Full Description
An Introduction to Global Community Health Psychology: Applications at the Intersection of Health Psychology and Public Health is a groundbreaking textbook that bridges public health and psychological science, synthesizing theory, research, and practice from a truly global perspective. Moving beyond Western-centric approaches, it incorporates diverse cultural contexts, indigenous knowledge systems, and international case studies.
Adopting a socioecological framework, the book prioritizes cultural humility, contextual sensitivity, and equity throughout its examination of health challenges. Core domains include health promotion, behavior change, health disparities, mental health, addiction, chronic disease management, and emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health, and the psychological impacts of climate change and pandemics.
As a foundational text for community health psychology, it provides students, practitioners, and policymakers with theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, practical applications, and ethical guidance to address complex global health challenges.
Contents
Preface. Acknowledgments. About the author PART I: FOUNDATIONS AND FRAMEWORKS. Chapter 1: Evolution and Scope of Global Community Health Psychology. Chapter 2: Core Theoretical Frameworks. Chapter 3: Research Methods in Community Health Psychology. Chapter 4: Risk Perception and Health Decision-Making. Chapter 5: Cross-Cultural Research Methods and Applications. Chapter 6: Stress, Coping and Resilience Across Cultures. Chapter 7: Health Behavior Change in Community Settings. Chapter 8: Addressing Health Inequities Through Psychology. PART II: APPLICATIONS. Chapter 9: Chronic Disease Management and Prevention: Integrating Physiological Understanding with Health Psychology Practice. Chapter 10: Mental Health in Public Health Contexts. Chapter 11: Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction. Chapter 12: Infectious Disease Prevention and Response: A Global Community Health Psychology Perspective. Chapter 13: Women's and Maternal Health Psychology: A Global Community Health Psychology Perspective. Chapter 14: Aging and Healthy Aging Psychology. PART III: FUTURE HORIZONS. Chapter 15: Digital Health and Technology Psychology. Chapter 16: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Health Psychology: Global Applications and Ethical Considerations. Chapter 17: Climate Change and Environmental Health Psychology. Chapter 18: Pandemic Preparedness and Response Psychology. Chapter 19: Future Directions and Professional Development. APPENDICES. Appendix A: Assessment Tools and Measurement Instruments. Appendix B: Professional Organizations and Training Resources. Appendix C: Ethical Guidelines and Cultural Considerations. Appendix D: Implementation Case Studies and Templates. Appendix E: Technology and Digital Health Resources. Appendix F: Funding and Career Development Resources. CONCLUSION: Toward a More Just and Equitable Global Health Future. Index.
