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Dive deep into the world of health research with 'From Health Behaviours to Health Practices'. This insightful book, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2014, comprises 168 pages of invaluable content tailored for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the intricate dynamics of health-related behaviors and practices. This collection features a diverse array of international contributions that not only explore but also challenge the prevailing theories of health behavior. It offers fresh perspectives on the alternatives available for conceptualizing and conducting research in health contexts, especially regarding what individuals do and don’t do concerning their health and illness experiences.
As chronic and lifestyle diseases soar, understanding the factors influencing health behaviors has never been more critical. This book reasserts the essential role that social sciences play in health research, presenting both theoretical frameworks and empirical cases. By critiquing dominant health behavior conceptualizations, this publication invites readers to reconsider the assumptions that underpin health research. Whether you are a student, researcher, or a healthcare professional, this book will enhance your understanding of health practices in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118898390
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 168
Description:
A wide range of international contributions draw on theoretical
and empirical sources to explore whether alternatives exist to both
conceptualise and conduct research into what people do and
don?t do, in relation to their health and experiences of
illness.
Presents a collection of international contributions that
complement, as well as critique, dominant conceptualisations of
health behaviour
Includes a wide range of both theoretical perspectives and
empirical cases
Reasserts the unique contribution social sciences can make to
health research
Challenges assumptions about the usefulness of the concept of
health behaviour
A timely publication given the rise of chronic and lifestyle
diseases and the resulting changes in global health agendas
As chronic and lifestyle diseases soar, understanding the factors influencing health behaviors has never been more critical. This book reasserts the essential role that social sciences play in health research, presenting both theoretical frameworks and empirical cases. By critiquing dominant health behavior conceptualizations, this publication invites readers to reconsider the assumptions that underpin health research. Whether you are a student, researcher, or a healthcare professional, this book will enhance your understanding of health practices in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781118898390
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 168
Description:
A wide range of international contributions draw on theoretical
and empirical sources to explore whether alternatives exist to both
conceptualise and conduct research into what people do and
don?t do, in relation to their health and experiences of
illness.
Presents a collection of international contributions that
complement, as well as critique, dominant conceptualisations of
health behaviour
Includes a wide range of both theoretical perspectives and
empirical cases
Reasserts the unique contribution social sciences can make to
health research
Challenges assumptions about the usefulness of the concept of
health behaviour
A timely publication given the rise of chronic and lifestyle
diseases and the resulting changes in global health agendas