Using time use and trajectory data to unpack the interrelated geographies of food, care, and household labor
Tue 28 June 2022
MRC Epidemiology Unit
In quantitative health geography, researchers often struggle to incorporate contextual factors that influence health behaviours. This is especially true in studies using GPS data, where human trajectories are described, analyzed, and related to relevant outcomes, but which commonly fail to address the social and environmental mechanisms that impact movements. While it is impossible to fully understand the motivations of individuals, theories exist to support geographers in their use of trajectory data to conduct analyses that better get at relevant underlying mechanisms.
In this MRC Epidemiology Unit seminar, Dr Michael Widener of the University of Toronto will introduce the Food Activities, Socioeconomics, Time-use, and Transportation (FASTT) Study, a project that integrates concepts of time geography with theories from food and health geographies. In March 2019, FASTT collected time-use diaries, GPS trajectory data, and dietary/health questionnaires from partnered-parents in households from two Toronto neighbourhoods – one urban and one suburban. These data are used to explore questions about time pressure and dietary behaviour, the division of food and household labour, and the role of the built environment in food shopping. He will present findings from initial analyses and discuss implications for future work.
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
This will be a hybrid seminar.
The in-person event will be held in MRC Epidemiology Unit Meeting Rooms 1&2, Level 3 Institute of Metabolic Science, CB2 0SL. To attend this please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mrc-epidemiology-unit-seminar-michael-widener-tickets-348092723707.
To join this seminar online please register at https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodeqoqTMsGtYiTljGY6poVlb1eslem7ZM#/registration. After registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the event.
Venue
This will be a hybrid seminar.
The in-person event will be held in MRC Epidemiology Unit Meeting Rooms 1&2, Level 3 Institute of Metabolic Science, CB2 0SL. To attend this please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mrc-epidemiology-unit-seminar-michael-widener-tickets-348092723707. To join this seminar online please register at https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodeqoqTMsGtYiTljGY6poVlb1eslem7ZM#/registration. After registration you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the event. |
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