Research
http://www.katembennett.uk
Psychology of Later Life
The major focus of my research is the psychology of later life. I am an expert in widowhood and bereavement, across most life domains including gender, social relationships and wellbeing. I study resilience across adulthood, particularly in the context of caregiving and widowhood. I am also interested in nutrition. In older adults I am study how people talk about food and nutrition and adapt their dietary habits with respect to ageing.
Infant nutrition and maternal experience
At the start of life I am interested in infant nutrition, especially breastfeeding, and how it influences maternal experiences.
Research grants
Listen to us! The psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on adolescents - A mixed methods study
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
August 2021 - January 2022
Re-Liv-E
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA & SPORT (UK)
April 2021 - June 2021
A longitudinal mixed-methods population study of the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychological and social adjustment to a global threat
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
June 2020 - December 2021
Covid-SMART Release & Return
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (UK)
February 2022 - July 2022
Peer Support Programme Evaluation
LIVERPOOL PRIMARY CARE TRUST (UK)
December 2011 - August 2012
Does intoxication influence environmental effects on drinking behaviour?
BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
July 2013 - August 2013
Maintaining function and well-being in later life: A longitudinal cohort study
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
July 2010 - June 2016
An investigation of the causes of underachievement in girls at key stage 4.
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL (UK)
April 2005 - April 2006
Older Widow(er)s : Bereavement and gender effects.
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
May 2000 - July 2002
Marital status and gender as predictors of health and psychological wellbeing in later life.
LEVERHULME TRUST (UK)
September 2003 - August 2005
Virtuous Cycles of Wellbeing.
N8 INDUSTRY INNOVATION FORUM (N8 IIF) (UK)
August 2013 - January 2014
How to support breastfeeding in hard to reach groups to make a real difference
LIVERPOOL PRIMARY CARE TRUST (UK)
January 2012 - December 2014
Peer Support Programme Evaluation
LIVERPOOL PRIMARY CARE TRUST (UK)
July 2010 - March 2011
Testing the Dual Process Model of Bereavement
BRITISH PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
June 2009 - August 2009
Research collaborations
Deborah van den Hoonaard
St Thomas University, Canada
Older widowers
Virginia Richardson
State University of Ohio
Work on DPM
Gill Windle
University of Wales (Bangor)
MRC ResNet collaboration £39K awarded 2009 also with: McCracken (Livepool), Woods (Bangor), Burholt (Swansea), Orell (UCL), Netuveli (Imperial), Sacker (Essex)
Marion Hetherington
The University of Leeds
work on nutrition and ageing
Jason Powell
Discussion of future research grant applications and publications
Stephanie Petrie
Blackpool study of achievement in key stage 4 girls - funded study Teenage Parents - application for funding
Alinde Moore and Dorothy Stratton
Ashland University
Resilience in older widowed men
Deborah Carr
Rutgers University
Working on CLOC data for publication
Cherie McCracken
Working on MRC-CFAS Data for analysis and publication
Mary Maynard
York University
Widowhood in women from minority ethnic communities
Lorna Warren
The University of Sheffield
Widowhood in women from minority ethnic communities
Peter Bath
The University of Sheffield
Working on social engagement and the NLSAA
Philip Smith
The University of Reading
ESRC funded project on older widow(er)s - writing up articles