Ken Drinkwater

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An accomplished psychologist and researcher, my academic trajectory spans over two decades of dedicated inquiry into the complexities of human cognition, belief systems, and psychological well-being. My foundation in the discipline began with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology in 2001, providing the theoretical bedrock for my subsequent specialization. In 2007, I completed an MSc focusing on learning disabilities, a formative experience that deepened my commitment to applied psychological research and the development of evidence-based interventions for vulnerable populations.

Driven by a desire to explore the peripheries of human experience, I pursued Doctoral studies, successfully achieving my PhD in Psychology in 2017. My doctoral research centred on the multifaceted development and rigorous evaluation of parapsychological phenomena. This work demanded a high level of methodological precision, challenging me to bridge the gap between subjective experience and objective, psychometric assessment. Throughout my career, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to applying scientific rigor to unconventional psychological topics, seeking to foster a more nuanced, empirical understanding of how and why individuals hold the beliefs they do.

Experience

  • 2010–present
    Dr, MMU

Education

  • 2017 
    Manchester Metropolitan University, Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
  • 2007 
    Manchester Metropolitan University, MSc - Psychology
  • 2001 
    Manchester Metropolitan University, BSc - (Hons) Psychology

Publications

  • 2026
    Applied Cognitive Psychology - A case study approach, 1
  • 2026
    Non-cognitive adaptive resourcefulness: scrutiny of its multidimensionality and nomological validity, 117

Grants and Contracts

  • 2022
    A latent profile analysis and structural equation modelling of paranormal belief, psychopathological symptoms, and well-being.
    Role:
    CI
    Funding Source:
    BIAL Foundation Portugal
  • 2018
    Neuropsychological and Cognitive-Perceptual Characteristics of Mediums and Psychics
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    BIAL Foundation Portugal
  • 2016
    A Question of Belief: An Analysis of Item Content in Paranormal Belief Questionnaires
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    BIAL Foundation Portugal

Professional Memberships

  • BPS

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