Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World

Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World
ISBN-10
1506392350
ISBN-13
9781506392356
Series
Health Psychology
Category
Psychology
Pages
552
Language
English
Published
2018-08-29
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Author
Regan A. R. Gurung

Description

Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World introduces students to the main topics and issues in health psychology through a unique perspective focused on diversity. Using a conversational tone, author Regan A. R. Gurung explores the key determinants of behavior—such as family, environment, ethnicity, and religion—and connects concepts to personal experiences for students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the material. Extensively updated based on over 1,000 new articles cited, and with a new chapter on research methods, the Fourth Edition reflects the latest cutting-edge research in the field to explain more thoroughly how context and culture are important predictors of healthy behavior. .

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