Health Psychology: A Textbook (Paperback)

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"...a comprehensive overview of psychological knowledge inrelation to health and illness. I particularly liked the book's emphasis on theoretical explanations of health behaviour. The clear and accessible style of writing and the way theory is applied through illustrative examples make this book very useful for teaching purposes." - Ad Kaptein, Editor Psychology and Health "Jane Ogden has succeeded in producing a very clear, readable and up-to-datecritical overview of health psychology with a refreshing European focus." - John Weinman, UMDS Guy's and St Thomas's "Jane Ogden has produced a superb source-book of information for nurses and other health professionals...Although this is a textbook, I found it easy to become engrossed in it as an interesting book in its own right...The book is extremely well produced and attractively packaged. It is also priced at a level that is likely to make it popular with, and accessible to, a wide range of readers...If you are looking for a good way into the topic of health psychology, you need look no further."- Nursing Times "...a great achievement..an excellent textbook. It should be recommended to all who are interested in an up-to-date overview of health psychology." - Journal of Health Psychology "...a welcome addition...It is highly recommended for anyone organising courses on health psychology."- De Psycholoog "...works particularly well as a textbook as it is clearly laid out, incorporates chapter overviews, provides questions and discussion points, and draws on extensive research from around the world." - Journal of Epidemiology and Community Care "...a comprehensive and well written introduction to general health psychology." - Journal of Advanced Nursing "...now that Jane Ogden's book has been published I feel that health psychology has finally come of age." - Psychology Teaching Review.

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Health Psychology: A Textbook is a major new contribution to the teaching and study of this rapidly expanding discipline. It provides a truly and comprehensive guide to all of the major topics of health psychology, including health beliefs, doctor/patient communication, smoking and alcohol use, obesity, exercise, sex, stress, screening, pain and chronic illness. Health Psychology: A Textbook is designed specifically with the needs of teachers and students in mind. It can form the basis for a complete health psychology course, and each chapter has been designed as the reading for a lecture. It uses several special features to aid both teaching and teaming: Focus on Research sections use specific research papers to illustrate how to test a theory, and how to turn theory into practice. Assumptions in Health Psychology sections highlight the major assumptions underlying health psychology. Their implications are explored in the concluding chapter. Overview sections provide a clear outline of the structure, aims and key points of each chapter. Questions for Discussion in each chapter can be used to simulate discussion or to structure work and revision. Figures and diagrams are used extensively, putting essential, up-to-date information at the students fingertips. Further Reading suggests where students can find more information and further discussion of key issues. UK and European research is included alongside material from the USA to give a balanced global focus to the text. There is also a Glossary which describes the key methodological terms used in the book. The Introduction provides a historical and theoretical framework within which to study health psychology, and outlines how to make best use of this textbook. Health Psychology: A Textbook focuses on psychological theory, examining how this theory has been applied, and how research can be used to influence and structure practice. It will be essential reading for all students and of medicine, nursing and allied health courses.

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This chapter examines the background against which health psychology developed in terms of (1) the traditional biomedical model of health and illness that emerged in the nineteenth century, and (2) changes in perspectives of health and illness over the twentieth century. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Rather theoretical and neglects personality research, 25 Dec 2002 By  MR (Edinburgh) - See all my reviews This review is from: Health Psychology: A Textbook (Paperback) An excellent introduction to Health Psychology, but I did find it a bit too theoretical and rather basic at times. There is also relatively little emphasis on personality and health, despite strong evidence for interactions between these. I expected to see coverage of the five factor model and health behaviours/outcomes, and more on heart disease and hostility. But good coverage and excellent set of references for further reading. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   9 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars engaging, 7 Mar 2001 By A Customer This review is from: Health Psychology: A Textbook (Paperback) as a student nurse, it was vital to myself that i found a book that tackeled the different elements of psychology within nursing. It can truely be said that this book offers depth and insight to various different issues helping to evaluate and support my studying Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Health psychology bible, 18 May 2009 By  DH (UK) - See all my reviews This review is from: Health Psychology: A Textbook with Redemption card (Paperback) During my MSc in Health Psychology I found this book excellent at explaining the important health psychology models and some interesting research in key areas of health. I have gone on to use it as a reference book in my PhD. I would recommend this to anyone intereted in health psychology and it is a must have for anyone doing a masters or an undergrad module on health psychology. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 4 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 1.0 out of 5 stars overly pedantic I received this book from Amazon yesterday and after reading some chapters, I would definitely advise you not to buy this book. Read more Published 8 months ago by DuhDun Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 4 customer reviews...

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