Overview
Background
Dr Jon Olsen is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Social Science, The University of Queensland, and Director of the AURIN UQ-Node. His research examines how built and natural environments—and the urban planning policies that shape them—affect health outcomes and contribute to health inequalities. His work bridges public health, urban studies, and human geography, with a strong focus on the connections between human and planetary health.
Jon is also Senior Editor of Urban Transitions, serves on the Editorial Board of Wellbeing, Space and Society, and is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow.
Availability
- Dr Jonathan Olsen is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Epidemiology, Cardiff University
Research interests
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Mobility, Health & Environmental Exposure
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Urban Liveability & Community Wellbeing
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Healthy and equitable places
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Socioeconomic impacts of place-based planning policies
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Social and geographical impacts of climate change on health
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Nationwide equity assessment of the 20-min neighbourhood in the scottish context: a socio-spatial proximity analysis of residential locations
Olsen, Jonathan R., Thornton, Lukar, Tregonning, Grant and Mitchell, Richard (2022). Nationwide equity assessment of the 20-min neighbourhood in the scottish context: a socio-spatial proximity analysis of residential locations. Social Science & Medicine, 315 115502, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.115502
2022
Journal Article
Impact of subjective and objective neighbourhood characteristics and individual socioeconomic position on allostatic load: a cross-sectional analysis of an all-age UK household panel study
Whitley, Elise, Olsen, Jonathan and Benzeval, Michaela (2022). Impact of subjective and objective neighbourhood characteristics and individual socioeconomic position on allostatic load: a cross-sectional analysis of an all-age UK household panel study. Health and Place, 78 102930, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102930
2022
Journal Article
Trends and inequalities in distance to and use of nearest natural space in the context of the 20-min neighbourhood: a 4-wave national repeat cross-sectional study, 2013 to 2019
Olsen, Jonathan R., Nicholls, Natalie, Panter, Jenna, Burnett, Hannah, Tornow, Michael and Mitchell, Richard (2022). Trends and inequalities in distance to and use of nearest natural space in the context of the 20-min neighbourhood: a 4-wave national repeat cross-sectional study, 2013 to 2019. Environmental Research, 213 113610, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113610
2022
Journal Article
Day-to-day intrapersonal variability in mobility patterns and association with perceived stress: a cross-sectional study using GPS from 122 individuals in three European cities
Olsen, Jonathan R., Nicholls, Natalie, Caryl, Fiona, Mendoza, Juan Orjuela, Panis, Luc Int, Dons, Evi, Laeremans, Michelle, Standaert, Arnout, Lee, Duncan, Avila-Palencia, Ione, de Nazelle, Audrey, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark and Mitchell, Richard (2022). Day-to-day intrapersonal variability in mobility patterns and association with perceived stress: a cross-sectional study using GPS from 122 individuals in three European cities. SSM - Population Health, 19 101172, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101172
2022
Journal Article
Socioeconomic inequality in Scottish children's exposure to and use of natural space and private gardens, measured by GPS
Olsen, Jonathan R., Caryl, Fiona M., McCrorie, Paul and Mitchell, Richard (2022). Socioeconomic inequality in Scottish children's exposure to and use of natural space and private gardens, measured by GPS. Landscape and Urban Planning, 223 104425. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104425
2022
Journal Article
Socio-economic patterning of food and drink advertising at public transport stops in Edinburgh, UK
Robertson, Tony, Jepson, Ruth, Lambe, Kyle, Olsen, Jonathan R. and Thornton, Lukar E. (2022). Socio-economic patterning of food and drink advertising at public transport stops in Edinburgh, UK. Public Health Nutrition, 25 (5), 1131-1139. doi: 10.1017/S1368980021004766
2022
Journal Article
Green space visits and barriers to visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic: a three-wave nationally representative cross-sectional study of UK adults
Burnett, Hannah, Olsen, Jonathan R. and Mitchell, Richard (2022). Green space visits and barriers to visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic: a three-wave nationally representative cross-sectional study of UK adults. Land, 11 (4) 503, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/land11040503
2021
Journal Article
Contextual influences on chronic illness: a multi-level analysis in the twin cities of Ramallah and Al Bireh in the occupied Palestinian Territory
Alkhatib, Ahmad M., Olsen, Jonathan R. and Mitchell, Richard (2021). Contextual influences on chronic illness: a multi-level analysis in the twin cities of Ramallah and Al Bireh in the occupied Palestinian Territory. Health and Place, 72 102677, 102677-72. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102677
2021
Other Outputs
SSR Environment and Spaces Group - COVID-19 Green and Open Space Use in Spring 2021 (Wave 3): priorities for post-pandemic recovery
Olsen, Jonathan and Mitchell, Richard (2021). SSR Environment and Spaces Group - COVID-19 Green and Open Space Use in Spring 2021 (Wave 3): priorities for post-pandemic recovery. Glasgow, United Kingdom: University of Glasgow. doi: 10.36399/gla.pubs.246702
2021
Journal Article
Change in time spent visiting and experiences of green space following restrictions on movement during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationally representative cross-sectional study of UK adults
Burnett, Hannah, Olsen, Jonathan R., Nicholls, Natalie and Mitchell, Richard (2021). Change in time spent visiting and experiences of green space following restrictions on movement during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationally representative cross-sectional study of UK adults. BMJ Open, 11 (3) e044067, e044067-3. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044067
2021
Journal Article
Exposure to unhealthy product advertising: spatial proximity analysis to schools and socio-economic inequalities in daily exposure measured using Scottish Children's individual-level GPS data
Olsen, Jonathan R., Patterson, Chris, Caryl, Fiona M., Robertson, Tony, Mooney, Stephen J., Rundle, Andrew G., Mitchell, Richard and Hilton, Shona (2021). Exposure to unhealthy product advertising: spatial proximity analysis to schools and socio-economic inequalities in daily exposure measured using Scottish Children's individual-level GPS data. Health and Place, 68 102535, 102535. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2021.102535
2021
Other Outputs
S&SR Environment and Spaces Group Report: COVID-19 Green and Open Space Use in Autumn 2020
Olsen, Jonathan and Mitchell, Richard (2021). S&SR Environment and Spaces Group Report: COVID-19 Green and Open Space Use in Autumn 2020. Glasgow, United Kingdom: University of Glasgow. doi: 10.36399/gla.pubs.234770
2021
Journal Article
Do neighbourhood characteristics matter in understanding school children’s active lifestyles? A cross-region multi-city comparison of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Hong Kong
Olsen, Jonathan R., Leung, Kevin Y. K., Nicholls, Natalie and Loo, Becky P. Y. (2021). Do neighbourhood characteristics matter in understanding school children’s active lifestyles? A cross-region multi-city comparison of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Hong Kong. Children's Geographies, 19 (4), 488-504. doi: 10.1080/14733285.2020.1828826
2021
Journal Article
Neighbourhood natural space and the narrowing of socioeconomic inequality in children's social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing
McCrorie, Paul, Olsen, Jonathan R., Caryl, Fiona M., Nicholls, Natalie and Mitchell, Rich (2021). Neighbourhood natural space and the narrowing of socioeconomic inequality in children's social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 2 100051. doi: 10.1016/j.wss.2021.100051
2020
Other Outputs
S&SR Environments and Spaces Group: change in use of green and open space following COVID-19 lockdown ‘stay at home’ phase and initial easing of lockdown
Olsen, Jonathan and Mitchell, Rich (2020). S&SR Environments and Spaces Group: change in use of green and open space following COVID-19 lockdown ‘stay at home’ phase and initial easing of lockdown. Glasgow, United Kingdom: University of Glasgow. doi: 10.36399/gla.pubs.223180
2019
Journal Article
Active commute to school: does distance from school or walkability of the home neighbourhood matter? A national cross-sectional study of children aged 10-11 years, Scotland, UK
Macdonald, Laura, Mccrorie, Paul, Nicholls, Natalie and Olsen, Jonathan R (2019). Active commute to school: does distance from school or walkability of the home neighbourhood matter? A national cross-sectional study of children aged 10-11 years, Scotland, UK. BMJ Open, 9 (12) e033628, e033628-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033628
2019
Journal Article
Which urban land covers/uses are associated with residents' mortality? A cross-sectional, ecological, pan-European study of 233 cities
Olsen, Jonathan R, Nicholls, Natalie, Moon, Graham, Pearce, Jamie, Shortt, Niamh and Mitchell, Richard (2019). Which urban land covers/uses are associated with residents' mortality? A cross-sectional, ecological, pan-European study of 233 cities. BMJ Open, 9 (11) e033623, e033623. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033623
2019
Journal Article
Are urban landscapes associated with reported life satisfaction and inequalities in life satisfaction at the city level? A cross-sectional study of 66 European cities
Olsen, Jonathan R., Nicholls, Natalie and Mitchell, Richard (2019). Are urban landscapes associated with reported life satisfaction and inequalities in life satisfaction at the city level? A cross-sectional study of 66 European cities. Social Science and Medicine, 226, 263-274. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.03.009
2019
Journal Article
Children's mobility and environmental exposures in urban landscapes: a cross-sectional study of 10–11 year old Scottish children
Olsen, Jonathan R., Mitchell, Richard, McCrorie, Paul and Ellaway, Anne (2019). Children's mobility and environmental exposures in urban landscapes: a cross-sectional study of 10–11 year old Scottish children. Social Science and Medicine, 224, 11-22. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.01.047
2018
Journal Article
Perceived neighbourhood problems over time and associations with adiposity
Ellaway, Anne, Dundas, Ruth, Olsen, Jonathan R. and Shiels, Paul G. (2018). Perceived neighbourhood problems over time and associations with adiposity. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15 (9) 1854, 1854-9. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15091854
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