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The Handbook of Behavior Change

The Handbook of Behavior Change

The Handbook of Behavior Change

Editors:
Martin S. Hagger, University of California, Merced
Linda D. Cameron, University of California, Merced
Kyra Hamilton, Griffith University
Nelli Hankonen, University of Helsinki
Taru Lintunen, University of Jyväskylä
Martin S. Hagger, Linda D. Cameron, Kyra Hamilton, Nelli Hankonen, Taru Lintunen, Icek Ajzen, Peter Schmidt, Aleksandra Luszczynska, Ralf Schwarzer, Sheina Orbell, Hina Zahid, Caroline J. Henderson, Sara Fleszar-Pavlovic, Tenie Khachikian, Lucas Keller, Peter M. Gollwitzer, Paschal Sheeran, Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis, Richard M. Ryan, Warren Mansell, Carlo C. Diclemente, Meagan M. Graydon, Wilhelm Hofmann, Simone Dohle, Katharina Diel, Roland Deutsch, Fritz Strack, Bas Verplanken, Theresa M. Marteau, Gareth J. Hollands, Paul C. Fletcher, Marcus R. Munafo, Katherine J. Reynolds, Nyla R. Branscombe, Emina Subašić, Loren Willis, Jo Salmon, Kylie D. Hesketh, Lauren Arundell, Katherine L. Downing, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Robert A.C. Ruiter, Rik Crutzen, Evelyne De Leeuw, Gerjo Kok, Charles Abraham, Sarah Denford, Alexander J. Rothman, William M. P. Klein, Wendy Hardeman, Lynsay Matthews, Sharon Ann Simpson, Karolina Lobczowska, Karolina Horodyska, Joanna L. Hudson, Zoe Moon, Lyndsay D. Hughes, Rona Moss-Morris, Lucy Yardley, Leanne Morrison, Ingrid Muller, Katherine Bradbury, Tianjiao Wang, Martin Downes, Joshua Byrnes, Paul Scuffham, Benjamin Schüz, Monica Webb Hooper, Edison Trickett, Susan Paterson, David Kavanagh, Kerry Chamberlain, Antonia Lyons, Blair T. Johnson, Lisa M. Warner, David P. French, Dominic Conroy, Mark Conner, David M. Williams, Ryan E. Rhodes, Johnmarshall Reeve, Sung Hyeon Cheon, Uri Gneezy, Agne Kajackaite, Stephan Meier, Thomas L. Webb, Marijn De Bruin, Tracy Epton, Christopher J. Armitage, Stina Grant, Gert-Jan De Bruin, Denise De Ridder, Marleen Gillebaart, Malte Friese, Ben Gardner, Amanda L. Rebar, Phillipa Lally, Paul M. Brown, Martin Wilkinson, Denise Taylor, Urte Scholz, Corina Berli, Janina Lüscher, Nina Knoll, Mark Tarrant, Catherine Haslam, Mary Carter, Raff Calitri, S. Alexander Haslam, Anne H. Berman, Maria Beckman, Helena Lindqvist
Published:
September 2020
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Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781108496391

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    Social problems in many domains, including health, education, social relationships, and the workplace, have their origins in human behavior. The documented links between behavior and social problems have compelled governments and organizations to prioritize and mobilize efforts to develop effective, evidence-based means to promote adaptive behavior change. In recognition of this impetus, The Handbook of Behavior Change provides comprehensive coverage of contemporary theory, research, and practice on behavior change. It summarizes current evidence-based approaches to behavior change in chapters authored by leading theorists, researchers, and practitioners from multiple disciplines, including psychology, sociology, behavioral science, economics, philosophy, and implementation science. It is the go-to resource for researchers, students, practitioners, and policy makers looking for current knowledge on behavior change and guidance on how to develop effective interventions to change behavior.

    • Provides a unified reference on both the foundations and key issues on research on the science of behavior change
    • Includes step-by-step practical guidelines on developing and carrying out behavior change interventions
    • Summarizes the state of the art in the development, evaluation, and implementation of behavior change interventions

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    'This is an outstanding compendium of current approaches to changing behaviour written by world leaders in social psychology. It includes full descriptions of 17 theoretical approaches, considers practical challenges, and gives detailed guidance on how to use theories in intervention development. Both researchers and practitioners will find this useful.' Marie Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Health Psychology, University of Aberdeen, UK, and registered Health and Clinical Psychologist

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    Product details

    September 2020
    Hardback
    9781108496391
    728 pages
    252 × 179 × 41 mm
    1.39kg
    46 b/w illus.
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • List of figures
    • List of tables
    • List of sidebars
    • List of contributors
    • 1. Changing behavior: a theory and evidence based approach
    • Part I. Theory and behavior change:
    • 2. Changing behavior using the theory of planned behavior
    • 3. Changing behavior using social cognitive theory
    • 4. Changing behavior using the health belief model and protection motivation theory
    • 5. Changing behavior using the common sense model of self-regulation
    • 6. Changing behavior using the model of action phases
    • 7. Changing behavior using the health action process approach
    • 8. Changing behavior using self-determination theory
    • 9. Changing behavior using control theory
    • 10. Changing behavior using the transtheoretical model
    • 11. Changing behavior using integrative self-control theory
    • 12. Changing behavior using the reflective-impulsive
    • 13. Changing behavior using habit theory
    • 14. Changing behavior by changing environments
    • 15. Changing behavior using integrated theories
    • 16. Changing behavior using social identity processes
    • 17. Changing behavior using ecological models
    • 18. Changing behavior using theories at the interpersonal, organizational, community and societal levels
    • Part II. Using theory to change behavior:
    • 19. Design, implementation, and evaluation of behavior change interventions: A ten-task guide
    • 20. Moving from theoretical principles to intervention strategies: An experimental medicine approach
    • 21. Developing behavior change interventions
    • 22. Evaluation of behavior change interventions
    • 23. Implementation science and translation in behavior change
    • 24. Engagement of stakeholders in the design, evaluation, and implementation of complex interventions
    • 25. Maximizing user engagement with behavior change interventions
    • 26. Cost effectiveness evaluations of behavior change interventions
    • 27. Addressing underserved populations and disparities in behavior change
    • 28. Behavior change in community contexts
    • 29. Changing behavior in the digital age
    • 30. Critical and qualitative approaches to behavior change
    • Part III. Using theory to change behaviour:
    • 31. Attitudes and persuasive communication
    • 32. Self-efficacy interventions
    • 33. Imagery, visualization and mental simulation
    • 34. Affect-based interventions
    • 35. Autonomy-supportive interventions
    • 36. Incentive-based interventions
    • 37. Monitoring interventions
    • 38. Goal setting interventions
    • 39. Planning and implementation intention interventions
    • 40. Self-control interventions
    • 41. Habit interventions
    • 42. Economic and behavioral economic approaches to behavior change
    • 43. Dyadic behavior change interventions
    • 44. Social identity interventions
    • 45. Motivational interviewing interventions
    • 46. The science of behavior change: The road ahead.
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      Contributors
    • Martin S. Hagger, Linda D. Cameron, Kyra Hamilton, Nelli Hankonen, Taru Lintunen, Icek Ajzen, Peter Schmidt, Aleksandra Luszczynska, Ralf Schwarzer, Sheina Orbell, Hina Zahid, Caroline J. Henderson, Sara Fleszar-Pavlovic, Tenie Khachikian, Lucas Keller, Peter M. Gollwitzer, Paschal Sheeran, Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis, Richard M. Ryan, Warren Mansell, Carlo C. Diclemente, Meagan M. Graydon, Wilhelm Hofmann, Simone Dohle, Katharina Diel, Roland Deutsch, Fritz Strack, Bas Verplanken, Theresa M. Marteau, Gareth J. Hollands, Paul C. Fletcher, Marcus R. Munafo, Katherine J. Reynolds, Nyla R. Branscombe, Emina SubaÅ¡ić, Loren Willis, Jo Salmon, Kylie D. Hesketh, Lauren Arundell, Katherine L. Downing, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Robert A.C. Ruiter, Rik Crutzen, Evelyne De Leeuw, Gerjo Kok, Charles Abraham, Sarah Denford, Alexander J. Rothman, William M. P. Klein, Wendy Hardeman, Lynsay Matthews, Sharon Ann Simpson, Karolina Lobczowska, Karolina Horodyska, Joanna L. Hudson, Zoe Moon, Lyndsay D. Hughes, Rona Moss-Morris, Lucy Yardley, Leanne Morrison, Ingrid Muller, Katherine Bradbury, Tianjiao Wang, Martin Downes, Joshua Byrnes, Paul Scuffham, Benjamin Schüz, Monica Webb Hooper, Edison Trickett, Susan Paterson, David Kavanagh, Kerry Chamberlain, Antonia Lyons, Blair T. Johnson, Lisa M. Warner, David P. French, Dominic Conroy, Mark Conner, David M. Williams, Ryan E. Rhodes, Johnmarshall Reeve, Sung Hyeon Cheon, Uri Gneezy, Agne Kajackaite, Stephan Meier, Thomas L. Webb, Marijn De Bruin, Tracy Epton, Christopher J. Armitage, Stina Grant, Gert-Jan De Bruin, Denise De Ridder, Marleen Gillebaart, Malte Friese, Ben Gardner, Amanda L. Rebar, Phillipa Lally, Paul M. Brown, Martin Wilkinson, Denise Taylor, Urte Scholz, Corina Berli, Janina Lüscher, Nina Knoll, Mark Tarrant, Catherine Haslam, Mary Carter, Raff Calitri, S. Alexander Haslam, Anne H. Berman, Maria Beckman, Helena Lindqvist

    • Editors
    • Martin S. Hagger , University of California, Merced

      Martin S. Hagger is Professor of Health Psychology at the University of California, Merced, USA, and Finland Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

    • Linda D. Cameron , University of California, Merced

      Linda D. Cameron is Professor of Health Psychology and the Department Chair of Psychological Sciences at the University of California, Merced, USA.

    • Kyra Hamilton , Griffith University

      Kyra Hamilton is Associate Professor in the School of Applied Psychology at Griffith University, Australia, and adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at Curtin University, Australia.

    • Nelli Hankonen , University of Helsinki

      Nelli Hankonen is Assistant Professor of Social Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

    • Taru Lintunen , University of Jyväskylä

      Taru Lintunen is Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology in the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.