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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
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).