Health Psychology (eBook)

List of Features
Preface
About the Author
CHAPTER 1. Introduction
Understanding Health Psychology
The History of Health Psychology
The Development of Health Psychology
The Broad Influence of Health Psychology
Working in Health Psychology
Summary
CHAPTER 2. Research Methods
Understanding the Scientific Method
Descriptive Research Methods
Experimental Research Methods
Epidemiological Research Methods
Evaluating Research Methods
Understanding Research Ethics
Summary
CHAPTER 3. Theories of Health Behavior
Continuum Theories of Health Behavior
Learning Theories of Health Behavior
Stage Models of Health Behavior Change
Creating Health Behavior Change
Personalized Health-Promotion Messages
Summary
CHAPTER 4. Understanding Stress
Sources of Stress
Measuring Stress
Models of the Stress Response
Physical Consequences
Additional Effects of Stress
Summary
CHAPTER 5. Managing Stress
The Impact of Coping Styles
The Power of Social Support
The Influence of Religion and Spirituality
The Role of Personality
Strategies for Reducing Stress
Summary
CHAPTER 6. Injury and Injury Prevention
Understanding Injury
Risk of Injury Across the Lifespan
Understanding Unintentional Injury
Understanding Intentional Injury
Strategies for Preventing Injuries
Summary
CHAPTER 7. Substance Use and Abuse
Understanding Smoking
Factors Contributing to Smoking
Understanding Alcohol Use and Abuse
Explanations for Alcohol Abuse
Understanding Drug Use
Strategies for Reducing Substance Abuse
Summary
CHAPTER 8. Obesity and Disordered Eating
Understanding Obesity
Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Obesity
Reducing Obesity
Understanding Disordered Eating
Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Disordered Eating
Reducing Disordered Eating
Summary
CHAPTER 9. Understanding and Managing Pain
Understanding Pain
The Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Pain
Physical Methods of Managing Pain
Psychological Methods of Managing Pain
The Impact of Placebos on Pain
Summary
CHAPTER 10. Understanding and Managing Chronic Illness
Understanding Chronic Diseases
Common Types of Chronic Disease
Consequences of Chronic Disease
Factors Influencing Reactions to Chronic Disease
Strategies for Managing a Chronic Illness
Summary
CHAPTER 11. Leading Causes of Mortality: Coronary Heart Disease and Cancer
Coronary Heart Disease
Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Coronary Heart Disease
Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Recurring Heart Attacks
Cancer
Psychosocial Factors Influencing the Development of Cancer
Factors Influencing Coping With Cancer
Summary
CHAPTER 12. Terminal Illness and Bereavement
Early Models of Death and Dying
Managing a Terminal Diagnosis
The Death With Dignity Movement
Understanding Bereavement
Coping With Bereavement
Summary
CHAPTER 13. Managing Health Care
Health Screening
Health Care Utilization
The Experience of Hospitalization
Health Care Interactions
Adherence
Summary
CHAPTER 14. Conclusions and Future Directions
Preventing Health Problems
Reducing Health Care Costs
Understanding the Impact of Demographic Factors on Health
Improving International Health
Making Ethical Medical Decisions
In Conclusion
Summary
Glossary
References
Author Index
Subject Index