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Health psychology theories and models of behaviour

  • Phoebe Brook-Rowland
    ,
  • Felix Naughton
    ,
  • Vivi Antonopoulou
    ,
  • Marta Marques
    ,
  • Angel Chater
Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

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    SDG 4 Quality Education

Abstract

Theories, models, and their application are a crucial part of the development and growth of health psychology. This chapter contextualises health psychology in its foundations of the biopsychosocial model and discusses, non-exhaustively, key theories, models, and concepts used in the field relating to behaviour. The development of theories and models over the decades will be presented, showcasing the movement from cognitive to socio-cognitive, self-regulation to whole systems approaches, and where they are applied, to include individuals, populations, environments, behaviours, and conditions. This chapter will help to situate health psychology in the health and social care system, and critically discuss its contribution to science, education, policy, and practice.

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Output type

Research Output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding Chapter Peer-review

Host publication Subtitle

Global and Contemporary Issues

Original language

English

Pages from-to (Number of pages)

Pages 22-47 (26 pages)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 29/01/2025

Publication status

Published - 29/01/2025

Publisher

Routledge, United States, United Kingdom

ISBN (Print)

9781032330648

ISBN (Electronic)

9781040117699

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626534
  • Scopus: 85214466121

Host publication title

The Routledge International Handbook of Health Psychology

Host publication editors

  • Robbert Sanderman
  • Karen Morgan

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