I joined Wrexham University in October, 2023. This is my first permanent position in academia, and I previously worked as a sales representative in the technology and construction industries, as well as a lengthy spell in retail.
At Wrexham, I am the academic link for the Psychology department, as well as the acting Programme Leader for the MSc Applied Psychology course. I also sit on the faculty board, as well as the faculty ethics committee.
Outside of work, I am a keen football fan, and am qualified as both a coach and referee. I used to coach mostly children, however stepped up and coached an adults amateur team before moving down to Wrexham. If not coaching, I'll be found watching Hibernian FC, or the Scottish National Team (for my sins!)
Research Interests
My overarching interest is in the field of personality. More specifically, I look at the differing levels of the personality hierarchy, and look to see how we can improve predictive accuracy of personality-outcome models. I also have a keen interest in group differences, understanding more about what matters for some people, but not others.
I am also interested in the personality of neurodiversity, particularly around Autism. My interest is in the overlap between clinical and sub-clinical Autism, identifying any particular traits that may be more prominent in one of the two. As such, I am also interested in the overlap between the two - as well as the utility of peer-reports in ASD.
Collaborators
| Name | Role | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. René Mottus | Professor | The University of Edinburgh |
| Prof. Wendy Johnson | Professor | The University of Edinburgh |
| Dr Yavor Dragostinov | Postdoctorate Researcher | The University of Texas, Austin |
| Prof. Chris Soto | Professor | Colby College |
| Anne Seeboth | Researcher | |
| Prof Uku Vainik | Professor | The University of Tartu |
| Paddy Maher | PhD student | Goldsmiths |
| Dr Alice Diaz | Researcher |
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The ways of the world? Cross-sample replicability of personality trait-life outcome associations, Journal of Research in Personality. [DOI] Ross David Stewart;Alice Diaz;Xiangling Hou;Xingyu (Shirley) Liu;Uku Vainik;Wendy Johnson;René Mõttus |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2024 | Is Envy Redundant with Big Five? ‘True’ Correlations and Associations with Age, Sex, Education, and Income in Multi-Rater Data, [DOI] Yavor Dragostinov;Sam Henry;Roxana Hofmann;Ross David Stewart;ling Xu;Ye Zhang;Uku Vainik;René Mõttus |
Other Publication |
| 2022 | The finer details? The predictability of life outcomes from Big Five domains, facets, and nuances, Journal of Personality. [DOI] Ross David Stewart;René Mõttus;Anne Seeboth;Christopher Soto;Wendy Johnson |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Edinburgh | Tutor | 2020 - 2023 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Napier University | BA(Hons) | Psychology with Sociology |
| The University of Strathclyde | MSc | Psychological Research Methods |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency |
Journal Reviewer or Editor
| Journal Name | Activity |
|---|---|
| Scientific Reports | Peer Reviewer |
| The British Journal of Health Psychology | Peer Reviewer |
| Musicae Scientiae | Peer Reviewer |
| Current Psychology | Peer Reviewer |
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Concepts & Debates in Psychology | PSY423 |
| Individual Differences | PSY753 |
| Research Project | PSY771 |
| Forensic Psychology | PSY609 |
| Applied Research Methods | PSY765 |
| Individual Differences | PSY773 |
| Individual Differences | PSY513 |