Behavior Theory in Health Promotion Practice and Research: .

Behavior Theory in Health Promotion Practice and Research: .

Grounded in public health practice, this text offers a comprehensive study of the health behavior theories that are the foundation of all health education and promotion programs. Your students will come away with a clear understanding of essential relationships between human behavior and health, as well as the practical application of theory and approaches to health promotion research and practice. Designed for graduates or upper level undergraduates, the book maintains a consistent, single voice and offers many examples throughout.

Contents:
Section I. Theory in Context:
1. Health Behavior in the Context of Public Health
2. A Social Ecological Perspective
3. Theories of Motivation and Behavior: A Brief History and Contemporary Perspectives

Section II. Cognitive and Social Theories of Motivation and Behavior
4. Expectancy Value Models
5. Operant Conditioning, Self-Regulation, and Social Cognitive Theory
6. Social Influence Theory: The Effects of Social Factors on Health Behavior
7. Diffusion of Innovations Theory

Section III. Behavior Change Theories
8. Learning, Teaching, and Counseling
9. Self-Determination Theory and Motivational Interviewing
10. Stage Models
11. Health Communication and Social Marketing
12. Communities and Health Promotion
Country USA
Brand Jones & Bartlett Learning
Manufacturer Jones & Bartlett Learning
Binding Paperback
PartNumber Illustrated
Height 8.9
Length 7
Weight 1.54984970186
Width 1
ReleaseDate 2011-09-30
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Manufacturer	Jones & Bartlett Learning
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	Illustrated
Height	8.9
Length	7
Weight	1.54984970186
Width	1
ReleaseDate	2011-09-30
NumberOfItems	1

Behavior Theory in Health Promotion Practice and Research: .

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