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Ann Buchanan

Ann Buchanan
Position:
Senior Research Associate
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Personal Info

Ann Buchanan is currently Director of the Centre for Research into Parenting and Children, Professor of Social Work and Fellow of St Hilda's College. Before entering academic life in 1990, she spent ten years working as a child psychiatric social worker in an inner urban area. Her current research interests are promoting well being in children especially those at risk of social exclusion. In 2009 she was invited to talk on her 17 years of research in this area to the Cabinet Office Strategy Unit. Some of her earlier work was based on longitudinal data from the National Child Development Study. This was informed by her field studies and research eliciting the views of children. Field studies include a project for Nuffield Foundation on welfare reporting for children under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989. Previous research grants have come from: the ESRC; Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; EU (Tempis Tacis - Russia); the Mental Health Foundation; NHS Executive Anglia and Oxford; Joseph Rowntree Foundation; Barnardo's; Children's Society; the Baring Foundation; the Samaritans and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. In 2009 she completed, with Dr Flouri, a study of Grandparent involvement with adolescents for the ESRC.  She is currently serving on the University of Oxford Research Committee. In 2008 she was taken to Beijing by the British Academy/Co-reach initiative to showcase her research. She returned there in September 2010 at the invitation of the Chinese Academy of Social Science. In 2009, she revisited the State University of St Petersburg (Russia) as a Visiting Professor. She was appointed to the Council of the ESRC in 2007 and in 2009 chaired the group responsible for updating the ESRC Framework for Research Ethics. In 2010 she was reappointed to the Council for a further three years and Chairs the Evaluation Committee.  Recently her research was featured by both the Academy of Social Science and Oxford University as research that achieved 'impact'.  She became an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2009 and was appointed to the Council of the Aczdemy in 2011.

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Publications

  • Altar-Schwartz, Shalhevet, Buchanan, A. & Fiori, E. (2011) 'Grandparents Involvement and Adolescent Adjustment: Should Grandparents have Legasl Rights?' in J. Bridgman, H. Keating & C. Lind (eds) Regulating Family Responsibilities, Farnham: Ashgate
  • Ritchie, C. and Buchanan, A. (2010)  Self report of negative parenting styles, psychological functioning and risk of negative parenting by one parent being replicated by the other, in a sample of adolescents aged 13-15. Child Abuse Review published online Jan 5 2010. DOI: 10.1002/car.1103.
  • Flouri, E. Buchanan, A. Tan, J-P, Griggs, J. and Attar-Schwartz, S. (2010) Adverse life events, area socio-economic disadvantage, and adolescent psychopathology: The role of closeness to grandparents in moderating the effect of contextual stress. Stress, Sept 2010; 13(5), 402-412.
  • Tan, J-P., Buchanan, A., Flouri, E., Attar-Schwartz, S and Griggs, J. (2010) Filling the Parenting Gap?  Grandparent Involvement with UK Adolescents. www.google.co.uk of Family Issues. Journal  Published online before print February 24, 2010, doi: 10.1177/0192513X09360499
  • Buchanan, A. and Fuller, P. (2010) Promoting Child Well-being: Evaluation of Training in Creative Relaxation in Primary Schools, Centre for Research into Parenting, University of Oxford
  • Buchanan, A. (2010) 'School Social work: models and possibilities', in M. Rioth, C. Degi, D. Damean & L. Vaerisi (eds) The Social Ecology of School Success, Presa Universitara Clujeana.
  • Buchanan, A. and Griggs, J. (2009) "My second mum and dad": The involvement of grandparents in the lives of teenage grandchildren, London: GrandparentsPlus: http:www.grandparentsplus.org
  • Attar-Schwartz, S., Tan, J-P., Buchanan, A., Griggs, J., Flouri, E. (2009) Grandparenting and Adolescent Adjustment in Two-Parent Biological, Lone-Parent, and Step-Families, Journal of Family Psychology, 23 (1), pp 67 - 75.
  • Griggs, J., Tan, J-P., Buchanan, A., Attar-Schwartz, S. and Flouri, E. (2009) 'They've Always Been There for Me': Grandparental Involvement and Child Well-Being. Children & Society Published Online: 11 Feb 2009 DOI 10.1111/j.1099-0860.2009.00215.x
  • Attar-Schwartz, S., Tan, J-P. and Buchanan, A. (2009) Adolescents' perspectives on relationships with Grandparents: the contribution of adolescent, Grandparent and parent-Grandparent relationship variables. Children and Youth Services Review published online 11 May 2009 DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.05.007
  • (ed) Buchanan, A. (2008) Major Themes in Health and Social Welfare (4 volumes).  Social Work. Routledge.
  • Buchanan, A., Flouri, E., Tan J-P., Griggs, J and Attar-Achwartz, S. (2008) Grandparenting: the growing influence of grandparents. ChildRIGHT Vol 248, pp 14-18.
  • Buchanan, Ann. (2008)  'Changing Families, changing societies and globalisation: how can we better prepare our children and young people for the challenges of the brave new world?'  in Piotr Salustowicz (Ed.) Social Policy and Social Work. From an international development perspective. Lit Verlang, Berlin. Available through Global Book marketing http://www.centralbooks.co.uk/htlm
  • Buchanan, A. (2007) Present and Past: Children and young adults' view on court ordered contact.  ChildRight, 233, pp 12-16.
  • Buchanan, Ann. (2006) Including the Socially Excluded: The impact of Government Policy on Vulnerable Families and Children in Need.  British Journal of Social Work
  • Buchanan, Ann. (2006) Children aged 0-13 at risk of social exclusion: Impact of Government policy in England and Wales. Children and Youth Services Review. Published on line 9th February 2006.
  • Fortin, J., Ritchie, C & Buchanan, A (2006) Young adults' perceptions of court-ordered contact Child and Family Law Quarterly. Vol. 8, 2, pp 211-229
  • Buchanan, A (2005) Foster Care: a research overview in Wheal, A (ed.) Companion to Foster Care Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishing
  • Buchanan, A (2005) The Mental Health of Children who are Fostered in Wheal, A (ed.) Companion to Foster Care, Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishing
  • Ritchie, C., Flouri, E, & Buchanan, A (2005) Aspirations and Expectations Briefing Paper for London National Parenting and Family Institute
  • Buchanan, A. (2005) The impact of government policy in England and Wales for children and families at risk of social exclusion: possible relevance to countries of Medium Human development. Conference Proceedings, IUCISD Conference, Recife, Brazil
  • Buchanan, Ann (2005) Evidence-based Social Interventions. A New ideology or an Ethical Imperative. Relevance to Lithuania Socialinis Darbas Lithuania ISSN 16-48-47-89) 4(2) pp 113-120
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2004) Childhood families of homeless and poor adults in Britain: A prospective study. Journal of Economic Psychology, 25, p.1-14
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2004) Early father's and mother's involvement and child's later educational outcomes British Journal of Educational Psychology, 74, 141-153
  • Buchanan, A & Ritchie, C.  (2004) 'Using standardized measures to prioritize services for children and families in need' Journal of Social Work,4(2) 169-180.
  • Welsh, E., Buchanan, A., Flouri, E. & Lewis, J., (2004) 'Involved' fathering and child well-being: Fathers' involvement with secondary school age children National Children's Bureau for the Rowntree Foundation Parenting in Practice series, 2004
  • Buchanan, Ann & Ritchie, Charlotte. (2004) What works for Troubled children (revised edition). London: Barnardo's/Russell Press.
  • Buchanan, A., Bennett, F., Ritchie, C., Smith, T., Smith, G., Harker, L. & Vitali-Ebers, S.  (2004) The impact of government policy on social exclusion among children aged 0-13 and their families: A review of the literature for the Social Exclusion Unit in Breaking the Cycle series , London: Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. (Social Exclusion Unit.)
  • Ritchie, C & Buchanan, A  (2004) Interactive website based on What works for Troubled Children and Young People Wiltshire Children & Young People's Services Partnerships
  • Bream, V. & Buchanan, A  (2003) 'Distress among children whose separated or divorced parents cannot agree arrangements for them' British Journal of Social Work, 33, 227-238.
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A.  (2003) "The role of father involvement in children's later mental health." Journal of Adolescence, 26, 63-78
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2003) 'What predicts fathers' involvement with their children? A prospective study of intact families'. British Journal of Developmental Psychology, 21, 81-97, 2003.
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2003) "The role of father involvement and mother involvement in adolescents' psychological well-being." British Journal of Social Work 33, 399-406
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2003) The role of mother involvement and father involvement in adolescent bullying behavior Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 18, 634-644.
  • Buchanan, A and Hunt, J  (2003) 'Disputed Contact Cases in the Courts in Children and Their Families' in Bainham, A Lindley, B Richards, M & Trinder, E (eds) Contact Rights and Welfare .Oxford: Hart Publishing.
  • Buchanan, A (2003) Contributor The Social Work Dictionary Barker., R L (ed) Baltimore: NASW Press
  • Buchanan, A (2003) 'Social Work' Social Science Encyclopaedia 2003, New York, Routledge
  • Ritchie, C. & Buchanan A (2003)  'Young People With Behavioural Problems'  Review for Centre for Evidence Based Social Work, Exeter
  • Ritchie, C. & Buchanan A (2003) 'Young People and Substance Abuse'  Review for Centre for Evidence Based Social Work, Exeter
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A.  (2002) 'Life satisfaction in teenage boys: The moderating role of father involvement and bullying' Aggressive Behavior, 2002, 28, 126-133.
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A (2002) 'Childhood predictors of labor force participation in adult life.' Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 23, 101-120.
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2002) 'Father involvement in childhood and trouble with the police in adolescence: Findings from the 1958 British birth cohort'. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 17, 689-701.
  • Buchanan, A  (2002) 'Family Support' What Works for Children? edited by McNeish, D.Newman T. & Roberts, H. Buckingham: Open University Press pp252-274
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A (2002) 'What predicts good relationships With parents in adolescence and partners in adult life: Findings from the 1958 British birth cohort' Journal of Family Psychology, 16, 186-198.
  • Buchanan, A Flouri, E & Ten Brinke, J  (2002) 'Emotional and behavioural problems in childhood and distress in adult life: Risk and protective factors' Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36, 521-527
  • Flouri, E, Buchanan, A & Bream, V (2002) 'Adolescents' perceptions of their fathers' involvement: Significance to school attitudes' Psychology in the Schools, 39, 575-582
  • Flouri, E. & Buchanan, A. (2002) 'The role of work-related skills and career role models in adolescent career maturity' Career Development Quarterly, 52, 36-43
  • Buchanan, A., Ritchie, R. & Bream, V. (2002) Seen and Heard 2. Wiltshire Family Services Study 2001. The views of families who are in contact with Social Services London; Barnardos.
  • Katz, A., Buchanan, A. & Bream, V.  (2001) Bullying in Britain: testimonies from teenagers Young Voice.
  • Flouri, E & Buchanan, A  (2001) 'Father time' Community Care, 4-10 October, 42
  • Buchanan, A. & Flouri, E. (2001) 'Recovery' after age 7 from 'externalising' behaviour problems: The role of risk and protective clusters. Children and Youth Services Review, 23, 899-914.
  • Buchanan, A., Hunt, J., Bretherton, H. & Bream, V.  (2001) Families in conflict: Perspectives of children and parents on the Family Court Welfare Service. Bristol: Policy Press
  • Buchanan, A., Hunt, J., Bretherton, H. & Bream, V.  (2001) 'Families in conflict: Perspectives of children and parents on the Family Court Welfare Service' Family Law, 31, 900-903
  • Buchanan, A. & Bream, V.  (2001) 'Do some separated parents who cannot agree arrangements for their children need a more therapeutic rather than forensic service?' Child and Family Law Quarterly, 13, 353-360
  • Montgomery, P . & Cook, C. (2001) 'Perspectives on parent education' in Warren-Adamson, C. (Ed.) Family Centres and their part in Social Action. London: Ashgate.
  • Buchanan, Ann & Ritchie, Charlotte (2000) Family Formation in Young People in Transition series, National Youth Agency Press for the Carnegie UK Trust.
  • Buchanan, Ann (2000) 'You're walking on eggs. Finding from research into parenting' in Wheal, A (ed) Working with Parents, Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishing.
  • Flouri, E., Buchanan, A. & Bream, V.  (2000) 'In and out of emotional and behavioural problems' in Buchanan, A & Hudson, B L (eds.) Promoting Children's Emotional Well-being. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Buchanan, A.  (2000) 'Present issues and concerns' in Buchanan, A & Hudson, B L (eds.) Promoting Children's Emotional Well-being. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Buchanan, A.  (2000) 'Messages from the research' in Buchanan, A & Hudson, B L (eds.) Promoting Children's Emotional Well-being. Oxford: Oxford University Press
  • Buchanan, A & Hudson, B L  (2000) Promoting Children's Emotional Well-being Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Buchanan, Ann, Ten Brinke, Joann & Flouri, Eirini. (2000) 'Parental background, social disadvantage, public 'care', and psychological problems in adolescence and adulthood.' Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 39(11), 1415-1423.
  • Buchanan, Ann, Katz, A & McCoy, A (1999) Young men speak out. Factors associated with depression and suicidal behaviour London, Samaritans.
  • Buchanan, Ann, Katz, A & McCoy, A (1999) Leading Lads Young Voice / Arcadia.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1999) 'Are Care leavers significantly dissatisfied and depressed in adult life?' Adoption and Fostering 23, 4, 35-40.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1999) 'The Transmission of child abuse' International Journal of Child and Family Welfare, 4, 1, 77-84.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1998) 'The legal framework for working with children and their families' in Falkov, A (ed) Crossing bridges, working with mentally ill parents and their children, Southampton, Pavilion Press.
  • Buchanan, Ann & Ten Brinke, J (1998) Recovery from emotional and behavioural problems NHS, Oxford University.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1998) 'The Mental Health of Children and Young People who are looked after' in Wheal, A (ed) Handbook of Foster Care, Lyme Regis, Russell House Publishers.
  • Buchanan, Ann & Ten Brinke, J (1998) 'Measuring outcomes for children. Early parenting experiences, conflict, maladjustment and depression in adulthood. Outcomes in adolescence and in adulthood from early conflict' Children and Youth Services Review, USA, 20, 3, 251 - 278.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1998) 'Intergenerational Child Maltreatment' in Daniela, Y et al International Handbook of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma, New York, Plenum Press.
  • Buchanan, Ann & Hudson, B L (eds) (1998) Parenting, Schooling and children's behaviour Aldershot, Ashgate.
  • Buchanan, Ann & Ten Brinke, Joanne (1997) What happened when they were grown up? Outcomes from parenting experiences York Publishing Services for Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
  • Cheung, Sin Yi & Buchanan, A  (1997) 'High malaise scores in adulthood of children and young people who have been in care' Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 38, pp 575 - 580.
  • Katz, A, Buchanan, Ann & Ten Brinke, J (1997) The Can-Do Girls London, The Body Shop.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1996) Child Maltreatment. Facts, Fallacies and Interventions Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, Wiley.
  • Buchanan, Ann (1996) Contribution to Youth in an age of Uncertainty: an overview of recent research on young people 11-24 Carnegie UK Trust.
  • Buchanan, Ann. (1996) Cycles of Child Maltreatment. Facts, Fallacies and Interventions.  John Wiley & Sons, Winchester.

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