Health Psychology : Theory, Research and Practice

Health Psychology�takes a truly international and critical biopsychosocial approach, providing students with a holistic understanding of health behaviour, 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 colour, it also includes updated pedagogy, with international Key Studies, Critical Discussions and Insights boxes to extend your learning.� Written by experts in the field, this must-read for students of Health Psychology, Health Promotion and Health Behaviour demonstrates how theory and research learned in the classroom impacts public policy around the world. David F. Marks�is a psychologist specializing in Health Psychology, Mental Imagery and Consciousness research. Michael Murray�is Emeritus Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Keele University. Emee Vida Estacio�is a chartered psychologist, author, speaker and health promotion specialist. Rachel A. Annunziato�is Professor of Psychology at Fordham University. Abigail Locke�is Professor of Critical Social and Health Psychology and Head of School at Keele University. Gareth J. Treharne�is Professor of Psychology at te Whare Wananga o Otago (the University of Otago).