Katherine Irvine
I am a senior researcher in conservation behaviour / environmental psychology focusing on people-environment relationships. I draw on an interdisciplinary background in molecular biology, natural resource management, conservation behaviour and environmental psychology to investigate the interface between people and their environmental settings (for example, natural, built, home, office) with an aim to develop bridges between issues of ecological quality, health/wellbeing and sustainability.
I joined the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences research group in April 2013 following eight years as a Senior Researcher with De Montfort University’s Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development. I collaborate internationally with colleagues from medicine, ecology, landscape architecture, engineering, industry and other social scientists.
I served on the Economic and Social Research Council peer review college (2010-2015), am a contributor to the UK’s Valuing Nature Network and a visiting research scholar at the University of Michigan with previous visiting appointments at University of Massachusetts and Johns Hopkins University. I was co-author on a highly cited interdisciplinary paper on biodiversity and wellbeing (Fuller, Irvine et al 2007) which was recommended by Faculty 1000 Review and has spawned a new area of research into the potential wellbeing benefits of biodiverse settings.
Current research interests
My research centres on the relationship between people and nature, a relationship conceptualised as bi-directional or socio-ecological, whereby nature does not merely 'serve' people but people can also 'serve' nature. I specialise in theoretically-grounded applied research using a combination of research designs (for example, quasi-experimental) and methods (qualitative and quantitative; objective) to focus on two research areas.
Understanding, designing and evaluating ways to promote sustainable behaviour
Addressing global environmental problems such as climate change or loss of biodiversity necessitates engagement from all levels of society. Finding ways to meaningfully involve individual citizens in seeking and implementing appropriate and sustainable solutions in their day-to-day lives, and more broadly, has been a long standing research interest.
'Good' health / wellbeing benefits from interaction with the natural environment
The intuitive sense that time in nature is good for human wellbeing has a growing body of empirical evidence and is increasingly of policy interest worldwide. Yet reliable, valid measures remain needed as does a firmer understanding of the less tangible dimensions of wellbeing, for example, spiritual or 'connection to nature'. Similarly, there is much to learn about the development of 'nature interventions' that successfully engage people with nature. These interests are being pursued through research on the motivations for use of and wellbeing benefits derived from different environmental settings, including biodiverse; and developing insight into and measures of the spiritual experience of and connection to nature amongst different land managers (for example, farmers, gardeners).
An ongoing collaboration with the University of Michigan (USA) is developing frameworks for evaluating the wellbeing effects of non-clinical health-focused interventions in nature such as group outdoor walks, forest bathing and health retreats.
Past research
Within the UK, projects have been supported by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)-funded research contracts to investigate psychological benefits of biodiversity (EPSRC grant GR/S2059/1, CityForm consortium), mapping and management of household carbon footprints in urban areas (EPSRC grant EP/F007604/2, 4M consortium), and the feasibility of using wireless technology to promote individual-level energy behaviour change in non-domestic settings (EP/1000259/1, Wi-be consortium; ranked first by panel). Additional funded projects have come through Natural Environment Research Council-Valuing Nature Network, Defra, and Big Lottery Fund (Sustainable Harborough Project).
Research in the United States has identified cognitive barriers to land stewardship, developed a behaviour change activity for a zoo setting, and assessed the impact of work breaks in a natural setting ton hospital nurses’ well-being.
Consultancy research includes survey development and analysis of energy consumption patterns for a large-scale energy reduction trial of 15,000 UK households focused on understanding consumer interaction with different behaviour change interventions to provide feedback on energy use (Ofgem-funded Energy Demand Research Project).
PhD Supervision
Rebecca Bell. Dig for Health: Wellbeing and sustainability through urban community gardening. De Montfort University. Collaborative partners: University of Michigan (USA), Saffron Acres Community Garden, Leicester, UK. Current.
Carl Holland. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction policies: attitudinal and social network influences on employee acceptability. Collaborative partner: De Montfort University’s Sustainable Development Committee. Current.
Ruth Kelly. Electrochromic glazing: User experience in a daylit office. De Montfort University. Collaborative partners: Loughborough University, Sangobain. Current.
Melissa Marselle. Growing resilience through interaction with nature. De Montfort University. Collaborative partners: University of Michigan (USA), Natural England, UK. Current.
Richard Snape. Household behaviour and learning of electricity consumption in the context of a smart grid. De Montfort University. Current.
Jill Fisher. Promoting low carbon lifestyles: addressing information needs through small group participation. De Montfort University. Awarded 2013.
Thomas White. Attitudes towards climate change: Knowledge structure and the role of interventions in attitude change. De Montfort University. Awarded 2011.
Caroline Wilson. The role of communication in encouraging sustainable behaviour. De Montfort University. Awarded 2011.
Andrew Wallace. Reducing carbon emissions by households: the effect of footprinting and personal carbon allowances. De Montfort University. Awarded 2009.
Claudia Bernardini. Urban sustainability: the role of place identity and environmental representation in the relationship between people and nature. De Montfort University. Awarded 2007.
Bibliography
- Irvine, K.N.; Fisher, D.; Marselle, M.R. ; Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Warber, S.L. (2022) Social Isolation of Older Adults: A Qualitative Study of the Social Dimensions of Group Outdoor Health Walks, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Fisher, J.C.; Rankin, E.; Irvine, K.N.; Goddard, M.A.; Davies, Z.G.; Dallimer, M. (2022) Can biodiverse streetscapes mitigate the effects of noise and air pollution on human wellbeing, Environmental Research
- Conniff, A.; Irvine, K.N. (2022) Intergrating Social Science Methods for Mapping Cultural Ecosystem Services. RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services indicators and Mapping – Final Report, RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services indicators and Mapping – Final Report
- Castellazzi, M.; Aalders, I.; Irvine, K.N. (2022) A prototype methodology to mapping selected bio-physical aspects of CICES-defined Aesthetics in Scotland., RESAS 1.4.1 Method testing for aesthetics cultural ecosystem services.
- Austen, G.E. ; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Maund, P.R. ; Fish, R.D.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring shared public perspectives on biodiversity attributes., People and Nature, 901-913.
- Fisher, J.C.; Bicknell, J.E. ; Irvine, K.N.; Hayes, W.H. ; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Bird diversity and psychological wellbeing A comparison of green and coastal blue space in a neotropical city., Science of the Total Environment, 793, Article No.148653.
- Maund, P.R.; Bentley, J.W.; Austen, G.E.; Irvine, K.N.; Fish, R.; Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) The features and processes underpinning high-quality data generation in participatory research and engagement activities., Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 13, 68-76.
- Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2021) Outdoor recreation for older adults in Scotland: qualitatively exploring the multiplicity of constraints to participation., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, Article No. 7705.
- Marselle, M.R.; Hartig, T.; Cox, D.T.; de Bell, S.; Knapp, S.; Lindley, S.; Triguero-Mas, M.; Bohning-Gaese, K.; Braubach, M.; Cook, P.A.; de Vries, S.; Heintz-Buschart, A.; Hofmann, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Kabisch, N.; Kolek, F.; Kraemer, R.; Markevych, I.; Martens, D.; Muller, R.; Nieuwenhuijsen, M.; Potts, J.M.; Stadler, J.; Walton, S.; Warber, S.L.; Bonn, A. (2021) Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework., Environment International, 150, Article No. 106420.
- Bell-Williams, R.; Irvine, K.N.; Reeves, A.; Warber, S. (2021) Digging deeper: Gardening as a way to develop non-human relationships through connection with nature., European Journal of Ecopsychology, 7, 1-18.
- Austen, G.; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Maund, P.R.; Fish, R.D.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring shared public perspectives on biodiversity attributes., People and Nature, 3, 901-913.
- Fisher, J.C.; Bicknell, J.E.; Irvine, K.N.; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring how urban nature is associated with human wellbeing in a neotropical city., Landscape and Urban Planning, 212, Article No. 104119.
- Fisher, J.C.; Irvine, K.N.; Bicknell, J.E,; Hayes, W.M.; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Perceived biodiversity, sound, naturalness and safety enhance the restorative quality and wellbeing benefits of green and blue space in a neotropical city., Science of the Total Environment, 755, Article No. 143095.
- Roberts, M.; Irvine, K.N.; McVittie, A. (2021) Associations between greenspace and mental health prescription rates in urban areas., Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. Published online.
- Chartier, O.; Miller, D.; Panoutsopoulos, H.; Espejo García, B.; Schwarz, G.; Irvine, K.; Iadecola, F.; Bertolozzi, D.; Al-Ajlani, H. (2021) FIRST SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH AGENDAS SHERPA, Deliverable 72, H2020 SHERPA project deliverable, submitted to European Commission, pp41.
- Schwarz, G.; Carolus, J.; Irvine, K.N.; Miller, D.R.; Smyrniotopoulou, A.; Vlahos, G.; Povellato, A.; Vanni, F.; Prazan, J.; Fleury, P.; Guisepelli, E.; Vincent, A.; Landert, J.; Albanito, F.; Röös, E.; Cazacu, M.; Fratila, M. (2021) Deliverable Report D6.4: Methodological Briefs., UNISECO Deliverable Report D6.4 to the European Commission, UNISECO - Understanding and Improving the Sustainability of Agro-ecological Farming Systems in the EU (773901), 57pp.
- Castellazzi, M.; Aalders I.; Irvine K.N. (2021) Mapping aesthetics in Scotland,, RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services Indicators and Mapping - Deliverable D8, Working Paper. SEFARI Website on Mapping Aesthetics in Scotland Based on 10 metrics.
- Landert, J.; Pfeifer, C.; Carolus, J.; Schwarz, G.; Albanito, F.; Muller, A.; Smith, P.; Sanders, J.; Schader, C.; Vanni, F.; Prazan, J.; Baumgart,L.; Blockeel, J.; Weisshaidinger, R.; Bartel-Kratochvil, R.; Hollaus, A.; Mayer, A.; Hrabalova, A.; Helin, J.; Aakkula, J.; Svels, K.; Guisepelli, E.; Smyrniotopoulou, A.; Vlahos, G.; Iordanidis, Y.; Szilágyi, A.; Podmaniczky, L.; Balázs, K.; Galioto, F.; Longhitano, D.; Rossignolo, L.; Povellato, A.; Zilans, A.; Jegelevicius, G.; Fratila, M.; Yoldi, U.I.; Massa, C.; Adrián, J.B.; Sahlin, K.R.; Röös, E.; Frick, R.; Bircher, R.; Aalders, I.H.; Irvine, K.N.; Kyle, C.; Miller, D.R (2020) Assessing agro-ecological practices using a combination of three sustainability assessment tools., Landbauforschung Journal of Sustainable Organic Agricultural Systems, 70, 129-144.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Dallimer, M.; Fish, R.; Austen, G.E.; Davies, Z.G. (2020) Do ecosystem service frameworks represent people's values? , Ecosystem Services, 46, Article No. 101221.
- Fisher, D.; Blackstock, K.L.; Irvine K.N. (2020) It’s on the 'nice to have' pile: Potential principles to improve the implementation of socially inclusive green infrastructure., Ambio. Published online.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Lawson, B.; Steadman, J.; Risely, K.; Cunningham, A.A.; Davies, Z.G. (2020) What motivates the masses: Understanding why people contribute to conservation citizen science projects., Biological Conservation, 246, Article No. UNSP 108587.
- Warber, S.L.; Irvine, K.N.; Quinn, B.R.; Hansen, A.; Hypki, C.; Sims, E. (2020) Methods for integrating transdisciplinary teams in support of reciprocal healing: a case study., Ecospychology, 12, 222-230.
- Assmuth, T.W.; Chen, X.; Degeling, C.; Haahtela, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Keune, H.; Kock, R.; Rantala, S.; Rüegg, S.; Vikström, S. (2020) Integrative concepts and practices of health in transdisciplinary social ecology., Socio-Ecological Practice Research, 2, 71-90.
- Slater, A.M.; Irvine, K.N.; Byg, A.A.; Davies, I.M.; Gubbins, M.; Kafas, A.; Kenter, J.; MacDonald, A.; O'Hara Murray, R.; Potts, T.; Tweddle, J.F.; Wright, K.; Scott, B.E. (2020) Integrating stakeholder knowledge through modular cooperative participatory processes for marine spatial planning outcomes (CORPORATES)., Ecosystem Services, 44, Article No. 101126.
- Miller, D.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Cooksley, S.; Baird, E.; Barr, J.; Bestwick, C.; Brierton, J.; Cameron, E.; Dawson, L.A.; Ford, A.; Forrest, E.; Hearns, D.; Hume, J.; MacDonald, D.; Nisbet, W.; Owen, R. (2020) Long-term vision for rural areas: contribution from 20 science-society-policy platforms: Map discussion paper - Rural Scotland and River Dee catchment., SHERPA UK Multi-Actor Platform Discussion Paper, H2020 Sustainable Hub to Engage into Rural Policies with Actors Project (SHERPA), 37pp.
- Irvine, K.N.; Msika, J.; Dinnie, E.; Craig, T.; Fischer, A.; Hague, A.; Rajagopalan, D.; Roberts, M.; Wilson, R. (2020) Climate change engagement: assessing the impacts of the Climate Challenge Fund., ClimateXChange Report, 164pp.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Reeves, J.; Strong, E.; Cromie, R.; Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G. (2019) Wetlands for wellbeing: Piloting a nature-based health intervention for the management of anxiety and depression., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, Article No. 4413.
- Marselle, M.R.; Warber, S.L.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Growing resilience through interaction with nature: can group walks in nature buffer the effect of stressful life events on mental health., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, Article No, 986.
- Shanahan, D.F.; Astell-Burt, T.; Barber, E.A; Brymer, E.; Cox, D.T.C.; Dean, J.H.; Depledge, M.; Fuller, R.A.; Hartig, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Jones, A.P.; Kikilus, H.; Lovell, R.; Mitchell, R.; Niemelä, Nieuwenhuijsen, M.J.; Pretty, J.; Townsend, M.; van Heezik, Y.; Warber, S.; Gaston, K.J. (2019) Nature-based interventions for improving health and wellbeing: the purpose, the people and the outcomes., Sports, 7, Article No.141.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Then and now: Examining older people’s engagement in outdoor recreation across the life course., Leisure Sciences, 41, 186-202
- Conniff, A.; Fisher, D.; Herrett, S.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Favourite places in and around Girvan, Scotland., Report from a Public Mapping Activity: Favourite Places In and Around Girvan, Scotland. Girvan, Scotland, 25-26 October 2019.
- Marselle, M.R.; Stadler, J.; Korn, H.; Irvine, K.N.; Bonn, A. (eds.) (2019) Biodiversity, health and climate change., Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 481pp.
- Marselle, M.R.; Martens, D.; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Review of the mental health and well-being benefits of biodiversity., In: Marselle, M., Stadler, J., Korn, H., Irvine, K.N. & Bonn, A. (eds.). Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, Chapter 9, pp175-211.
- Irvine, K.N.; Hoesly, D.; Bell-Williams, R.; Warber, S.L. (2019) Spiritual wellbeing and biodiversity., In: Marselle, M., Stadler, J., Korn, H., Irvine, K.N. & Bonn, A. (eds.). Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change. Springer, Cham, Switzerland. Chapter,10, pp213-247.
- Irvine, K.N.; Herrett, S. (2018) Does ecosystem quality matter for cultural ecosystem services?, Journal for Nature Conservation, 46, 1-5.
- Fazey, I.; Moug, P.; Allen, S.; Beckman, K.; Blackwood, D.; Bonaventura, M.; Burnett, K.; Danson, M.; Fanconer, R.; Gagnon, A.; Harkness, R.; Hodgson, A.; Holm, L.; Irvine, K.N.; Low, R.; Lyon, C.; Moss, A.; Moran, C.; Naylor, L.; O'Brien, K.; Russell, S.; Skerratt, S.; Williams, J.; Wolstenholme, R. (2018) Transformation in a changing climate: a research agenda., Climate and Development, 10, 197-217.
- Kleeschulte, S.; Carrao, H.; Gregor, M.; Loehnertz, M.; Ayanu, Y.; Kleeschulte, I.; Fons, J.; Ubach, R.; Milego, R.; Weber, R.; Nilsson, K.; Turunen, E.; Nordregio, S.; Irvine, K.N.; Maxwell, J.; Kuhfuss, L.; Faccioli, M.; Blanco, G.G.; Garcia, I. (2018) GRETA - Green infrastructure: Enhancing biodiversity and ecosysTem services for territorial development., Inception Report, Version 05/02/2018, ESPON 2020 Cooperation Programme, 37pp.
- Miller, D.R.; Aalders, I.H.; Irvine, K.A.; Iragui, U.; Astrain, C.; Zabalza, S.; Schwarz, G. (2018) UNISECO Risk Register: D1.2., Contract Deliverable to European Commission for UNISECO project, Deliverable 1.2, Risk Register.
- Irvine, K.N.; Colley, K.; Currie, M. (2018) Capabilities for engagement with landscapes for wellbeing., RESAS RD 3.4.3 Working Paper, 31 March 2018.
- Irvine, K.N.; Conniff, A.; Aalders, I.H. (2018) Touch table mapping and photo activities: Methods for capturing cultural ecosystem services., RESAS RD1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services Indicators and Mapping, Deliverable D4 Working Paper, 31 March 2018, 16pp.
- Irvine, K.N.; Fisher, D.; Marselle, M.R. ; Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Warber, S.L. (2022) Social Isolation of Older Adults: A Qualitative Study of the Social Dimensions of Group Outdoor Health Walks, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Fisher, J.C.; Rankin, E.; Irvine, K.N.; Goddard, M.A.; Davies, Z.G.; Dallimer, M. (2022) Can biodiverse streetscapes mitigate the effects of noise and air pollution on human wellbeing, Environmental Research
- Austen, G.E. ; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Maund, P.R. ; Fish, R.D.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring shared public perspectives on biodiversity attributes., People and Nature, 901-913.
- Fisher, J.C.; Bicknell, J.E. ; Irvine, K.N.; Hayes, W.H. ; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Bird diversity and psychological wellbeing A comparison of green and coastal blue space in a neotropical city., Science of the Total Environment, 793, Article No.148653.
- Maund, P.R.; Bentley, J.W.; Austen, G.E.; Irvine, K.N.; Fish, R.; Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) The features and processes underpinning high-quality data generation in participatory research and engagement activities., Methods in Ecology and Evolution, 13, 68-76.
- Currie, M.; Colley, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2021) Outdoor recreation for older adults in Scotland: qualitatively exploring the multiplicity of constraints to participation., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, Article No. 7705.
- Marselle, M.R.; Hartig, T.; Cox, D.T.; de Bell, S.; Knapp, S.; Lindley, S.; Triguero-Mas, M.; Bohning-Gaese, K.; Braubach, M.; Cook, P.A.; de Vries, S.; Heintz-Buschart, A.; Hofmann, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Kabisch, N.; Kolek, F.; Kraemer, R.; Markevych, I.; Martens, D.; Muller, R.; Nieuwenhuijsen, M.; Potts, J.M.; Stadler, J.; Walton, S.; Warber, S.L.; Bonn, A. (2021) Pathways linking biodiversity to human health: A conceptual framework., Environment International, 150, Article No. 106420.
- Bell-Williams, R.; Irvine, K.N.; Reeves, A.; Warber, S. (2021) Digging deeper: Gardening as a way to develop non-human relationships through connection with nature., European Journal of Ecopsychology, 7, 1-18.
- Austen, G.; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Maund, P.R.; Fish, R.D.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring shared public perspectives on biodiversity attributes., People and Nature, 3, 901-913.
- Fisher, J.C.; Bicknell, J.E.; Irvine, K.N.; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Exploring how urban nature is associated with human wellbeing in a neotropical city., Landscape and Urban Planning, 212, Article No. 104119.
- Fisher, J.C.; Irvine, K.N.; Bicknell, J.E,; Hayes, W.M.; Fernandes, D.; Mistry, J.; Davies, Z.G. (2021) Perceived biodiversity, sound, naturalness and safety enhance the restorative quality and wellbeing benefits of green and blue space in a neotropical city., Science of the Total Environment, 755, Article No. 143095.
- Roberts, M.; Irvine, K.N.; McVittie, A. (2021) Associations between greenspace and mental health prescription rates in urban areas., Urban Forestry and Urban Greening. Published online.
- Landert, J.; Pfeifer, C.; Carolus, J.; Schwarz, G.; Albanito, F.; Muller, A.; Smith, P.; Sanders, J.; Schader, C.; Vanni, F.; Prazan, J.; Baumgart,L.; Blockeel, J.; Weisshaidinger, R.; Bartel-Kratochvil, R.; Hollaus, A.; Mayer, A.; Hrabalova, A.; Helin, J.; Aakkula, J.; Svels, K.; Guisepelli, E.; Smyrniotopoulou, A.; Vlahos, G.; Iordanidis, Y.; Szilágyi, A.; Podmaniczky, L.; Balázs, K.; Galioto, F.; Longhitano, D.; Rossignolo, L.; Povellato, A.; Zilans, A.; Jegelevicius, G.; Fratila, M.; Yoldi, U.I.; Massa, C.; Adrián, J.B.; Sahlin, K.R.; Röös, E.; Frick, R.; Bircher, R.; Aalders, I.H.; Irvine, K.N.; Kyle, C.; Miller, D.R (2020) Assessing agro-ecological practices using a combination of three sustainability assessment tools., Landbauforschung Journal of Sustainable Organic Agricultural Systems, 70, 129-144.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Dallimer, M.; Fish, R.; Austen, G.E.; Davies, Z.G. (2020) Do ecosystem service frameworks represent people's values? , Ecosystem Services, 46, Article No. 101221.
- Fisher, D.; Blackstock, K.L.; Irvine K.N. (2020) It’s on the 'nice to have' pile: Potential principles to improve the implementation of socially inclusive green infrastructure., Ambio. Published online.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Lawson, B.; Steadman, J.; Risely, K.; Cunningham, A.A.; Davies, Z.G. (2020) What motivates the masses: Understanding why people contribute to conservation citizen science projects., Biological Conservation, 246, Article No. UNSP 108587.
- Warber, S.L.; Irvine, K.N.; Quinn, B.R.; Hansen, A.; Hypki, C.; Sims, E. (2020) Methods for integrating transdisciplinary teams in support of reciprocal healing: a case study., Ecospychology, 12, 222-230.
- Assmuth, T.W.; Chen, X.; Degeling, C.; Haahtela, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Keune, H.; Kock, R.; Rantala, S.; Rüegg, S.; Vikström, S. (2020) Integrative concepts and practices of health in transdisciplinary social ecology., Socio-Ecological Practice Research, 2, 71-90.
- Slater, A.M.; Irvine, K.N.; Byg, A.A.; Davies, I.M.; Gubbins, M.; Kafas, A.; Kenter, J.; MacDonald, A.; O'Hara Murray, R.; Potts, T.; Tweddle, J.F.; Wright, K.; Scott, B.E. (2020) Integrating stakeholder knowledge through modular cooperative participatory processes for marine spatial planning outcomes (CORPORATES)., Ecosystem Services, 44, Article No. 101126.
- Maund, P.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Reeves, J.; Strong, E.; Cromie, R.; Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G. (2019) Wetlands for wellbeing: Piloting a nature-based health intervention for the management of anxiety and depression., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, Article No. 4413.
- Marselle, M.R.; Warber, S.L.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Growing resilience through interaction with nature: can group walks in nature buffer the effect of stressful life events on mental health., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, Article No, 986.
- Shanahan, D.F.; Astell-Burt, T.; Barber, E.A; Brymer, E.; Cox, D.T.C.; Dean, J.H.; Depledge, M.; Fuller, R.A.; Hartig, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Jones, A.P.; Kikilus, H.; Lovell, R.; Mitchell, R.; Niemelä, Nieuwenhuijsen, M.J.; Pretty, J.; Townsend, M.; van Heezik, Y.; Warber, S.; Gaston, K.J. (2019) Nature-based interventions for improving health and wellbeing: the purpose, the people and the outcomes., Sports, 7, Article No.141.
- Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Then and now: Examining older people’s engagement in outdoor recreation across the life course., Leisure Sciences, 41, 186-202
- Irvine, K.N.; Herrett, S. (2018) Does ecosystem quality matter for cultural ecosystem services?, Journal for Nature Conservation, 46, 1-5.
- Fazey, I.; Moug, P.; Allen, S.; Beckman, K.; Blackwood, D.; Bonaventura, M.; Burnett, K.; Danson, M.; Fanconer, R.; Gagnon, A.; Harkness, R.; Hodgson, A.; Holm, L.; Irvine, K.N.; Low, R.; Lyon, C.; Moss, A.; Moran, C.; Naylor, L.; O'Brien, K.; Russell, S.; Skerratt, S.; Williams, J.; Wolstenholme, R. (2018) Transformation in a changing climate: a research agenda., Climate and Development, 10, 197-217.
- Conniff, A.; Colley, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2017) Exploring landscape engagement through a participatory touch table approach., Social Sciences, 6, Article No. 118.
- Nesshöver, C.; Assmuth, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Rusch, G.M.; Waylen, K.A.; Delbaere, B.; Haase, D.; Jones-Walters, L.; Keune, H.; Kovacs, E.; Krauze, K.; Külvik, M.; Rey, F.; van Dijk, J.; Vandewalle, M.; Vistad, O. I.; Wilkinson, M.E.; Wittmer, H. (2017) The science, policy and practice of nature-based solutions: an interdisciplinary perspective., Science of the Total Environment, 579, 1215-1227.
- Bryce, R.; Irvine, K.N.; Church, A.; Fish, R.; Ranger, S.; Kenter, J.O. (2016) Subjective well-being indicators for large-scale assessment of cultural ecosystem services., Ecosystem Services, 21, 258-269
- Irvine, K.N.; O'Brien, L.; Ravenscroft, N.; Cooper, N.; Everard, M.; Fazey, I.; Reed, M.; Kenter, J.O. (2016) Ecosystem services and the idea of shared values., Ecosystem Services, 21, 184-193.
- Kenter, J.O.; Bryce, R.; Christie, M.; Cooper, N.; Hockley, N.; Irvine, K.N.; Fazey, I.; O'Brien, L.; Orchard-Webb, J.; Ravenscroft, N.; Raymond, C.M .; Reed, M.S.; Tett, P.; Watson, V. (2016) Shared values and deliberative valuation: future directions., Ecosystem Services, 21, 358-371.
- Kenter, J.O.; Jobstvogt, N.; Watson, V.; Irvine, K.N.; Christie, M.; Bryce, R.D.M. (2016) The impact of information, value-deliberation and group-based decision-making on values for ecosystem services: integrating deliberative monetary valuation and storytelling., Ecosystem Services, 21, 270-290.
- Pett, T.J.; Shwartz, A.; Irvine, K.N.; Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G. (2016) Unpacking the people - biodiversity paradox: a conceptual framework., Bioscience, 66, 576-583.
- Marselle, M.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Warber, S.L. (2016) Does perceived restorativeness mediate the effects of perceived biodiversity and perceived naturalness on emotional well-being following group walks in nature?, Journal of Environmental Psychology, 46, 217-232.
- Painter, B.; Irvine, K.N.; Waskett, R.K.; Mardaljevic, J. (2016) Evaluation of a mixed method approach for studying user interaction with novel building control technology., Energies, 9, Article No. 215.
- Fisher, J.; Irvine, K.N. (2016) Reducing energy use and carbon emissions: a critical assessment of small-group interventions., Energies, 9, Article No.172.
- Marselle, M.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Lorenzo-Arribas, A.; Warber, S.L. (2015) Moving beyond green: exploring the relationship of environment type and indicators of perceived environmental quality on emotional well-being following group walks., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 12, 106-130.
- Kenter, J.O.; O'Brien, L.; Hockley, N.; Ravenscroft, N.; Fazey, I.; Irvine, K.N.; Reed, M.S; Christie, M.; Brady, E.; Bryce, R.; Church, A.; Cooper, N.; Davies, A.; Evely, A.; Everard, M.; Fish, R.; Fisher, J.A.; Jobstvogt, N.; Molloy, C.; Orchard-Webb, J.; Ranger, S.; Ryan, M.; Watson, V.; Williams, S. (2015) What are shared and social values of ecosystems?, Ecological Economics, 111, 86-99.
- Warber, S.L.; DeHudy, A.A.; Bialko, M.F.; Marselle, M.R.; Irvine, K.N. (2015) Addressing "nature-deficit disorder": a mixed methods pilot study of young adults attending a wilderness camp., Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, Article ID 651827.
- Dallimer, M.; Davies, Z.G.; Diaz-Porras, D.F.; Irvine, K.N.; Maltby, L.; Warren, P.H.; Armsworth, P.R.; Gaston, K.J. (2015) Historical influences on the current provision of multiple ecosystem services., Global Environmental Change - Human and Policy Dimensions, 31, 307-317.
- Sessin-Dilascio, K.; Prager, K.; Irvine, K.N.; de Almeida Sinisgalli, P.A. (2015) The dynamics of co-management and social capital in protected area management - The Cardoso Island State Park in Brazil., World Development, 67, 475-489.
- Irvine, K. N.; Herrett, S. (2018) Does woodland ecosystem health matter for cultural benefits?, Research Summary to RESAS for WP1.3.2., March 2018, 2pp.
- Nesshöver, C.; Assmuth, T.; Irvine, K.N.; Rusch, G.M.; Waylen, K.A.; Delbaere, B.; Haase, D.; Jones-Walters, L.; Keune, H.; Kovacs, E.; Krauze, K.; Külvik, M.; Rey, F.; van Dijk, J.; Vandewalle, M.; Vistad, O. I.; Wilkinson, M.E.; Wittmer, H. (2017) The science, policy and practice of nature-based solutions: an interdisciplinary perspective., Science of the Total Environment, 579, 1215-1227.
- Irvine, K.N. (2016) Conceptual considerations for social and environmental benefit of nature-based solutions in urban areas., Presented in Session "Nature-based solutions for urban challenges", European Ecosystem Services Conference. Antwerp, Belgium. 19-23 September 2016.
- Irvine, K.N.; O'Brien, L.; Ravenscroft, N.; Cooper, N.; Everard, M.; Fazey, I.; Reed, M.; Kenter, J.O. (2016) Ecosystem services and the idea of shared values., Ecosystem Services, 21, 184-193.
- Painter, B.; Irvine, K.N.; Waskett, R.K.; Mardaljevic, J. (2016) Evaluation of a mixed method approach for studying user interaction with novel building control technology., Energies, 9, Article No. 215.
- Fisher, J.; Irvine, K.N. (2016) Reducing energy use and carbon emissions: a critical assessment of small-group interventions., Energies, 9, Article No.172.
- Fisher, J.; Gammon, R.; Irvine, K.N. (2015) My electric avenue (I2EV). SDRC 9.6 - An assessment of the public acceptance of demand side response of EV charging using esprit., My Electric Avenue (I2EV) Project - SSET205. SDRC 9.6: Public Acceptance of Esprit. Final Issue to EA Technology, No.2., 20 October 2015.
- Kenter, J.O.; O'Brien, L.; Hockley, N.; Ravenscroft, N.; Fazey, I.; Irvine, K.N.; Reed, M.S; Christie, M.; Brady, E.; Bryce, R.; Church, A.; Cooper, N.; Davies, A.; Evely, A.; Everard, M.; Fish, R.; Fisher, J.A.; Jobstvogt, N.; Molloy, C.; Orchard-Webb, J.; Ranger, S.; Ryan, M.; Watson, V.; Williams, S. (2015) What are shared and social values of ecosystems?, Ecological Economics, 111, 86-99.
- Warber, S.L.; DeHudy, A.A.; Bialko, M.F.; Marselle, M.R.; Irvine, K.N. (2015) Addressing "nature-deficit disorder": a mixed methods pilot study of young adults attending a wilderness camp., Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, Article ID 651827.
- Prager, K.; Macleod, K.; Meagher, L.; Bammer, G.; Irvine, K.; Scott, A.; George, S.; Baird, E.; Black, H.I.J.; Daniell, T.; Haffey, M.; Homans, H.; Rathjen, JU.; Shamal, M. (2015) Working together for better outcomes: the role of research partnerships., Guidance Note from Working Together for Better Outcomes Workshop, Edinburgh, March 2015.
- Sessin-Dilascio, K.; Prager, K.; Irvine, K.N.; de Almeida Sinisgalli, P.A. (2015) The dynamics of co-management and social capital in protected area management - The Cardoso Island State Park in Brazil., World Development, 67, 475-489.
- Irvine, K.N.; Roberts, M.; Eastwood, A.; Colley, K.; Currie, M.; Zhang, Z. (2021) Environmental science and mental health review., Report via Valuing Nature Program.
- Kenter, J.O.; Bryce, R.; Davies, A.; Jobstvogt, N.; Watson, V.; Ranger, S.; Solandt, J.L.; Duncan, C.; Christie, M.; Crump, H.; Irvine, K.N.; Pinard, M.; Reed, M.S. (2013) The value of potential marine protected areas in the UK to divers and sea anglers., UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK.
- Keniger, L.E.; Gaston, K.J.; Irvine, K.N.; Fuller, R.A. (2013) What are the benefits of interacting with nature?, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10, 913-935.
- Irvine, K.N.; Warber, S.L.; Devine-Wright, P.; Gaston, K.J. (2013) Understanding urban greenspace as a health resource: a qualitative comparison of visit motivation and derived effects among park users in Sheffield., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 10, 417-442.
- Coleman, M.J.; Irvine, K.N.; Lemon, M.; Shao, L. (2013) Promoting behaviour change through personalized energy feedback in offices., Building Research and Information, 41, 637-651
- Fuller, R.A.; Irvine, K.N. (2012) Interactions between people and nature in urban environments., In: Gaston, K.J. (ed.). Urban Ecology. British Ecological Society and Cambridge University Press, Great Britain, 7, pp134-171.
- Wilson, C.; Irvine, K.N. (2012) Bottom-up communication: identifying opportunities and limitations through an exploratory field-based evaluation., Energy Efficiency, 6, 91-104.
- Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N.; Skinner, A.; Davies, Z.; Armsworth, P.; Rouquette, J.; Maltby, L.; Warren, P.; Gaston, K.J. (2012) Biodiversity and the feel-good factor: understanding associations between self-reported human well-being and species richness., BioScience, 62, 47-55.
- Fuller, R.A.; Irvine, K.N.; Davies, Z.G.; Gaston, K.J. (2012) Interactions between people and birds in urban landscapes., In: Lepczyk, C. & Warren, P. (eds.). Urban Bird Ecology and Conservation (Studies in Avian Biology), University of California Press, USA, Chapter 16, pp249-266.
- Wallace A.; Irvine, K.N.; Wright, A.J.; Fleming, P.D (2011) Public attitudes to personal carbon allowances: findings from a mixed-method study., Climate Policy, 10, 385-409.
- Lomas, K.J.; Bell, M.C.; Firth, S.K.; Gaston, K.J.; Goodman, P.; Leake, J.R.; Namdeo, A.; Rylatt, M.; Allinson, D.; Davies, Z.G.; Edmondson, J.L.; Galatioto, F.; Brake, J.A.; Guo, L.; Hill, G.; Irvine, K.N.; Taylor, S.C.; Tiwary, A. (2010) The carbon footprint of UK cities: 4M: measurement, modelling, mapping and management., In: Gossop, C. (ed.). Sustainable City/Developing World, ISOCARP Review, Volume 6, Routledge, pp168-191.
- Irvine, K.N.; Fuller, R.A.; Devine-Wright, P.; Payne, S.; Tratalos, J.; Warren, P.; Lomas, K.J.; Gaston, K.J. (2010) Ecological and psychological value of urban green space., In: Jenks, J. & Jones, C. (eds.). Dimensions of the Sustainable City, Volume 2. Springer, Netherlands, pp215-237.
- Wallace, A.; Fleming, P.; Wright, A.J.; Irvine, K.N. (2010) Home energy efficiency grants and advice: findings from the English Midlands., Local Environment, 15, 403-417.
- Davies, Z.G.; Fuller, R.A.; Loram, A.; Irvine, K.N.; Sims, V.; Gaston, K.J. (2009) A national scale inventory of resource provision for biodiversity within domestic gardens., Biological Conservation, 142, 761-771.
- Irvine, K.N.; Devine-Wright, P.; Payne, S.R.; Fuller, R.A.; Painter, B.; Gaston, K.J. (2009) Green space, soundscape and urban sustainability: an interdisciplinary, empirical study., Local Environment, 14, 155-172.
- Bernardini, C.; Irvine, K.N. (2007) The 'nature' of urban sustainability: private or public greenspaces?, In: Kungolas, A., Brebbia, C.A. & Beriatos, E. (eds.). Sustainable Development and Planning III (volume 2). WIT Press, UK, pp 661-674.
- Marselle, M.R.; Stadler, J.; Korn, H.; Irvine, K.N.; Bonn, A. (eds.) (2019) Biodiversity, health and climate change., Springer, Cham, Switzerland, 481pp.
- Marselle, M.R.; Martens, D.; Dallimer, M.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Review of the mental health and well-being benefits of biodiversity., In: Marselle, M., Stadler, J., Korn, H., Irvine, K.N. & Bonn, A. (eds.). Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change. Springer, Cham, Switzerland, Chapter 9, pp175-211.
- Irvine, K.N.; Hoesly, D.; Bell-Williams, R.; Warber, S.L. (2019) Spiritual wellbeing and biodiversity., In: Marselle, M., Stadler, J., Korn, H., Irvine, K.N. & Bonn, A. (eds.). Biodiversity and Health in the Face of Climate Change. Springer, Cham, Switzerland. Chapter,10, pp213-247.
- Roberts, D.; Torrance, L.; Stirton, G.; Britton, A.J.; Craig, C.; Kyle, C-A.; Abel, C.; Macaulay, C.; Fielding, D.; Watson, H.; Pohle, I.; Robertson, J.; Maxwell, J.; Irvine, K.; Sutherland, L-A.; Dawson, L.A.; Shepherd, L.; Miller, P.; Ellis, R.; Richards, S.; Blok, V.; Hackett, C.; Kettle, H. (2018) Women in Science., The James Hutton Institute, 25pp.
- Warber, S.L.; Irvine, K.N.; Devine-Wright P.; Gaston, K.J. (2013) Modelling wellbeing and the relationship between individuals and their environments., In: Coles, R. & Millman, Z. (eds.). Landscape, Well-being and Environment. Routledge, New York, USA, Chapter 2, pp20-27.
- Conniff, A.; Irvine, K.N. (2022) Intergrating Social Science Methods for Mapping Cultural Ecosystem Services. RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services indicators and Mapping – Final Report, RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services indicators and Mapping – Final Report
- Castellazzi, M.; Aalders, I.; Irvine, K.N. (2022) A prototype methodology to mapping selected bio-physical aspects of CICES-defined Aesthetics in Scotland., RESAS 1.4.1 Method testing for aesthetics cultural ecosystem services.
- Chartier, O.; Miller, D.; Panoutsopoulos, H.; Espejo García, B.; Schwarz, G.; Irvine, K.; Iadecola, F.; Bertolozzi, D.; Al-Ajlani, H. (2021) FIRST SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH AGENDAS SHERPA, Deliverable 72, H2020 SHERPA project deliverable, submitted to European Commission, pp41.
- Schwarz, G.; Carolus, J.; Irvine, K.N.; Miller, D.R.; Smyrniotopoulou, A.; Vlahos, G.; Povellato, A.; Vanni, F.; Prazan, J.; Fleury, P.; Guisepelli, E.; Vincent, A.; Landert, J.; Albanito, F.; Röös, E.; Cazacu, M.; Fratila, M. (2021) Deliverable Report D6.4: Methodological Briefs., UNISECO Deliverable Report D6.4 to the European Commission, UNISECO - Understanding and Improving the Sustainability of Agro-ecological Farming Systems in the EU (773901), 57pp.
- Castellazzi, M.; Aalders I.; Irvine K.N. (2021) Mapping aesthetics in Scotland,, RESAS 1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services Indicators and Mapping - Deliverable D8, Working Paper. SEFARI Website on Mapping Aesthetics in Scotland Based on 10 metrics.
- Miller, D.R.; Irvine, K.N.; Cooksley, S.; Baird, E.; Barr, J.; Bestwick, C.; Brierton, J.; Cameron, E.; Dawson, L.A.; Ford, A.; Forrest, E.; Hearns, D.; Hume, J.; MacDonald, D.; Nisbet, W.; Owen, R. (2020) Long-term vision for rural areas: contribution from 20 science-society-policy platforms: Map discussion paper - Rural Scotland and River Dee catchment., SHERPA UK Multi-Actor Platform Discussion Paper, H2020 Sustainable Hub to Engage into Rural Policies with Actors Project (SHERPA), 37pp.
- Irvine, K.N.; Msika, J.; Dinnie, E.; Craig, T.; Fischer, A.; Hague, A.; Rajagopalan, D.; Roberts, M.; Wilson, R. (2020) Climate change engagement: assessing the impacts of the Climate Challenge Fund., ClimateXChange Report, 164pp.
- Conniff, A.; Fisher, D.; Herrett, S.; Irvine, K.N. (2019) Favourite places in and around Girvan, Scotland., Report from a Public Mapping Activity: Favourite Places In and Around Girvan, Scotland. Girvan, Scotland, 25-26 October 2019.
- Kleeschulte, S.; Carrao, H.; Gregor, M.; Loehnertz, M.; Ayanu, Y.; Kleeschulte, I.; Fons, J.; Ubach, R.; Milego, R.; Weber, R.; Nilsson, K.; Turunen, E.; Nordregio, S.; Irvine, K.N.; Maxwell, J.; Kuhfuss, L.; Faccioli, M.; Blanco, G.G.; Garcia, I. (2018) GRETA - Green infrastructure: Enhancing biodiversity and ecosysTem services for territorial development., Inception Report, Version 05/02/2018, ESPON 2020 Cooperation Programme, 37pp.
- Miller, D.R.; Aalders, I.H.; Irvine, K.A.; Iragui, U.; Astrain, C.; Zabalza, S.; Schwarz, G. (2018) UNISECO Risk Register: D1.2., Contract Deliverable to European Commission for UNISECO project, Deliverable 1.2, Risk Register.
- Irvine, K.N.; Colley, K.; Currie, M. (2018) Capabilities for engagement with landscapes for wellbeing., RESAS RD 3.4.3 Working Paper, 31 March 2018.
- Irvine, K.N.; Conniff, A.; Aalders, I.H. (2018) Touch table mapping and photo activities: Methods for capturing cultural ecosystem services., RESAS RD1.4.1bvi Cultural Ecosystem Services Indicators and Mapping, Deliverable D4 Working Paper, 31 March 2018, 16pp.
- Irvine, K.I.; Conniff, A.; Aalders, I.H. (2017) Report of the stakeholder meeting August 2016 (KE1)., Internal Report for RESAS 1.4.1bvi.
- Irvine, K.I.; Conniff, A.; Aalders, I.H. (2017) Social science methods for investigation of spiritual and emblematic cultural ecosystem services., RESAS RD1.4.1bvi Deliverable D2: Social Science Methods Internal Report.
- Conniff, A.; Irvine, K.N. (2016) Communicating climate change with visualisation tools: a guide., ClimateXChange Report, May 2016
- Msika, J.; Irvine, K.N. (2016) Mapping the community sector in the Aberdeen region., The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen, on behalf of Climate X Change.
- Scott, B.E.; Irvine, K.N.; Byg, A.; Gubbins, M.; Kafas, A.; Kenter, J.; MacDonald, A.; Murray, R.; Potts, T.; Slater, A.M.; Tweddle, J.F.; Wright, K.; Davies, I.M. (2016) The cooperative participatory evaluation of renewable technologies on ecosystem services (CORPORATES)., Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Report, Volume 7, No.1. Scottish Government, Edinburgh, 84pp.
- Fisher, J.; Gammon, R.; Irvine, K.N. (2015) My electric avenue (I2EV). SDRC 9.6 - An assessment of the public acceptance of demand side response of EV charging using esprit., My Electric Avenue (I2EV) Project - SSET205. SDRC 9.6: Public Acceptance of Esprit. Final Issue to EA Technology, No.2., 20 October 2015.
- Kenter, J.O.; Reed, M.S.; Irvine, K.N.; O'Brien, E.; Brady, E.; Bryce, R.; Christie, M.; Church, A.; Cooper, N.; Davies, A.; Evely, A.; Everard, M.; Fazey, I.; Hockley, N.; Jobstvogt, N.; Molloy, C.; Orchard-Webb, J.; Ravenscroft, N.; Ryan, M.; Watson, V. (2014) UK national ecosystem assessment follow-on. Work package report 6: Shared, plural and cultural values of ecosystems., UNEP-WCMC, LWEC, UK.
- Gilchrist, K.; Irvine, K.N. (2014) Scotland 2030: Picturing life in a low carbon Scotland., ClimateXChange Calldown from Low Carbon Behaviours Policy Team - Narrative for 2030.
- Kenter, J.O.; Bryce, R.; Davies, A.; Jobstvogt, N.; Watson, V.; Ranger, S.; Solandt, J.L.; Duncan, C.; Christie, M.; Crump, H.; Irvine, K.N.; Pinard, M.; Reed, M.S. (2013) The value of potential marine protected areas in the UK to divers and sea anglers., UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, July 2013.
