Control and the psychology of health : theory, measurement and applications
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Control and the psychology of health : theory, measurement and applications
（Health psychology）
Open University Press, 2001
- : hard
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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: pbk ISBN 9780335202645
Description
* What is meant by 'control' in the psychology of health? * How do different control-related concepts relate to each other? * How can control be measured? This ambitious and much needed text presents a comprehensive review of theories and concepts that are central to our understanding of the psychology of health, including perceived control, locus of control, learned helplessness, self-efficacy and social support. The origin and theoretical development of each concept are explored, and the links between them analysed. Their current status as variables in health-related research is examined and examples of their applications in a variety of health care contexts are given, along with an overview of tools of measurement. The final chapters bring these concepts together within a single theoretical framework, which explains the potential interaction of personal control and social support in promoting and sustaining psychological well-being. For student courses, this book will enhance the understanding of control theory and its relevance to health behaviour change and health care interventions.
In addition, it will aid conceptual clarity and measurement for those wishing to design research based on the concept of control.
Table of Contents
Series editors' foreword Acknowledgements Preface Summary of control concepts Perceived or personal control Locus of control Self-efficacy Learned helplessness Social support Emotional states A unifying theory of control References Index.
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: hard ISBN 9780335202652
Description
* What is meant by 'control' in the psychology of health?
* How do different control-related concepts relate to each other?
* How can control be measured?
This ambitious and much needed text presents a comprehensive review of theories and concepts that are central to our understanding of the psychology of health, including perceived control, locus of control, learned helplessness, self-efficacy and social support. The origin and theoretical development of each concept are explored, and the links between them analysed. Their current status as variables in health-related research is examined and examples of their applications in a variety of health care contexts are given, along with an overview of tools of measurement. The final chapters bring these concepts together within a single theoretical framework, which explains the potential interaction of personal control and social support in promoting and sustaining psychological well-being. For student courses, this book will enhance the understanding of control theory and its relevance to health behaviour change and health care interventions. In addition, it will aid conceptual clarity and measurement for those wishing to design research based on the concept of control.
Table of Contents
Series editors' foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Summary of control concepts
Perceived or personal control
Locus of control
Self-efficacy
Learned helplessness
Social support
Emotional states
A unifying theory of control
References
Index.
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