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Kristina Oldroyd

Faculty Member

Dr. Kristina Oldroyd

Biography

I love the field of psychology. I received all three of my degrees (BS, MS and PhD) from the University of Utah. My research looks at the psychophysiology of narration. In other words, I study how the the stories you tell about your life affect your body. It's much cooler than it sounds. I promise ;)
In the classroom, I have extensive experience in teaching undergraduates across a broad spectrum of classes including departmental core courses (e.g. PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology, Psych as a Science and Profession and Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences) and classes in Developmental Psychology (e.g. Infant and Child Development, Adolescent Development and Adult Development and Aging.)
When I am not working, I enjoy reading, playing the piano and boating!

Education

PhD, University of Utah, 2019

Major: Developmental Psychology

MS, University of Utah, 2015

Major: Developmental Psychology

BS, University of Utah, 2012

Major: Psychology

Teaching

PSY 3210

Adolescent Development WE, Spring 2025

PSY 3210

Adolescent Development WE, Spring 2025

PSY 3210

Adolescent Development WE, Spring 2025

PSY 3220

Adult Development and Aging WE, Spring 2025

PSY 1010

General Psychology SS, Spring 2025

PSY 490R

Independent Studies, Spring 2025

Presentations

Shubert, Jennifer (Presenter & Author), Webster, Madison (Author Only), Oldroyd, Kris (Author Only), Society for Research on Adolescence, "Roe v. Wade reversed_ Unpacking young adults' perspectives and the dimensions of oppression.", Society for Research on Adolescence, Chicago, Illinois. (March, 2024)
Webster, Madison (Presenter & Author), Oldroyd, Kris , Shubert, Jennifer (Author Only), Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research, "Roe v Wade Overturned_ Unpacking layers of systemic oppression", UCUR, Orem. (March 21, 2024)
Oldroyd, Kris , 1st Annual Symposium of Teaching and Learning, "10 Ways to Use AI in Your Classroom as Soon As Tomorrow to Increase Student Engagement. ", Office of Teaching and Learning, Utah Valley University. (April, 2023)
Johnson, Dallin , Jensen, April , Shubert, Array , Oldroyd, Kris , Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, "Influence of deviance in close peer groups and school norms on deviance in adolescents", Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Salt Lake City Utah. (April, 2023)
Shubert, Jennifer , Oldroyd, Kris , Salazar, Jesiah , Farrer, Madison , Zinn, Kennedy , Society for Research on Adolescence,, "Roe v Wade_ Cognitive reasoning and emotional reaction", Society for Research on Adolescence,, San Diego, California. (April, 2023)
Millius, Micheal (Presenter & Author), Oldroyd, Kris (Author Only), National Conference of Undergraduate, "An Analysis of Common Psychopathologies and their Treatment at Pediatric Offices In and Out of Utah", National Conference of Undergraduate, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. (April 12, 2023)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Milius, Michael S, Oldroyd, Kristina , Anderson, Chris , (2024) "An analysis of common psychopathology diagnoses and treatments in primary care pediatrics." (Issue: 1, vol. 8). Orem, Utah: Utah Valley University.
Pasupathi, Monisha , Wainryb, Cecilia , Bourne, Stacia , Oldroyd, Kris , (2022) "Mothers and friends as listeners for adolescent anger narration_ Distinct developmental affordances." (Issue: 4, vol. 58). Developmental Psychology.
Pasupathi, Monisha , Oldroyd, Kris , Wainryb, Cecilia , Mansfield, Cade , (2020) "Maternal Narration about Parenting Pride and Regret is Related to Youth Emotion Regulation" (Issue: 1, vol. 29). Social Development.
Oldroyd, Kristina , (2019) "Social Antecedents to the Development of Interoception_ Attachment Related Processes are Associated with Interoception" (Issue: 712, vol. 10). Frontiers in Psychology.
Pasupathi, Monisha , Wainryb, Cecilia , Oldroyd, Kris , Bourne, Stacia , (2019) "Storied lessons_ Learning from anger in childhood by narrating" (Issue: 6, vol. 43). International journal of behavioral development.
Khasla, SS , Adolphs, R , Cameron, OG , Array, Array , Critchley, HD , Oldroyd, Kris , (2018) " Interoception and Mental Health_ A Roadmap." (Issue: 6, vol. 3). Biological psychiatry_ cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpsc.2017.12.004

Awards

Provost's General Education Teaching Award

Provost's Office Utah Valley University - March 7, 2025

Nomination was judged on the demonstration of excellence in furthering the mission of the University through innovation, creativity, service, dedication, leadership, efficiency, exceptional performance, contribution to the University, effectiveness or inclusion within Utah Valley University.

Nominated, Dean's Award for Service

College of Humanities and Social Sciences - February 29, 2024

UVU Athletic Teams Most Valuable Professor 2023-2024

UVU Athletic Teams - January 11, 2024

Nominated, Flexible Teaching Award

Office of Teaching and Learning - April 1, 2022

The Best Flexible Course Design award is given to courses that exemplify sound principles of course design. Courses nominated for this award should be detailed in their orientation, varied in their activities and assessments, rigorous, and strongly situated towards student success.

Nominated, Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence

College of Humanities and Social Sciences - February 22, 2022

Evidence must be shown of engaged, inclusive teaching. The Committee will look at depth, breadth, level, and scope of teaching, as well as the level of recognition.