Professor Benjamin Hine is Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of West London's School of Human and Social Sciences, where he is a leading researcher on parental alienation, family breakdown, and the gendered experiences of men and boys. He leads the Evidence-Based Domestic Abuse Research Network (EBDARN), bringing together UK researchers to better understand abuse dynamics in family systems. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals including Good Health and Wellbeing, Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities, and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Professor Hine's research primarily focuses on Parental Alienation (PA) - where one parent seeks to damage or sever the child's relationship with the other parent - and the psychological impact of post-separation abuse. His work challenges gendered discourse around domestic violence, arguing that current policies like the Istanbul Convention reinforce harmful stereotypes that exclude male victims. He examines how gender schemas influence perceptions of domestic abuse and advocates for more inclusive approaches that recognize the full spectrum of victims and perpetrators. His publication record shows a clear trajectory examining fathers' experiences after relationship breakdown, with recent work focusing on parental alienation prevalence, fathers' mental health, co-parenting arrangements, and the impact of the pandemic on family dynamics. His research spans both quantitative studies establishing prevalence rates and qualitative explorations of lived experiences, with particular attention to how gender stereotypes affect service provision and legal outcomes for male victims. As an educator, Professor Hine teaches across Developmental Psychology, Gender & Sexuality Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology, and Experiential Psychology. He supervises PhD students and teaches across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs at the University of West London. Professor Hine serves as Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society and is a trustee of The Mankind Initiative, supporting male victims of domestic abuse. As co-founder of the Men and Boys Coalition, he works with professionals, academics, and charities to address critical issues including male suicide, boys' educational underachievement, and father involvement post-separation.
