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Publications

Publications

Isabella McMurray

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
  • McMurray, I. and Roberts, P.,Robertson, S.I. and Teoh, K.(2011, in press) An Action Research Project exploring the Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. Psychology Teaching Review
  • McMurray, I., Connolly, H., Preston-Shoot, M. and Wigley, V (2011) Shards of the old looking glass: Restoring the significance of identity constructions in promoting positive outcomes for looked after children. Child and Family Social Work 16, 210-218
  • Preston-Shoot, M., Wigley, V., McMurray, I. and Connolly, H (2011) Researching young people’s outcomes in children’s services: findings from a longitudinal study. Journal of Social Work
  • Robertson, I., Teoh, K., McMurray, I., Roberts, P and Sochos, A (2011) Research Informed Learning In The Psychology Curriculum: An Initial Evaluation. Psychology Learning and Teaching Journal. 10 (2)
  • Short, E and McMurray I (2009) Mobile Phone Harassment: An Exploration of Student’s perceptions of Intrusive Texting Behaviour. Human Technology Vol 5 (2). [paper in PDF]
  • McMurray, I., Connolly, H., Preston-Shoot, M. and Wigley, V (2008) Constructing Resilience: Social Workers’ Understandings and Practice. Health and Social Care in the Community Special Edition: Health and Social Care Needs of Children and Young People. Vol 16 (3) 299-309.
  • Preston-Shoot, M., Wigley, V., McMurray, I. and Connolly, H. (2008) Reflections on ethical research in action: working at the practice edge. Ethics and Social Welfare 2 (2), 150-171.
  • Connolly, H and McMurray, I (2007) 'Hear me!: A participatory project exploring how unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the United Kingdom conceptualise their experiences next to the provisions of the CRC' International Juvinelle Justice Observatory. [paper in PDF]
Books
  • Hinton, P., Brownlow, C., McMurray, I & Cozens, B (2004) SPSS Explained. London: Routledge.
Book Chapters
  • McMurray, I. and Roberts, P., with Robertson, S.I. and Teoh, K.(2010) Embedding Employability Skills into the Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum in Atlay (2010) Creating Bridges: A collection of articles relating to the implementation of the Curriculum Review 2008 (CRe8) from practitioners across the University of Bedfordshire.
Research Grants

  • McMurray, I., (2009) Facilitating the employability of Psychology students (CETL Funded Project)
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson I, Gaitain, A (2008) 'The Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment’ (CETL Funded Project)
  • McMurray, I (2005) Young Parents consultation on housing and related support needs. Luton Primary Care Trust
  • Roberts, P, McMurray, I Robertson I (2005) 'Enhancing the Quality of the Undergraduate Learning Experience: A follow up study’ (HEFCE Teaching & Learning funded Project)
  • Worrell, M, McMurray, I, Roberts, P (2004) 'Enhancing the Quality of the Undergraduate Learning Experience’ (HEFCE Teaching & Learning funded Project)

Research Reports
  • McMurray, I., Roberts, P and Teoh, K (2010) Facilitating the employability of Psychology students. (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson, I, Gaitain, A (2009) The Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire
  • Guppy, A., McMurray, I., Heidel, V. & Preston-Shoot, M. (2009). Systematic review of interventions within clients with long-standing alcohol problems and housing needs. HSS Research Report. Luton: University of Bedfordshire
  • Preston-Shoot, M., McMurray, I., Wigley, V and Connolly, H (2007) Research on Outcomes and Settings of Looked after children –Stage 2 – Phase 2 Report.
  • Preston-Shoot, M., McMurray, I., Wigley, V and Connolly, H (2007) Research on Outcomes and Settings of Looked after children –Stage 2 – Phase 1 Interim Report.
  • McMurray, I and Dallas, D (2005) Young Parents consultation on housing and related support needs. Luton Primary Care Trust.
  • Kitchner, L, Roberts, P and McMurray, I (2005) SETFIRE- SET Females SET Females in Information & Digital Technologies Degrees Retention and Evaluation. Department for Education and Skill.
  • Roberts, P, McMurray, I Robertson I (2005) 'Enhancing the Quality of the Undergraduate Learning Experience: A follow up study’ (HEFCE Teaching & Learning funded Project).
  • Worrell, M, McMurray, I, Roberts, P (2005) 'Enhancing the Quality of the Undergraduate Learning Experience’ (HEFCE Teaching & Learning funded Project).
  • Ellis K., McMurray I. Melrose M and Preston-Shoot M with Brownlow C., Chater A., Dallas T. (2004) Mapping Needs, Supporting Peoples Programme in Luton: A research report. Luton Borough Council.
  • Ellis K., McMurray I. and Preston-Shoot M with Brownlow C., Chater A., Dallas T and Melrose, M (2004) Mapping Need. Supporting People Programme. Bedfordshire County Council.
Other publications
  • McMurray, I and Roberts, P (2011) Using Assessment Centres as a method to enhance student employability. Psychology Network Newsletter

Recent Conference Presentations
  • Roberts, P, McMurray, I, Ertubey, C and Robertson, I (2011) The development of a Psychology student research community in the UK: A student evaluation.  British Psychological Society Annual Conference.  Glasgow.  Scotland (Oral presentation)
  • McMurray, I, Roberts, P, Scott, E and Kumar, A (2010) Assessment Centres: A teaching method to enhance employability. University of Bedfordshire Conference 2010: Bridging the Gaps. Luton. England (Oral presentation)
  • Gaitán, A, Mc Murray, I , Roberts P., Robertson, A and Coughlin A (2010) Reflecting on reflection: Challenges and possible solutions University of Bedfordshire Conference 2010: Bridging the Gaps. Luton. England (Oral presentation)
  • Robertson, S.I., Roberts, P., McMurray, I., Teoh, K., Sochos, A. (2010) Research informed Teaching in the Psychology Curriculum: An Initial Evaluation, PLAT 2010 Conference. Edinburgh Napier University, 30 June-2 July 2010. (Oral presentation)
  • Nethercott, K and McMurray, I (2009) Perceptions of Fatherhood and Father Involvement: How do Fathers Perceive their Children would rate their involvement. BPS Developmental Psychology Conference. 10th September 2009, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England. (Oral presentation).
  • Scott, E., Harrison, P., Roberts, P and McMurray, I (2009) Sharing the journey of embedding careers and employability skills within the Psychology curriculum. AGCAS Biennial Conference. 8th September 2009. Brunel University, London. England (Oral presentation).
  • McMurray, I and Roberts, P (2009) Assessment Centres: A teaching method to enhance employability. 11th European Congress of Psychology, Oslo, Norway (Poster presentation).
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson I, Gaitain, A (2008) Embedding the Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment. 3rd International Conference on Teaching of Psychology. St. Petersburg, Russia (Oral presentation).
  • McMurray, I., Connolly, H., Preston-Shoot, M. and Wigley, V (2008) Shards of the old looking glass: Restoring the significance of identity constructions in promoting positive outcomes for looked after children.  Care Matters: Transforming Lives – Improving Outcomes Conference. Incorporating the 8th International Looking After Children Conference. Keeble College, Oxford, 7-9th July 2008. (Poster presentation).
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson I, Gaitain, A (2008) ' Embedding Employment into the Psychology Undergraduate Curriculum (CETL Funded Project). Higher Education Academy Psychology Network (Oral presentation).
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson I, Gaitain, A (2008) 'The Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment’ (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire Teaching and Learning Symposium – 17th June 2008 (Oral presentation).
  • McMurray, I ., Roberts, P., Robertson I, Gaitain, A, Teoh, K (2008) 'The Psychology Degree: Transitions to Employment’ Preliminary findings (CETL Funded Project). University of Bedfordshire Teaching and Learning Symposium (Oral presentation).
  • Connolly, H and McMurray, I (2007) 'Hear me!: A participatory project exploring how unaccompanied asylum seeking children in the United Kingdom conceptualise their experiences next to the provisions of the CRC' International Conference on the The migration of unaccompanied minors in Europe. Poitiers, France. 10th-11th October 2007 (Oral presentation).
  • Short, E., Mc Murray, I & Jackson, D (2007) Diversity in women’s texting: negotiating emotions and relationships. Psychology of Women Conference. 18th -20th July 2007 Windsor (Poster presentation).
  • McMurray, I. Connolly, H., Preston-Shoot, M and Wigley, V (2007) Researching Settings and Outcomes of Looked After Children. The University of Bedfordshire Research Poster Exhibition.
  • McMurray, I (2006) The Importance of being in control. Teenage pregnancy 2nd Annual Conference: Self Esteem Luton Primary Care Trust (Oral presentation).
  • McMurray, I., Roberts, P & Robertson, I (2005) The Student Experience: Issues of Identification and Communication. The Higher Education Academy Conference. Edinburgh (Oral presentation).
  • Roberts, P., McMurray I., & Robertson, I (2005) Understanding the student experience: A follow up study. 6th Teaching and Learning Conference. University of Luton (Oral presentation).

Invited Talks
  • April 2008: McMurray, I and Baldwin M. Small Sample sizes (2008). Talk to the BPS PSYPAG Statistics and Computers Workshop. Nottingham University.
  • May 2007: McMurray, I & Connolly, H (2007) Reflecting on Social Workers Perceptions of resilience: Implications for the assessment of mental health. University College Northampton Psychology Department.
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