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Faculty Member

Dr. Kristina Oldroyd

Biography

I absolutely love the field of psychology! I earned all three of my degrees — my BS, MS, and PhD — from the University of Utah, and to this day, I’m a proud and loyal Ute fan!

My research focuses on the psychophysiology of storytelling. Put simply, I explore how the stories we tell about our lives shape — and are shaped by — our physical experience. To get at this, I use an array of physiological tools like EEG, EKG, RSA, and GSR. I know it sounds boring, but it is super cool — I promise!

As an award-winning professor, I love making psychology accessible and engaging for my students. I’ve taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, from big introductory classes to specialized courses in developmental psychology. I’m proud to have received the Provost’s Award for my work in General Education and UVU’s Most Valuable Professor Award.

When I’m off the clock, you’ll probably find me in a yoga class, playing pickleball (So much pickleball!!), curled up with a good book, playing the piano, or enjoying a day ​on the lake with boats and waverunners!

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, Fall 2025

PSY 3210

Adolescent Development, Fall 2025

PSY 3220

Adult Development and Aging, Fall 2025

PSY 3220

Adult Development and Aging, Fall 2025

PSY 1010

General Psychology, Fall 2025

PSY 3210

Adolescent Development WE, Summer 2025

PSY 3220

Adult Development and Aging WE, Summer 2025

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.