Communication Disorders and Counseling, School, and Educational Psychology

EDUCATION AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGGY

Christine MacDonald, Ph.D.



Office: UH 304B

Phone: (812) 237-7787

Fax: (812) 237-7613

E-mail: chris.macdonald@indstate.edu

Education: Ph.D., Memphis State University

Research Interests: Developmental Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Social-Cognitive Development, Peer Relationships, Ethnocentrism, Gender Issues, Statistics, Attitudes

  • Classes Taught:
    UNIV 101 (Learning in the University Community
  • EPSY 202 (Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence)
  • EPSY 221 (Human Development)
  • EPSY 302 (Introduction to Applied Psychological Statistics)
  • EPSY 422/522 (Adolescent Psychology)
  • EPSY 612 (Statistical Method)
  • EPSY 712 (Inferential Statistics)
  • EPSY 713 (Statistical Design for Behavioral Research)
  • EPSY 721 (Seminar in Human Development, Team Taught)
  • EPSY 621(Development Through the Lifespan)

Recent Presentations/Publications:

Presentations:

Burger, T. D., & MacDonald, C. D. (2005, August). Predicting adolescent internet gambling involvement: Gauging the effects of gender. Paper presented at the conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

MacDonald, C. D. (2005, August). After the intervention: Perceptions of participants by teachers, program leaders, and themselves. Paper presented at the conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

MacDonald, C. D. & Pierce, K. A. (2005, August). Gender differences among middle-school students in predicting expectations for future relationships from current relationships. Paper presented at the conference of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

MacDonald, C. D. (2004, April). A preliminary retrospective study of relational aggression and relational victimization in adolescence. Paper presented at the biennial Conference on Human Development, Washington, DC.

MacDonald, C. D. & Pierce, K. A. (2004, April). Middle-school students’ predictions for their own future success: Does current peer support play a role? Paper presented at thebiennial Conference on Human Development, Washington, DC.

Bradshaw, F., & MacDonald, C. D. (2003, October). The Virtual Instructional Designer: A just in time instructional design tool. Paper presented at the conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA.

MacDonald, C. D. (2003, August). The Virtual Instructional Designer: Ready when you are. Paper presented at the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching International Conference, Vancouver, B. C., Canada.

MacDonald, C. D. (2003, August). Enhancing student interaction in online courses: The Virtual Instructional Designer. Paper presented at the 19th annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning, Madison, WI.

MacDonald, C. D., & Burger, T. (2003, April). The Links-Up Program: Reducing behavior problems in middle-school students. Paper presented at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.

MacDonald, C. D. & Bradshaw, F. (2003, April). Using the Virtual Instructional Designer to enhance online teaching. Paper presented at the IPSE/IHETS All Partners Conference, Muncie, IN.

MacDonald, C. D. (2003, February). The Virtual Instructional Designer: A tool for enhancing experiential learning. Paper presented at the annual Winterfest Conference, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

MacDonald, C. D., & Burger, T. (2003, April). The Links-Up Program: Reducing behavior problems in middle-school students. Paper proposed for presentation at the biennial conference of the Society for Research in Child Development, Tampa, FL.

MacDonald, C. D., & Coleman, C. L. (2002, August). Teaching statistics online: What it takes to be successful. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

MacDonald, C. D., & O'Laughlin, E. M. (2002, April). Self-esteem, relational aggression, and overt aggression in middle-school students. Paper accepted for presentation at the biennial meeting of the Conference on Human Development, Charlotte, NC.

D'Amico, L., & MacDonald, C.D. (2001, April). Exploring the use of relational and overt aggression in adolescents. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Washington, DC.

MacDonald, C. D., D'Amico, L., & O'Laughlin, E. M. (2000, April). Relational aggression and victimization in middle-school students.Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Conference on Human Development, Memphis,TN.

MacDonald, C. D., & O'Laughlin, E. M. (1999, June). Relational aggression and physical aggression in adolescents: Predicting who does what. Paper presented at the 11th annual meeting of American Psychological Society, Denver, CO.

MacDonald, C. D., & O'Laughlin, E. M. (1999, April). Good grades are not enough: risk in reconceptualizing risk in adolescence. Paper presented at the biennial meeting of the Society for Research in Child Development, Albuquerque, NM.

Recent Publications

Burger, T. D., Dahlgren, D., & MacDonald, C. D. (2006). College students and gambling: An examination of gender differences in motivation for participation. College Student Journal, 40 (1), 704-714.

Burger, T. D., Dahlgren, D., & MacDonald, C. D. (in press). College students and gambling: An examination of gender differences in motivation for participation. College Student Journal, 40 (1).

MacDonald, C. D., & Bradshaw, F. (2003). The Virtual Instructional Designer: A just in time instructional design tool. Proceedings of the 26th National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2, 259-266.

MacDonald, C. D., (2003). Enhancing student interaction in online courses: The Virtual Instructional Designer. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning , published on CD only.

MacDonald, C. D. (2003). The Virtual Instructional Designer: Assistance available anytime, anywhere. Sketches of innovators in education. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University.

MacDonald, C. D. & Coleman, C. L. (2003). Teaching statistics online: for better or worse? Sketches of innovators in education. Terre Haute, IN: Indiana State University.

MacDonald, C.D. (1998). Professional opinion. In W. M. Williams, & S. J Ceci (Eds.), Escaping the advice trap: 59 tough relationship problems solved by the experts (pp. 32-33). Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing.

MacDonald, C. D., & Thompson, R. E. (1997). Influences on the college decision process of high school student leaders. Proceedings of the 4th annual meeting of the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, 1, 206-212.

Invited Presentation

MacDonald, C. D.(1999, February 26). Risk factors and aggression in adolescent development. Paper presented as part of the Willey Colloquium Series, School of Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Grants and Contracts

Co-Primary Investigator. ISU student experiences of bullying. Promising Scholars Grant Program, Indiana State University (Bridget Roberts-Pittman, Co-primary Investigator), 2007-2009, $12,617.64.

Project Evaluator. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment, (Kenneth
Janz, PI), 2002-2005. $5,000,000.

Co-Investigator. Adolescent life experiences: Prosocial and problem behavior. Dean of Arts and Sciences Jump-Start Grant, Indiana State University (Elizabeth M. O'Laughlin, Co-Investigator), 1996-1997, $2,000

Grant Reports Authored

MacDonald, C. D. (2005, August). Year–End Evaluation Report. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment Grant # 2001 0920-000.(Kenneth Janz, PI).

MacDonald, C. D. (2004, August). LAAP Final Report. Virtual Instructional Designer: An EPSS for designing online courses for higher education. Department of Education, Learning Anytime, Anywhere Program Grant Number: P339B990491. (Melissa Hughes, Project Director).

MacDonald, C. D. (2004, August). Year–End Evaluation Report. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment Grant # 2001 0920-000. (Kenneth Janz, PI).

MacDonald, C. D. (2004, February). Six- Month Evaluation Report. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment Grant # 2001 0920-000.(Kenneth Janz, PI).

MacDonald, C. D. (2003, August). Year–End Evaluation Report. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment Grant # 2001 0920-000.(Kenneth Janz, PI).

MacDonald, C. D. (2003, February). Six- Month Evaluation Report. Sullivan County CAPE grant: A connected life-long learning community grant. Lilly Endowment Grant # 2001 0920-000. (Kenneth Janz, PI).

Honors

2006 Awarded Paul A. Kinser Faculty Development Award for Exemplary Citizenship of Service, College of Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Spring 2003Chosen to be the campus representative for the Virtual Instructional Designer, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Fall, 1999:Awarded Tenure

1999: Awarded Sycamore Extra Mile Award, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

1997-1998: Awarded Holmstedt Distinguished Professorship for Excellence in Graduate Education, School of Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN.

Specific Educational Background Information:

Ph.D. in Psychology, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN. August 1993.Dissertation Title: Gender and Peer Relations: Sociometric Status and Behavior Correlates.

M.S. in Psychology, Memphis State University, Memphis, TN. August, 1991. Thesis Title: Children's Awareness of Their Own Popularity.

B.S. in Psychology, Cum Laude, Honors Program, Birmingham-Southern College, Birmingham, AL.May, 1988.