Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research : Strategies for Improving Public Health

"Having so many theories put together thoughtfully, proximally, in a single book will help the field come to grips with what the role is of theories as we go forward and address the individual actions, and societal and community influencers of individual action, that promote healthy behaviors." --Jim Marks, director, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention New and longstanding threats to public health, such as violence, drug misuse, HIV/AIDS, and homelessness are creating an ever greater demand for innovative theories that are responsive to the changes in the larger social environment. This important work is designed to fill the demand by assembling a careful selection of new and emerging health promotion theories into a single volume, written with an emphasis on practical application of theory to health promotion and health education programs.

having So Many Theories Put Together Thoughtfully, Proximally, In A Single Book Will Help The Field Come To Grips With What The Role Is Of Theories As We Go Forward And Address The Individual Actions, And Societal And Community Influencers Of Individual Action, That Promote Healthy Behaviors. —jim Marks, Director, National Center For Chronic Disease Prevention And Health Promotion, Centers For Disease Control And Prevention

with Its Emphasis On Newer Or Less Frequently Taught Theories—many Of The Macro-level Constructs Such As Social Capital, Community Capacity, And Natural Helper Models—emerging Theories Will No Doubt Serve As A Vital Resource For Students And Professionals Throughout Public Health. —jo Anne Earp, Chair, Department Of Health Behavior And Health Education, School Of Public Health, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

the Authors Have Brought Together In One Volume A Breadth Of Theoretical Views That Is Truly Trans-disciplinary And Multidimensional. The Scope Of Theories Offers An Impressive And Enlightening Array Of Views That Extend Across Individual, Family, Community, And Cultural Dimensions. —carlo C. Diclemente, Professor And Chair, Department Of Psychology, University Of Maryland Baltimore County

this Volume Concisely Scans The Behavioral Science Landscape To Integrate The Most Promising Theoretical Constructs For Health Promotion Over The Next Decade. It Challenges Both Researchers And Practitioners To Think Outside The Box, While Emphasizing The Necessity Of Interdisciplinary Exploration And Practice To Create Healthy Communities. —elaine Auld, Executive Director, Society For Public Health Education

here Is The Volume On Health Promotion Theories. It Takes A Master To Synthesize A Huge Field Like This One. —everett M. Rogers, Regents' Professor, Communication And Journalism, University Of New Mexico

as We Search For Ways To Effectively Reach Individuals Yet Improve Health In Whole Populations, The Understanding And Application Of Theory Become Critical. The Theories In This Book Mark An Important Evolution In The Field Of Public Health. Not Just For Academic Students, This Book Will Be A Major Contribution To The Efforts Of Practitioners Who Seek Science That Will Provide Practical Relevance To The Everyday Study And Use Of Public Health. —lisa M. Carlson, Vice President, Population Health, Arthritis Foundation

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researchers In A Number Of Medical Disciplines Summarize New And Emerging Theories In Public Health, Especially Those Derived From Behavioral And Social Science Theory. Among The Theories And Models They Discuss Are The Precaution Adoption Process, The Elaboration Likelihood, The Authoritative Parenting, The Community Capacity, The Conservation Of Resources, And The Gender And Power. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

Each chapter of Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research presents a different theory of why people engage in healthful behaviors. The twelve theories described are fairly new, though they are supported by empirical research. In the book's concluding chapter, the editors summarize the theories in three ways : those which enhance or refine existing health promotion theory; those which adapt theories from other disciplines, such as sociology, psychology, or communication; and those which are grounded in the experience of health promotion practitioners. Most of the theories are illustrated by at least one detailed case study, many of which relate to HIV prevention. Other case studies discussed include an anti-smoking campaign, radon testing, and teen driving. Each chapter investigates the limitations of the theory presented, as well as directions for future research New and longstanding threats to public health, such as violence, drug misuse, HIV/AIDS, and homelessness are creating an ever greater demand for innovative theories that are responsive to the changes in the larger social environment. This important work is designed to fill the demand by assembling a careful selection of new and emerging health promotion theories into a single volume, written with an emphasis on practical application of theory to health promotion and health education programs. 0D0A