We’ve listed our academic papers in reverse chronological order (most recent first). Where possible, we’ve included a link to a website where you can read either the full paper or its abstract.
All links are to external websites; links checked April 2017.
Grellier, J., White, MP., Albin, M., Bell, S. et al. 2017. ‘BlueHealth: a study programme protocol for mapping and quantifying the potential benefits to public health and well-being from Europe’s blue spaces’, BMJ Open 7(6) doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016188
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Brookfield, K., Ward Thompson, C. and Scott, I. 2017. ‘The uncommon impact of common environmental details on walking in older adults’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 14(2), 190 doi: 10.3390/ijerph14020190
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Brookfield, K. and Tilley, S. 2016. ‘Using Virtual Street Audits to Understand the Walkability of Older Adults’ Route Choices by Gender and Age’, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13(11), 1061 doi: 10.3390/ijerph13111061
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Brookfield, K. and Mead, G. 2016. ‘Physical environments and community reintegration post stroke: qualitative insights from stroke clubs’, Disability & Society doi: 10.1080/09687599.2016.1223606
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Brookfield, K., Tilley, S. and Cox, M. 2016. ‘Informal science learning for older adults’ Science Communication. doi 10.1177/1075547016655358
You can read this paper, in full, via Edinburgh Research Explorer.
Ward Thompson, C., Aspinall, P., Roe, J., Robertson, L. and Miller, D. 2016. ‘Mitigating stress and supporting health in deprived urban communities: the importance of green space and the social environment’. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 13(4): 440; doi:10.3390/ijerph13040440
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Curl, A., Ward Thompson, C., Alves, S., and Aspinall, P. ‘Outdoor environmental supportiveness and older people’s quality of life: a personal projects approach’ Journal of Housing for the Elderly.
This paper is currently in press
Brookfield, K., Fitzsimons, C., Scott, I., Mead, G., Starr, J., Thin, N., Tinker, A. and Ward Thompson, C. 2015. ‘The home as enabler of more active lifestyles among older people’ Building Research & Information. doi: 10.1080/09613218.2015.1045702
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Curl, A., Ward Thompson, C., and Aspinall, P. 2015. ‘The effectiveness of ‘shared space’ residential street interventions on self-reported activity levels and quality of life for older people’ Landscape and Urban Planning, 139, pp. 117-125. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.019
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Curl, A., Thompson, C. W., Aspinall, P., and Ormerod, M. 2015. ‘Developing an audit checklist to assess outdoor falls risk’ Proceedings of the ICE: Urban Design and Planning. doi:10.1680/udap.14.00056
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Ward Thompson, C., Aspinall, P. and Roe, J. 2014. ‘Access to Green Space in Disadvantaged Urban Communities: Evidence of salutogenic effects based on biomarker and self-report measures of wellbeing’ Procedia – Social and Behavioral Sciences 153, pp. 10-22. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.10.036
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Unt, A-L, Travlou, P. and Bell, S. 2014. ‘Blank Space: Exploring the Sublime Qualities of Urban Wilderness at the Former Fishing Harbour in Tallinn, Estonia’ Landscape Research 39(3), pp. 267-286. doi:10.1080/01426397.2012.742046
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Silveirinha de Oliveira, E., Aspinall, P., Briggs, A., Cummins, C., Leyland, A. H., Mitchell, R., Roe, J. and Ward Thompson, C. 2013. ‘How effective is the Forestry Commission Scotland’s woodland improvement programme Woods In and Around Towns (WIAT) at improving psychological well-being in deprived urban communities? A quasi-experimental study’ BMJ Open 3:8. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003648
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Ward Thompson, C., Roe, J. and Aspinall, P. 2013. ‘Woodland improvements in deprived urban communities: What impact do they have on people’s activities and quality of life?’ Landscape and Urban Planning 118, pp. 79-89. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2013.02.001
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Ward Thompson, C., Curl, A., Aspinall, P., Alves, S., and Zuin, A. 2013. ‘Do changes to the local street environment alter behaviour and quality of life of older adults? The ‘DIY Streets’ intervention’ British Journal of Sports Medicine, 48 (13), pp. 1059-1065. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2012-091718
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Roe, J., Ward Thompson, C., Aspinall, P., Brewer, M., Duff, E., Miller, D., Mitchell, R. and Clow, A. 2013. ‘Green Space and Stress: Evidence from Cortisol Measures in Deprived Urban Communities’ International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 10 (9), pp. 4086-4103. doi:10.3390/ijerph10094086
This paper is open access, so you can read it in full
Ward Thompson, C. 2013. ‘Activity, exercise and the planning and design of outdoor spaces’ Journal of Environmental Psychology 34, pp. 79-96. doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2013.01.003
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Ward Thompson, C., Roe, J., Aspinall, P., Mitchell, R., Clow, A. and Miller, D. 2012. ‘More green space is linked to less stress in deprived communities: Evidence from salivary cortisol patterns’ Landscape and Urban Planning 105, pp. 221-229. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.12.015
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Ward Thompson, C. and Aspinall, P. 2011. ‘Natural environments and their impact on activity, health and quality of life’. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being 3 (3), pp 230-260. doi:10.1111/j.1758-0854.2011.01053.x
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Roe, J. and Aspinall, P. 2011. ‘The restorative benefits of walking in urban and rural settings in adults with good and poor mental health’ Health and Place 17(1) pp. 103-113. doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.09.003
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Aspinall, P.A, Ward Thompson, C., Alves, S., Sugiyama, T., Vickers, A. and Brice, R. 2010. ‘Preference and relative importance for environmental attributes of neighbourhood open space in older people Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 37(6), pp. 1022–1039.
doi:10.1068/b36024
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Millington, C., Ward Thompson, C., Rowe, D., Aspinall, P., Fitzsimons, C., Nelson, N. and Mutrie, N. 2009. ‘Development of the Scottish Walkability Assessment Tool (SWAT)’ Health and Place 15(2), pp. 474-481. doi:10.1016/jhealthplace.2008.09.007
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Sugiyama, T., Ward Thompson, C. and Alves, S. 2009. ‘Associations between neighborhood open space attributes and quality of life for older people in Britain’ Environment and Behavior 41(1), pp. 3-21. doi:10.1177/0013916507311688
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Bell, S., Montarzino, A., Aspinall, P., Peneze, Z. and Nikodemus, O. 2009. ‘Rural society, social inclusion and landscape change in Central and Eastern Europe: A case study of Latvia’ Sociologia Ruralis 49(3) pp. 295-326. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9523.2009.00480.x
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Travlou, P., Eubanks Owens, P., Ward Thompson, C. and Maxwell, L. 2008. ‘Place mapping with teenagers: locating their territories and documenting their experience of the public realm’
Children’s Geographies 6(3), pp. 309–326. doi:10.1080/14733280802184039
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Alves, S., Aspinall, P., Ward Thompson, C., Sugiyama, T., Brice, R. and Vickers, A. 2008. ‘Preferences of Older People for Environmental Attributes of Local Parks: The Use of Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis’ Facilities 26 (11/ 12), 433-453. doi:10.1108/02632770810895705 Selected to be republished in Social Marketing, by SAGE Publications Ltd, February 2013.
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Ward Thompson, C., Aspinall, P. and Montarzino, A. 2008. ‘The childhood factor: Adult visits to green places and the significance of childhood experience’ Environment and Behavior 40 (1) pp. 111-143. doi:10.1177/0013916507300119
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online
Sugiyama, T. and Ward Thompson, C. 2007. ‘Older people’s health, outdoor activity and supportiveness of neighbourhood environments’ Landscape and Urban Planning 83, 168–175. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2007.04.002
This paper is restricted to journal subscribers, but you can read the abstract online