Dr. Gamache’s research interests vary widely, including topics related to forensic mental health, positive psychology, wellness, and literary criticism. As a member of the forensic psychology research lab of Roger Williams University, Dr. Gamache has directed research into expert witness testimony on risk assessment, public perceptions of dangerousness of sexual offenders, and the use perceptions of the insanity defense. Beyond the forensic realm, Dr. Gamache has conducted research into college student mental health issues, college student success, and methods to minimize burnout in healthcare professionals. His research has been presented at national and international psychology conferences, and published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Dr. Gamache is currently exploring several research projects, including a study on the impact of true crime media on criminal investigations.

See below list for selected works with open access for readers. Follow Dr. Gamache on Google Scholar, Academia, and Research Gate.

Gamache, K, Zaitchik, M., Platania, J., Coslovi, C., Pontbriand, W. (2024). A second look at active shooter events: Expanding our understanding of key factors. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 12, 5-16, /10.15640/jpbs.v12a3 https://jpbs.thebrpi.org/journals/jpbs/Vol_12_No_1_June_2024/3.pdf .  

Gamache, K. (2024). The window to madness: Creativity in Lovecraftian fiction. In E. Tchougounova-Paulson (Ed.) Lovecraft Proceedings 5, Hippocampus Press.

 Zaitchik, M., Gamache, K., Platania, J. (2023). Public attitudes towards non-criminal preventative detention as a function of the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Psychology and Behavioral Science, 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.9.1.02

 Gamache, K., Gamache, S., Robillard, J. (2023). Peer-supervision of nursing professionals: A shield against burnout. Journal of Wellness, 4 (2), https://doi.org/10.55504/2578-9333.1158

 Gamache, K., (2022). Domestic violence blame attributions of police officers and college students. [Electronic Version]. Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 16(2), 272-285. https://apcj.shsu.edu/journal/index.php?mode=download&item=171&open=16-2-8Gamache.pdf

 Gamache, K., Platania, J., Zaitchik, M. (2021). Perceptions of criminal responsibility through the lens of race [Electronic Version]. Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 16(1), 52-64. https://apcj.shsu.edu/journal/index.php?mode=download&item=160&open=16-1-3Gamache.pdf_1615503268.pdf

 Gamache, K., Zaitchik, M. C., Platania, J., & Rieger, D. J. (2019). Perceptions of just deserts in the context of type of offense [Electronic Version]. Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice, 15(2), 141-156 https://apcj.shsu.edu/journal/index.php?mode=download&item=154&open=15-2-3Gamache.pdf_1576690628.pdf

 Gamache, K., Platania, J., & Zaitchik, M. (2015). An examination of the individual and contextual characteristics associated with active shooter events. Open Access Journal of Forensic Psychology, 7, 1-20. https://shorturl.at/oOBzg

 Gamache, K., Platania, J., & Zaitchik, M. (2013). Evaluating future dangerousness and need for treatment: The role of expert testimony, attributional complexity and victim type. Open Access Journal of Forensic Psychology, 5, 53-80 https://www.oajfp.com/_files/ugd/166e3f_5e745bfd00dd4e849884cbb636510f18.pdf