Johanna Bock

Johanna Bock

Johanna Bock

PhD Candidate

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Johanna is a PhD candidate examining the relationships between nature and psychological health, with a focus on the behaviours and values that mediate these relationships. Back in Germany, Johanna completed a Bachelor's and Master's degree in psychology during which she focused on developmental and health psychology. For her thesis, Johanna examined the importance of physical activity for positive development. In her current research she utilzes survey and interview data to learn more about how people interact with urban natures (real and virtual) in everyday life and how this is related to their mental health. She works with working age adults as well as immigrants across Metro Vancouver.

Outside of work/school, Johanna has always played field hockey. She also loves being outdoors, walking, hiking, jogging, or biking – anything that will get her moving in the fresh air.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mental health, nature interactions, feeling of belonging

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RESEARCH

Attributes and benefits of urban green space visits – Insights from the City of Vancouver

2024
Johanna L. Bock*, Lorien Nesbitt*, Suzanne Mavoa, Michael J. Meitner

This research explores the relationships between attributes of a green space visit (green space type, duration, activities, company) and 1) health-related benefits (including mental restoration, aesthetic appreciation), and 2) visitor demographics and health status. Exploratory analyses of our online survey show that the type of green space chosen has little relevance for benefits but that…

Comparison of Canadian urban forest perceptions indicates variations in beliefs and trust across geographic settings

2024
Tenley M. Conway, Camilo Ordóñez, Isabella C. Richmond, Kuan Su, Kaitlyn Pike*, Paul Emile Tchinda, Johanna Bock*, Lorien Nesbitt*, Thi–Thanh-Hien Pham, Carly D. Ziter

Urban forests are characterized by relationships between people and trees, where urban trees provide benefits to people and people make decisions impacting trees. People’s perceptions of urban forests are related to the cognitive processes that underpin benefits received from trees, while also influencing support for or against trees and their management. A growing literature has…

Data-driven natural asset management – Rogers Demo Day Video

2022
Lorien Nesbitt*, Johanna Bock*, Sophie Nitoslawski*, Angela Rout*

5G Data-Driven Natural Asset Management and Integration Smart Nature based Solutions for Sustainable Cities, a Campus as a Living Lab funded project, explores the use of smart and digital technologies to support urban forest health and create sustainable, equitable cities. As cities densify and climate change increasingly stresses our social-ecological systems, cities can leverage technological…

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