Anna Timperio

Biographic Data

ID	2194341
NAME	Anna Timperio
GIVEN NAMES	Anna
FAMILY NAME	Timperio
SIGNATURE	TIMPERIO A
AFFILIATIONS	Deakin University
ORCID	0000-0002-8773-5012
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	101
TOTAL CITATIONS	440
AUTHOR COUNT	101
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2000
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2026
H-INDEX	13

Walkability in small rural towns: Citizen scientists identify investment in pedestrian infrastructure as key to promoting health and wellbeing
Open AccessKurian Jose, Claire Morley et al.ARTICLEHealth & Place2026
INTRODUCTION: The evidence base for how the physical environment hinders or supports walking for people living in rural and regional areas, where residents are at high risk for chronic disease and inactivity, is limited. This study investigated the built, physical environmental and spatial characteristics of small rural towns that influence walkability and identified community priorities for action. METHODS: Using a mixed methods approach this st…
The social nature of parks: Associations between social interactions and park visitation and physical activity among children and adolescents
Open AccessElise Rivera, Benedicte Deforche et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2026
Parks can support physical activity and socializing. While children and adolescents’ use of these settings is largely socially driven, little is known about relationships between social factors and park visitation and physical activity. This study examined associations between social interactions in parks and park use behaviour among children and adolescents, respectively. Children (8–12 years, n = 213) and adolescents (13–18 years, n = 210) self…
Empowering Rural Communities to Measure Walkability: Co‐Development of a Digital Tool
Open AccessVerity Cleland, Sharon Campbell et al.ARTICLEHealth Expectations2026
BACKGROUND: Local neighbourhood environments are important for shaping walkability, but few instruments exist to assess walkability in rural areas. Furthermore, there are no existing tools that have been designed with and for communities to collect local data on walkability, which has the potential to empower communities with ownership and knowledge of the resulting information. OBJECTIVE: This paper aimed to describe the development and evaluati…
Preferred park features for maximising park visitation, physical activity and social interaction among adults: A conjoint analysis
Open AccessElise Rivera, Benedicte Deforche et al.ARTICLECities2026
A sense of safety from strangers was most important for all park use behaviours • Good maintenance was the 2nd most preferred for park visitation and socialising • Walking paths and toilets were 2nd and 3rd most important for physical activity • A peaceful, relaxed setting was the 3rd most important feature for park visitation • Barbecue/picnic areas were 3rd most important for social interaction in parks
‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: A qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia
Open AccessHimashini Whitley, Shannon Sahlqvist et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2025
The active mobility experiences of adolescents intersect with those of younger children and older youth in many ways. However, existing research informing health promotion is limited in its exploration of the distinct features that differentiate adolescent active mobilities and the differences within adolescence. Drawing on interviews and audio-recorded walking tours with 12 adolescents aged between 12 and 15 from urban areas of Australia, this p…
Examining park features that encourage physical activity and social interaction among adults
Open AccessJ Veitch, Elise Rivera et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2025
Urban parks are a critical setting that can support good health by providing opportunities for physical activity and social interaction. Therefore, it is necessary to better understand which park features are most important for encouraging active park use and social interaction. This study examined the perceived importance of park features for encouraging park visitation, park-based physical activity, and social interaction among adults in Austra…
Socioeconomic inequalities in physical function decline: Multilevel longitudinal results from the Habitat study
Open AccessJerome N Rachele, Venurs Loh et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
There was little evidence of inequalities in the magnitude of decline in physical function across socioeconomic groups between the two time points. Future research should consider more objective performance-based measures to better understand the complexity of physical function among the ageing population
Strategies to shift adolescents out of cars: A qualitative study among adolescents and parents
Open AccessVenurs Loh, Shannon Sahlqvist et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025
To encourage uptake of active travel and discourage car dependency for short distance trips among adolescents, a multisectoral approach intervening at multiple levels is important to support behavior change towards more active and sustainable transportation. Findings from this study can support the development of youth-centered interventions to promote physical activity and sustainable transport
I’m very happy with where she’s at’: A critical analysis of Australian mothers’ constructions of urban children’s local active mobility practices
Open AccessHimashini Whitley, Octavia Calder-Dawe et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Studies2025References: 7
‘I’m very happy with where she’s at’: a critical analysis of Australian mothers’ constructions of urban children’s local active mobility practices
Designing outdoor fitness areas for older adults: A conjoint analysis study
Open AccessChahana Paudel, Anna Timperio et al.ARTICLELeisure Studies2025Cited by: 1References: 32
This study aimed to examine the relative importance of micro-level design features of outdoor fitness areas preferred by older adults and whether preferences varied according to gender, park accompaniment, and mobility status. A series of Adaptive Choice-Based Conjoint (ACBC) tasks were completed by older adults (n = 372, 65-93 years, 57% female) in an online survey. Ten different micro-level design features of outdoor fitness areas were examined…
Evaluating the performance of spatial indicators of destination accessibility for physical activity research: A Comparative International Analysis
Open AccessE Cerin, Mary Alice Adams et al.ARTICLECities2025References: 1
It’s a good start to the day: Urban Australian children’s understandings of active mobility and place
Himashini Whitley, Anna Timperio et al.ARTICLEChildren s Geographies2025Cited by: 1References: 11
Influence of park visitation on physical activity, well-being and social connectedness among Australians during Covid-19
Open AccessElise Rivera, Lauren Arundell et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2024
This cross-sectional study examined associations of park visitation with physical activity (PA), well-being, and social connectedness among 1089 participants during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. In August 2020, adolescents and adults in Australia self-reported demographics, usual park visitation, frequency and duration of park visits, PA, well-being and social connectedness. Multilevel linear regression models examined associations of pa…
Understanding factors influencing the use of specialized outdoor fitness equipment among older adults in Australia
Open AccessChahana Paudel, Anna Timperio et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2024
This study assessed the use of newly installed outdoor fitness equipment (OFE) designed for older adults in two urban parks in Melbourne, Australia, and explored barriers and facilitators to its use among older adults. Direct observations were conducted using System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities (SOPARC) to assess OFE usage by older adults (≥60 years) at two time points: T1 (November 2021) and T2 (October 2022). Additionally, 1…
Active life–active mind? Associations between active travel and cognitive functions across the lifespan: A systematic review
Open AccessMelinda Herfet, Anna Timperio et al.ARTICLECogent Social Sciences2024
The association between device-measured sitting time and cardiometabolic health risk factors in children
Open AccessAna María Contardo Ayala, Nicola D Ridgers et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12609000715279
Do 20-minute neighbourhoods moderate associations between work and commute hours with food consumption? – Addendum
Open AccessLaura H Oostenbach, K E Lamb et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2024
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Before-school physical activity patterns among adolescents using accelerometer and GPS data
Open AccessJames Woodforde, Sjaan R Gomersall et al.ARTICLEHealth & Place2024References: 2
Most adolescents do not meet physical activity (PA) guidelines. The before-school segment has been identified as one promising opportunity for intervention; however, there is a need for contextual understanding of PA in this segment. This study aimed to examine: a) adolescents' PA levels across various locations before school (6:00am - school start), b) contributions of before-school PA to daily PA and PA guidelines, and c) correlates of location…
Do 20-minute neighbourhoods moderate associations between work and commute hours with food consumption
Open AccessLaura H Oostenbach, K E Lamb et al.ARTICLEPublic Health Nutrition2023
Objective: To examine associations between work and commute hours with food consumption and test whether neighbourhood type (20-minute neighbourhood (20MN)/non-20MN) moderate associations. Design: Cross-sectional analysis of the Places and Locations for Activity and Nutrition study (ProjectPLAN). Exposures were work hours (not working (0 h), working up to full-time (1–38 h/week), working overtime (> 38 h/week)), and among those employed, combined…
Cross-sectional associations between work and commute hours with frequency and location of food outlet visits: The moderating role of 20-minute neighbourhoods
Open AccessLaura H Oostenbach, K E Lamb et al.ARTICLECities2023Cited by: 1References: 50
The 20-minute neighbourhood (20MN) concept seeks to promote healthy and local living through the provision of everyday amenities and services close to home. This study explored if 20MNs benefit workers with long work-related time demands who may have less time to interact with their local neighbourhood. It assessed associations between work and commute hours with frequency and location of food outlet visits, and tested whether neighbourhood type …
A qualitative study of school leader experiences adopting and implementing a whole of school physical activity and sedentary behaviour programme: Transform-Us
Open AccessSamuel Cassar, Jade Salmon et al.ARTICLEHealth Education2022
Purpose Little is known about the experiences of school leaders adopting and implementing real-world, scaled-up physical activity interventions in the Australian educational system. Transform-Us! is a novel physical activity and sedentary behaviour intervention available to all primary schools in Victoria, Australia, since September 2018. This study explored barriers and facilitators experienced by school leaders during the adoption and early imp…
What entices older adults to parks? Identification of park features that encourage park visitation, physical activity, and social interaction
Open AccessJ Veitch, Kylie Ball et al.ARTICLELandscape and Urban Planning2022
Where are tweens active in school playgrounds? A hot-spot analysis using GPS, accelerometer, and GIS data
Open AccessT T Amholt, Jeanette Fich Jespersen et al.ARTICLELandscape and Urban Planning2022
What do adults want in parks? A qualitative study using walk-along interviews
Open AccessJ Veitch, Nicole Biggs et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
This study highlights features and characteristics that may be important to prioritise, to encourage active and social park visits among adults. This evidence will help policy and decision makers, urban planners, landscape architects, and local, state, and national government organisations to create parks that support adults to lead healthy and active lives. Future research should examine the relative importance of the features identified in this…
From motorised to active travel: Using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
Open AccessVenurs Loh, Shannon Sahlqvist et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022
The sizable proportion of replaceable trips and potential physical activity gains from this shift calls for attention to improve safe and connected infrastructure to support active travel