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Shannon Johnson

Associate Professor; Director of Clinical Training and Co-Director, Â鶹´«Ã½ Centre for Psychological Health

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Email: Shannon.Johnson@dal.ca
Phone: (902) 494-4504
Fax: (902) 494-6585
Mailing Address: 
Â鶹´«Ã½, Life Sciences Centre, Rm 2536, 6287 Alumni Crescent, PO Box 15000, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2
 
Research Topics:
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Nature Connection/Disconnection
  • Behaviour Change
  • Resilience and Well-being
  • e-mental health

Education

BA (Kalamazoo)
MSc (Victoria)
PhD (Victoria)
PDF (Indiana)

Research Interests

Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on understanding and improving well-being, resilience, and behaviour change in various groups, such as children, families, and undergraduate students. She is particularly interested in the physical, mental, and cognitive benefits of nature connection, as well as why people are disconnected from nature and the development of interventions to increase nature connection.ÌýÌý

Selected Publications

  • Ibrahim, Y.A., Saravanamuttoo, T., &ÌýJohnson, S.A.Ìý(2022). Viewing digital nature scenes not sufficient to enhance verbal creativity in children.ÌýEcopsychology, 14 (2),Ìý7 Jun 2022,Ìý
  • Fennell, L.C.P. &ÌýJohnson, S.A.Ìý(2021). Examination of professional biases about autism : How can we do better?ÌýThe Clinical Neuropsychologist, August 9, 1 – 22; doi:Ìý
  • Johnson, S.A., Snow, S.L., Lawrence, M.A., & Rainham, D.G. (2019). Quasi-Randomized Trial of Contact with Nature and Effects on Attention in Children. Frontiers in Psychology, section Environmental Psychology,Ìý05 December 2019, doi:
  • McSweeney, J.,ÌýJohnson, S.A., Sherry, S. B., & Singleton, J., & Rainham, D. (2019).ÌýIndoor nature exposure and influence on physiological stress markers.ÌýInternational Journal ofÌýEnvironmental Health Research,Ìý2019 Oct 18: 636-650. doi:

Awards and Honours

Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Union Award for Teaching Excellence, 2009