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Biography
Professor Samantha Dockray is in the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork. Her key interests relate to the application of psychobiological models of behaviour and emotions to understand adolescent health and development. Samantha has a particular interest in how puberty contributes to health, as well as in stress and allostatic load in adolescents. Samantha's research and other activities are described at beats-lab.com Samantha completed a BSc.in Psychology and a BSc. (Hons) Biomedical Science Honours at Victoria University, Australia before completing her PhD in Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University.
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):
UCC Futures (primary)
- Children
Other research affiliations
- UCC Futures - Collective Social Futures
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Assessing the stability of psychobiological stress reactivity during adolescence: mixed-effect modelling of cortisol responses to laboratory stressors
O'Shea, J., Dockray, S. & Susman, E., 2025, In: HRB Open Research. 7, 26.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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C-reactive protein is associated with pain-type somatic symptoms independent of mental health symptoms in adolescents: Evidence from the ALSPAC study
Cooney-Quane, J., Thomas, D. S., Nolan, Y. M. & Dockray, S., Oct 2025, In: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - Health. 48, 101082.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modifiable and vulnerability factors for maternal stress and anxiety in the first 1000 days: An umbrella review and framework
Matvienko-Sikar, K., Dijk, W. V., Dockray, S. & Leahy-Warren, P., Jul 2025, In: Women and Birth. 38, 4, 101941.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Perceptions of People With Intellectual Disabilities on Autonomy and Decision-Making in Daily Life: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Studies
Sheerin, J., Larkin, F. & Dockray, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Promoting air quality-related awareness and behavioural change: A rapid review of communication interventions integrating behavioural, science communication and socio-ecological perspectives
Cibin, R., Horgan, L., Ciolfi, L., Dockray, S., Murphy, G., Venables, D. S. & Cassarino, M., Sep 2025, In: Environmental Challenges. 20, 101237.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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University College Cork Reports Findings in CDC and FDA (Social-emotional competencies and psychological well-being across secondary school transition)
21/04/25
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STEM stereotypes are now being challenged says UCC STEM advocate
14/10/22
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STEM Showcase kicks off with over 17,000 teenage girls
Kearney, P., Dockray, S. & Heavin, C.
14/02/22
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