Kris Oldroyd

Kris Oldroyd is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at the University of Utah. His research focuses on narrative, embodied cognition, and embodied narration, particularly examining the narrative meaning making of sedentary behavior and its relation to obesogenic eating behaviors, as well as identity development in adulthood. He is affiliated with the Social Development Lab and can be reached at kris.oldroyd@psych.utah.edu. His office is located in 634 BEHS, and his phone number is 801-587-9470.

Oldroyd's work integrates theoretical perspectives from developmental psychology, behavioral sciences, and health psychology. He explores how narratives shape behavioral patterns and identity formation across the lifespan, with implications for health interventions targeting sedentary lifestyles.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. His academic contributions are primarily through research and teaching in developmental psychology and related interdisciplinary areas.