About
Maria Kempnich is an Academic Visitor at Magdalen College, University of Oxford, affiliated with the Risk & Resilience research group and the Medical Research Council. Her work examines how life transitions reshape social networks and mental health through interdisciplinary psychological frameworks.
Education:
- BSc in Psychology, University of St Andrews
- MSc in Psychological Research, University of Oxford
- DPhil in Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford
Research Focus: Integrating social, evolutionary, and clinical psychology, Maria investigates predictors of transition experiences using longitudinal and social network analyses. Her recent expansion into mindfulness—driven by observations of self-relationship dynamics during change—aims to transform stressful periods into enriching opportunities, particularly through school-based adolescent interventions.
Publication Trend: Her 2023 study on mindfulness training in schools reflects a cohesive trajectory examining mental health resilience during developmental transitions, emphasizing practical applications in educational settings.
Collaborations: She partners with Professor Lucy Bowes (Developmental Psychopathology) and Emeritus Professor Robin Dunbar, leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise to address psychosocial adaptation challenges.
