Social Psychology of Health and Illness

Social Psychology of Health and Illness
ISBN-10
1134991487
ISBN-13
9781134991488
Category
Psychology
Pages
366
Language
English
Published
2013-02-01
Publisher
Psychology Press
Authors
Jerry Suls, Glenn S. Sanders

Description

This books describes how and why "distant" social influences, such as socialization practices, interpersonal relationships, and social organization, are often just as important as medical considerations in determining an individual's tendency toward health or illness. The essays describe some of the pathways through which these social influences are exerted and also offer suggestions as to how these influences can be swayed in the direction of good health. The editors' broader aim is to stress the importance of social psychological orientation as a useful conceptual tool for the analysis of health and illness.

Other editions

Similar books