Dr Nina Maxwell
Research Associate
- Email:
- maxwelln2@cardiff.ac.uk
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)29 2251 0944
- Location:
- 12 Museum Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BG
I am a chartered psychologist based in the Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) with research interests in professional development, video interaction guidance, fathers and education and safeguarding.
Over the last sixteen years I have conducted quantitative and qualitative research in education, training and service provision with health and social care professionals, children and families, fathers, medical students and distance learners. I have evaluated provision across age ranges, social care settings, statutory and voluntary organisations, and educational settings.
2018
- Doughty, J., Maxwell, N. and Slater, T. 2018. Parental alienation: in search of evidence. Family Law 48, pp. 1304-1307.
- Maxwell, N. and Rees, A. 2018. The impact of VIG for professionals and families. Presented at: Association for Video Interaction Guidance UK International Conference: Catching the Waves of Attunement, Cornwall, UK, 27 September 2018.
- Doughty, J., Maxwell, N. and Slater, T. 2018. Review of research and case law on parental alienation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://beta.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2018-05/review-of-research-and-case-law-on-parental-alienation.pdf
- Maxwell, N. and Rees, A. 2018. Video Interaction Guidance Evaluation. Presented at: South Wales Practitioner Workshop, Cardiff, UK, 27 March 2018.
- Maxwell, N. and Rees, A. 2018. Video Interaction Guidance Evaluation. Presented at: North Wales Practitioner Workshop, Wrexham, UK, 26 March 2018.
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2018. The pre-training characteristics of Frontline participants and mainstream social work students. British Journal of Social Work 48(2), pp. 487-504. (10.1093/bjsw/bcx042)
- Doughty, J., Maxwell, N. and Slater, T. 2018. Review of research and case law on parental alienation. Cardiff: Welsh Government. Available at: https://beta.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2018-05/review-of-research-and-case-law-on-parental-alienation.pdf
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2018. Home education for children with additional learning needs - a better choice or the only option?. Educational Review
- Maxwell, N. and Rees, A. 2018. Video Interaction Guidance: Emerging findings from a UK study into the use of VIG to reduce the numbers of children in care and to support relationship building in foster care and adoption. Presented at: European Scientific Association on Residential and Family Care for Children and Adolescents, Porto, Portugal, 2-5 October 2018.
2017
- Scourfield, J.et al. 2017. Evaluation of a fast-track postgraduate social work program in England using simulated practice. Research on Social Work Practice (10.1177/1049731517735575)
- Forrester, D.et al. 2017. An evidence based review of the risks to children and young people who are educated at home. National Independent Safeguarding Board. Available at: http://safeguardingboard.wales/2017/11/23/home-education-children-report-2/
- Rees, A., Staples, E. and Maxwell, N. 2017. Evaluation of Visiting Mum Scheme: Final Report June 2017. Cardiff: CASCADE. Available at: http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cascade/files/2017/09/Final-PACT-report-Final-version.-12.7.17.pdf
2016
- Maxwell, N., Rees, A. and Williams, A. 2016. Evaluation of the Video Interaction Guidance Service, Cornwall Council. Cardiff: CASCADE. Available at: http://sites.cardiff.ac.uk/cascade/files/2017/09/VIG-Evaluation-Report.pdf
- Roberts, L.et al. 2016. Improving well-being and outcomes for looked after children in Wales: A context sensitive review of interventions. Adoption and Fostering 40(4), pp. 309-324. (10.1177/0308575916675563)
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2016. Independent evaluation of the Frontline pilot: Research report. Project Report. [Online]. Department for Education. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/frontline-pilot-independent-evaluation
2014
- Evans, S.et al. 2014. System-level change in mental health services in North Wales: an observational study using systems thinking. International Journal of Social Psychiatry 60(4), pp. 337. (10.1177/0020764013489672)
- Ottaway, H., Holland, S. and Maxwell, N. 2014. The provision and experience of adoption support services in Wales: perspectives from adoption agencies and adoptive parents.. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Welsh Assembly Government. Available at: http://gov.wales/docs/dhss/publications/140702researchen.pdf
2012
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2012. The benefits and challenges of training child protection social workers in father engagement. Child Abuse Review 21(4), pp. 299-310. (10.1002/car.2218)
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2012. Engaging fathers in child welfare services: A narrative review of recent research evidence. Child and Family Social Work 17(2), pp. 160-169. (10.1111/j.1365-2206.2012.00827.x)
- Scourfield, J. B.et al. 2012. Results of a training course for social workers on engaging fathers in child protection. Children and Youth Services Review 34(8), pp. 1425-1432. (10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.03.022)
2011
- Maxwell, N.et al. 2011. UK panel data on social work service users. British Journal of Social Work 42(1), pp. 165-184. (10.1093/bjsw/bcr051)
2009
- Greenland, K.et al. 2009. Theoretical antecedents of distress disclosure in a community sample of young people. Journal of Applied Social Psychology 39(9), pp. 2045-2068. (10.1111/j.1559-1816.2009.00515.x)
- Evans, S.et al. 2009. High impact changes in social care: a scoping review. Project Report. [Online]. National Assembly for Wales. Available at: http://www.assembly.wales/cy/bus-home/bus-third-assembly/3-committees/3-scrutiny/3-hwlg/business-hwlg-inquiries/bus-committees-third-hwlg-inquiries_-_wfp/hwlg3-workforce_planning_inquiry/Pages/hwlg3-swanseauniversity.aspx
- Fitzgerald, K. and Maxwell, N. 2009. The roles and responsibilities of health practitioners of older adults in emergency management. Project Report. [Online]. Public Health Agency of Canada. Available at: http://www.ccsmh.ca/en/resources/emergencyPreparedness.cfm
- Evans, S.et al. 2009. International recruitment in social work and social care in wales: the workers' and their colleagues' views. Project Report. Wales Office of Research and Development.
- Scourfield, J. B. and Maxwell, N. 2009. Social work doctoral students in the UK: a web-based survey and search of the index to theses. British Journal of Social Work 40(2), pp. 548-566. (10.1093/bjsw/bcn165)
2008
- Maegusuku-Hewett, T., Kalicinski, L. and Smalley, N. 2008. Agenda for action - the care and protection of asylum-seeker and trafficked children in Wales. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Save the Children Wales. Available at: http://www.wsmp.org.uk/documents/wsmp/Asylum%20Seeking%20Children/Reports/Agenda%20for%20Action.eng.Dec.08.pdf
- Lambert, P.et al. 2008. The social context of school bullying: evidence from a survey of children in South Wales. Research Papers in Education 23(3), pp. 269-291. (10.1080/02671520701809866)
- Scourfield, J. B. and Smalley, N. 2008. Social work doctoral students in the UK. Southampton, UK: The Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Social Policy and Social Work (SWAP). Available at: http://www.swap.ac.uk/docs/projects/rpt_jscourfield_online.pdf
2007
- Maegusuku-Hewett, T.et al. 2007. Refugee children in Wales: coping and adaptation in the face of adversity. Children & Society 21(4), pp. 309-321. (10.1111/j.1099-0860.2007.00102.x)
- Scourfield, J. B.et al. 2007. Young people's gendered interpretations of suicide and attempted suicide. Child & Family Social Work 12(3), pp. 248-257. (10.1111/j.1365-2206.2007.00498.x)
2006
- Dunkerley, D.et al. 2006. Children seeking asylum in Wales. Journal of Refugee Studies 19(4), pp. 488-508. (10.1093/refuge/fel019)
- Dunkerley, D.et al. 2006. The experiences of front-line staff working with children seeking asylum. In: Jones Finer, C. ed. Migration, Immigration and Social Policy.. London: Wiley-Blackwell, pp. 81-92.
2005
- Dunkerley, D.et al. 2005. The experiences of frontline staff working with children seeking asylum. Social Policy and Administration 39(6), pp. 640-652. (10.1111/j.1467-9515.2005.00461.x)
- Smalley, N., Scourfield, J. B. and Greenland, K. 2005. Young people, gender and suicide: A review of research on the social context. Journal of Social Work 5(2), pp. 133-154. (10.1177/1468017305054953)
- Hewett, T.et al. 2005. Uncertain futures: children seeking asylum in Wales. Project Report. [Online]. Cardiff: Save the Children Wales. Available at: http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/resources/online-library/uncertain-futures-children-seeking-asylum-in-wales
2004
- Smalley, N. and Scourfield, J. B. 2004. The potential of research project websites. British Journal of Social Work 34(4), pp. 591-598. (10.1093/bjsw/bch068)
- Smalley, N.et al. 2004. Services for suicidal young people: qualitative research on lay and professional perspectives. Youth & Policy:The Journal of Critical Analysis 83, pp. 1-18.
2003
- Smalley, N. 2003. Chalk, talk, technology and the teacher: teacher decisions in blended learning. Welsh Journal of Education 12(1), pp. 53-63.
- Selwyn, N. and Smalley, N. 2003. An evaluation of the BBC/Nuffield prototype hybrid courses. Project Report. [Online]. BBC/Nuffield.. Available at: http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/sites/default/files/full_evaluation.pdf
2001
- Smalley, N., Graff, M. and Saunders, D. 2001. A revised computer attitude scale for secondary students.. Educational and Child Psychology 18(3), pp. 47-57.
- Smalley, N., Saunders, D. and Hodson, P. 2001. An electronic newspaper simulation. International Journal of Simulation and Gaming 33, pp. 89-93.
- Smalley, N. and Saunders, D. 2001. The development of an internet simulation for adults into a widening access initiative. Journal of Vocational Education & Training 53(3), pp. 355-372. (10.1080/13636820100200173)
2000
- Saunders, D. and Smalley, N. eds. 2000. The international simulation and gaming research yearbook: simulations and games for transition and change.. Routledge.
Current research projects:
- Impact of Video Interaction Guidance Service on professionals and families (Cornwall Council)
- Fast track destination study
- Fostering well-being evaluation
- Integrated Family Support Service research study
Research interests:
- Professional development
- Evaluation of social work/social care provision
- The effectiveness of mental health projects
- Father engagement
- Parent-child interventions
