Behavioral Science in the Global Arena
Global Health Trends and Issues
Published on 15. June 2022
Book
Hardback
276 pages
978-1-64802-955-4 (ISBN)
Description
How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?
In 2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidence- based behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality, and climate change.
This PCUN volume brings together 34 experts in 14 concise chapters, to focus on diverse issues in mental, spiritual, and social health (detailed below). The chapters are co-authored by leading global experts as well as 'rising star' students from many nations--offering readers a concise overview of each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and international studies.
In 2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN) launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidence- based behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality, and climate change.
This PCUN volume brings together 34 experts in 14 concise chapters, to focus on diverse issues in mental, spiritual, and social health (detailed below). The chapters are co-authored by leading global experts as well as 'rising star' students from many nations--offering readers a concise overview of each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and international studies.
Reviews / Votes
...Behavioral Science in the Global Arena is a milestone in the forging of a global psychologist mental health network, able to offer the United Nations solutions to its quest." - Niels Peter Rygaard, CEO at www.fairstartfoundation.com, Recipient of the 2020 APA International Humanitarian Award"...This volume provides students and professionals committed to international work insights on theoretical frameworks, policy implications and best practices using evidence-based approaches." - Barbara W. Shank, PhD, LICSW, Dean and Professor Emerita, University of St. Thomas; Secretary, International Association of Schools of Social Work
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Charlotte
United States
Publishing group
Emerald Publishing Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
581 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64802-955-4 (9781648029554)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Elaine P. Congress, Fordham University
Dalton Meister, University of Michigan
Shenae C. Osborn, Fordham University
Harold Takooshian, Fordham University
Dalton Meister, University of Michigan
Shenae C. Osborn, Fordham University
Harold Takooshian, Fordham University
Content
Endorsements: Praise for Behavioral Science in the Global Arena.
Foreword; David Marcotte.
Preface; Elaine P. Congress and Harold Takooshian.
Part A. TRS In Global Health & Well-Being.
Chapter 2. Coping with Pandemics: The Case of Coronavirus; Jose Rodri-guez Gomez & Estefani-a M. Texidor Vega.
Chapter 3. Substance Use Disorder and Illicit Opioid Use; Linda White Ryan & Sara Matsuzaka.
Chapter 4. Aging and Dementia; Jane L. Mahakian & Shenae C. Osborn.
Chapter 5. People with Disabilities; Priska Fleischlin, Christie Park, Wilaiporn Kotbungkair, Thi Thi Thein, Noel Muridzo, & Joachim Mumba.
Chapter 6. Nutrition Among the United Nations; Veronica K. Campbell.
Chapter 7. Protecting Biodiversity: Why it is Critical to our Well-Being; Maria E. Abate, Anne E. Magurran, Hannah Burke, & Douglas F. Fraser.
Chapter 8. Climate Change: Involving Young People in the Fight Against Global Warming & Environmental Deterioration; Uwe P. Gielen & Olivia Lowrey.
Part B. Issues In Global Health & Well-being.
Chapter 9. Global Health Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health; Robert H. Keefe & Sandra D. Lane.
Chapter 10. Women's Health: A Global Health Challenge; Helena Obermair, Jane McDonnell, Charles Arcus, & Gabrielle Casper.
Chapter 11. Western and Indigenous Approaches to Mental Health: A Contrast in Paradigms; Rashmi Jaipal & Ningsangrenla Longkumer.
Chapter 12. United Nations Policies to Create Safe Medical Care for LGBTQI+ People; Bruce Knotts & Sydney Boyer.
Chapter 13. Health Care for Migrants: A Shared Global Responsibility; Marciana L. Popescu, Dana Alonzo, and Allison Adler.
Chapter 14. Beyond HIV/AIDS Stigma: A Global Overview with Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa; Comfort B. Asanbe & Nicholas Yip.
Chapter 15. Reducing Human Trafficking Around the Globe by 2030 and Beyond; Kalyani Gopal & Anna Peverly.
Chapter 16. Concluding Remarks; Shenae Osborn.
Biographies.
Index of Names.
Foreword; David Marcotte.
Preface; Elaine P. Congress and Harold Takooshian.
Part A. TRS In Global Health & Well-Being.
Chapter 2. Coping with Pandemics: The Case of Coronavirus; Jose Rodri-guez Gomez & Estefani-a M. Texidor Vega.
Chapter 3. Substance Use Disorder and Illicit Opioid Use; Linda White Ryan & Sara Matsuzaka.
Chapter 4. Aging and Dementia; Jane L. Mahakian & Shenae C. Osborn.
Chapter 5. People with Disabilities; Priska Fleischlin, Christie Park, Wilaiporn Kotbungkair, Thi Thi Thein, Noel Muridzo, & Joachim Mumba.
Chapter 6. Nutrition Among the United Nations; Veronica K. Campbell.
Chapter 7. Protecting Biodiversity: Why it is Critical to our Well-Being; Maria E. Abate, Anne E. Magurran, Hannah Burke, & Douglas F. Fraser.
Chapter 8. Climate Change: Involving Young People in the Fight Against Global Warming & Environmental Deterioration; Uwe P. Gielen & Olivia Lowrey.
Part B. Issues In Global Health & Well-being.
Chapter 9. Global Health Disparities and the Social Determinants of Health; Robert H. Keefe & Sandra D. Lane.
Chapter 10. Women's Health: A Global Health Challenge; Helena Obermair, Jane McDonnell, Charles Arcus, & Gabrielle Casper.
Chapter 11. Western and Indigenous Approaches to Mental Health: A Contrast in Paradigms; Rashmi Jaipal & Ningsangrenla Longkumer.
Chapter 12. United Nations Policies to Create Safe Medical Care for LGBTQI+ People; Bruce Knotts & Sydney Boyer.
Chapter 13. Health Care for Migrants: A Shared Global Responsibility; Marciana L. Popescu, Dana Alonzo, and Allison Adler.
Chapter 14. Beyond HIV/AIDS Stigma: A Global Overview with Focus on Sub-Saharan Africa; Comfort B. Asanbe & Nicholas Yip.
Chapter 15. Reducing Human Trafficking Around the Globe by 2030 and Beyond; Kalyani Gopal & Anna Peverly.
Chapter 16. Concluding Remarks; Shenae Osborn.
Biographies.
Index of Names.