Christopher M. Murphy Source Confirmed

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University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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53 h-index 225 pubs 9,398 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Christopher M. Murphy's research investigates social and behavioral factors influencing health and well-being, with a particular focus on interpersonal violence, discrimination, and educational equity. His work has examined the links between racial discrimination and mental health symptoms, as well as intimate partner violence perpetration in Black adults. Murphy has also studied the prevalence and predictors of cyber psychological abuse and explored survivors' perspectives on domestic violence intervention programs, including community-informed approaches in urban settings.

In addition to his work on interpersonal violence, Murphy contributes to research on educational equity and intervention. He has been involved in projects focused on integrating effective intervention principles into domestic violence programs and understanding student experiences reporting sexual misconduct within higher education settings. His federal grant work includes serving as Co-PI on an NIH-funded project for STEAM education and training for underrepresented students and teachers in the Arkansas Delta, and an NSF-funded project focused on gender equity in academia through the ADVANCE program.

Murphy's scholarship is supported by a substantial publication record and significant citation counts, reflecting his impact in his research areas. His h-index is 53, with over 225 publications and more than 9,300 citations. He maintains an active research group and collaborates with researchers primarily from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Metrics

  • h-index: 53
  • Publications: 225
  • Citations: 9,398

Selected Publications

  • Playing Alone: Recess Physical Activity and Social Interactions of Children with and Without Obesity and Severe Obesity (2025) DOI
  • Examining relationships between U.S. children's physical activity levels during recess, school days, and weekend days (2025) DOI
  • Where the children play: Gender gaps in recess physical activity by age and playground area (2024) DOI

Federal Grants 2 $1,249,026 total

NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences Co-PI Aug 2022 - May 2025

STEAM Education and Training for Underrepresented Students and Teachers in the Arkansas Delta

National Institute of General Medical Sciences $249,026 R25

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