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Biography
Mary Webster began her PhD at Ulster University in 2019. Her research focuses on family conflict and the family system in improving care and wellbeing outcomes for individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. Prior to this, she was Research Associate on the PLACE-EE project at the Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Ulster University and Research Assistant at Open Lab, Newcastle University. Mary completed her MPhil at the Institute of Health and Society at Newcastle University in 2016, exploring digital peer support for adolescents living with Type 1 Diabetes. Mary also completed her MSc in Applied Psychology in Mental Health in 2010 and BSc Hons Psychology in 2008 both at Ulster University.
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
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Exploring thoughts during an aversive episode
Webster, M., Lorimer, S. & Henderson, E., 22 Jul 2025, (Published online)Research output: Other contribution › Preregistration
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Effectiveness of Intergenerational Exchange Programs Between Adolescents and Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Webster, M., Norwood, K., Waterworth, J. & Leavey, G., 2 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Intergenerational Relationships. p. 1-42 42 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Family conflict in dementia care: A scoping review protocol
Webster, M., Norwood, K., McDowell, C. & Leavey, G., 8 Mar 2023, (Published online)Research output: Other contribution › Preregistration
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Family Conflict in Dementia Caregiving: Maintaining Research Ethics and Integrity: Moving Beyond the Rhetoric
Norwood, K. & Webster, M., 24 Nov 2023, Ethics and Integrity in Research with Older People and Service Users. O'Sullivan, R. (ed.). Emerald Publishing Limited, Vol. 9. p. 57-81 25 p. (Advances in Research Ethics and Integrity; vol. 9).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Games and Diabetes: A Review Investigating Theoretical Frameworks, Evaluation Methodologies, and Opportunities for Design Grounded in Learning Theories
Lazem, S., Webster, M., Holmes, W. & Wolf, M., 1 Mar 2016, In: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 10, 2, p. 447-452 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Human Nutrition Research Centre 20th Anniversary Travel Bursary
Webster, M. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Other distinction
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A scoping review of family conflict in dementia care
Webster, M. (Speaker)
10 May 2023 → 11 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster presentation
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Understanding family conflict in the context of dementia caregiving: The perspective of community care staff and volunteers
Webster, M. (Speaker)
11 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Understanding family conflict in the context of dementia caregiving: The perspective of community care staff and volunteers
Webster, M. (Speaker)
13 Oct 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Poster presentation
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PLACE-EE: Platforms for Ageing Community Engagement – Exchange and Enterprise
Webster, M. (Speaker)
8 May 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Understanding the Lived Experience of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Opportunities for Design
Webster, M. (Speaker)
21 Jun 2015 → 24 Jun 2015Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Thesis
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Family conflict in caring for someone with dementia
Webster, M. (Author), Norwood, K. (Supervisor), McDowell, C. (Supervisor) & Leavey, G. (Supervisor), Jun 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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