Steven Owen

Steven Owen is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Public Health and Community Care (CRIPACC) within the School of Health and Social Work at the University of Hertfordshire, specializing in place-based ageing research. His work focuses on community health and wellbeing for individuals managing long-term conditions, with current involvement in the DiTSoW project (Digital Technologies to support Social Wellbeing) and collaboration with Cardiff University and the University of Kent on establishing support groups for underserved older male caregivers.

Education:

• PhD in Geography, University of St Andrews (Awarded 2019)
• MSc in Sustainability, Planning and Environmental Policy, Cardiff University (Awarded 2007)
• BA in Geography, University of Portsmouth (Awarded 2002)

His research integrates ageing, dementia, and community wellbeing through digital technologies and co-production methodologies. Recent work emphasizes nature-based interventions and inclusive design, exploring how embodied leisure experiences and transformative tourism can enhance social wellbeing for people living with dementia. He prioritizes lived experience and public involvement in developing community-centered support systems that address intersectional needs of diverse ageing populations.

Publication analysis (2023-2025) reveals consistent focus on dementia-nature interactions, with studies examining inclusivity frameworks, outdoor visitor experiences, and cognitive impairment interventions. His work demonstrates methodological rigor through thematic analysis and co-production approaches, consistently advocating for policy-relevant solutions that bridge academic research and community practice in ageing societies.

Scientific Awards:

No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source material.

Advising and Grants:

The provided documentation contains no information about doctoral students supervised or specific grant awards managed by Owen. His research activities occur within multi-institutional frameworks including the National Priorities programme for Adult Social Care Social Work and the ENLIVEN project, suggesting participation in larger funded initiatives without specification of individual grant leadership.

Labs and Teams:

Owen operates within CRIPACC at the University of Hertfordshire, maintaining active collaborations with Cardiff University, University of Kent, and former involvement with the University of Exeter's ENLIVEN project team. His current work develops an expert-by-experience group for marginalized older male caregivers, demonstrating commitment to participatory research structures that integrate service users directly into knowledge production processes.