & Ross, K. (2017). The Parental Experience of Caring for a Child with Type 1 Diabetes. Journal of Child and Family Studies. 26(11), 3226-3236
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
McIvor, J., Taylor, JE., & Ross, KJ. (2011). Will the needle make me bleed to death? Cognitions of chronically ill children. Psychology Aotearoa. 3(2), 141-144
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
[Journal article]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
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Ross, K., Malthus, S., Berrett, M., & Harvey, S. (2009). Providing clinical health psychology services in a primary health world. New Zealand Journal of Psychology. 38(1), 39-47
[Journal article]Authored by: Berrett, M., Malthus, S., Ross, K.
[Journal article]Authored by: Berrett, M., Malthus, S., Ross, K.
Ross, KJ., & Handy, JA. (2005). Using written accounts in qualitative research.. South Pacific Journal of Psychology. 16(1), 40-47
[Journal article]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
[Journal article]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
Thesis
Ross, KJ. (2006). “Father’s without children”: A discursive study of the accounts and identities presented by sperm donors.. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Ross, K.
Conference
Ross, K., Baken, D., Macfarlane, S., Kiddle, R., Mcdowell, H., Purcell, M., . . . Masina, J.A Narrative, Strengths-Based Approach to Distress Screening in the Community for Parents of Paediatric Cancer Patients. PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER. (pp. S169 - S169). 1545-5009.
[Conference]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference]Authored by: Ross, K.
Gibson, C., Ross, K., Williams, M., & de Vries, N. (2019). Parents' experiences of the neonatal unit and the role of the Babble App. Poster session presented at the meeting of Paediatric Society of New Zealand 71st Annual Scientific Meeting. Auckland, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Ross, K., Williams, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Ross, K., Williams, M.
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Ross, K., Baken, D., MacFarlane, S., & Kiddle, R. (2019). A narrative approach to distress screening for families experiencing paediatric cancer. In Pediatric Blood & Cancer Vol. 66 (pp. S476 - S476). , 51st Congress of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP): Wiley
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ., & Baken, D. (2017, August). The role of psychology in addressing childhood obesity. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Shailer, J., Ross, KJ., & Baken, D. (2017, August). Working with Health and Cancer Services' clients. Presented at Asian Association of Social Psychology (AASP) 2017 Conference: Making a difference with social science. Massey University Albany Campus, Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ. (2015, November). How to manage chronic pain in young people. Presented at Pediatric Society of New Zealand 67th Annual Scientific Meeting. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ. (2014, September). Assessment of emotional well-being and strategies for early interventions. Presented at Diabetes Nurse Specialist Symposium. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ. (2014, November). Demystifying working with children and young people. Presented at Pyschosocial Oncology New Zealand. Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ. (2014). Paediatric Pain workshop - emotional distress. Presented at NZ Pain Society Conference. Dunedin.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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McIvor, J., Taylor, J., Ross, K., Blampied, NE., & Gammon, R. (2013). 'Stupid little pointy needle!' Evaluating a treatment for kids with needle-related distress. , 23rd New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists [NZCCP] National Conference: Upping our Game 'Nga Ringa Raupa' New Zealand: New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
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McIvor, J., Taylor, J., Ross, K., Blampied, NE., & Gammon, R. (2013, April). 'Stupid little pointy needle!' Evaluating a treatment for kids with needle-related distress. Presented at 23rd New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists National Conference: Upping our Game 'Nga Ringa Raupa'. Dunedin, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K., Taylor, J.
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Ross, KJ. (2012, November). Pediatric society conference workshop on pediatric pain. Presented at Pediatric Society of NZ. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
Daud, NM., Coombes, L., Venkateswar, S., & Ross, K. (2013). Globalisation: The experience of Malay adolescents with conduct problems.. In A. Rogerson, & S. Denne (Eds.) Refereed Proceedings of Doing Psychology: Manawatū Doctoral Research Symposium. Vol. 2 (pp. 73 - 80). Palmerston North: Doing Psychology: Manawatū Doctoral Research Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Coombes, L., Ross, K.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Coombes, L., Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ., & Berrett, MJ. (2011, November). Psychosocial issues in the management of ESRD. Presented at Renal Society of Australasia. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
Ross, KJ. (2009). Psycho-social Interventions with Children: The Massey University Health Conditions & Psycho-Oncology Services. Presented at NZ Psychological Society Conference. Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
Ross, KJ., & Berrett, MJ. (2009). Disordered Eating. Presented at Diabetes Youth Conference. Nelson.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
Ross, KJ., & Berrett, MJ. (2009). The role of psychology in the management of diabetes. Presented at Diabetes Youth Conference. Nelson.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
Ross, KJ. (2009). DEMYSTIFYING WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. Presented at Psycho-Oncology NZ. Dunedin.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Ross, K.
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Ross, KJ., & Handy, JA. (2004). Using written accounts in qualitative research. In Psychological Science in Action(pp. 133 - 137). , Australiain Psychological Society Annual Conference
[Conference Abstract]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
[Conference Abstract]Contributed to by: Ross, K.
Handy, J., & Ross, K. (2004). Using written interviews in qualitative research. In AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY Vol. 56 (pp. 189 - 189). : AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOC
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Handy, J., Ross, K.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Handy, J., Ross, K.
Ross, KJ., & Handy, J. (1997). Family perceptions of anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study of two families' histories. In Looking back and moving forward: 50 years of New Zealand Psychology, NZ Psychological Society Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K.
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Ross, K.
Teaching and Supervision
Courses Coordinated
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 7 | 3 |
Co-supervisor | 12 | 7 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Katie Armstrong
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The development of a needs-based psychosocial intervention that supports siblings of children with serious chronic health conditions in Aōtearoa/New Zealand -
Alana Clapperton
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Gaining deeper insight into the role of social media in young peoples’ lives: developing a sense of self in the modern world. -
Olivia Jennison
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Exploring Primary Caregivers’ Experiences of their Child’s Cancer Survivorship and of Participating in the Cascade Programme -
Charlene Tipene
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder amongst school-aged children in New Zealand -
Brooke Yelavich
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An Investigation of the Factors Relating to Non-Attendance of Psychological Appointments - view more...
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Jennifer Beckett
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Doctor of Philosophy
The survival skill programme: Designing, implementing and participant evaluation of an adapted DBT skill training programme for at risk tertiary students who have borderline personality disorder -
Natalija Damnjanovic
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
An evaluation of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for weight loss among overweight/obese individuals with disordered eating. - view less...
Co-supervisor of:
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Isi Cash
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Spiritual Wellbeing from a Christian Perspective and its relationship with Psychological Wellbeing for Pacific people. -
Andrew Dodge
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Examining the help-seeking behaviours of young men in New Zealand in relation to mental health services. -
Amelia Shelton
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Developing a social compass for sexual violence. -
Sonia Barnes
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Developing a podcasting in intervention to increase the mental health literacy of parents -
Natasha Amarasekara
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Exploring the Narratives of People with Lived Experiences of Eating-Related Distress and their Stories - view more...
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Olivia Sievwright
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
False memories in therapy: Do eye movements increase susceptibility to misinformation? -
Jeronimo Figueira Menezes
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Doctor of Philosophy
When pain cannot be translated: consumers discourses about failed clinical psychological interventions -
Siobhan Healy-Cullen
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Doctor of Philosophy
'Porn Literacy' as Pedagogy? Understanding and Responding to Young People's Engagement with Internet Pornography -
Jennifer Jeffrey
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
How a genetic diagnosis of epileptic encephalopathy in a child impacts family functioning and wellbeing. -
Lucy Lightfoot
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Wraparound New Zealand: an evaluation of outcomes -
Caroline Stark
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Doctor of Philosophy
Perceptions of the role of Psychic Mediums in the helping professions. What do psychic mediums do to help people who are grieving? -
Sharon Crooks
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Doctor of Philosophy
Un-strangering ‘the stranger’ in a strange land: A multi-perspective, participant-led, exploration of in/ex-clusion in NZ mainstream high schools - pr
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2021
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Charlotte Gibson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Babies and Babble: Parents' Experiences of the Neonatal Unit and the Role of the Babble App -
2020
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Amy Edwards
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Emotions in the classroom: Exploring relationships between students' perceptions of teachers' practices and students' strengths and difficulties -
2020
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Jana Oskam
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
One parent’s advice to another: An exploration of self-care for parents of children with high-need disabilities and the development of a psychoeducational resource
Co-supervisor of:
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2020
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Aramis Dennan
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Dominant Swipe: Does Ambivalent Sexism Impact Young Adults’ Engagement with Dating Applications? -
2020
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Tamyra Matthews
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Breaking Bad News about Cancer: The Experience of Patients, Patients’ Family/Whānau Members and Healthcare Professionals -
2019
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Nicole Cameron
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The psychosocial interactions of Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors and the possible relationship with their development -
2017
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Chelsea Dowling
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Sexual Masquerade: The Performance of Desire and Femininity in a Fifty Shades of Grey Era -
2017
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Mohd Najmi Daud
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Doctor of Philosophy
Globalisation in the Malaysian context: The experience of Malay adolescents with 'conduct disorders' - view more...
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2017
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Fathimath Rifshana
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The Lived Experience of Parents Caring for a Child with Type 1 Diabetes -
2014
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Jessica McIvor
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Stupid Little Pointy Needle! Dismantling a Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment for Chronically Ill Children with Needle-Related Distress