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Health psychology's role within the biopsychosocial sciences

  • Karen Rodham
    ,
  • Lesley Lewis
    ,
  • Daniel Masterson
    ,
  • Rachel Povey
    ,
  • Angel Chater
    ,
  • Jenny Scott
  • NHS England
    ,
  • Somerset Council's Public Health Team
    ,
  • University of Skövde
    ,
  • University of Staffordshire
    ,
  • National Institute for Health and Care Research
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Abstract

This chapter focuses on understanding health psychology in the wider system. The main aim is to show the interdisciplinary reach of health psychology and to highlight the importance of interconnectivity and collaborative working. Initially, synergies and differences between health psychology and other practitioner psychology branches will be discussed. The chapter will then focus outwards on the connection of health psychology with the biopsychosocial sciences. A particular focus will be made on behavioural, social, and medical sciences. The chapter will conclude with a discussion on the role health psychology plays and could play in multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary teams.

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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 48-67 (20 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

Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626536
  • Scopus: 85214455823

Host publication title

The Routledge International Handbook of Health Psychology

Host publication editors

  • Robbert Sanderman
  • Karen Morgan

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