Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection

Health Psychology: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection provides an exceptionally clear overview of the field by connecting foundational concepts with cutting-edge research and real-life applications. Recent studies look at topics such as the role of TikTok and other social media platforms in shaping health-related behavior, the role of neighborhood green space in preventing chronic illness, and the impact of having good relationships on longevity. Continuing the emphasis on the importance of research methods, author Catherine A. Sanderson has updated every Research in Action feature, addressing questions such as Do celebrities help or harm health-related behavior? and Are presidential elections bad for your heart? Each chapter in the new Fourth Edition has been thoroughly updated with 30+ new references to reflect changes since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special emphasis on social determinants of health. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Instructors, see how Vantage works! Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo

About the Author

Catherine A. Sanderson is the Manwell Family Professor of Life Sciences (Psychology) at Amherst College. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a specialization in health and development, from Stanford University, and received both master’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from Princeton University. Professor Sanderson’s research examines how personality and social variables influence health-related behaviors such as safer sex and disordered eating, the development of persuasive messages and interventions to prevent unhealthy behavior, and the predictors of relationship satisfaction. This research has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Professor Sanderson has published more than 25 journal articles and book chapters in addition to four college textbooks, a high school health textbook, and a popular press book on parenting. In 2012, she was named one of the country’s top 300 professors by the Princeton Review .