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Dr Michael Philipp PhD
Senior Lecturer
Doctoral Supervisor School of PsychologyI am a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I also direct the Social Cognition Lab at Massey.
I am a senior lecturer in the School of Psychology at Massey University in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I also direct the Social Cognition Lab at Massey. I conduct research broadly in the area of social cognition, with particular interest in expressions of emotion, mind perception, human-animal interaction, and psychophysiology. I teach courses on psycholoical research methods and statistics.
Professional
Contact details
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Ph: 85086
Location: 3.33, Psychology Building
Campus: Turitea
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy - University of Queensland (2012)
Certifications and Registrations
- Licence, Supervisor, Massey University
Research Expertise
Research Interests
Social cognition, mind perception, facial expressions, moral intuition in human animal interactions
Thematics
21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being
Area of Expertise
Field of research codes
Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) (170101):
Cognitive Sciences (170200):
Psychological Methodology, Design and Analysis (170110):
Psychology (170100):
Psychology And Cognitive Sciences (170000):
Social and Community Psychology (170113)
Keywords
Social Cognition, Psychophysiology, Mind Perception, Bioethics, Human-Animal Interactions
Research Outputs
Journal
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Ross, K.
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[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M., Towers, A.
[Journal article]Authored by: Flett, R., Hill, S., Philipp, M., Towers, A., Williams, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Hill, S., Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Alpass, F., Philipp, M., Stephens, C., Towers, A., Yeung, P.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Journal article]Authored by: Philipp, M.
Book
[Chapter]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Chapter]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Chapter]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Chapter]Authored by: Philipp, M.
Conference
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Other]Authored by: Philipp, M., Williams, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Hill, S., Philipp, M., Towers, A., Williams, M.

[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Philipp, M., Towers, A.
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Philipp, M., Towers, A.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Philipp, M.
Other
[Dataset]Authored by: Philipp, M.
[Dataset]Authored by: Philipp, M.
Thesis
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Ngata-Turley, C.Edited by: Philipp, M.
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Holley-Boen, W.Edited by: Philipp, M.

[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Philipp, M.

[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Philipp, M.
Consultancy and Languages
Languages
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English
Last used: today
Spoken ability: Excellent
Written ability: Excellent -
German
Last used: 2011
Spoken ability: Needs work
Written ability: Needs work
Teaching and Supervision
Teaching Statement
Courses I currently coordinate:
Courses I previously coordinated:
- 175.724 Advanced Experimental Psychology
- 175.738 Psychological Research: Principles of Design
Graduate Supervision Statement
I primarily supervise research in the area of social cognition—investigating the mental processes underlying our social perceptions and social judgements. Presently our research group focuses on understanding the moral consequences of perceiving other minds (for example, see Gray, Gray, & Wegner, 2007, Science). Projects of particular interest include investigating cues that affect how we perceive other minds and how different perceptions of mind affect our moral intuition about nonhuman animals.
I mainly supervise quantitative research projects and prefer to supervise students who have completed courses in introductory statistics and research design. I recommend Masters students take the course Psychological Research: Quantitative Data Analysis (175.746; or a similar course) prior to beginning the thesis research.
My supervision focuses on professional development and growth. I provide structured guidance throughout the research process. I direct the Social Cognition Lab on the Manawatū campus, and I expect the students I supervise to attend regular meetings throughout the year. I am a strong proponent of open, transparent research practices (including preregistration and replication), and I expect these practices in the research I supervise.
Honours and Masters students should begin planning their projects with me well before starting the research semester—your specific topic and methodology will develop from our discussions.
Availability
I no longer have capacity for supervision in 2023. Please contact me after October if you would like to discuss supervision for 2024.
Dr Michael Philipp is not currently available for Masters or Doctoral supervision.
Summary of Doctoral Supervision
Position | Current | Completed |
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Main Supervisor | 2 | 3 |
Co-supervisor | 4 | 4 |
Current Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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Brandon McMurtrie
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Doctor of Philosophy
Social Identity, Affective Polarization and belief in Conspiracies -
Joseph Abbott
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
The effects of Autism Spectrum symptomology on the interpretation of Emoji
Co-supervisor of:
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Morgan Heslop
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Doctor of Philosophy
Development of behavioural methods for the identification of boredom in animals -
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 -
Mikayla Holman
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
A Temporal Network Analysis of Risk Factors for Suicide -
Shanika Koreshi
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Doctor of Philosophy
Maximising workforce participation for older New Zealanders: Reconciling work and caregiving
Completed Doctoral Supervision
Main Supervisor of:
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2023
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Joshua Robinson
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Theory of Mind and Video Games: Developing the Short Story Task-B and Examining Relationships between Theory of Mind and Video Game Play -
2022
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Olivia Sievwright
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Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Media Exposure to Trauma, Psychotherapy, and False Memories: A Recipe for Disaster? -
2019
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Miriam Ketu-McKenzie
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Doctor of Philosophy
The effects of a Mindfulness intervention on the cortisol levels of Maori women exposed to chronic stress and/or trauma
Co-supervisor of:
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2021
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Wei Lin Tan
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Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of Hypohydration and Menstrual Phase on Pain -
2021
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Elizabeth Nath
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Doctor of Philosophy
The influence of social context on food-evoked emotion -
2019
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Katie Knapp
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Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the Relationship Between Working Memory Capacity and Task Switching -
2018
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Wendy Holley-Boen
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Doctor of Philosophy
Practicing Fiercely: Fulfilment through Stance, Supports and Stamina A participatory narrative inquiry of specialist teachers’ practice in Aotearoa
Media and Links
Media
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20 Jun 2017 - Radio
Swearing is good for the soul
RNZ Nights: Maybe we shouldn't feel so bad for dropping a few swear words when we feel screwed over, or stand on a lego. Link: https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/201848241/swea -
18 Sep 2017 - Radio
The Psychology of Psychological Research
RNZ Nights: Michael Philipp from Massey University is here to talk about research practicises and tonights buzzwords is reproducibility. Link: https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audi -
11 Dec 2017 - Radio
Enough about me. What do you think of me?
RNZ Nights: Nights' psychologist Michael Philipp talks narcissism and how these stereotypes develop in older generations. LInk: https://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/nights/audio/2018625034/en -
04 Jun 2017 - Newspaper
Swearing #$%!-ing eases emotional pain
New York Daily News article covering our study. Link: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/swearing-ing-eases-emotional-pain-study-article-1.3215851 -
02 Sep 2018 - Television
The Curious Mind
Interviewed for episode 2: The Social Brain. LInk: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/the-curious-mind/episodes/s1-e2 - view more...
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01 Apr 2015 - Online
Swearing - can it ease the pain?
Research covered in article by Siena Yates on stuff.co.nz. Link: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/teach-me/67994778/swearing--can-it-ease-the-pain - view less...
Other Links
- ORCiD
- Google Scholar
- Social Cognition Lab - SCL @ Massey
- Social Psychology Network profile