Social Psychology and Health by Wolfgang Stroebe (English) Paperback Book
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Social Psychology and Health by Wolfgang Stroebe (English) Paperback Book. Author Wolfgang Stroebe. Recent research has been added to the new edition including the author's own research into obesity, sexual risk behaviour, and the stressful consequences of losing a marriage partner through death. Social Psychology and Health by Wolfgang Stroebe Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This book applies the most recent social psychological research to health psychology, arguing for an integrative approach to interventions. Publisher Description Which behaviour patterns are detrimental to health?Why do people engage in such behaviour, even if they know about its negative effects?How can people be influenced to change their behaviour?This popular textbook addresses these key questions from a social psychological perspective. Recent research has been added to the new edition including the author's own research into obesity, sexual risk behaviour, and the stressful consequences of losing a marriage partner through death. The epidemiological information and references have been extensively updated. By integrating theories and research on automatic behaviour with the more traditional reasoned action approach, the book provides a new answer to the age-old puzzle of health research; why people engage in behaviour which they know will damage their health. The book also:Discusses determinants of health behaviour, based on the most recent research on social cognitionIncludes a review of research on the health impact of health behaviour and stressConsiders how behaviour is influenced by environmental factors outside individual awarenessArgues for an integrative approach that combines psychological, economic and environmental interventions in order to reduce the potential risk to health arising from behaviour or stressful events. Social Psychology and Health 3rd edition is essential reading for students taking social and health psychology courses. It is also useful for students of health and social welfare and provides a reference for health researchers and health professionals. Details ISBN 0335238092 ISBN-13 9780335238095 Title Social Psychology and Health Author Wolfgang Stroebe Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 376 Edition 3rd Publisher Open University Press GEItemID:37260246; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
