Handbook of Health Psychology and Aging
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
1593850573
ISBN-13
9781593850579
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Imprint
Guilford Publications
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 8th, 2007
Print length
450 Pages
Weight
742 grams
Dimensions
16.60 x 23.40 x 3.50 cms
Product Classification:
Psychology
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Examines the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness in older adults. This volume explores how and why some people adapt more successfully than others to age-related stressors such as chronic illness, disability, and loss, and identifies ways to promote coping and resilience.
Meeting a growing need, this authoritative reference and text comprehensively examines the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors in health and illness in older adults. The volume explores how and why some people adapt more successfully than others to age-related stressors such as chronic illness, disability, and loss, and identifies ways to promote coping and resilience. With contributions from leading researchers in health psychology and gerontology, the Handbook integrates state-of-the-science theories and methods from both fields. Key topics include how aging affects the cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, and immune systems; the influences on adult development and health of personality, emotions, social support, and religiousness; and effective interventions in healthcare settings.
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