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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