Publications

One approach, endless applications.

Our Voice is proud to partner with institutions around the world to launch citizen science projects ranging from environmental justice to age-friendly walking paths. 

Though the Our Voice approach can be tailored to nearly inumerable project topics, recent research topics have included walking environments, food environments, biking environments, social environments, mental health, physical activity, safety and violence prevention, wellbeing and quality of life, age-friendly environments, school & campuses, parks and green spaces, transportation, housing, disability access, work environments, substance abuse, and civic engagement.  

 

FOCUS AREAS

Age-Friendly Environments

The Role of Urban Environments in Promoting Active and Healthy Aging: A Systematic Scoping Review of Citizen Science Approaches

Wood GER, Pykett J, Agyapong-Badu S, Banchoff A, King AC, Stathi A. Journal of Urban Health, 2022.

Employing Participatory Citizen Science Methods to Promote Age-Friendly Environments Worldwide

King AC, King DK, Banchoff A, Solomonov S, Natan OB, Hua J, Gardiner P, Rosas LG, Rodriguez-Espinosa P, Winter SJ, Sheats J, Salvo D, Aguilar-Farias N, Stathi A, Hino AA, Porter MM, on behalf of the Our Voice Global Citizen Science Research Network. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020.

The Built Environment and Older Adults: A Literature Review and an Applied Approach to Engaging Older Adults in Built Environment Improvements for Health

Tuckett AG, Banchoff AW, Winter SJ, King AC. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 2017.

Our Voice Impact

"This experience has changed my life.  I see inadequacies everywhere I go as it relates to pedestrian access and safety.  I even stop [at] construction sites to remind them to be considerate of the handicapped in our community.  Thank you all so much for this awareness and empowerment to require change."

~ Pam Jiner, GirlTrek Advocacy Leader, Denver CO