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Personal profile
Particulars
My research focuses on 'at risk' populations and marginalised groups. I focus on child, adolescent and adult populations who experience/have experienced adversity. I am particularly interested in domestic and sexual abuse and the impact on familial and child outcomes.
I am also interested in the design, implementation and evaluation of psychosocial interventions aimed at improving outcomes for children and young people. I am experienced in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and have worked on a range of evaluations aimed at improving the psychological, social, cognitive and educational outcomes for both parents and children.
Teaching
PSY1010 - Using Psychology in Everyday Life
PSY7092 - Application of Psychology in the Real World
MSc in Applied Developmental Psychology
PSY7108 - Childhood Adversity: From basic science to improving outcomes (Module coordinator)
PSY7036 - Childhood Adversity in Applied Contexts (Module coordinator)
I also supervise a number of MSc students on applied and socially responsive research projects.
I am primary supervisor to the following PhD students:
Rosalyn Millar
Terri McClelland
I am lead research tutor (Yr 2) on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy). I am also primary supervisor to the following trainees:
Fina Wrum
Michael Roache
Alicia Daly
Erin McClean
Orla Walsh
Helen McReynolds
Hannah Lewis
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1375PSY: ESRC IAA: Development of domestic abuse training for Nursing and Midwifery students.
McLaughlin, K. (PI)
09/11/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R4688PSY: Parenting programmes for improving the parenting skills and outcomes for incarcerated parents and their children
McLaughlin, K. (PI)
15/09/2014 → …
Project: Research
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R2840CHC: Voypic Policy Advocacy Evaluation
McSherry, D. (PI), Dunne, L. (CoI) & McLaughlin, K. (CoI)
01/08/2011 → …
Project: Research
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R2653PSY: New Life Counselling Evaluation
McLaughlin, K. (PI)
30/10/2019 → 15/04/2020
Project: Research
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Exploring parent perspectives: a qualitative study on the impact of post-separation domestic abuse on children
Millar, R., Hardy, C. & McLaughlin, K., 18 Feb 2025, (Early online date) In: Journal of Family Violence. 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The rights of very young children in the digital environment of the family home: findings from a UK survey of children 0-36 months and their parents
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., El Gemayel, S., Bunting, L., Arnott, L., Connolly, P., Dalziell, A., Gillen, J., Goodall , J., Liu, M.-C., McLaughlin, K., Savadova, S. & Timmins , S., 25 Apr 2025, (Early online date) In: Children & Society. 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A parent's perspective: The impact of post-separation domestic abuse on children
Millar, R., Hardy , C. & McLaughlin, K., 02 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Child sexual abuse and social identity loss: a qualitative analysis of survivors public accounts
Muldoon , O. T., Nightingale , A., McMahon , G., Griffin , S., Daragh , B., Lowe , R. D. & McLaughlin, K., Oct 2024, In: British Journal of Social Psychology. 63, 4, p. 1757-1770Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Courts are nearly anti-women because they don't want to be seen as anti men - Domestic abuse survivors' accounts of gender bias in the Family Court system.
McLaughlin, K., Hardy , C. & Millar, R., 22 Oct 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Prizes
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Understanding and Experiences of Domestic Abuse in a post bill environment
Millar, R. (Recipient), Armour, C. (Recipient) & McLaughlin, K. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Parent emotion coaching and what it means for child wellbeing and school engagement
McLaughlin, K. (Examiner)
15 Feb 2024Activity: Examination types › PGT external examination
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Childhood Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Effectiveness of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Clinicians’ Experiences in Real World Community Settings
McLaughlin, K. (Examiner)
28 Jul 2023Activity: Examination types › PGT external examination
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“It’s a little bit too much”: Child, young person, and parent/carer perspectives on the educational experiences of children and young people who experience high Environmental Sensitivity
McLaughlin, K. (Examiner)
2023Activity: Examination types › PGT external examination
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Solus Roundtable: Supporting seperated parents and one parent families
McLaughlin, K. (Participant)
2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press/Media
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Groundbreaking study reveals how children under three use technology
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., Gillen, J., Arnott, L., Goodall, J., McLaughlin, K. & Liu, M.
09/11/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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New study shows how technology can provide rich learning experiences for young children
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., Arnott, L., Goodall, J., Gillen, J., McLaughlin, K., Liu, M. & Savadova, S.
06/11/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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La tecnologia nei primi anni di vita non fa così male come si pensa: a dirlo è un nuovo studio inglese
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., Goodall, J., Arnott, L., Gillen, J., McLaughlin, K. & Liu, M.
06/11/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says | Children
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., Arnott, L., Goodall, J., Gillen, J., McLaughlin, K. & Liu, M.
05/11/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Report explores how children under three use technology
Winter, K., Flewitt, R., Gillen, J., Goodall, J., Arnott, L., McLaughlin, K. & Liu, M.
05/11/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
Impacts
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Exploring Creative Arts Therapy for Young People living with ACES in Northern Ireland
McLaughlin, K. (Participant)
Impact: Societial Impact, Health Impact