Applied Topics in Health Psychology

Applied Topics in Health Psychology
Author: Marie Louise Caltabiano
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 567
Release: 2012-08-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1118314522

This selection of in-depth, critical and comprehensive chapters on topical issues in applied health psychology features the work of key researchers and practitioners in the Australasian health system and deals with both theoretical and methodological aspects of the subject. The first health psychology text aimed specifically at regional postgraduate trainees Covers an array of topics and issues and focuses on applied aspects of clinical health and health promotion Includes both specialized topics and new frontiers of research Contextualizes health psychology teaching and learning for Australasian students

Health Psychology

Health Psychology
Author: Charles Abraham
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

'Topics in Applied Psychology' is a series of integrated texts combining both the academic and professional aspects of applied psychology. Written by a team of high-profile UK academics, this series is ideal for second- and third-year psychology undergraduates.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology
Author: Charles Abraham
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317690524

The new edition of Health Psychology is the perfect introduction to this rapidly developing field. Throughout the book, the psychological processes that shape health-related behaviours, and affect core functions such as the immune and cardiovascular systems, are clearly explained. These relationships provide the foundation for psychological interventions which can change cognition, perception and behaviour, thereby improving health. The book is split into five sections, and builds to provide a comprehensive overview of the field: the biological basis of health and illness stress and health coping resources: social support and individual differences motivation and behaviour relating to patients Extensively revised to include new material on behavioural change, the role of stress, resilience and social support, recovery from work, and the care of people with chronic disease, the book also includes a range of features which highlight key issues, and engage readers in applying what we have learned from research. This is essential reading for any undergraduates studying this exciting field for the first time, and the perfect primer for those embarking on postgraduate study.

Applied Health Fitness Psychology

Applied Health Fitness Psychology
Author: Anshel, Mark
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2014-01-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1450400620

This comprehensive text explains how health fitness psychology has emerged from other parent disciplines to be addressed in numerous exercise, fitness, and health settings, allowing both current and future professionals to assist their patients or clients in adopting healthier lifestyles.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology
Author: William Marelich
Publisher: Cognella Academic Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2019-11-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9781516585373

Health Psychology: Alternative Topics provides students with an engaging collection of readings that explore everyday remedies for common health concerns, including homeopathy, vitamins, and cultural treatments, that are not typically included in academic discussions of health psychology. Students learn how and why these remedies work for some but not all populations, as well as how personal and societal beliefs can influence physical health. The anthology is divided into four sections. Section I addresses mixed health outcomes and includes articles that focus on common drinks and foods that have shown both positive and negative health outcomes. In Section II, students read selections that evaluate different forms of homeopathy and factors that may influence their effects. Section III examines culture and medicine with focus on how culture influences diagnosis and health care. The final section presents students with treatment and wellness explanations for why some of these remedies are adopted, and why, in many instances, these remedies and health care beliefs work. Featuring unique and thought-provoking content, Health Psychology is an excellent supplementary resource for courses within the fields of social psychology and health psychology.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology
Author: David F Marks
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 617
Release: 2010-12-20
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1446242943

Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here The Third Edition of this best-selling textbook has been thoroughly updated and revised to make it even more essential for course teaching. Retaining the celebrated approach of previous editions in examining critical perspectives in health psychology, this new edition now incorporates research from a fuller range of perspectives including more 'mainstream' health psychology and a wider international focus. Therefore this textbook now provides students with a broader, more rounded understanding of the field than ever before. Key features of the Third Edition: - Four brand new chapters in the book on Theories, Models and Interventions Applied to Sexual Health; Information and Communication; Health Literacy; Community and Alternative Approaches. - Extensive pedagogical features, including chapter outlines and summaries of key ideas, and guidelines for further research. Boxed case studies, tables and figures and cutting edge research are integrated throughout to aid students' understanding of this fascinating field. - New accompanying companion website with a full suite of lecturer materials and online readings for students, as well as discussion blogs and video interviews with the authors. Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice 3e remains an essential book for undergraduate and masters students taking courses in health psychology as well as health promotion, public health, medicine and nursing. Visit the companion website at www.sagepub.co.uk/marks3

Clinical Psychology: Topics in Applied Psychology

Clinical Psychology: Topics in Applied Psychology
Author: Graham Davey
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-11-26
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1444116851

Topics in Applied Psychology is a series of integrated texts combining both the academic and professional aspects of applied psychology. Written by a team of high-profile UK academics, this series is ideal for second- and third-year psychology undergraduates.

Occupational Health Psychology

Occupational Health Psychology
Author: Stavroula Leka
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2010-03-02
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1444324160

This ground-breaking textbook is the first to cover the new and rapidly developing field of occupational health psychology. Provides a thorough introduction to occupational health psychology and an accessible overview of the key themes in research and practice Each chapter relates to an aspect of the core education curriculum delineated by the European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology Written by internationally recognized experts in the field Examines a host of contemporary workplace health issues, including work-related stress; the psychosocial work environment; positive psychology and employee well-being; psychosocial risk management; workspace design; organizational research methods; and corporate culture and health

Psychology and Health

Psychology and Health
Author: Wade Pickren
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2019-11-08
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1000762580

Weaving together the various foundations of psychology and health into a compelling narrative, this book culturally and historically situates the practice, strengths, and shortcomings of the field. Historian of psychology Wade Pickren traces the development of the relationship of health and psychology through a critical history that incorporates context, culture, and place from the early modern period to the present day. Covering a range of topics and time periods including psychology and health in the nineteenth century; stress in post-World War II USA; and the relationship between body, mind, and emotion in the modern world, Psychology & Health: Culture, Place, and History outlines the journey of an understanding of health rooted in nature, to a commodity governed by the neoliberal values of the marketplace, including an exploration of the roles of self-help, emotions, and resilience. The book closes with an outline of contemporary alternatives in health psychology and points toward a future when, once again, psychology and health are grounded in nature. Throughout, the rich connections across cultures illustrate the importance of cultural variations in understanding health, disease, and treatment. This book is essential reading for scholars and students of health psychology at all levels. It will also be of interest to professionals and practitioners in related fields, as well as those interested in the enduring connection between health and psychology.

Topics in Health Psychology

Topics in Health Psychology
Author: S. Maes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 342
Release: 1988-11-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

Health psychology is a fairly new but fast growing area of psychology. This book attempts to supply an overview of current research in different topics such as psychological precursors of coronary heart disease and cancer, smoking prevention, medical events and procedures and many others.