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Dr Benjamin Rosser

School of Psychology

Faculty of Health

Email: B.A.Rosser@ljmu.ac.uk

Telephone: 0151 904 6298

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I am a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University with specific interest in research relating to climate action. I have particular interest and experience in third-wave therapies (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Solution-Focussed Therapy. I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and a PhD. I completed my clinical training at the University of Exeter and, post-qualification, worked in an autism spectrum service for adults, providing assessment and post-diagnostic support. Prior to clinical training, I worked in the Centre for Pain Research at the University of Bath, with specific focus on research into telehealth interventions for people experiencing chronic pain. I completed my PhD at the University of the West of England.

My current research interests relate to climate action and how psychology can helpfully contribute to supporting the societal change required in the face of the present climate crisis. I welcome contact from those looking to collaborate in this area.

Additionally, I have conducted and been involved in research relating to intolerance of uncertainty, technology-based interventions, chronic pain, appearance and self-concept, and information process biases.

Degrees

2014, University of Exeter, United Kingdom, DClinPsy, Clinical Psychology
2008, University of the West of England, United Kingdom, PhD, Psychology
2004, University of the West of England, United Kingdom, BSc (Hons), Psychology

Certifications

Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom, Fellow

Academic appointments

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Natural Sciences and Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, 2016 - present
Lecturer, Psychological Sciences, University of Worcester, 2015 - 2016
Research Officer, Centre for Pain Research, University of Bath, 2008 - 2011

Postgraduate training

Postgraduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - 2019

Highlighted publications

Rosser BA, Fisher E, Janjua S, Eccleston C, Keogh E, Duggan G. 2023. Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2023 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA. 2018. Intolerance of uncertainty as a transdiagnostic mechanism of psychological difficulties: A systematic review of evidence pertaining to causality and temporal precedence Cognitive Therapy and Research, 43 :438-463 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA, Wright KA. 2016. The impact of thought speed and variability on psychological state and threat perception: Further exploration of the theory of mental motion. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 40 :453-467 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Journal article

Rosser BA, Agostinis A, Bond J. 2023. Online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy for Chronic Pain: A Pilot-Controlled Trial Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA, Fisher E, Janjua S, Eccleston C, Keogh E, Duggan G. 2023. Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2023 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Gibson B, Rosser BA, Schneider J, Forshaw MJ. 2023. The role of uncertainty intolerance in adjusting to long-term physical health conditions: A systematic review Manzoni GM. PLoS One, 18 :e0286198-e0286198 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Agostinis A, Bond J, Morris J, Rosser BA, Barrow M, Taylor C. 2022. Full mindfulness-teacher training pathway and courses on pain management programmes: why it may all be worth it Pain News, 20 :39-48 Publisher Url Public Url

Ashworth E, Putwain DW, McLoughlin S, Saini P, Chopra J, Rosser BA, Eames C. 2022. Ordinary magic in extraordinary circumstances: Factors associated with positive mental health outcomes for early adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic Adversity and Resilience Science, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA, Fisher E, Eccleston C, Duggan GB, Keogh E. 2021. Psychological therapies delivered remotely for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults [protocol] Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA. 2018. Intolerance of uncertainty as a transdiagnostic mechanism of psychological difficulties: A systematic review of evidence pertaining to causality and temporal precedence Cognitive Therapy and Research, 43 :438-463 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Rosser BA, Wright KA. 2016. The impact of thought speed and variability on psychological state and threat perception: Further exploration of the theory of mental motion. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 40 :453-467 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Eccleston C, Fisher E, Craig L, Duggan GB, Rosser BA, Keogh E. 2014. Psychological therapies (Internet-delivered) for the management of chronic pain in adults Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2014 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Vowles KE, Rosser B, Januszewicz P, Morlion B, Evers S, Eccleston C. 2014. Everyday pain, analgesic beliefs and analgesic behaviours in europe and russia: An epidemiological survey and analysis European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 21 :39-44 DOI Publisher Url

Henderson EM, Keogh E, Rosser BA, Eccleston C. 2013. Searching the Internet for help with pain: Adolescent search, coping, and medication behaviour British Journal of Health Psychology, 18 :218-232 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

McCracken LM, Boichat C, Rosser BA. 2012. The role of psychological flexibility in rheumatoid arthritis: A preliminary cross-sectional analysis of processes and treatment feasibility Journal of Pain Management, 5 :261-272

Moss TP, Rosser BA. 2012. The Moderated Relationship of Appearance Valence on Appearance Self Consciousness: Development and Testing of New Measures of Appearance Schema Components. PLoS One, DOI Publisher Url

Eccleston C, Fisher E, Craig L, Duggan GB, Rosser BA, Keogh E. 2012. Psychological therapies (internet delivered) for the management of chronic pain in adults Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012 DOI Publisher Url

Henderson EM, Rosser BA, Keogh E, Eccleston C. 2012. Internet sites offering adolescents help with headache, abdominal pain, and dysmenorrhoea: A description of content, quality, and peer interactions Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 37 :262-271 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Rosser BA, Eccleston C. 2011. Smartphone applications for pain management Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 17 :308-312 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Rosser BA, McCracken LM, Velleman SC, Boichat C, Eccleston C. 2011. Concerns about medication and medication adherence in patients with chronic pain recruited from general practice Pain, 152 :1201-1205 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Rosser BA, McCullagh P, Davies R, Mountain GA, McCracken L, Eccleston C. 2011. Technology-mediated therapy for chronic pain management: The challenges of adapting behavior change interventions for delivery with pervasive communication technology Telemedicine and e-Health, 17 :211-216 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Keogh E, Rosser BA, Eccleston C. 2010. E-Health and chronic pain management: Current status and developments Pain, 151 :18-21 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Rosser BA, Moss TP, Rumsey N. 2010. Attentional and interpretative biases in appearance concern: An investigation of biases in appearance-related information processing. Body Image, 7 :251-254 DOI Publisher Url

Rosser BA, Eccleston C. 2009. Promoting self-management through technology: SMART solutions for long-term health conditions. Journal of Integrated Care, 17 :10-19 DOI Publisher Url

Rosser BA, Vowles KE, Keogh E, Eccleston C, Mountain GA. 2009. Technologically-assisted behaviour change: A systematic review of studies of novel technologies for the management of chronic illness Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 15 :327-338 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Moss TP, Rosser BA. 2008. Psychosocial adjustment to visible difference: Outcomes and explanations. The Psychologist, 21 :492-495

preprint

Ashworth E, Putwain DW, McLoughlin S, Saini P, Chopra J, Rosser B, Eames C. 2021. Ordinary magic in extraordinary circumstances: Predictors of positive mental health outcomes for early adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic Research Square Platform LLC DOI Publisher Url

Internet publication

Rosser B. 2018. Why inability to cope with uncertainty may cause mental health problems Publisher Url

Chapters

McCracken LM, Boichat C, Rosser BA. 2013. The role of psychological flexibility in rheumatoid arthritis Pain: International Research in Pain Management :189-201

Moss TP, Rosser BA. 2012. Individual differences in appearance adjustment. Rumsey N, Harcourt D. Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Appearance. OUP Oxford 9780191628948

Thesis/Dissertation

Rosser BA. The Impact of Thought Speed and Variability on Psychological State and Threat Perception Wright KA, Dunn B.

Rosser BA. Cognitive information processing biases and appearance adjustment : the role of the appearance self-schema. Moss TP, Rumsey N.

Conference publication

Rosser B, Thompson M. Critically exploring social change 3rd Community Psychology Festival

Conference presentation:

Critically exploring social change, Community Psychology Festival, Arnolfini, Bristol, Oral presentation and workshop. 2017

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