Introduction to Health Behavior Theory

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Designed to provide students with a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theoretical basis of health education, Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Fourth Edition employs comprehensive and engaging explanations to aid students in comprehending the nature of theory, the process of its development, and the factors that influence health behavior theory. Spanning the more commonly employed health behavior theories in individual chapters, the author dissects each theory into its constituent concepts and constructs to enhance comprehension and foster students' exploration of how these theories can be applied in practice. Key Features:- A theory essence sentence and constructs chart at the beginning of each chapter condenses the theory into a single, easily graspable sentence, providing context for the subsequent chapter.- A historical overview of each theory's development contextualizes the theory and elucidates its rationale for explaining behavior.- Numerous examples from the literature, spanning diverse practice settings and populations, serve to reinforce learning and understanding of the content. Numerous examples are COVID-19-related.- End-of-chapter activities based on a reproduced full journal article exemplify the application of the theory in practice, clearly demonstrating its practical significance.- Links to and annotations of additional open access articles in each chapter further illustrate the theory's practical application, offering students additional resources for further exploration.- A final summary chapter provides guidelines for selecting a theory, summarizes theory essence sentences and constructs, and presents construct domains with examples of corresponding program activities.- Navigate eBook access (included with the print text) facilitates online or offline access to the digital text from a computer, tablet, or mobile device, enhancing convenience and accessibility for students.

ISBN-13: 9781284231922
Edition number: 4 ed