Christopher C. Cushing, Ph.D.
Social and Behavioral Sciences - Applied Behavioral Science, PsychologyIn 2012 I joined the faculty of the Clinical Psychology Program, in the Department of Psychology at Oklahoma State University at the rank of Assistant Professor. After two years at OSU I accepted an invitation to rejoin the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas as faculty. I am active in the fields of pediatric psychology and health psychology serving on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology and American Psychologist.
Teaching Interests
- Child development
- Behavioral Assessment
- Pediatric Psychology
- Social Development
Research
My goals are to leverage digital technology to 1) identify when youth are vulnerable to poor health decision-making and 2) support youth to make positive changes in their health behavior. My long-term vision is that every patient will receive the right treatment, at the right time, and in the right context.
Variables of interest include physical activity, sedentary patterns, dietary behavior and hedonic appetite, chronic abdominal pain, and adherence to medical regimen.
Research Interests
- Health Behavior
- EHealth/mHealth
- Pediatric Psychology