
Applying Social Psychology
From Problems to Solutions
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 23. September 2013
Book
Hardback
200 pages
978-1-4462-4907-9 (ISBN)
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Description
The Second Edition of this best selling textbook continues to offer a simple, systematic, step-by-step guide to doing applied psychology.
Using the authors' own PATH model, the text presents a new methodology for applying primarily social psychological theory to a wide range of social problems.
With real-world case studies, end-of-chapter exercises and interviews with leading social psychologists, Applying Social Psychology guides students to define a problem, conduct a theory-based analysis, develop an explanatory model, set up and execute a research project to test the model, and develop an intervention.
Written in the same engaging and accessible way, this Second Edition offers:
A new appendix with examples of PATH model applications
An extended glossary
Case studies from organizational, health, and environmental psychology
Recent applied social psychology research
More focus on applied evolutionary psychology
Social network analysis and social media as research tools.
This is a highly practical text, which can be used by introductory and advanced level students who want to learn how to analyze practical problems and develop solutions based upon social psychological theory and research.
Using the authors' own PATH model, the text presents a new methodology for applying primarily social psychological theory to a wide range of social problems.
With real-world case studies, end-of-chapter exercises and interviews with leading social psychologists, Applying Social Psychology guides students to define a problem, conduct a theory-based analysis, develop an explanatory model, set up and execute a research project to test the model, and develop an intervention.
Written in the same engaging and accessible way, this Second Edition offers:
A new appendix with examples of PATH model applications
An extended glossary
Case studies from organizational, health, and environmental psychology
Recent applied social psychology research
More focus on applied evolutionary psychology
Social network analysis and social media as research tools.
This is a highly practical text, which can be used by introductory and advanced level students who want to learn how to analyze practical problems and develop solutions based upon social psychological theory and research.
Reviews / Votes
'This 2nd edition by Buunk and Van Vugt is a major contribution to understanding the role of Applied Social Psychology's relevance in dealing with societal problems. It is coherently written and inspiring to students clearly demonstrating the application of psychological theories and knowledge to a variety of everyday problems. For Practitioners the PATH model is a must have "tool" in their armoury, it reflects competency in the field, ensuring a structured approach to a theoretical and empirically-based intervention plan. Highly recommended.' -- Dr Carmen-Maria Fyfe Recognising the need for practical examples and illustration to convey the step-by-step approach, each chapter is enhanced with a number of interesting features. Interviews with prominent applied social psychologists, such as Gerjo Kok, will provide a welcome respite to students who may struggle with the sometimes dense and detailed description of the phases. Case studies are used to illustrate practical examples of each phase in action. There are also engaging practical activities, which an instructor could adapt for use in the classroom. -- Emma L. DaviesMore details
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2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
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Revised edition
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Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
524 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4462-4907-9 (9781446249079)
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Persons
Abraham (Bram) P. Buunk has been an Academy Professor in Evolutionary Social Psychology at the University of Groningen, on behalf of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), since 2005. His main current interest is the application of evolutionary theorizing to human social behaviour. He has published over 6500 articles and chapters on a large variety of topics, on applied topics, including professional burnout, jealousy, absenteeism, AIDS-prevention, loneliness, depression, marital satisfaction, well-being among the elderly, interpersonal violence, psychological effects of oral contraception, and coping with cancer. He wais co-editor of Health, coping and well-being: Perspectives from social comparison theory (Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1997), and Applied Social Psychology (Cambridge University Press, 201708). He has served, among others, on scientific boards for the Dutch Cancer Foundation (NKB-KWF) and the Dutch AIDS Foundation. He was a member of the Programme Committee on Evolution and Behaviour of the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). Currently AbrahamBram Buunk is conducting research particularly in Latin America on various applied psychology themes, including domestic violence, and mate choice, from an evolutionary perspective. He is Visiting Professor at the Universidad Catolica in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Associate Researcher at the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute. He received in 2012 the distinction of Honorary Professor at the Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria (Arequipa, Peru). Mark van Vugt is Professor of Evolutionary, Work and Organizational Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and director of the Amsterdam Leadership Lab. He holds an honorary position at the University of Oxford. Mark started his academic studies in Psychology in the Netherlands and worked at various universities in the UK, before returning to his birth country to take on a professorship in Psychology. He has published over 200 articles in major outlets such as Nature, Psychological Science, Psychological Bulletin, American Psychologist and The Leadership Quarterly on various fundamental and applied themes in evolutionary, social, and organizational psychology, including leadership and organizational behavior, altruism and cooperation, social identity and intergroup conflict, sex differences, environmental sustainability, water conservation and transportation. He is former Associate Editor of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and current Senior Editor of The Leadership Quarterly. He is author and co-author of several popular science books such as "Naturally Selected," "Mismatch," and his latest "Lucy, Darwin and Lady Gaga." Mark is a Fellow of the Royal Academy for Arts and Commerce (UK) and Fellow of the Holland Society of Sciences (KHMW). He writes columns and blogs for various national and international media outlets about applied psychology.
Content
About the Authors
Preface
How to Use this Text
Introduction and Background
1 APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Example of the Application of Social Psychological Theories
Other Relevant Decisions
Applying Social Psychology: The PATH from Problem to Intervention
Problems with Applying Theories
Conclusion
2 THE PROBLEM PHASE: FROM A PROBLEM TO A PROBLEM DEFINITION
Introduction
Key Questions for Problem Definition
Research for a Problem Definition
Completing the Problem Definition
3 THE ANALYSIS PHASE: FINDING THEORY-BASED EXPLANATIONS FOR PROBLEMS
Introduction
Specifying the Outcome Variable
Requirements for the Outcome Variable
The Divergent Phase: Generating Explanations
Theoretical Approaches Under Investigation: The Case of Safe Sex Promotion
The Convergent Phase: Reducing the Number of Explanations
4 THE TEST PHASE: DEVELOPING AND TESTING THE PROCESS MODEL
Introduction
Formulating a Process Model
Heuristics for Developing a Process Model
Testing the Process Model
Doing Your Own Research
5 THE HELP PHASE: DEVELOPING THE INTERVENTION
Introduction
Preparing Intervention Development
Developing the Intervention
Building the Intervention Programme
Implementation of the Intervention
CONCLUSION: LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Preface
How to Use this Text
Introduction and Background
1 APPLYING SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Example of the Application of Social Psychological Theories
Other Relevant Decisions
Applying Social Psychology: The PATH from Problem to Intervention
Problems with Applying Theories
Conclusion
2 THE PROBLEM PHASE: FROM A PROBLEM TO A PROBLEM DEFINITION
Introduction
Key Questions for Problem Definition
Research for a Problem Definition
Completing the Problem Definition
3 THE ANALYSIS PHASE: FINDING THEORY-BASED EXPLANATIONS FOR PROBLEMS
Introduction
Specifying the Outcome Variable
Requirements for the Outcome Variable
The Divergent Phase: Generating Explanations
Theoretical Approaches Under Investigation: The Case of Safe Sex Promotion
The Convergent Phase: Reducing the Number of Explanations
4 THE TEST PHASE: DEVELOPING AND TESTING THE PROCESS MODEL
Introduction
Formulating a Process Model
Heuristics for Developing a Process Model
Testing the Process Model
Doing Your Own Research
5 THE HELP PHASE: DEVELOPING THE INTERVENTION
Introduction
Preparing Intervention Development
Developing the Intervention
Building the Intervention Programme
Implementation of the Intervention
CONCLUSION: LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD
Glossary
Bibliography
Index