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Jonathon Vivoda serves as an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at Miami University, with affiliations to the Scripps Gerontology Center and departments of Sociology and Gerontology/Public Health. His research focuses on aging, transportation decisions, and the interplay between the built environment and health outcomes in older adults.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan
- MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Michigan
Dr. Vivoda investigates how transportation environments influence driving cessation and health disparities among older adults, particularly through a Social Ecological lens. His work addresses gender, racial, and ethnic variations in environmental impacts on mobility and mental health, including studies on roadway congestion and depressive symptoms.
Scientific Awards:
- Scripps Research Fellow
He contributes to academic training by instructing courses in gerontology and quantitative methods, and participates in interdisciplinary collaborations at the Scripps Gerontology Center. His research informs policy on aging populations and urban design.
