Full Description
Bringing together an internationally respected team of experts, the second edition of Fundamentals of Health Psychology continues to offer a comprehensive introduction to the key topics and approaches in the fast-growing field of health psychology. Building on the basics, this contributed volume introduces students to general areas of health psychology - such as body systems, health-care systems, stress, and illness prevention - before moving on to examine health conditions, issues affecting special populations, and cross-cultural concerns. The second edition features two new chapters; one on eating, smoking, and recreational substance use; and the other on chronic health problems, and the latest research in the field, including new material on topics such as sleep, end-of-life care, and the influence of technology and social media on health. Compelling and thought-provoking, Fundamentals of Health Psychology offers students the foundation they need to engage critically with the most pressing issues in health psychology today.
Contents
Note: All chapters include:
- Learning Objectives
- Future Directions
- Summary
- Critical Thought Questions
- Recommended Reading
Part One: Fundamentals of Health Psychology
1. Introduction to Health Psychology
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos and Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos
What Is Health Psychology?
A Brief History of Health Psychology
Careers in Health Psychology
Major Theories and Models in Health Psychology
- The Biopsychosocial Model
- Health Belief Model
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Theory of Planned Behaviour
- The Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation/Illness Representation
- Cognitive Behavioural Perspective
- The Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change
2. An Introduction to Body Systems and Psychological Influences on Health
Blaine Ditto (McGill University)
Body Systems
- Introduction
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Gastrointestinal System
- The Respiratory System
- The Renal System/Urinary System
- The Immune System
Psychological Influences on Body Systems
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- The Autonomic Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
The Development of the Stress Concept
Emotion
Psychological Factors in the Development of Medical Illnesses
- Gastrointestinal Ulcers: Executive Monkeys and Helpless Rats
- Vasovagal Reactions: A Brief but Dramatic Response
- High Blood Pressure
- Other Diseases
Psychoneuroimmunology
- Development of the Field
- Stress, Immune Function, and Illness
3. Stress, Coping, and Health
Nicholas J.S. Christenfeld, Britta A. Larsen, and Arseny A. Ryazanov
Introduction
- Good vs. Bad Stress
- Acute vs. Chronic Stress
Stressful Situations
- Job and Primary Role Stress
- Life Events
- Caregiver Stress
- Sociological Stress: SES, Gender, and Race
Contributors to Stress: The Person
Contributors to Stress: The Interaction of Person and Situation
Appraisal
Coping
- Problem vs. Emotion-Focused Coping
- Social Support
- The Great Gender Divide
- Other Coping Strategies
Stress and Mental Health
- Stress and Sleep
- Stress Management
- Social Networking, Stress, and Online Social Support
4. Health Psychology within the Health-Care System
Gregory P. Marchildon, Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, and Gerald P. Koocher
Introduction
Health Systems in the United States, Canada, and Elsewhere
Impact of Health Systems on Health Psychology
Types of Health Services
Patterns of Health-Care Use
Medical Service Misuse
- Overuse
- Delayed Health Care
Adherence to Medical Care
- Definition and Measurement
- Rates and Predictors of Adherence
- Improving Adherence
Patient Satisfaction
Medical Cost Offset of Psychological Interventions
5. Prevention of Illness and Health Promotion Intervention
James O. Prochaska and Janice M. Prochaska
Importance of a Healthy Lifestyle
Core Constructs of the Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change
- Stages of Change
- Processes of Change
- Decisional Balance
Critical Assumptions of TTM
Empirical Support
- Stage Distribution
- Pros and Cons across 12 Behaviours
- Processes of Change across Behaviours
- Relationship between Stages and Process of Change
Applied Studies
Challenging Studies
Increasing Impacts with Multiple Behaviour Change Programs
Applying TTM Interventions to Exercise, Nutrition, and Smoking
Limitations of the Model
6. Eating, Smoking, and Recreational Substance Use NEW
Swati Mehta, Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos, and Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
Introduction
Eating Behaviour
- Obesity
- Dieting
- Eating Disorders
- Risk Factors
Substance Use Behaviours
- Alcohol
- Nicotine
- Other Drugs
- Risk Factors
Assessment
- Eating
- Substance Use
Management
- Eating
- Substance Use
- Alcohol
- Smoking
7. Health Anxiety and Other Psychological Responses to Bodily Symptoms
Heather D. Hadjistavropoulos
Introduction
Common-Sense Model of Illness Representation/Self-Regulation
- Dimensions of Illness Representations
- Relationship between Illness Representations and Coping Behaviour
- Illness Representations and Health Outcomes
- Determinants of Illness Representations
Health Anxiety
- Clinical Considerations
- Genetics
- Cognitive Behavioural Model of Health Anxiety
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Part Two: Health Conditions
8. Chronic Health Problems: Risk Factors, Prevention, Adjustment, and Management NEW
Michelle M. Gagnon and Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
Chronic Health Problems
- Impact of Chronic Health Conditions
Cross-Cutting Issues in Chronic Health Conditions: Prevention, Adherence, and Adjustment
- Prevention
- Adherence
- Adjustment
Prevention and Psychological Intervention for Chronic Health
- Problems
- Prevention and Promotion
- Psychologists on Social Media
- Self-Management
- Psychological Interventions
9. The Psychology of Pain
Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
Acute vs. Chronic Pain, Prevalence, and Medical Management
Understanding the Nature of Pain
Theories of Pain
- The Operant Model
- The Fear Avoidance Model of Pain
- The Communications Model of Pain
- Cognitive Behavioural Theory of Pain
Psychological Assessment of Pain
- Full History, Co-morbidities, Coping Styles, and Overall Psychological Functioning
- Dimensions of the Pain Experience
- Pain Behaviour: Its Antecedents, Consequences, and Other Situational/Environmental Determinants of the Pain Experience
- Effects of Pain on Quality of Life
Psychological Treatments for Chronic Pain
Psychological Management of Acute Pain
10. Cardiovascular Disease
Amanda C. Kentner, Eric J. Connors, Adrienne H. Kovacs, and Sherry L. Grace
Cause of Death: Heartbreak
Cardiovascular Disease Description, Prevalence, and Medical Management
- The Disease Process
- Prevalence of CVD
- Medical Management of CVD
Psychological Factors in Cardiovascular Disease
- Stress
- Social Isolation
- Psychological Disorders
- Personality
- Positive Psychology: Resilience and Coping
Psychological Assessment of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
- Depression/Anxiety
- Social Support
- Personality Factors
Interventions for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease
- Pharmacotherapy (Medications)
- Psychotherapy
- Psycho-educational and Behavioural Interventions
11. HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Tyler G. Tulloch, Natalie L. Stratton, Stanley Ing, Bojana Petrovic, and Trevor A. Hart
Sexually Transmitted Infections in the National and Global Context
- Overview of STIs in the US and Canada
Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors in HIV/STI Acquisition
- Knowledge, Motivation, and Skills
- Condom Use
- Number of Sexual Partners
- Communication
- Substance Use
- Personality Factors
- Health Disparities
- Minority Stress
- Internet and Social Media
Psychology of Living with HIV/STIs
- Stressors
- Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Coping with HIV
- Medications Adherence
- Assessment of HIV/STI Risk Behaviour and Medication Adherence
Evidence-Based Treatments and Other Interventions
- Theoretical Frameworks Used in Evidence-Based Interventions
- Methods of Delivering Interventions
- Interventions to Prevent HIV and STI Transmission
- Treatments and Interventions Involving People Living with HIV/STIs
12. Cancer
Anne Moyer and Elizabeth A. Sarma
Understanding Cancer
Types and Prevalence of Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Breast Cancer
Medical Management Approaches
Cancer Risk Factors
Biopsychosocial Factors in Cancer Incidence and Progression
Cancer Prevention
Psychosocial Adjustment to Cancer
Psychological Assessment to Cancer
Psychological Interventions for Cancer Patients
Part Three: Special Populations
13. Pediatric Psychology
Christine T. Chambers and Perri R. Tutelman
What Is Pediatric Psychology?
Coping with Chronic Medical Conditions
Adherence to Pediatric Treatment Regimens
Coping with Medical Procedures
Pediatric Chronic Pain
Pediatric Palliative Care
Common Parenting Challenges: Sleeping, Feeding, Toileting
Impact on Family
Technology Applications in Pediatric Psychology: eHealth and Social Media
14. Health Geropsychology
Casey B. Azuero, Rebecca S. Allen, and Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
Introduction
Working with Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses
- Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Care
- Advance Care Planning
- Family Caregiving and Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
- Older Adults Who Live Independently in the Community
- Older Adults with Dementia Who Live in Long-Term Care Facilities
- Falls
Behavioural Interventions in Long-Term Care
- Behavioural Activation in Long-Term Care
End of Life Care
Reminiscence Therapy
- Treatments in the Community
- Treatments in Long-Term Care
- Treatments for Individuals Approaching the End of Life
Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Dementia
15. Cross-Cultural Issues in Health Psychology
Jaime Williams and Chantelle Richmond
Introduction: The Importance of Cross-Cultural Issues in Health Psychology
What Is Diversity? Distinguishing among Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
- Hofstede's Value Dimensions of Culture
Cultural Factors and a Biopsychosocial Formulation of Health
- Health Beliefs Expressed Cross-Culturally
Health Disparities among Cultural Groups
- Significant Health Disparities in North America
- Determinants of Health Disparities
- Socio-Economic Status: A Critical Determinant of Health Disparity
- The Effect of Acculturation
Mental Health Issues and Health
- Cross-Cultural Presentation of Psychological Symptoms and Disorders
- Empirically Supported Therapies with Cultural Groups
Glossary
References
Names Index
Subject Index
