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Dr Stephen Benton
Professor Steve Benton
 
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Research Interests
 
Psycho-acoustics; cognitive ergonomics; business psychology.
 
General Information
 

Professor Steve Benton graduated in psychology from Brunel University and joined the Acoustics Research Group at Chelsea College, University of London, on a SERC scholarship to conduct PhD research into Low Frequency Noise effects with Prof. Geoff Leventhall. He then went to University College London  as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Dept. of Psychology studying visual psychophysics with Prof. Michael Morgan.

 

He has spent several years researching and lecturing in cognitive psychology and various aspects of human factors, as applied to the improvement of individuals' quality of life and performance. In recent years he has combined these elements to develop an interest in the application of psychological analyses to behavioural issues within organisations, both domestic and international.  This work provided the platform for his creation, in 1997, of the first Business Psychology Postgraduate programme.  As a visiting Professor to the Institute of Applied Psychology, University of Indonesia (1994-5) he conducted, with Indonesian colleagues, research into Indonesian negotiation and decision-making practices, which led to a three year British Council funded study and development programme between the universities. His work in Indonesia has expanded to currently include organisational and cross cultural research, development of a Business Psychology programme and a role as visiting International Faculty. He currently holds research contracts funded by the MRC, ESRC, KTP and the EU.  Stephen was awarded the title of Professor of Business Psychology, in 2009, the first in the UK.  He is also the founding director of the Business Psychology Centre, (2001-), which has a successful track record of Knowledge Transfer contracts and consultancy.

 

Book
Benton, S., Desson, S., van Erkom Schurink C., Brenstein, E.,  and Okonkwo, J. (2008) Insights Discovery Preference Evaluator Technical Manual.
 
Book Chapters
B.R.M.  Manning , J,.McCann , S.Benton ,  J.Bougourd (2008). Active Ageing: Independence through Technology Assisted Health Optimisation. Medical and Care Compunetics, 5. Series: Studies in Health Technologies 137. Editors: L. Bos, B. Blobel, A. Marsh, D. Carroll. Publisher: IOS Press. ISBN 978-1-58603-868-7.

 

Benton. S. (2008) Business Psychology: A Route towards personal and organizational competence. In   Riyanti , B.P. and  Dahesihsari, D.R.  (eds). Kajian Perilaku kerja dan Perilaku organisasi konteks Indonesia : Dari tantangan global hingga keunggulan local [ trans: Workplace and organisational Behaviour in an Indonesian context: From global challenge to local wisdom]. Fakultas Psikologi Unika Atma Jaya.      ISBN 978-979-16334-1-3. pp 69-90.

 

Research Publications/Conferences:
 
Leventhall, G., Benton, S. & Robertson, D. (2008). Coping Strategies for Low frequency Noise, Journal of Low frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, 27(1), 35-52 
 

Benton, S. & Taylor, H. (2008). Putting the patient first? An analysis of what drives doctors and managers in NHS Hospitals, The Journal on Information Technology in Health Care, 6(4), 303-317

 

Benton. S. (2007). The Central Role of Interpersonal Conflict in Low Frequency Noise Annoyance, Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, 26(1), 1-14

 

Benton, S., Manning, B., and McCann, J.  Design for Ageing and Well-being: Integrating Arts and Technologies. International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institute’s 11th Annual Conference.  April. 2009.

 

Benton, S. Leventhall, H.G., and Robertson, D. (2008). Personal and Proactive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A Method for Coping with Low Frequency Noise Annoyance. Accepted: 13th International Conference on Low Frequency Noise and Vibration Control. Tokyo, Japan. October 2008.

 

Benton, S. and Manning, B.J. (2008). Empowering Proactive and Personal Health Care: No Option No Choice. Presentation at the International Conference on Semantic Web and Web Services, Las Vegas, 14-17 July

 

Benton. S. (2007). The Higher Education Academy: Psychology Network theme: Enterprise, Employer Engagement. HE and the impact of changing population demographics: An Approach to Knowledge transfer, The Business Psychology Centre, London, February

 

Benton. S. and Taylor. H. (2007) Putting the Patient First: A UK NHS Case Study. Paper presented at ICMCC international conference: Empowering the Patient.  Amsterdam June

 

Benton, S. (2007) Behavioural Compunetics: An Approach to Individual Uniqueness within Systems of Health Care. Paper presented at ICMCC international conference: Empowering the Patient.  Amsterdam June.

 

Benton, S. (2006) Low Frequency Noise Annoyance (LFNA): Sensitisation and the Conditioned Acquisition of Failed Coping.   Conference proceedings. International Conference for Low Frequency Noise and Vibration Control. Pp 17-24.  Bristol. UK. September.

 

Stephen Benton and Bryan Manning (2006) Assistive Technology Behaviourally Assisted. Technology and Informatics: Medical Care Computnetics, Vol. 2.   IOS press.
 
S. Benton. Group Facilitation and the Art of Listening: A Business Psychology Approach.  Presented at the:UK Facilitators Conference:  Behavioural Technology for Groups. Feb 2006. University of Westminster.
 
S. Benton.   A Behavioural Model for Sustainable Organisational Change.
Presented at the BEHAVE YOURSELF!  Conference: Organisational Culture in Project Management, how to understand it and Manage for Success. 13th September 2005. University of Westminster.
 
Hana Panggabean and Stephen Benton (presented by Dr. Panggabean).Challenges & Opportunities for I/O Psychology in Indonesia. August 2005:  Proceedings of the Indonesian Association of Organisational Psychology Congress, Bandung, Indonesia.
 
Benton, S. (2005) Every individual is the exception to the rule. Association for Project Management Yearbook 2005/06. 32-36
 
Co-Chair and Key note Speaker: Conference at University of ATMA JAYA, Jakarta, 26th May 2005. Theme:  "Managing Organizational Challenges in Indonesia:  Advancing Team Dynamics in pursuit of Organizational Excellence" Benton, S. (2005). Business Psychology's Role in Building Team Capacity for Organizational Effectiveness.
 
Benton, S., Desson, S. & van Erokon Schurink (2005). Typology Systems: Issues of Reliability and Validity for the Discovery Evaluator.   One World One Language. April 16th-20th   Edinburgh, Scotland.
 
Benton, S. Building Conflict Resolution Capacity for Teams. A Performance Management Application. Conference of the Institute of Public Sector Management. York, May 2004.
 
Benton.S "Building Team Capacity': A Competence Framework' Conference Proceedings of the Engineering Project Management Forum. Institute of Chemical Engineers. Westminster, London. 4th December 2003.
 
Benton. S. "Getting Teams to Work" Conference Proceedings of 'Closing the Gap with Earned Value' hosted by Network Rail HQ, Euston, London. October 2003.
 
Benton, S. and Wishuda, A. Conflict Management: A Multinational Puzzle for the Indonesian Workplace. Published Conference Proceedings International Association for Cross Cultural Psychology, Jakarta, Indonesia.2002
 
Benton, S. and Yehuda-Abramson, O. Low frequency noise annoyance. Results of a UK
survey into the incidence and intervention methods reported by Environmental Health Officers. Proceedings 10th International Low Frequency Noise and Vibration and its Control. York, UK. 2002
 
Benton, S. and Wishuda, A. Typology and the management of diversity in the workplace; A tool for communication. International Conference Management. 2001
 
Benton, S. and Greeff, J. Conflict Resolution: The Joint Venture Work place, an Indonesian Perspective. Paper presented at: 24th International Congress of Applied Psychology. San Francisco. 1998. Published in Conference Abstracts. 1998
 
Benton, S. and Greeff, J. Low Frequency Noise: A background Stressor. Can Primary Care
Workers Cope? Paper presented at: 24th International Congress of Applied Psychology. San Francisco. Published in Conference Abstracts. 1998
 
Hixenbaugh, P. Benton, S. and Lloyd, T. The Relationship Between Perceived Problem Solving Ability and the Mental Health of Managers. Paper presented at the 23rd International Congress of Applied Psychology, Madrid, Spain. 1994.
 
Benton, S. Hixenbaugh, P. and Wisudha, A. A study into the Impact of Imported Human Resource Developments Upon Indonesian Business Practice. A poster presentation at the BPS Occupational Psychology Conference, Birmingham, 1994.
 
Benton, S. and Mellerio, J. A Psychophysical Method for Evaluating Subjective Preference and Performance of Coloured Filters. Paper presented at the 1993 Ergonomics Annual Conference. April 1993.
 
Benton, S. and Griffiths, Y. Perception of home environment risk factors by the elderly (65+yrs). Paper presented at the Annual Developmental Conference. University of Edinburgh. September 1992.
 
Benton S and McLellan A, A Psychosocial investigation into the effects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis upon individuals' Quality of Life. Poster presented at the British Psychological Society. Social Psychology Section Annual Conference. University of Hertfordshire. September 1992.
 
Benton, S. and Stephens, R, The relationship between defective use of linear perspective (LP) cues and the incidence of staircase falls in the elderly (65+). Paper presented at the Annual Health Psychology Conference. St Andrews University, September 1992.
 
Benton, S. and McLellan, A. A decompositional approach to measuring the effects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) upon information processing. Paper presented at the Annual Health Psychology Conference. St Andrews University, September 1992.
 
Cato, A. and Benton, S. Loss of Internal Locus of Control (LoC) and consequent dependency upon support group in the Recovering Alcoholic. Poster presentation at the Promotion of Mental Health Conference. Keele University, September 1992.
 
Benton, S and McLellan, A. A Questionnaire survey on the effects of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis upon individual's Quality of Life and Mental Health. Poster presentation at the Promotion of Mental Health Conference. Keele University, September 1992.
 
Benton, S., Leventhall, G. and Pelmear P. (2003). A Review of Published Research on Low Frequency Noise and its Effects. Report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Selection of Poster and Paper Presentations:
 
Abramsom-Yehuda, O. & Benton, S. (2003) Low frequency noise annoyance. Results of a UK survey into the incidence and intervention methods reported by the environmental health officers. Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control, Vol. 22 No. 2, pp 63-76
 
Benton, S. (2001) Low frequency noise 'pollution' interfers with task performance! Noise and Health, 4(3), 33-49.
 
Blackburn, J., Benton, S. and Esgate, A.E. A study into the Incidence of Air Rage: Selected training and the possibility of prevention management. (The support of British Airways is duly acknowledged). International Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics. Cranfield, 2000.
 
Benton, S. Low Frequency Noise and the Impact upon an Individual's Quality of Life: Case Study reports. Journal of Low Frequency Noise, Vibration and Active Control. Vol. 16 No. 3, 203-208. 1997.

 

Benton, S. & Greeff, J. Low Frequency Noise (LFN): An Environmental Pollutant and a Behavioural Puzzle. Promoting Mental Health. Symposium of the Ayrshire International Mental Health Promotion Conference, 1997. Edited Killoran, M. and Stark, C. 1998. pp 145-152. ISBN 0 9534055 0 8

 

Persson-Waye, K., Benton,S., Leventhall, H.G., Rylander, R. Effects on Performance and work quality due to low frequency ventilation noise. Journal of Sound and Vibration. 205 (4) 467-474. 1997.

 

Benton, S. & Setiadi, B. Mediation and Conflict Management in Indonesia. In Conflict Management in the Asia Pacific: Assumptions and approaches in diverse cultures. (edited by) L. Kwok and D. Tjosvold. Wiley & Sons (Asia). 1998. ISBN 0-471-24858-4

 

Benton, S. Measurement Challenges in Assessing the Annoyance Characteristics of Noise: Is Low Frequency Noise a special case? Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration. Vol. 16. 1. 13-24. 1997

 

Greeff, J. & Benton, S. Predicting International Management. A performance study between Eastern and Western utility organisations. Published: Fifth European Congress of Psychology, July. Dublin. Abstracts p. 322. 1997. ISBN 09504457 094.

 

Benton, S. & Greeff, J. Conflict: Style and Resolution. An Indonesian perspective. Published: Fifth European Congress of Psychology, July. Dublin. Abstracts p. 51. 1997. ISBN 0 9504457 09 4.

 

Greeff, J. & Benton, S. Neurological Impairment in a multi-cultural domain: The Elizur Test of Psycho-organicity: A valuable diagnostic aid. Published: Fifth European Congress of Psychology, July. Dublin. Abstracts p. 13. 1997. ISBN 0 9504457 094.

 

Greeff, J. & Benton, S. Investigating management Internationally: A comparative study of the challenges and changes confronting management excellence values in Eastern and Western utility organisations. Promoting Mental Health. Symposium of the Ayrshire International Mental Health Promotion Conference, 1997. Edited by Killoran, M. and Stark, C. 1998. pp 257-265. ISBN 0 9534055 0 8

 
Greeff, J. & Benton, S. Predicting management excellence in 2010. In A. Behrooz (Ed) Knowledge Transfer Vol. II pp 76-82. pAce. 1997. ISBN 1 900427 015 X
 
Greeff, J. & Benton, S. The Elizur test of Psycho-organicity. In A. Behrooz (Ed) Knowledge Transfer Vol. II pp 96-103. pAce. 1997. ISBN 1 900427 015 X

 

Benton, S. So Why Are We Annoyed By Low Frequency Noise? Paper presented at a special meeting of the Institute of Acoustics. May 1996. Published in The Proceedings Institute of Acoustics Vol 18: Part 4, pages 31-38 1996. ISBN 1 873082 83 5.

 

Persson-Waye, K., Benton, S., Leventhall, H.G., Rylander, R. (1996) A Pilot Study Evaluating the Effects On Performance due to Low Frequency Ventilation Noise', Seminar on Acoustic Stressors, ASHRAE Winter meeting, Atlanta GA, February 1996.

 

Hixenbaugh, P. and Benton, S. Counselling Psychology and the Mental Health of Managers. Paper presented at the BPS Division of Counselling Psychology, May 1995.

 

Benton, S. and Griffiths, Y. A Study into the Ability of Cross-Modal Presentation of Stimuli to Enhance Vocabulary Acquisition in the Deaf/Hearing Impaired Child. Abstract published in proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Applied Psychology, Madrid, Spain. 1994.

 

Benton, S. and Pekerti, A. A Survey Study into Cultural Insensitivity of Imported Human Resource Programmes within Indonesia. Abstract published in proceedings of the 23rd International Congress of Applied Psychology, Madrid, Spain. 1994.

 

Benton, S. and Mellerio, J. An example of lens dependent user preference for sunglasses. In Contemporary Ergonomics, Robinson, S. (Ed) pp.505-511. 1994. SBN-0-784-02039

 

Benton, S. The Role of `Background Stressors' in the Formation of Annoyance and Stress Responses. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration, 1994, Vol.13.

 

Benton, S. and Robinson, G. Noise effects on text problem solving for the Word Processor user. Published in proceedings Sixth International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem. July 1993.

 

Benton, S. and McLellan, A. Cognitive dysfunction and the fine-tuning of clinical assessment techniques. Journal of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Action. May 1993.

 

Benton, S. and Leventhal, H. G., The role of `Background Stressors' in the formation of annoyance responses. Publication in the proceedings of the 7th International conference for Low frequency Noise and Vibration. April 1993.

 

Benton, S. An examination of the potential of cross-modal enhancement to improve speech-learning in the deaf/hearing impaired child. Institute of Acoustics. Autumn Conference on Speech and Hearing. November 1992. Published in the conference Proceedings Vol. 14: Part 6, pp 609-612, 1992. ISBN 1 873082 43 6

 

Benton, S. and Cato, A. A Decompositional Method for Representing Competing Diagnostic and Clinical Priorities Within a Consensually and Statistically Weighted Structure. Presented at the Second International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. Hamburg, July 1992. Published in proceedings of the Second International Congress of Behavioural Medicine. Hamburg: WHO Publications.

 

Benton, S. Mellerio, J. and Scott, S. Objective and Subjective Evaluation of Coloured Filters for Use in Daylight. In: Occhio E Radiazioni Solari. Cordella and Macaluso (ed), pp.111-116. 1992.

 

Benton, S. An investigation into the Self-Generation of annoyance responses to Low Level Low Frequency noise. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration, Vol 10, p35-39, 1991.

 

Benton, S. The Psychophysics of annoyance and anxiety responses to noise. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Low Frequency Noise. University of Leiden, September, 1991.

 

Benton, S. and Dixon, C. Stress and Annoyance: A failure in linearity of the Intensity Annoyance Model. Proceedings of the 5th International Health and Psychology Conference. University of Lausanne, August, 1991.

 

Scott, S. Benton, S. and Mellerio, J. Coloured Lenses, Affect, Visual Acuity and Choice Preference. Proceedings of the Applied Vision Association (Colour Group). London, July, 1991.

 

Benton, S. Dixon, C. and Wilson, B. An investigation into Habituation, Noise and Annoyance. Proceedings of the Spring Conference, The Institute of Acoustics, Keele University, part 2, pp. 295-300, 1991. ISBN 1 873082 19 3

 

Morgan, M. J. and Benton, S. Motion deblurring in human vision. Nature, 340, 3 August 1989.

 

Benton, S. An appraisal of existing community noise ratings capacity to predict the level of annoyance resulting from wind turbine noise. Central Electricity Generating Board Conference Report, 1987.

 

Morgan, M. J. and Benton, S. Effects of stimulus contrast on hyperacuity. Proceedings Experimental Psychology Society, Padua, 1986

 

Morgan, M. J. and Benton, S. Effects of image motion on interval judgements. proceedings of the European Vision Conference, 1986.

 
Benton, S. Experiments into the Impact of Low Level Low Frequency Noise upon Human Behaviour. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration, 1986, 5, 4, 143-162.

 

Benton, S. and Leventhall, H. G. The Impact of Low Level Low Frequency Noise upon Human Behaviour: Experimental Results. Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Low Frequency Noise and Vibration, London, 1985. Published in Conference Proceedings, 3.3.1 - 3.3.23.
 
Benton, S. A Microstructural Analysis of the hearing Threshold: Annoyance Peaks? Central Electricity Generating Board, Internal report, Environmental Research Section, 1983.
 
Benton, S. Experiments into the Effects of Low Frequency Noise upon Human Behaviour. Presented at the International Conference on Noise Control Engineering, July 1983, Edinburgh. Published in Internoise,83, Vol. II, pp.891-895. ISBN 0-946731-00-4.
 
Benton, S. and Leventhall, H.G. The Role of Complex Auditory Phenomena in Noise Assessment. Journal of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration, 1983, 1, 3, 97-108.

 

Benton, S. The Effects of Exposure to Generator Noise. Case Studies. Central Generating Board Internal Report, Environmental Research Section, 1982.

 
Benton, S. Problems in the Assessment of Low Level Low Frequency Noise. Presented at the Institute of acoustics Spring Meeting. Published in Proceeding: D. .2.1.- D.3.2.4. 1982.
 
Books and book chapters to date:
 
Manning, B. & Benton, S. (2008). The Safe Implementation of Research into Healthcare Practice. In: Medical and Care Compunetics, 5. Series: Studies in Health Technologies 137. Editors: L. Bos, B. Blobel, A. Marsh, D. Carroll. Publisher: IOSPress

 

Manning, B., McCann, J., Benton, S. & Bougourd, J. (2008). Active Ageing: Independence through Technology Assisted Health Optimisation. In: Medical and Care Compunetics, 5. Series: Studies in Health Technologies 137. Editors: L. Bos, B. Blobel, A. Marsh, D. Carroll. Publisher: IOSPress

 

Taylor, H. & Benton, S. (2008). The Doctor-Manager Relationship: A Behavioural Barrier to Effective Health Care?In:Medical and Care Compunetics, 5. Series: Studies in Health Technologies 137. Editors: L. Bos, B. Blobel, A. Marsh, D. Carroll. Publisher: IOSPress

 

Panggabean, H. & Benton, S. (2007) Peluang dan tantangan PIO di Indonesia. In Dari Sistem Ke Individu. (English translation: Opportunities and challenges for Industrial and Organisational Psychology in Indonesia), 113-121

 

Benton,S (2006) Low Frequency noise annoyance and the negotiation challenge for environmental officers and sufferers pp 227-244. In: The Effects of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration on People. Edited by Colin Hansen. Multi-Science publishing.ISBN 0 906522 45 5.

 

Benton,S and O. Abramson-Yehuda (2006) Low Frequency Noise Annoyance: The Behavioural Challenge. pp 131-137. In: The Effects of Low Frequency Noise and Vibration on People. Edited by: Colin Hansen. Multi-Science publishing. ISBN 0 906522 45 5.

 
Benton, S. (2001) Meditation. In Roberts, R., Groome, D. (2001) Parapsychology: The Science of Unusual Experience. Arnold
 
Other Publications
 
KTP manual: Benton, S., Brenstein, E., Desson, S., Erkom Schrink, Van C. & Okonkwo, J. (2008). The Insights Discovery Manual
 

KTP report:   Benton, S., Desson, S., Brenstein, E. & Okonkwo, J. (2007). The Development and Validity of the Insights Transformational Leadership Model

 

Benton, S., Leventhall, G. & Pelmear, P. (2003). A Review of Published Research on Low Frequency Noise and its Effects. Report to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
 
Media:
 
National Press coverage on: Environmental/Psychological Impact of low frequency noise In: The Daily Express, The Scotsman and The Daily Mail. (April, May).
 
Radio Interviews: Health Effects of Environmental Noise: BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Gloucester, Thames Radio, BBC Radio 4 `The Afternoon Shift'. (May, June).
 
Television Documentary Participant: Environmental Low Frequency Noise, Faction Films, South West Broadcasting, Broadcast, July 1997. Interviewed by 'Psychology Post' ("Business Psychology comes of age"), July, 1998. Participant: Channel 5 programme investigating health and the environment. Nov. 98. Times and The Evening Standard, Aug.
 
1999 interviews on research into The Management of Air Rage. BBC special report: Low Frequency Noise and Stress (participant).
 
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