Jen Coleman

Jen Coleman is a Lecturer in Psychology and the Widening Participation Academic Lead at the University of East Anglia's School of Psychology. Her research focuses on children and family dynamics, particularly in contexts of separation, divorce, and foster care transitions. She specializes in qualitative methodologies and creative approaches to studying child rights and developmental science. Her work emphasizes policy evaluation and youth resilience in transitional care systems.

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Her research collaborations center on child welfare systems, including evaluations of fostering services and residential care transitions. Recent projects include the Norfolk County Council's Enhanced Fostering Service (EFS) evaluation, examining youth experiences across care environments. Her work intersects developmental psychology, social policy, and qualitative research methods.

Dr. Coleman has presented at the UEA Student Experience Conference (2025) and engaged in media outreach, including the PSY Student Sessions podcast, discussing student-led research and belonging initiatives.

She collaborates with the Centre for Research on the Child and Family (CRCF) and maintains a focus on fostering equitable educational and care pathways for vulnerable youth.