Psychology of Health and Illness - A Multicultural Perspective

The Psychology of Health and Illness is a thoroughly updated version of Leslie Frazier's previous textbookon health psychology, which provides an engaging and contemporary approach to understandinghealth psychology from a truly international perspective. Combining both biopsychosocial andlifespan developmental perspectives, the book integrates core theory, research, and practice on globaland cross-cultural health issues. It includes thoughtful and deliberately inclusive coverage of marginalizedgroups, especially BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented groups, designed to raisediversity and racial consciousness in a globally integrative way.Alongside classic health psychology concepts, the author introduces students to cutting-edge scientificand medical topics such as epigenetics, the gut microbiome, and the nonmedical use of prescriptiondrugs. The book also focuses on global public health and health disparities and promotes astrengths-based approach to health, rather than a deficits-based approach. It includes a wide range ofpedagogical features including real-world applications, engaging anecdotes and case studies, opportunitiesfor self-reflection, and numerous text boxes.This is essential reading for undergraduate students on Health Psychology courses as well as thosein related fields such as nursing and the allied health professions.

Product details

• Authors: Leslie Frazier, Leslie D. Frazier
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.05.2025
• EAN: 9781032643052
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3264305-2
• No. of pages: 532
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, HEALTH & FITNESS / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, Psychology, MEDICAL / Nursing / Reference, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, Health psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing research & theory, Medical Sociology, Nursing research and theory, Psychiatric nursing / Mental health nursing