The Handbook of Behavior Change

Martin S. Hagger, Linda D. Cameron, Kyra Hamilton, Nelli Hankonen, Taru Lintunen

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2020
• Print ISBN:
  9781108496391
• eBook ISBN:
  9781108750110
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Clinical Psychology
• Index: Psychology

Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change. In recognition of this impetus, The Handbook of Behavior Change provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary theory, research, and practice on behavior change. It summarizes current evidence-based approaches to behavior change in chapters authored by leading theorists, researchers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, behavioral science, economics, philosophy, and implementation science. It is the go-to resource for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers looking for current knowledge on behavior change and guidance on how to develop effective interventions to change behavior.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-title page
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Dedication
• Contents
• List of Figures
• List of Tables
• List of Sidebars
• List of Contributors
• 1 Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
• Part I Theory and Behavior Change
• Part II Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
• Part III Behavior Change Interventions: Practical Guides to Behavior Change
• Index