Handbook of Research Methods in Health Psychology

<p>In this comprehensive handbook, Ragin and Keenan present an all-encompassing analysis of the variety of different methods used in health psychology research. </p><p>Featuring interdisciplinary collaborations from leading academics, this meticulously written volume is a guide to conducting cutting-edge research using tested and vetted best practices. It explains important research techniques, why they are selected and how they are conducted. The book critically examines both cutting-edge methods, such as those used in NextGen genetics, nudge theory, and the brain’s vulnerability to addiction, as well as the classic methods, including cortisol measurement, survey, and environmental study. The topics of the book span the gamut of health psychology field, from neuroimaging and statistical analysis to socioeconomic issues such as the policies used to address diseases in Africa, anti-vaxers, and the disproportionate impact of climate change on impoverished people.</p><p>With each section featuring examples of best research practices, recommendations for study samples, accurate use of instrumentation, analytical techniques, and advanced-level data analysis, this book will be an essential text for both emerging student researchers and experts in the field and an indispensable resource in health psychology programs. </p> <ol> <li>Applying Theories in Health Psychology </li> <i> </i><p>Deborah Fish Ragin, Yasmin Hussein, Alessia Fichera & Jelani Awai</p> <p> </p> <li>Statistical Toolbox of Psychology</li> <i> </i><p>Michael R. Hulsizer & Linda Woolf</p> <p> </p> <li>"The Circling Spirits Call us Home;" The Shaman, Marginal Methods, and </li> <p>Relational Approaches to Healing Research</p> <i> </i><p>Joseph E. Trimble</p> <b> </b><p>Part I- Genetic Studies and Health</p> <p> </p> <li>Genetics Research Methods </li> <i> </i><p>Amel Youssef, Matthew J, Criscione & Julian Paul Keenan </p> <p> </p> <li>Research Methods in Alcoholism</li> <i> </i><p>Maya Crawford, Janet Brenan, Liliia Savilska, Kathleen Chavarria & Julian Keenan</p> <p> </p> <li>Best Practices for Studying Addiction</li> <i> </i><p>Heather Soder, Jessica Hoffman, Constanza de Dios, Troy Webber </p> <p> </p> <li>Applications of Next-Generation Sequencing in Health Psychology</li> <i> </i><p>Matthew Aardema</p> <p> </p> <li>The Ethics of Genetics Research</li> <i> </i><p>Curtis Coughlin, II</p> <b> </b><p>Part II- Physiological Studies and Health</p> <p> </p> <li>Physiological Research</li> <i> </i><p>Matthew J. Criscione, Jordanne Nelson & Julian Keenan</p> <p> </p> <li>Stress Physiology & Physiometrics</li> <i> </i><p>Elana Gloger, Gregory T. Smith & Suzanne C. Segerstrom</p> <p> </p> <li>Cardiovascular Reactivity & Stress</li> <i> </i><p>Chun-Jung Huang, Andy Khamoui, Aaron Slusher, & Brandon G. Fico</p> <p> </p> <li>Obesity & Nutrition Part II: Physiological Studies</li> <i> </i><p>Diana M. Thomas & J. Kenneth Wickiser</p> <p> </p> <li>Social Networks, Depression & Stress</li> <i> </i><p>Rachel Kramer</p> <p> </p> <li>"Don’t Sweat It!" Neuroimaging Studies of Stress</li> <i> </i><p>Ayesha Khan & Sukhvinder Obhi </p> <b> </b><p>Part III- Population Demographics</p> <p> </p> <li>Neighborhood Studies of Adolescent Health</li> <i> </i><p>Deborah Fish Ragin, Yasmin Hussein, Kheyyon Parker & Veronica Julien</p> <p> </p> <li>Re-evaluating the Social Gradient</li> <i> </i><p>Alan Marshall & Valeria Skafida</p> <p> </p> <li>Chronic Illness- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</li> <i> </i><p>Leonard A. Jason, Joseph Cotler, Shaun Bhatia & Madison Sunnquist</p> <p> </p> <li>Gender & Aging</li> <i> </i><p>Sabihah Moola & Christo P. Cilliers</p> <p> </p> <li>Socioeconomic Context of Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors: </li> <p>Life Course Developmental Research Methods</p> <i> </i><p>Tae Kyoung Lee, Catherine Walker O’Neal & Kandauda A. S. Wickrama</p> <b> </b><p>Part IV- Environmental Studies</p> <p> </p> <li>Unique Environmental Determinants of Health: </li> <p>Natural, Physical and Community Factors</p> <i> </i><p>Yasmin Hussein, Stephanie Spero, Alexander Dean Bracken & Deborah Fish Ragin</p> <p> </p> <li>Multiple Ways of Understanding Vaccine Hesitance and Refusal</li> <i> </i><p>Jennifer Reich</p> <p> </p> <li>Violence and Health Through the Lifespan:</li> <p>The Critical Role of Childhood Exposures & Developmental Context</p> <i> </i><p>Kathy Sanders-Phillips</p> <p> </p> <li>Environmental Exposure: Lead Studies</li> <i> </i><p>Bryce Hruska & Brooks B. Gump</p> <p> </p> <li>Geographic Determinants</li> <i> </i><p>Joy Obayemi & Roy Hamilton</p> <p> </p> <li>Climate Change & Public Health</li> <i> </i><p>Melinda Weathers & Marceleen Mosher</p> <b> </b><p>Part V- Health Policy and Future Directions in Research</p> <p> </p> <li>Impact of Health Policy on Outcomes</li> <i> </i><p>Jessica Devine, Krystal Lynch, Dennis Savaiano & Heather Eicher-Miller</p> <p> </p> <li>The Nexus between Behavioral and Health Economics in the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Research Agenda</li> <i> </i><p>Chris Atim, Ama Pokuaa Fenny, Daniel Malik Achala & John Ele-Ojo Ataguba</p> <p> </p> <li>Next Generation Genetics</li> <i> </i><p>Saeed Yasin & Julian Keenan</p> <p> </p> <li>Research Methodology and Psychoneuroimmunology</li> <i> </i><p>S. Chandrashekara</p> <p> </p> <li>Nudge Theory</li> </ol><p> <em>Ivo Vlaev & Kelly Schmidtke</em></p>