The Psychology of Health and Illness
eBook - ePub

The Psychology of Health and Illness

A Multicultural Perspective

  1. 598 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Psychology of Health and Illness

A Multicultural Perspective

About this book

The Psychology of Health and Illness is a thoroughly updated version of Leslie Frazier's previous textbook on health psychology, which provides an engaging and contemporary approach to understanding health psychology from a truly international perspective. Combining both biopsychosocial and lifespan developmental perspectives, the book integrates core theory, research, and practice on global and cross-cultural health issues. It includes thoughtful and deliberately inclusive coverage of marginalized groups, especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented groups, designed to raise diversity and racial consciousness in a globally integrative way.

Alongside classic health psychology concepts, the author introduces students to cutting-edge scientific and medical topics such as epigenetics, the gut microbiome, and the nonmedical use of prescription drugs. The book also focuses on global public health and health disparities and promotes a strengths-based approach to health, rather than a deficits-based approach. It includes a wide range of pedagogical features including real-world applications, engaging anecdotes and case studies, opportunities for self-reflection, and numerous text boxes.

This is essential reading for undergraduate students on Health Psychology courses as well as those in related fields such as nursing and the allied health professions.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781040343210
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Health Care Delivery

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Endorsements
  3. Half Title Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Preface to The Psychology of Health and Illness: A Multicultural Perspective
  9. Chapter 1 An Introduction to Health Psychology
  10. Chapter 2 Gathering Information on Health and Illness
  11. Chapter 3 Health Beliefs and Behaviors
  12. Chapter 4 Health-Enhancing Behaviors
  13. Chapter 5 Health-Compromising Behaviors
  14. Chapter 6 Understanding Stress
  15. Chapter 7 Coping With Stress
  16. Chapter 8 Symptoms and Pain
  17. Chapter 9 Weight and Eating Disorders
  18. Chapter 10 Cardiovascular Disorders and Diabetes
  19. Chapter 11 Psychoneuroimmunology and Related Disorders
  20. Chapter 12 Chronic and Terminal Illnesses
  21. Chapter 13 Healthcare Systems and Alternatives
  22. Chapter 14 Achieving Emotional Health and Well-Being and Future Directions in Health Psychology
  23. References
  24. Index