Portrait of Dr. Shayne Jones

Dr. Shayne Jones

  • Professor at School of Criminal Justice & Criminology, College of Applied Arts

Biography

Shayne Jones is a Professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Prior to coming to Texas State University (2015), he was a professor at the University of South Florida (2005-2015) and a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Psychiatry and Law Program, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2003-2005).

Ph.D., Sociology (University of Kentucky, 2003)
M.S., Administration of Justice (University of Louisville, 1999)
B.A., Psychology (University of Kentucky, 1997)
B.A., Sociology (University of Kentucky, 1997)

Research Interests

Dr. Jones’ research focuses primarily on the relationship between personality (psychopathy, self-control, impulsivity) and antisocial behavior (offending and aggression), the measurement of personality (psychometrics), and legal decision-making (particularly among jurors and judges).

Google Scholar Profile (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4mR7y2MAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao)

Teaching Interests

Dr. Jones currently teaches statistics, criminal justice policy, and the psychology of antisocial behavior. He has previously taught: forensic psychology, white collar crime, developmental/life-course criminology, juvenile delinquency, criminological theory, and introductory courses (criminology, criminal justice, sociology).