INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORY

Publisher:
JONES & BARTLETT
| Author:
Hayden, Joanna
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
JONES & BARTLETT
Author:
Hayden, Joanna
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback

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Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Second Edition is designed to provide students with an easy to understand, interesting, and engaging introduction to the theoretical basis of health education. Written with the undergraduate in mind, the text uses comprehensive and accessible explanations to help students understand what theory is, how theories are developed, and what factors influence health behavior theory. Covering the more frequently used health behavior theories, the author breaks each theory into concepts and constructs to enhance comprehension and encourage students to discover how these theories can be put into practice.

New to the Second Edition:
• Data, information, and illustrations updated throughout, including the new “My Plate”
• A new Theory in Action article and new classroom activities in each theory chapter
• New and revised chapters on Social Ecological Models and Social Capital Theory

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Introduction to Health Behavior Theory, Second Edition is designed to provide students with an easy to understand, interesting, and engaging introduction to the theoretical basis of health education. Written with the undergraduate in mind, the text uses comprehensive and accessible explanations to help students understand what theory is, how theories are developed, and what factors influence health behavior theory. Covering the more frequently used health behavior theories, the author breaks each theory into concepts and constructs to enhance comprehension and encourage students to discover how these theories can be put into practice.

New to the Second Edition:
• Data, information, and illustrations updated throughout, including the new “My Plate”
• A new Theory in Action article and new classroom activities in each theory chapter
• New and revised chapters on Social Ecological Models and Social Capital Theory

About Author

Dr. Joanna Hayden began her more than 40-year career in health and education as a critical care nurse. After earning her doctorate in health education from New York University, she transitioned into academia at William Paterson University where she served as chairperson of the department of Public Health for over a decade. Dr. Hayden held leadership positions in state and national professional organizations, was an inaugural associate editor of the journal Health Promotion Practice and presenter at local, state and national conferences and workshops. She is the author of the textbook Introduction to Health Behavior Theory (3e) and numerous journal articles and book chapters.

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