Handbook of Psychology, Volume 9, Health Psychology,

by Editor: Arthur M. Nezu ( ); Editor: Christine M. Nezu ( ); Editor: Pamela A. Geller ( ); Editor-in-Chief: Irving B. Weiner

• ISBN13: 9780471385141
• ISBN10: 047138514X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Includes established theories and cutting-edge developments. Presents the work of an international group of experts. Presents the nature, origin, implications, an future course of major unresolved issues in the area.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Table of Contents.

List of Contributors.

Introduction.

PART I: OVERVIEW.

Health Psychology: Overview and Professional Issues (D. F. Marks, et al.).

PART II: CAUSAL AND MEDIATING PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS.

Stressful Life Events (R. Schwarzer & U. Schultz).

Coping and Social Support (S. Manne).

Psychoneuroimmunology (J. R. Stowell, et al.).

PART III: DISEASES AND DISORDERS.

Asthma (K. B. Schmaling, et al.).

Obesity (J. A. Corsica & M. G. Perri).

Tobacco Dependence (G. Swan, et al.).

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions (H. M. Burke, et al.).

Diabetes Mellitus (J. Landel-Graham, et al.).

AIDS/HIV (M. P. Carey & P. A. Vanable).

Headaches (F. Andrasik & S. E. Walch).

Psychosocial Oncology (A. M. Nezu, et al.).

Pain Management (D. C. Turk & A. Okifuji).

Insomnia (C. M. Morin, et al.).

Coronary Heart Disease and Hypertension (M. O'Callahan, et al.).

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (L. A. Jason & R. R. Taylor).

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (E. B. Blanchard & L. Keefer).

Spinal Cord Injury (T. R. Elliott & P. Rivera).

PART IV: HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN.

Child Health Psychology (L. P. Barakat, et al.).

Adolescent Health (S. Phillips).

Adult Development and Aging (I. Siegler, et al.).

PART V: SPECIAL TOPICS.

Women's Health Psychology (P. A. Geller, et al.).

Cultural Aspects of Health Psychology (K. E. Whitfield, et al.).

Occupational Health Psychology (J. C. Quick, et al.).

Complementary and Alternative Therapies (C. M. Nezu, et al.).