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Paul C. Jones is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Psychological Studies in Education at the College of Education and Human Development, Temple University. His office is located in Ritter Hall 492, with contact via paul.jones@temple.edu and direct phone 215-204-3341.
Education:
- PhD in School Psychology, Temple University (2017)
- Internship, Cleveland Clinic
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Pain Management, Nemours/A. I. duPont Hospital for Children
Dr. Jones specializes in pediatric health psychology with dual expertise in psychometrics and psychological assessment. His research centers on preventing and managing chronic health conditions in children through behavioral interventions, treatment adherence strategies, and psychosocial support systems. He investigates how chronic illness impacts academic achievement and socioemotional development in schools, emphasizing culturally responsive practices and addressing racial disparities in healthcare access and educational outcomes for vulnerable populations.
His 2020-2024 publications reveal consistent focus on school-based interventions for chronic conditions, with growing emphasis on racial equity in sickle cell disease management and cross-cultural adaptation of assessment tools.
Research funding and teaching:
- NIH/Gates Foundation study on international cognitive development (Data Manager, data analysis, literature reviews)
- U.S. Army Research Institute project on diversity in assessment (literature review, qualitative coding)
- Graduate courses: Case-Based Instruction, Motivation in Education, Cognitive Assessment, School Psychology Practica, and Crisis Intervention
Dr. Jones serves as Data Manager for his research group, leading psychometric analyses and structural validity investigations including the Modern Homonegativity Scale for Gay Men.
