Jacqueline Cheng[back]

2007 - pres. University of Oxford.
2005 - 2006 SELF Research Centre, University of Western Sydney, Australia (incomplete doctoral thesis - transferred to University of Oxford with supervisor)
2003 - 2004 University of Loughborough. MSc (Sport & Exercise Psychology). Thesis title: Figure skating or skating for a figure: The dynamics between coaches, parents & elite figure skaters.
1999 - 2003 University of Nottingham (included a semester at the University of Queensland, Australia). BSc(Hons) in Psychology. Thesis title: Do the number of representations used in a computer-simulated learning environment affect learning in the domain of population dynamics?
Peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters
Cheng, J. (2007). Conference Report: The Self-Concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation (SELF) Centre Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 23-26 July, 2006. Sport and Exercise Psychology Review, 3(2), 60-62
Ginns, P., Marsh, H.W., Behnia, M., Cheng, J.H.S., & Scalas, F.L. (in press.) Using postgraduate students' evaluations of research experience to benchmark departments and faculties: Issues and challenges. British Journal of Educational Psychology.
Marsh, H.W., Cheng, J.H.S. (2008). Dimensionality, multilevel structure, and differentiation at the level of university and discipline: Preliminary results. http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/ourwork/research/NSS_herb_marsh
Marsh, H.W., Cheng, J.H.S. & Martin, A.J. (in press). How We Judge Ourselves From Different Perspectives: Contextual Influences On Self-concept Formation. In Advances in Motivation and Achievement, (Eds. S. Karabenick, M. L. Maehr, T. Urdan) Vol. 15.
Marsh, H.W., Martin, A.J., & Cheng, J.H.S. (2008). A Multilevel Perspective on Gender in Classroom Motivation and Climate: Potential Benefits of Male Teachers for Boys? Journal of Educational Psychology, 100(1), 78 – 95.
Martin, A.J., Marsh, H.W., & Cheng, J. (in press). Motivating and engaging boys at school: Differences between boys and girls, impact of teacher gender, and the role of good relationships. In S.R. Steinberg & M. Kehlor (Eds.). Boy culture: An encyclopaedia. London: Greenwood Publishing.
Martin, A.J., Marsh, H.W., & Cheng, J. (forthcoming invited paper). The role of fathers, male teachers, and male role models in boys’ academic and non-academic development. Childhood Education.
Peer-reviewed conference papers and presentations
Cheng, J., Jowett, S. (2005). Significant figures in skating: An issue of social support. ISSP 11th World Congress of Sport Psychology: Promoting health & performance for life, 15 – 19th August. International Society of Sport Psychology Conference Proceedings, Sydney, Australia. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., & Marsh, H.W. (2009). Determining the reliability and validity of the National Student Survey. SELF Research Centre 5th Biennial International Conference: Self-concept, motivation, social and personal identity for the 21st century, 12th – 15th January. Al Ain, University of United Arab Emirates, UAE. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., & Marsh, H.W. (2008). National Student Survey of Teaching in UK Universities: Dimensionality, Multilevel Structure, Convergent and Discriminant Validity, and Relations to Other Indicators. XXIX International Congress of Psychology, 20th – 25th, July. Berlin, Germany. Symposium presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., Marsh, H.W., Dowson, M., & Martin, A. (2005) Exploring the effect of relationship dynamics and dimensions of support on gymnasts and figure skaters’ self-concept, education and psychological resilience. Australian Association for Research & Education Creative dissent: Constructive solutions, 27th – 30th November. Symposium presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., Marsh, H.W., Dowson, M., & Martin, A. (2005). Relationship dynamics and dimensions of support for figure skaters and significant others: Implications for schooling. AARE Creative dissent: Constructive solutions, 27th – 30th November. Australian Association for Research & Education. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., Marsh, H.W., Martin, A.J., & Dowson, M. (2005). Support whilst skating: The perceptions of significant figures and the athletes. College of Arts, Education, & Social Sciences. Conference Scholarship & Community, 7th – 9th October. University of Western Sydney, Australia. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., Martin, A., Dowson, M., & Tremayne, P. (2006). Initial steps in assessing coach-athlete-parent perceptions of social support in figure skating and gymnastics. SELF Research Centre 4th Biennial International Conference: Self-concept, motivation, social and personal identity for the 21st century, 23rd – 27th July. Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, US. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., Martin, A., Dowson, M., & Tremayne, P. (2006). Validation of the sport social support scale: Examining the consistencies and discrepancies between perceptions of parents, coaches and athletes. SELF Research Centre 4th Biennial International Conference: Self-concept, motivation, social and personal identity for the 21st century, 23rd – 27th July. Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, US. Symposium presentation.
Conference presentations
Cheng, J.H.S. (2008). The social support network of the young figure skater: Interplay between the parent, athlete and coach. Green College Human Welfare Conference, May 3rd, 2008. The University of Oxford, UK. Poster presentation.
Cheng, J.H.S., & Marsh, H.W. (2007). Preliminary analyses of the National Student Survey. Oxford University Department of Education poster conference, 8th October, 2007. Poster presentation.
Marsh, H.W., & Cheng, J.H.S. (2008). The National Student Survey – Issues of Dimensionality, Reliability, and Validity. The National Student Survey conference, May 8th. Nottingham, UK. Symposium presentation.
Marsh, H.W., & Cheng, J.H.S. (2008). National student survey of teaching is used to benchmark all UK universities: What does it all mean? University of Oxford Department of Education Public Seminar Series, November 24th, Oxford, UK. Symposium presentation.