Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World

By Regan A R Gurung and Regan A.R. Gurung

Book Overview

Health Psychology: Well-Being in a Diverse World introduces students to the main topics and issues in health psychology through a unique perspective focused on diversity. Using a conversational tone, author Regan A. R. Gurung explores the key determinants of behavior--such as family, environment, ethnicity, and religion--and connects concepts to personal experiences for students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the material. Extensively updated based on over 1,000 new articles cited, and with a new chapter on research methods, the Fourth Edition reflects the latest cutting-edge research in the field to explain more thoroughly how context and culture are important predictors of healthy behavior.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1506392369
• ISBN13: 9781506392363
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 11.1"