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Health Psychology takes a truly international and critical
biopsychosocial approach, providing students with a holistic
understanding of health behavior, culture, and change. Thoroughly
updated with the latest research, this comprehensive introduction
to foundational and cutting-edge topics in health psychology gives
you the tools you need to critically appraise theory and research,
and to apply this knowledge to real-world public health issues.
Praised for its coverage of social justice, macro-social, and
cultural issues in health, this edition features three new chapters
on parenting and health, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
gender-affirmative healthcare for transgender people. Now in full
color, it also includes updated pedagogy, with international Key
Studies, Critical Discussions, and Insights boxes to extend your
learning. Written by experts in the field, this must-read
for students of Health Psychology, Health Promotion, and Health
Behavior demonstrates how theory and research learned in the
classroom impacts public policy around the world. David F. Marksis
a psychologist specializing in Health Psychology, Mental Imagery
and Consciousness research. Michael Murray is Emeritus Professor of
Social and Health Psychology at Keele University. Emee Vida Estacio
is a chartered psychologist, author, speaker, and health promotion
specialist. Rachel A. Annunziato is Professor of Psychology at
Fordham University. Abigail Locke is Professor of Critical Social
and Health Psychology and Head of School at Keele University.
Gareth J. Treharne is Professor of Psychology at te Whare Wananga o
Otago (the University of Otago).
Health Psychology provides students with the tools they need to
evaluate and critically appraise theory and research before it can
be applied practically. Using the most up-to-date research
available, the sixth edition places an emphasis on the real-world
application of health psychology, demonstrating how theory learnt
in the classroom influences public policy. In this book, David
Marks, Michael Murray and Emee Vida Estacio take a holistic
approach to health psychology, giving equal weight to the
biological, psychological and social factors that impact health
behaviour, culture and change. The text presents students with an
accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field of health
psychology and the new edition contains a brand new chapter on
stress, a key topic in health psychology. It is also supported by
online resources for students and lecturers, including a range of
case studies taken from across the world.
Health Psychology provides students with the tools they need to
evaluate and critically appraise theory and research before it can
be applied practically. Using the most up-to-date research
available, the sixth edition places an emphasis on the real-world
application of health psychology, demonstrating how theory learnt
in the classroom influences public policy. In this book, David
Marks, Michael Murray and Emee Vida Estacio take a holistic
approach to health psychology, giving equal weight to the
biological, psychological and social factors that impact health
behaviour, culture and change. The text presents students with an
accessible and comprehensive introduction to the field of health
psychology and the new edition contains a brand new chapter on
stress, a key topic in health psychology. It is also supported by
online resources for students and lecturers, including a range of
case studies taken from across the world.
Health Psychology takes a truly international and critical
biopsychosocial approach, providing students with a holistic
understanding of health behavior, culture, and change. Thoroughly
updated with the latest research, this comprehensive introduction
to foundational and cutting-edge topics in health psychology gives
you the tools you need to critically appraise theory and research,
and to apply this knowledge to real-world public health issues.
Praised for its coverage of social justice, macro-social, and
cultural issues in health, this edition features three new chapters
on parenting and health, responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and
gender-affirmative healthcare for transgender people. Now in full
color, it also includes updated pedagogy, with international Key
Studies, Critical Discussions, and Insights boxes to extend your
learning. Written by experts in the field, this must-read
for students of Health Psychology, Health Promotion, and Health
Behavior demonstrates how theory and research learned in the
classroom impacts public policy around the world. David F. Marksis
a psychologist specializing in Health Psychology, Mental Imagery
and Consciousness research. Michael Murray is Emeritus Professor of
Social and Health Psychology at Keele University. Emee Vida Estacio
is a chartered psychologist, author, speaker, and health promotion
specialist. Rachel A. Annunziato is Professor of Psychology at
Fordham University. Abigail Locke is Professor of Critical Social
and Health Psychology and Head of School at Keele University.
Gareth J. Treharne is Professor of Psychology at te Whare Wananga o
Otago (the University of Otago).
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