Dr Anne Cleary
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institute for Social Science Research, The University of Queensland
Member of the Mental Health and Climate Change Research Network.
Researcher biography
Overview
Anne is a transdisciplinary, mixed methods researcher with a focus on mental health and wellbeing promotion. Under this umbrella Anne has explored how people’s interactions and connection with nature relates to their psychological wellbeing as well as their attitudes and behaviours towards the environment. Anne has researched the role of nature-based interventions (Green Gyms, Care Farms) as part of social prescribing within mental health care. Anne has investigated the effectiveness of urban green space interventions for delivering social, health, environmental and equity outcomes.
Anne's research insterests include:
- An overarching research focus is on mental health and wellbeing promotion.
- Designing and evaluating nature-based interventions for health and wellbeing.
- Understanding the role of nature in delivering healthy and sustainable urban environments.
- Understanding the relationship between nature connection and wellbeing across the life-course
Research Interests
- Urban green space and health and wellbeing
Understanding how to design and deliver urban nature within our cities to promote health and wellbeing - Nature-based interventions for health and wellbeing
Understanding how to design and deliver nature-based interventions that promote mental health and wellbeing.
Publications
Book Chapters
Fatima, Yaqoot, Cleary, Anne, King, Stephanie, Solomon, Shaun, McDaid, Lisa, Hasan, Md Mehedi, Al Mamun, Abdullah and Baxter, Janeen (2022). Cultural identity and social and emotional wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Family dynamics over the life course: foundations, turning points and outcomes. (pp. 57-70) edited by Janeen Baxter, Jack Lam, Jenny Povey, Rennie Lee and Stephen R. Zubrick. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-12224-8_4
Hunter, Ruth F., Cleary, Anne and Braubach, Matthias (2019). Environmental, health and equity effects of urban green space interventions. Biodiversity and health in the face of climate change. (pp. 381-409) edited by Melissa R. Marselle, Jutta Stadler, Horst Korn, Katherine N. Irvine and Aletta Bonn. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-02318-8_17
Cleary, Anne (2015). Hochschild, Arlie (1940-). International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition. (pp. 145-150) Elsevier Inc.. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.61215-1
Journal Articles
Riddell, Julie, Cleary, Anne, Dean, Judith A., Flowers, Paul, Heard, Emma, Inch, Zeb, Mutch, Allyson, Fitzgerald, Lisa and McDaid, Lisa (2024). Social marketing and mass media interventions to increase sexually transmissible infections (STIs) testing among young people: social marketing and visual design component analysis. BMC Public Health, 24 (1) 620, 1-21. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18095-8
Bennett, Susanna, Robb, Kathyrn A., Andoh-Arthur, Johnny, Chandler, Amy, Cleary, Anne, King, Kylie, Oliffe, John, Rice, Simon, Scourfield, Jonathan, Seager, Martin, Seidler, Zac, Zortea, Tiago C. and O’Connor, Rory C. (2024). Establishing Research Priorities for Investigating Male Suicide Risk and Recovery: A Modified Delphi Study With Lived-Experience Experts. Psychology of Men and Masculinity, 25 (1), 85-98. doi: 10.1037/men0000448
Dean, Julie, Cleary, Anne, Ma, Tianyi, McDaid, Lisa, Pollock, Danielle and Boyle, Frances (2023). Scoping review of nature-based interventions in bereavement care: what are the implications for perinatal loss?. Social Sciences and Humanities Open, 8 (1) 100690, 100690. doi: 10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100690
Fatima, Yaqoot, Liu, Yongbo, Cleary, Anne, Dean, Julie, Smith, Valance, King, Stephanie and Solomon, Shaun (2023). Connecting the health of country with the health of people: application of “caring for country” in improving the social and emotional well-being of Indigenous people in Australia and New Zealand. The Lancet Regional Health. Western Pacific, 31 100648, 100648. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100648
Cleary, Anne, Griffith, Derek M., Oliffe, John Lindsey and Rice, Simon (2023). Editorial: Men, mental health, and suicide. Frontiers in Sociology, 7 1123319. doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2022.1123319
Hasan, Md. Mehedi, Fatima, Yaqoot, Cleary, Anne, McDaid, Lisa, Munir, Kerim, Smith, Simon S., Dias, Shannon, Baxter, Janeen and Mamun, Abdullah (2023). Geographical variations in the prevalence of traditional and cyberbullying and its additive role in psychological and somatic health complaints among adolescents in 38 European countries. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 164 111103, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2022.111103
Liu, Yongbo, Cleary, Anne, Fielding, Kelly S., Murray, Zoe and Roiko, Anne (2022). Nature connection, pro-environmental behaviours and wellbeing: understanding the mediating role of nature contact. Landscape and Urban Planning, 228 104550, 104550. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104550
Cleary, Anne (2022). Emotional constraint, father-son relationships, and men's wellbeing. Frontiers in Sociology, 7 868005, 1-13. doi: 10.3389/fsoc.2022.868005
Sofija, Ernesta, Cleary, Anne, Sav, Adem, Sebar, Bernadette and Harris, Neil (2022). How emerging adults perceive elements of nature as resources for wellbeing: a qualitative photo-elicitation study. Youth, 2 (3), 366-383. doi: 10.3390/youth2030027
Ma, Tianyi, Moore, Jane and Cleary, Anne (2022). Climate change impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of young people: a scoping review of risk and protective factors. Social Science and Medicine, 301 114888, 114888. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2022.114888
Cleary, Anne, Dean, Julie, Pollock, Danielle, McDaid, Lisa and Boyle, Fran (2021). Nature-based interventions for bereavement care: a scoping review protocol. JBI Evidence Synthesis, Publish Ahead of Print (5), 1344-1352. doi: 10.11124/jbies-21-00215
Hasan, Md. Mehedi, Fatima, Yaqoot, Pandey, Sumali, Tariqujjaman, Md., Cleary, Anne, Baxter, Janeen and Mamun, Abdullah A (2021). Pathways linking bullying victimisation and suicidal behaviours among adolescents. Psychiatry Research, 302 113992, 113992. doi: 10.1016/j.psychres.2021.113992
Tester-Jones, Michelle, White, Mathew P, Elliott, Lewis R, Weinstein, Netta, Grellier, James, Economou, Theo, Bratman, Gregory N, Cleary, Anne, Gascon, Mireia, Korpela, Kalevi M, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark, O'Connor, Aisling, Ojala, Ann, van den Bosch, Matilda and Fleming, Lora E (2020). Results from an 18 country cross-sectional study examining experiences of nature for people with common mental health disorders. Scientific reports, 10 (1) 19408. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-75825-9
Hasan, Md. Mehedi, Tasnim, Fariha, Tariqujjaman, Md., Ahmed, Sayem, Cleary, Anne and Mamun, Abdullah (2020). Examining the prevalence, correlates and inequalities of undiagnosed hypertension in Nepal: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 10 (10), e037592. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037592
Hunter, R. F., Cleland, C., Cleary, A., Droomers, M., Wheeler, B. W., Sinnett, D., Nieuwenhuijsen, M. J. and Braubach, M. (2019). Environmental, health, wellbeing, social and equity effects of urban green space interventions: A meta-narrative evidence synthesis. Environment International, 130 104923, 104923. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.104923
Cleary, Anne, Roiko, Anne, Burton, Nicola W., Fielding, Kelly S., Murray, Zoe and Turrell, Gavin (2019). Changes in perceptions of urban green space are related to changes in psychological well-being: cross-sectional and longitudinal study of mid-aged urban residents. Health and Place, 59 102201, 102201. doi: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2019.102201
Cleary, Anne, Fielding, Kelly S., Murray, Zoe and Roiko, Anne (2018). Predictors of nature connection among urban residents: assessing the role of childhood and adult nature experiences. Environment and Behavior, 52 (6), 001391651881143-610. doi: 10.1177/0013916518811431
Cleary, Anne, Fielding, Kelly S., Bell, Sarah L., Murray, Zoe and Roiko, Anne (2017). Exploring potential mechanisms involved in the relationship between eudaimonic wellbeing and nature connection. Landscape and Urban Planning, 158, 119-128. doi: 10.1016/j.landurbplan.2016.10.003
Xie, Gang, Mengersen, Kerrie, Cleary, Anne, Udy, James and Roiko, Anne (2014). EnterosisA: A statistical decision support tool for categorization of microbial quality of recreational water. Water Quality, Exposure and Health, 7 (3), 295-306. doi: 10.1007/s12403-014-0149-z
Conference Papers
Chai, Li Kheng, Dick, Mathew, Morrison, Charlotte, Cleary, Anne, Robinson, Mark and McDaid, Lisa (2022). Shaping primary school environments for children to learn about and eat vegetables and fruit: a whole-of-school program. International Congress on Obesity, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 18-22 October 2022.
Robinson, Mark, Armstrong, Dru, Abernethy, Peter, Chai, Li Kheng, Mayfield, Sara, Cleary, Anne, Salom, Caroline and McDaid, Lisa (2022). Health and Wellbeing Queensland’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework: a systems-informed approach. PHAA Preventive Health, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 May 2022.
Chai, Li Kheng, Robinson, Mark, Armstrong, Dru, Abernethy, Peter, Cleary, Anne, Salom, Caroline and McDaid, Lisa (2021). Developing a monitoring and evaluation framework for a preventive health agency in Queensland: a systems-based approach. Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society Conference , Brisbane, QLD Australia, 20 - 22 July 2021.
Research Reports
Cleary, Anne, Nielsen, Josh and Dom Blackham (2023). Integrated Place Management Framework and Report. Melbourne, VIC Australia: Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action.
Robinson, Mark, Cleary, Anne, Dick, Mathew, Chai, LiKheng, Morrison, Charlotte, Cacavas, Katherine, McCormick, Jenna, Gordon, Olivia and McDaid, Lisa (2023). Pick of the Crop evaluation 2021: evaluation highlights. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Health and Wellbeing Queensland.
Cleary, Anne, Charlton-Henderson, Steve, Schultz, Tracy, Dean, Angela, Calley, Liam and Orton, Jan (2022). Reef Sugarcane Landholder Characterisation Report. Brisbane, QLD Australia: Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
Cleary, A., Robinson, M. and McDaid, L. (2021). Community Resilience Project Evaluation Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Cleary, A., Dick, M., Chai, L.K., Morrison, C., Cacavas, K., McCormick, J., Gordon, O., Robinson, M. and McDaid, L. (2021). Health and Wellbeing Queensland Pick of the Crop Evaluation Report. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Penton, Jenny, Beekman, Ratna, Schliebs, Melissa, Vichta, Rhianon, Mann, Catherine, Cleary, Anne, McDaid, Lisa, Mahoney, Di and Inch, Hannah Zebedee (2021). Safe and Connected Futures Program Evaluation Plan report. St Lucia, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Cleary, Anne (2021). Community Resilience Project Evaluation - Mid-point Progress Review. St Lucia, QLD, Australia: ISSR.
Cleary, Anne , Inch, Hannah Zebedee , Penton, Jenny , Beekman, Ratna , Schliebs, Melissa , Vichta, Rhianon , Mahoney, Di and McDaid, Lisa (2021). Safe and Connected Futures Program Prototype. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Cleary, Anne, Dick, Mathew, Chai, Li Kheng, Morrison, Charlotte, Katherine Cacavas, McCormick, Jenna, Gordon, Olivia, Inch, Hannah Zebedee, Robinson, Mark and McDaid, Lisa (2021). Health and Wellbeing Queensland Pick of the Crop Evaluation Plan. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Cleary, Anne, Inch, Hannah Zebedee, Yaqoot, Fatima, Robinson, Mark, Reddel, Tim, Fielding, Kelly and Lisa McDaid (2021). Community Resilience Project Evaluation Plan Report . St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland - ISSR.
McDaid, Lisa, Cleary, Anne, Robinson, Mark, Johnstone, Melissa, Curry, Matthew, Ridgway, Tyrone and Western, Mark (2021). Pillar 3 Report: What can be done to maximise educational outcomes for children and young people experiencing disadvantage?. St Lucia, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland - ISSR.
Robinson, M, Armstrong, D, Abernethy, P, Chai, L, Mayfield, S, Cleary, A, Salom, C and McDaid, L (2021). Health and Wellbeing Queensland Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework. Brisbane: ISSR/HWQld.
McDaid Lisa, Huang Yanshu, Dean Julie, Cleary Anne, Dean A Judith, Dias Shannon and Boyle Fran M (2020). Evaluation of the Termination of Pregnancy Program: Report. 80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068: Institute for Social Science Research.
Cleary, Anne, Porter, Dave, Salom, Caroline and Robinson, Mark (2020). Jamie’s Ministry of Food Program Review. Brisbane, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Robinson, Mark, Inch, Zeb, Cleary, Anne, Porter, Dave, McDaid, Lisa and Salom, Caroline (2020). My Health for Life Program Review. Brisbane, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Robinson, Mark, Cleary, Anne, Salom, Caroline and McDaid, Lisa (2020). Health and Wellbeing Queensland Program Review Summary. Brisbane, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
McDaid Lisa, Huang Yanshu, Dean Julie, Cleary Anne, Dean A Judith, Dias Shannon and Boyle Fran (2020). Evaluation Framework: Evaluation of the Termination of Pregnancy Program. 80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, QLD 4068: Institute for Social Science Research.
Coles, Laetitia, Staton, Sally, Pattinson, Cassandra, Cleary, Anne, Zheng, Zhaoxi, Van Halen, Olivia and Thorpe, Karen (2020). Learning through COVID-19: Maximising educational outcomes for Australia’s children and young people experiencing disadvantage - Pillar 1: Technical Supporting Report 1 of 7. St Lucia, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research.
Anne Cleary, Lisa McDaid, Zeb Inch and Shannon Dias (2020). Learning through COVID-19: Maximising educational outcomes for Australia’s children and young people experiencing disadvantage - Pillar 1: Technical Supporting Report 5 of 7. The Learning through COVID-19 Study Internal: Institute for Social Science Research.
McDaid, Lisa, Cleary, Anne, Fatima, Yaqoot, Inch, Zeb, Reddel, Tim, Smith, Simon, Western, Mark and Mamun, Abdullah (2020). Keep Queenslanders Healthy Evaluation Framework Report. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: Institute for Social Science Research .
Cleary, Anne, Thomas, Natalie and Boyle, Fran (2020). National Mental Health Workforce Strategy - A literature review of existing national and jurisdictional workforce strategies relevant to the mental health workforce and recent findings of mental health reviews and inquiries. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: Institute for Social Science Research, University of Queensland.
Generic Documents
Coles, L., Staton, S., Pattinson, C., Cleary, A., Zheng, Z., Van Halen, O. and Thorpe, K. (2020). Grey literature scan: current International evidence on the educational impacts of COVID-19. Technical Report for the Paul Ramsay Foundation.
Coles, L., Staton, S., Pattinson, C., Cleary, A., Zheng, Z., Inch, Z., Johnstone, M. and Thorpe, K. (2020). Rapid Review of young children who started school already behind. Technical Report for the Paul Ramsay Foundation.