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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Leslie Frazier, Leslie D. Frazier
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 28.05.2025, ritardato
• EAN: 9781032639819
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3263981-9
• Pagine: 532
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; 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