Personal profile
Research interests
PhD Applied Psychology; BSc (Hons, First) Psychology; MSc & BSc Natural Sciences / IT (Electronics and Telecommunication Technology, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics); CPsychol. Additional studies in Psychology, Biology, and Bioinformatics.
Main fields of research: Applied Psychology, Public health, Wellbeing, Education, User experience and perceptions of AI / technology.
Specific areas of recent research: Cognitive neuroscience and Environmental psychology (Cognitive effects of nature, Stress, Attention, Memory, EDA / GSR); Wellbeing, equity and inclusion in education; Wellbeing in critical professions; Perceptions of AI in the diagnostics of otitis media with effusion (OME) and in general healthcare. Collaboration e.g. Symptomology of pernicious anaemia / B12 deficiency; Shared decision-making / cystic fibrosis; COVID-19 frontline; Guidelines for physical activity in nature for those with mental health problems; PHW immunisation; Allostatic load & frailty; Passwordless authentication; Cyber threat intelligence exchange; Curriculum for Wales; WHQS 2023. Research networks e.g. CAWR/PHWB; CAWR/WiDE; CV19 Heroes; CF PROSPER; WAHWN; WISERD. ORCiD 0000-0002-6176-2573.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Comparing perceptions of users on digital authentication through one-time passcode, fingerprint, voice recognition, PIN code, finger swipe, and authentication of choice: A cross-sectional survey
Bennett, A. & Ukwandu, E., 1 Apr 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 4, e0344162.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Considerations for the Role and Implementation of Reproductive Health Shared Decision-Making Interventions for Cystic Fibrosis: A Qualitative Investigation of Perspectives From Clinicians and Females With Cystic Fibrosis
Brown, S., Williams, D., Duckers, J., Kazmerski, T. M., Stransky, O. M., Mason, C., Bennett, A., Ward, J., Taylor-Robinson, D., Esan, O. B., Paranjothy, S., Schlüeter, D. & Phillips, R., 5 May 2026, In: Pediatric Pulmonology. 61, 5, e71643.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nature‐Based Physical Activity to Enhance Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Scoping Review to Identify Recommendations for Applied Practice
Sellars, P., Bennett, A., Crone, D., Mercer, J. & Clayton, D., 28 Apr 2026, In: Mental Health Science. 4, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Acceptance of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of otitis media with effusion: A cross-sectional survey among clinicians and service users
Bennett, A., Zhao, F., Yeomans, H. & Hall, A., 3 May 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Coaching in primary and secondary education in the UK: a rapid review of impact, barriers, facilitators and implementation
Rees-Davies, L. N., Bennett, A., Mellick, M., Bashir, F., Mackelworth, K. & Glennan, C., 7 Oct 2025, In: International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching in Education. 14, 4, p. 459-477 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Prizes
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Professor Beatrice Edgell Prize for the best Postgraduate Research
Bennett, A. (Recipient), 2021
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