Health Psychology
Theory, Research and Practice
- David F. Marks - London, UK
- Michael Murray - University of Keele, UK, Division of Community Health, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NF, Canada A1B 3V6, University of Ulster, Ireland
- Emee Vida Estacio - Keele University, UK
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.
Supplements
New chapter on Stress
Removal of chapters 15. Lay Representations of health and illness, 19. Medicine taking: adherence and resistance
General reduction in content coverage throughout the book
Brand new international case studies on the website
