Biography
Dr. Jones completed his PhD in School Psychology at Temple University, graduating in 2017. Prior to licensure as a psychologist, he pursued an internship at the Cleveland Clinic and postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric pain management at Nemours/A. I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Jones’s clinical and research interests are based in pediatric health psychology, with additional expertise in psychometrics and psychological assessment. A primary focus of his research is in the prevention and management of chronic health problems in pediatric populations, including treatment adherence, psychosocial management of chronic health problems, and behavioral interventions for groups and individuals with chronic health problems. Dr. Jones is particularly interested in the effects of psychosocial problems associated with chronic health problems on school outcomes, such as academic achievement and social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes. His research emphasizes culturally responsive practices, highlighting racial disparities in access to health care and education.
Research Interests
- Participated in research activities on an NIH/Gates Foundation study of cognitive development across eight international sites. Responsibilities include data preparation and analysis, contributing to development to literature reviews of existing projects, and developing additional projects for publication.
Data Manager for the research group. Research interest include diversity issues in assessment and psychometrics. Current projects involve investigations of the structural validity of the Modern Homonegativity Scale-Gay Men.
Developed literature review and coded qualitative data under the direction of Janice Laurence, PhD, funded by the United States Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Cognitive Development Projects - Research Assistant - Responsibilities: Conducted experiments under the supervision of the principal investigator. Responsible for coding video data using specially designed software for tracking eye movements of infants. Responsible for inputting data into SPSS software for further analysis.
Courses Taught
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Number |
Name |
Level |
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SPSY 5667 |
Introduction to Cognitive Assessment |
Graduate |
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SPSY 5771 |
Biological Aspects of Behavior |
Graduate |
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SPSY 9487 |
Professional Issues and Practicum |
Graduate |
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SPSY 9488 |
Advanced Practicum in School Psychology |
Graduate |
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SPSY 9687 |
Clinical Supervision Seminar in School Psychology |
Graduate |
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SPSY 9688 |
Psychoeducational Clinic |
Graduate |
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CPSY 5698 |
Fundamental Counseling Techniques |
Graduate |
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CPSY 5699 |
Crisis Prevention, Intervention, and Consultation |
Graduate |
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EDUC 5501 |
Fundamental Interpersonal Techniques for Healthcare Professionals |
Graduate |
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EDUC 5504 |
Professional Health Education Capstone |
Graduate |
Selected Publications
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Jones, P.C., Schmitt, A.J., Nayyar, A., Conaway, R.B., Eyler, K., Franklin, K., & Hodge, C. (2024). Confronting racial inequity in health and education: Supporting students with sickle cell disease. Psychology in the Schools, 61(3), pp. 1181-1194. Wiley. doi: 10.1002/pits.23106
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Daly, B.P., Litke, S., Kiely, J., Jones, P.C., Wargel, K., Flaspohler, P., & Mancini, K. (2022). Effectively Supporting Youth with Chronic Illness in Schools. Pediatric Clinics of North America, 69(4), pp. 695-707. Elsevier BV. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2022.04.013
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Jones, P.C. & Salamon, K.S. (2020). Treating Pediatric Chronic Pain in Schools: A Primer for School Psychologists. Journal of Applied School Psychology, 36(1), pp. 20-37. doi: 10.1080/15377903.2019.1619646