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.
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