Kristel Scoresby
Assistant Professor
Areas of Expertise
- SocWk 602 Theory-Informed Social Work Practice with Families and Groups
- SocWk 722 Applied Research Methods in Social Work
- SocWk 724 Assessment and Treatment in Social Work Practice
- SocWk 786 Doctoral Research Practicum
Highlighted Publications
- Scoresby, K., Klein, K., Humphrey, E., & Cox, L. (2025). Exploring resilience as a predictor of psychological distress in patients with hearing loss. American Journal of Audiology. DOI:10.1044/2025_AJA-24-00143
- Scoresby, K., Springer, C., & Loeffler, D. (2025). Masking and metacognition: Depression and anxiety rates of individuals with hearing loss in the COVID-19 pandemic. Current Psychology. DOI:10.1007/s12144-025-07780-5
- Scoresby, K., Norris, P., Autrey-Cole, B., & Lella, J. (2024). Fostering inclusivity for clients with disabilities: Universal Design in clinical practice. The Family Journal.
Current Projects
- Beyond hearing: Understanding the psychosocial needs of patients with hearing loss through provider perspectives
- The use of artificial intelligence in theory-informed social work practice with families and groups
- Laying the groundwork for Deaf and hard of hearing youth peer support in behavioral health: A qualitative needs assessment
Student & Research Availability
- Accepting Students in Programs: Bachelors | Doctoral | Masters
- Research or Interest Area Key Words: Hearing Loss, Hearing Healthcare, Psychosocial Needs, Mental Health Access, Integrated Care, Disability Justice, Universal Design, Accessible AI in Education, Qualitative Research, Mixed-Methods, Implementation Science
Alma Mater
PhD, University of Tennessee, College of Social Work (2023) MSW, Brigham Young University, School of Social Work (2003) BSW, Brigham Young University, School of Social Work (2001)
Get to Know Kristel
Kristel Scoresby, PhD, LCSW, MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on three intersecting areas: (1) integrating social work into audiology and hearing healthcare to address the mental health needs of people with hearing loss, (2) advancing accessibility and universal design in clinical, educational, and professional spaces for people with disabilities, and (3) developing accessible and responsible uses of artificial intelligence as a pedagogical tool in social work education. Drawing on two decades of clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, her work includes community-engaged research, intervention development, statewide systems advising, and accessible teaching practices.
Her current projects include qualitative and mixed-methods studies examining psychosocial needs in hearing healthcare settings, the development of peer support models for Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, and the creation of open-access resources to guide inclusive and ethical AI use in social work education. She is also actively engaged in mentoring and developing publication pathways for first-generation college students, including leading collaborative writing initiatives that support students in translating research experiences into scholarly products. In addition to her research, Dr. Scoresby frequently presents on accessibility and universal design in clinical care, higher education, and professional environments, offering practical strategies for creating inclusive, participation-centered spaces.