Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice

by David F. Marks, Michael Murray, Emee Vida Estacio, Rachel A. Annunziato, Abigail Locke

Overview

With its critical biopsychosocial approach, Health Psychology provides students with a holistic understanding of health behavior, culture, and change. Thoroughly updated with the latest research, this comprehensive introduction gives the tools needed to appraise theory and research and apply this knowledge to real-world public health issues.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529609899
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	03/07/2024
Edition description:	Seventh
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.68(h) x (d)

About the Author

David F. Marks is 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 Wānanga o Otago (the University of Otago).

Table of Contents

PART ONE: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY IN CONTEXT

Health Psychology as a New Field of Inquiry

The Macro-Social Environment and Health

Cross-Cultural Images of Health

PART TWO: HEALTH BEHAVIOUR AND EXPERIENCE

Health and the Individual

Stress and Coping

Food and Eating

Alcohol and Drinking

Tobacco and Smoking

Sexual Behaviour and Experience

Exercise and Activity

PART THREE: HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

Beliefs and Explanations

Communication

Compliance and Empowerment

Immunization and Screening

Health Promotion

Editorial Reviews

Like other textbooks, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of health psychology. Unlike other books however, this one takes a holistic-systems approach to health, and uses the novel concept of the Health Onion to do so: The myriad determinants of health are presented as different layers – biological, familial, behavioral, neighborhood, social and cultural – that must be scientifically-examined and peeled away to understand health. Consequently, the book contains many valuable chapters that other textbooks lack, including chapters on macro-level influences (Chapter 2), social justice and social inequality (Chapter 3), and cultural factors (Chapter 4). Moreover, the examples provided to illustrate each layer of the influences on health are global ones, and include health and its psychology in Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa, and elsewhere. This unique approach helps students understand that the health of individuals is a part and product of the family, social-network, neighborhood, and society in which they are embedded. Hence, this revised edition provides an excellent overview of health and of the science of health psychology in their local and larger contexts.

Hope Landrine

This is a remarkable book. It is exceptionally complete, thoughtful, and deep. It avoids the superficial accounting of many texts and does not shy away from controversy. It is fully rooted in today’s science of health psychology.

Stevan E. Hobfoll

Marks and colleagues' capacity to provide a global perspective, while including elements of social justice, with a consideration of the social and political determinants of health, makes this text an invaluable companion when introducing undergraduates to the field of health psychology.

Nancy L. Worsham

Just as the Journal of Health Psychology is not like any other journal in the field, this new edition of David Mark’s "Health Psychology” textbook is different from all the other textbooks in the field. It will broaden your perspectives as it educates your mind.

Kenneth A. Wallston

A very nice introductory text that takes a biopsychosocial approach to health and illness, and recognizes the importance of culture, health literacy, and issues such as racism and health inequities/disparities that continue to impact disadvantaged communities.

Cheryl L. Holt

An essential text for both graduate and undergraduate health psychology courses, the authors elegantly and comprehensively explore health psychology in the 21st century. The fifth edition further advances a critical perspective on health while introducing readers to emerging issues such as long-term conditions and end-of-life care.

Christopher Godfrey

This book has become a classic in the field - sophisticated, accessible and interesting. It is of great use to students, teachers and practitioners of Health Psychology world wide.

Leslie Swartz

'The book provides an excellent foundation to health psychology. It brings readers up to date with past controversies and current difficulties and suggests areas for further research to promote positive health behaviours and a healthy nation' - Janette C Allotey, Nurse Researcher

‘This text provides a useful and refreshing addition to health psychology texts with a very applied social, and cultural focus. It would make a useful addition to any undergraduate or Masters course in health psychology' -British Journal of Health Psychology

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