Images of Research: Adapting to advance

Commuting with health in mind

Category: Health matters

A woman sits on a bed with her head in her hands and a bike in front of her

Owing to the pandemic, the benefits to mind and body of physical activity and fresh air have become more widely appreciated. However, as we aim to get more people to change their commute from car to bike or walking, for environmental and health benefit, we must consider the subtle barriers that exist to those who struggle with mental wellbeing. Our research is exploring these barriers, aiming to inform local authority planning and intervention.

Entrant: Deirdre Harrington , Psychological Sciences and Health

Copyright: Deirdre Harrington

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Entrant profile: https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/en/persons/deirdre-harrington