Dr. Kristin Gainey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristin Gainey is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia, where she directs the Emotional Wellbeing Lab. A registered clinical psychologist in the United States, her research and clinical work focus on the affective processes related to depression, anxiety, and overall wellbeing. Recent studies incorporate heart rate variability to examine emotion regulation in daily life. She is interested in assessment, multivariate statistical analysis, and ecological momentary assessment designs. Before joining UWA, Kristin served as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York from 2013 to 2020. She completed her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa and pursued a clinical internship at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, followed by a postdoctoral position at Boston University. Kristin’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and she has received early career awards from the American Psychological Society, the American Psychological Association, and the Society for Research in Psychopathology. She actively reviews for journals and serves as an Associate Editor for Psychological Assessment and Self Identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and research in clinical psychology.

Assistant Professor

2013-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University at Buffalo, State University of New York • Buffalo, NY, USA

Conducted research and taught courses related to clinical psychology.

Awards

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Mid-Career Research Award

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Rising Star Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.