Shannon Sahlqvist
Biographic Data
| ID | 4416463 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shannon Sahlqvist |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shannon |
| FAMILY NAME | Sahlqvist |
| SIGNATURE | SAHLQVIST S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Deakin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3714-9533 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Greening Primary Schools For Children’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing: A Mapping Review
Childhood is a critical period for mental health, and greening interventions that increase children’s contact with nature may enhance wellbeing. However, little is known about greening in primary school settings. Applying evidence mapping, this review summarises the effects of primary school greening interventions on children’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing, their design preferences towards greening interventions, and greening implemen…
‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: A qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia
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…
Strategies to shift adolescents out of cars: A qualitative study among adolescents and parents
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
‘I’m very happy with where she’s at’: a critical analysis of Australian mothers’ constructions of urban children’s local active mobility practices
It’s a good start to the day: Urban Australian children’s understandings of active mobility and place
Influence of park visitation on physical activity, well-being and social connectedness among Australians during Covid-19
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…
From motorised to active travel: Using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
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
Changes in Families’ Leisure, Educational/Work and Social Screen Time Behaviours before and during Covid-19 in Australia: Findings from the Our Life at Home Study
This study aimed to understand differences in leisure, educational/work and social screen time behaviours experienced by parents and children due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, which may inform behaviour change strategies and policy in the transition to a COVID-normal life. Participants in the "Our Life at Home" study ( n = 218 parents from Australia, 43.4 ± 6.8 years, 88% female) completed a cross-sectional online survey in April/May 2020. P…
Understanding the impact of the installation of outdoor fitness equipment and a multi-sports court on park visitation and park-based physical activity: A natural experiment
Effects of living near a new urban motorway on the travel behaviour of local residents in deprived areas: Evidence from a natural experimental study
We evaluated the effects of a new motorway built through deprived neighbourhoods on travel behaviour in residents. This natural experiment comprised a longitudinal cohort (n=365) and two cross-sectional samples (baseline n=980; follow-up n=978) recruited in 2005 and 2013. Adults from one of three study areas - surrounding the new motorway (South), an existing motorway (East), or no motorway (North) - completed a previous day travel record. Adjust…
Changing the environment to improve population health: A framework for considering exposure in natural experimental studies
There is renewed optimism regarding the use of natural experimental studies to generate evidence as to the effectiveness of population health interventions. Natural experimental studies capitalise on environmental and policy events that alter exposure to certain social, economic or environmental factors that influence health. Natural experimental studies can be useful for examining the impact of changes to ‘upstream’ determinants, which may not b…
New Walking and Cycling Routes and Increased Physical Activity: One- and 2-Year Findings From the UK iConnect Study
Objectives. We evaluated the effects of providing new high-quality, traffic-free routes for walking and cycling on overall levels of walking, cycling, and physical activity. Methods. 1796 adult residents in 3 UK municipalities completed postal questionnaires at baseline (2010) and 1-year follow-up (2011), after the construction of the new infrastructure. 1465 adults completed questionnaires at baseline and 2-year follow-up (2012). Transport netwo…
Gender differences in recreational and transport cycling: A cross-sectional mixed-methods comparison of cycling patterns, motivators, and constraints
BACKGROUND: Gender differences in cycling are well-documented. However, most analyses of gender differences make broad comparisons, with few studies modeling male and female cycling patterns separately for recreational and transport cycling. This modeling is important, in order to improve our efforts to promote cycling to women and men in countries like Australia with low rates of transport cycling. The main aim of this study was to examine gende…
Is a change in mode of travel to school associated with a change in overall physical activity levels in children? Longitudinal results from the SPEEDY study
Background Previous work suggests that children who use active modes of travel (walking or cycling) are more physically active overall than those who use motorised transport (car, bus or train). However, the majority of these studies used cross-sectional designs, and it is not known whether a shift in mode of travel to school is associated with a change in children's overall physical activity. Objective To investigate the relationship between cha…
New Walking and Cycling Routes and Increased Physical Activity: One- and 2-Year Findings From the UK iConnect Study
Objectives. We evaluated the effects of providing new high-quality, traffic-free routes for walking and cycling on overall levels of walking, cycling, and physical activity. Methods. 1796 adult residents in 3 UK municipalities completed postal questionnaires at baseline (2010) and 1-year follow-up (2011), after the construction of the new infrastructure. 1465 adults completed questionnaires at baseline and 2-year follow-up (2012). Transport netwo…
Changing the environment to improve population health: A framework for considering exposure in natural experimental studies
There is renewed optimism regarding the use of natural experimental studies to generate evidence as to the effectiveness of population health interventions. Natural experimental studies capitalise on environmental and policy events that alter exposure to certain social, economic or environmental factors that influence health. Natural experimental studies can be useful for examining the impact of changes to ‘upstream’ determinants, which may not b…
It’s a good start to the day: Urban Australian children’s understandings of active mobility and place
Understanding the impact of the installation of outdoor fitness equipment and a multi-sports court on park visitation and park-based physical activity: A natural experiment
Is a change in mode of travel to school associated with a change in overall physical activity levels in children? Longitudinal results from the SPEEDY study
Background Previous work suggests that children who use active modes of travel (walking or cycling) are more physically active overall than those who use motorised transport (car, bus or train). However, the majority of these studies used cross-sectional designs, and it is not known whether a shift in mode of travel to school is associated with a change in children's overall physical activity. Objective To investigate the relationship between cha…
Gender differences in recreational and transport cycling: A cross-sectional mixed-methods comparison of cycling patterns, motivators, and constraints
BACKGROUND: Gender differences in cycling are well-documented. However, most analyses of gender differences make broad comparisons, with few studies modeling male and female cycling patterns separately for recreational and transport cycling. This modeling is important, in order to improve our efforts to promote cycling to women and men in countries like Australia with low rates of transport cycling. The main aim of this study was to examine gende…
New Walking and Cycling Routes and Increased Physical Activity: One- and 2-Year Findings From the UK iConnect Study
Objectives. We evaluated the effects of providing new high-quality, traffic-free routes for walking and cycling on overall levels of walking, cycling, and physical activity. Methods. 1796 adult residents in 3 UK municipalities completed postal questionnaires at baseline (2010) and 1-year follow-up (2011), after the construction of the new infrastructure. 1465 adults completed questionnaires at baseline and 2-year follow-up (2012). Transport netwo…
Effects of living near a new urban motorway on the travel behaviour of local residents in deprived areas: Evidence from a natural experimental study
We evaluated the effects of a new motorway built through deprived neighbourhoods on travel behaviour in residents. This natural experiment comprised a longitudinal cohort (n=365) and two cross-sectional samples (baseline n=980; follow-up n=978) recruited in 2005 and 2013. Adults from one of three study areas - surrounding the new motorway (South), an existing motorway (East), or no motorway (North) - completed a previous day travel record. Adjust…
Changing the environment to improve population health: A framework for considering exposure in natural experimental studies
There is renewed optimism regarding the use of natural experimental studies to generate evidence as to the effectiveness of population health interventions. Natural experimental studies capitalise on environmental and policy events that alter exposure to certain social, economic or environmental factors that influence health. Natural experimental studies can be useful for examining the impact of changes to ‘upstream’ determinants, which may not b…
Changes in Families’ Leisure, Educational/Work and Social Screen Time Behaviours before and during Covid-19 in Australia: Findings from the Our Life at Home Study
This study aimed to understand differences in leisure, educational/work and social screen time behaviours experienced by parents and children due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, which may inform behaviour change strategies and policy in the transition to a COVID-normal life. Participants in the "Our Life at Home" study ( n = 218 parents from Australia, 43.4 ± 6.8 years, 88% female) completed a cross-sectional online survey in April/May 2020. P…
Understanding the impact of the installation of outdoor fitness equipment and a multi-sports court on park visitation and park-based physical activity: A natural experiment
From motorised to active travel: Using GPS data to explore potential physical activity gains among adolescents
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
Influence of park visitation on physical activity, well-being and social connectedness among Australians during Covid-19
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…
‘Just normal’, ‘calming’ and ‘well looked after’: A qualitative exploration of adolescents’ constructions of active mobility and place in Australia
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…
Strategies to shift adolescents out of cars: A qualitative study among adolescents and parents
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
‘I’m very happy with where she’s at’: a critical analysis of Australian mothers’ constructions of urban children’s local active mobility practices
It’s a good start to the day: Urban Australian children’s understandings of active mobility and place
Greening Primary Schools For Children’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Wellbeing: A Mapping Review
Childhood is a critical period for mental health, and greening interventions that increase children’s contact with nature may enhance wellbeing. However, little is known about greening in primary school settings. Applying evidence mapping, this review summarises the effects of primary school greening interventions on children’s mental health and psychosocial wellbeing, their design preferences towards greening interventions, and greening implemen…
Urban Transport and Accessibility (11 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Demography (5 works) · Geography (4 works) · Physical activity (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (3 works)