Dr Jenny van Hooff
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My profile
Biography
Academic and professional qualifications
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, Liverpool John Moores University HEA/SEDA recognised.
PhD, University of Manchester ESRC +3 funded
MA (Econ) Social Research Methods, University of Manchester
BA (Hons) History and Sociology, University of Manchester, First Class
Other academic service (administration and management)
Editorial Board Sociology 2022-26
Co-Lead of CISG (Contemporary intimacies, Sexualities & Genders) Research Group
Co-Lead Ref Environment Statement UoA21, REF2021
Co-Lead Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Departmental Group
External examiner roles
Sociology BA Programme, University of Westminster, 2014 - 2018
Sociology BA Programme, University of Liverpool 2018 - 2022
Prizes and Awards
2018 Shortlisted for Sociological Review Award for Outstanding Scholarship
2016 Shortlisted for BSA SRO SAGE Prize for Innovation and/or Excellence
Membership of professional associations
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Member of the British Sociological Association
Member of the European Sociological association
Interests and expertise
I am a sociologist of personal life, with an expertise in contemporary intimacies. My work seeks to critically interrogate heteronormative frameworks and explore the diverse relationships and encounters that go beyond what is traditionally understood by ‘family sociology’. I have published on couple relationships, sexual practices, infidelity, dating apps, friendship and sex work, using a variety of research methods including interviews, focus groups, quantitative data analysis and discourse analysis.
Teaching
Subject areas
Sociology
Supervision
Alicia Denby, ‘Singlehood and the City: An Investigation into the position of the Single in Urban Space’, LUDeC award, Principal Supervisor.
Laura Machin, ‘What factors contribute to the ‘Justice Gap’ between the number of reports of sexual violence and the number of resultant convictions, within the criminal justice system of England and Wales?’ 2nd Supervisor.
Jamie Crowther, ‘Kicking crime into touch: rugby as a site to explore masculinity, marginality and positive youth development of young people known to the Criminal Justice System’, 2nd Supervisor.
Sarah Perry, ‘How do we write sex better? A critical enquiry exploring how sexual activity is depicted in contemporary Anglophone literary fiction’, AHRC award, 2nd Supervisor
Research outputs
Journal Articles:
2020 van Hooff, J & Morris, S P (2020) ‘Sexual wellbeing and social class in Britain: an analysis of nationally representative survey data’, Sociological Research Online, https://doi.org/10.1177/1360780420925489
Hammond, N & van Hooff, J (2020) ‘“This Is Me, This Is What I Am, I Am a Man”: The Masculinities of Men Who Pay for Sex with Women’, The Journal of Sex Research, 57:5 650-663 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2019.1644485
2019 Aeby, G & van Hooff, J (2019) ‘Who gets custody of the friends? Online narratives of dealing with changes in friendship networks following relationship breakdown’, Families, Relationships and Societies, 8 (3), pp. 411-426 https://doi.org/10.1332/204674318X15271464535444
Included in FRS ‘Highly Cited Collection’ https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/highly-cited-collection
2017 van Hooff, J. (2017) ‘An everyday affair: Deciphering the sociological significance of women’s attitudes towards infidelity’, The Sociological Review, 65(4), pp. 850-864.
Shortlisted for 2018 Sociological Review Award for Outstanding Scholarship
Themen, K, & van Hooff, J (2017). Kicking against tradition: women’s football, negotiating friendships and social spaces. Leisure Studies, 36(4), 542–552.
2015 van Hooff, J. (2015) ‘Desires, expectations and the sexual practices of married and cohabiting heterosexual women’, Sociological Research Online, 20 (4) 4
Shortlisted for 2016 BSA-SAGE Prize for Excellence and Innovation
2011 van Hooff, J (2011) ‘Rationalising inequality: Heterosexual couples’ explanations and justifications for the continuing division of domestic labour along traditionally gendered lines’, Journal of Gender Studies, 20(1), 19-30.
Monographs:
2013 van Hooff, J (2013) Modern Couples? Continuity and change in heterosexual relationships, Routledge, ISBN 978-1-4094-3913-4.
Launched in paperback June 2018
Book Chapters:
2020 van Hooff, J (2020) ‘Swipe right? Tinder, commitment and commodification’ in Romantic Relationships in a Time of Cold Intimacies, edited by Julia Carter and Lorena Arocha, Palgrave ISBN 978-3-030-29256-0
Online Articles:
2017 van Hooff, J (2017) ‘Secrets and Lies: Couple Relationships and Infidelity’,The Sociological Review Blog. [invited contribution]
2014 van Hooff, J (2014) ‘Conscious Uncoupling: Reassessing Agency and Desire in Couple Relationships’ Discover Society, Issue 9. [invited contribution]
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Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Van Hooff, J. (2016) Modern couples?: Continuity and change in heterosexual relationships.
van Hooff, J. (2013) Modern couples?: Continuity and change in heterosexual relationships.
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Chapters in books
van Hooff, J. (2019) 'Swipe right? Tinder, commitment and the commercialization of intimate life.' In Carter, J., Arocha, L. (ed.) Romantic Relationships in a Time of Cold Intimacies. Palgrave,
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Reports
van Hooff, J., Connolly, S., Taylor, S. (2013) The Student Journey Project: Findings so far. CARPE.
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Journal articles
Hall, M., van Hooff, J. (2024) 'Otherland: accounts of ordinary childless/freeness on Mumsnet.' Families, Relationships and Societies: an international journal of research and debate,
Newerla, A., van Hooff, J. (2023) 'Mobile intimacies? Uncertainty, ambivalence and fluidity in the intimate practices of dating app users in Germany and the UK.' Sexualities,
Denby, A., van Hooff, J. (2023) '‘An emotional stalemate’: cold intimacies in heterosexual young people’s dating practices.' Emotions and Society, pp. 1-17.
Lahad, K., van Hooff, J. (2023) 'Is my best friend toxic? A textual analysis of online advice on difficult relationships.' Families, Relationships and Societies: an international journal of research and debate, pp. 1-16.
van Hooff, J., Morris, S. (2020) 'Sexual wellbeing and social class in Britain: an analysis of nationally representative survey data.' Sociological Research Online, 26(2) pp. 288-308.
Hammond, N., van Hooff, J. (2019) '“This is me, this is what I am, I am a man”: the masculinities of men who pay for sex with women.' Journal of Sex Research, 57(5) pp. 650-663.
Aeby, G., van Hooff, J.H. (2018) 'Who gets custody of the friends? Online narratives of changes in friendship networks following relationship breakdown.' Families, Relationships and Societies: an international journal of research and debate, 8(3) pp. 411-426.
van Hooff, J. (2017) 'An everyday affair: Deciphering the sociological significance of women’s attitudes towards infidelity.' The Sociological Review, 65(4) pp. 850-864.
Themen, C., van Hooff, J. (2016) 'Kicking against tradition: women’s football, negotiating friendships and social spaces.' Leisure Studies, 36(4) pp. 542-552.
van Hooff, J.H., Westall, A. (2016) 'Enhancing belonging, confidence and academic development through meaningful Personal Tutoring.' Learning and Teaching in Action (online), 11(2) pp. 27-36.
van Hooff, J. (2015) 'Desires, expectations and the sexual practices of married and cohabiting heterosexual women.' Sociological Research Online: an electronic journal, 20(4) pp. 123-132.
van Hooff, J.H. (2011) 'Rationalising inequality: Heterosexual couples' explanations and justifications for the division of housework along traditionally gendered lines.' Journal of Gender Studies, 20(1) pp. 19-30.
van Hooff, J.H. (2010) 'That difficult second year: Improving student experience and attainment at level five.' Innovations in Practice, (6)
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Non-peer reviewed articles / reviews
van Hooff, J. (2021) Book Review: Chasing Masculinity: Men, Validation, and Infidelity.
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Other
van Hooff, J. (2017) Secrets and Lies: Couple Relationships and Infidelity.
van Hooff, J. (2014) Conscious Uncoupling: Reassessing Agency and Desire in Couple Relationships.
Press and media
Media appearances or involvement
Varous media appearances and interviews, for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio FiveLive, the Times, Grazia, the Independent. You can hear me talking about my research on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Thinking Allowed’ on 14/02/18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05ytkp3