Health Psychology (eBook)

Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

Catherine A. Sanderson (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025 | 4., Fourth Edition
1090 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-0718-5214-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection provides an exceptionally clear overview of the field by connecting foundational concepts with cutting-edge research and real-life applications. Recent studies look at topics such as the role of TikTok and other social media platforms in shaping health-related behavior, the role of neighborhood green space in preventing chronic illness, and the impact of having good relationships on longevity. Continuing the emphasis on the importance of research methods, author Catherine A. Sanderson has updated every Research in Action feature, addressing questions such as Do celebrities help or harm health-related behavior? and Are presidential elections bad for your heart? Each chapter in the new Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated with 30+ new references to reflect changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special emphasis on social determinants of health.This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support.Instructors, see how Vantage works! Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction
Understanding Health Psychology
The History of Health Psychology
Understanding and Explaining Health Disparities
Current Challenges Facing the Field of Health Psychology
Working in Health Psychology
Summary
Chapter 2: Research Methods
Conducting Research in Health Psychology
Understanding Descriptive Research Methods
Understanding Experimental Research Methods
Understanding Epidemiological Research Methods
Evaluating Research Methods
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 3: Theories of Health Behavior
Continuum Theories of Health Behavior
Understanding Learning Theories
Stage Models of Health Behavior Change
Creating Health Behavior Change
Personalized Health-Promotion Messages
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 4: Understanding Stress
Sources of Stress
Measuring Stress
Models of the Stress Response
Physical Consequences of Stress
Additional Effects of Stress on Health
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 5: Managing Stress
The Impact of Coping Styles
The Role of Personality
The Power of Social Support
The Influence of Religion and Spirituality
Strategies for Reducing Stress
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 6: Injury and Injury Prevention
Understanding Injury
Risk of Injury Across the Lifespan
Understanding Unintentional Injury
Understanding Intentional Injury
Strategies for Preventing Injuries
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 7: Understanding Substance Use and Abuse
Understanding Tobacco Use
Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse
Understanding Drug Use
Strategies for Preventing Substance Abuse
Treating Substance Abuse
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 8: Understanding Healthy Eating and Weight
Understanding Obesity
Factors Influencing Weight
Reducing Obesity
Understanding Disordered Eating
Factors Contributing to Disordered Eating
Reducing Disordered Eating
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 9: Understanding and Managing Pain
Understanding Pain
The Impact of Biological and Psychosocial Factors on Pain
Physical Methods of Reducing Pain
Psychological Methods of Reducing Pain
The Impact of Placebos on Pain
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 10: Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness
Understanding Chronic Diseases
Common Types of Chronic Diseases
Consequences of Chronic Diseases
Factors Influencing Coping with Chronic Disease
Strategies for Managing a Chronic Diseases
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 11: Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer
Coronary Heart Disease
Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Coronary Heart Disease
Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Recurring Heart Attacks
Cancer
Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Development of Cancer
Factors Influencing Coping with Cancer
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 12: Terminal Illness and Bereavement
Coping With a Terminal Diagnosis
Managing a Terminal Diagnosis
Managing End of Life Care
Understanding Bereavement
Coping With Bereavement
Summary
Key Terms
Chapter 13: Managing Health Care
Health Screening
Health Care Utilization
The Experience of Hospitalization
Health Care Interactions
Adherence
Summary
Key Terms
Glossary
References
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2025
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Prävention / Gesundheitsförderung
• Schlagworte: Catherine A. Sanderson • Health Behavior • Health Psychology • Research in health psychology
• ISBN-10: 1-0718-5214-0 / 1071852140
• ISBN-13: 978-1-0718-5214-9 / 9781071852149