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Research interests
My research interests concern the psychosocial wellbeing of veterans of the armed forces throughout the lifespan. My work to date has focused on the reconciliation of traumatic war memories and relationship to social support. I have also led funded programmes of research concerning the development of peer support interventions for older veterans and a realist evaluation of a drop in service for veterans. I am also interested in memory and identity in later life, and the use of reminiscence therapies particularly in the context of living with dementia. My current area of research focuses on the role of archaeology in enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of veterans.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, The reconciliation of traumatic war memories across the adult lifespan: The relationship between social support and narrative coherence, University of Southampton
2004 → 2007
Award Date: 10 Mar 2008
Bachelor, University of Southampton
2000 → 2003
Award Date: 23 Jul 2003
Master, Research Methods in Psychology, University of Southampton
2003 → 2004
External positions
Visiting Professor, University of West London
1 Nov 2023 → …
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Developing guidelines for involving people experiencing mental ill-health in archaeological projects
Burnell, K., Everill, P. & Baxter, L.
1/09/20 → 13/08/21
Project: Research › External Project
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Developing the AMPHORA policy guidelines for heritage projects as mental health interventions: a Delphi consultation
Burnell, K. J., Everill, P., Makri, E., Baxter, L. & Watson, K., 2 Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mental Health Review Journal. 29, 2, p. 168-184 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Excavating the past and (re)finding myself: Why and in what ways do veterans and providers believe archaeology supports mental health and wellbeing?
Burnell, K. J. & Everill, P., 12 Dec 2024, Center for Open Science, (SocArXiv).Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
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Authentic and meaningful participation in heritage or related activities (AMPHORA) guidelines
Makri, E., Burnell, K. & Everill, P., 6 Sept 2023, (Accepted/In press) Well-being through archaeology and heritage: resolving therapeutic unknowns. Darvill, T., Heaslip, V. & Barrass, K. (eds.). Oxford: ArchaeopressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Published conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Museum-based art therapy and wellbeing programme: experiences of veterans with PTSD
Baumann, J., Biscoe, N., Burnell, K., Lobban, J. & Murphy, D., 31 May 2023, In: International Journal of Art Therapy. 28, 3, p. 142-149 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Archaeology, Heritage, and Wellbeing: Authentic, Powerful, and Therapeutic Engagement with the Past
Everill, P. (ed.) & Burnell, K. (ed.), 2 Jun 2022, Routledge. 304 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
Activities
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Aging and Mental Health (Journal)
Karen Burnell (Reviewer)
2008 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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How to Conduct a Narrative Inquiry: An Introduction.
Karen Burnell (Speaker)
12 Mar 2009Activity: Invited talk or paper presentation › Invited talk (e.g. Keynote or guest speaker)
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How to Conduct a Narrative Inquiry: An Introduction.
Karen Burnell (Speaker)
5 Jun 2009Activity: Invited talk or paper presentation › Invited talk (e.g. Keynote or guest speaker)
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Qualitative Methods in Psychology (Journal)
Karen Burnell (Reviewer)
2010 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Developing a model of narrative analysis to investigate the role of social support in coping with traumatic war memories.
Karen Burnell (Speaker)
28 Jan 2010Activity: Invited talk or paper presentation › Invited talk (e.g. Keynote or guest speaker)