Applied Social Psychology
Understanding and Managing Social Problems
2nd Edition
Published on 24. April 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
418 pages
978-1-107-62029-2 (ISBN)
Description
Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of different social problems. A highly prestigious team of contributors from across Europe and the United States illustrate how social psychological theories, research methods and intervention techniques can be successfully applied to problems encountered in the fields of physical and mental health, immigration and integration, economic behaviour, political behaviour, environmental behaviour, organisations and the classroom. This expanded edition also features new chapters on the dynamic fields of consumer behaviour, traffic behaviour, criminal behaviour, sport and development aid. Each field studied features an overview of important problems, the role of human behaviour in these problems, the factors influencing relevant behaviour, and effective ways to change this behaviour. This is an essential volume for all undergraduate and graduate students studying applied social psychology.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a unique textbook applying theories in social psychology to real-life social contexts. The applications are explained well in relation to why theories are important to use when addressing social problems and how applications can contribute to further developing our theoretical understanding in social psychology. The combination of theories and practice makes it the perfect book for students in undergraduate and graduate programs interested in understanding and managing social problems.' Judith de Groot, University of Bath 'A wonderful blend of research and application, Applied Social Psychology uses both explanation and intervention to connect social psychological theory to real-life situations. And written by researchers from around the world, the textbook benefits from not having a particular cultural bias and as such is a great teaching tool.' Brian F. Redmond, Pennsylvania State University 'From understanding crime and health to environmental and organizational behavior, Applied Social Psychology is a required text for students and practitioners of social psychology and public policy. The book is innovating and challenging, containing up-to-date research overviews combined with promising interventions from leading scholars. It is an essential resource for people who seek to better understand social problems and solve them using insights from social psychological science.' Mark van Vugt, Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
808 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-62029-2 (9781107620292)
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Additional editions
Linda Steg | Kees Keizer | Abraham P. Buunk
Applied Social Psychology
Understanding and Managing Social Problems
E-Book
05/2017
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€41.49
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Previous edition
Linda Steg | Abraham P. Buunk | Talib Rothengatter
Applied Social Psychology
Understanding and Managing Social Problems
Book
09/2008
Cambridge University Press
€48.35
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Persons
Linda Steg is Professor of Environmental Psychology at the University of Groningen. Kees Keizer is Assistant Professor of Environmental Psychology at the University of Groningen. Abraham P. Buunk is Professor of Evolutionary Social Psychology at the University of Groningen and Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology at the University of Curacao. Talib Rothengatter was Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of Groningen.
Content
1. Introduction to applied social psychology Linda Steg and Talib Rothengatter; 2. The use of theory in applied social psychology Mica Estrada and P. Wesley Schultz; 3. Applications of social psychology to increase the impact of behaviour-focused intervention Philip K. Lehman, E. Scott Geller and Jan Willem Bolderdijk; 4. The dilemmatics approach to applied research design: a case study of violent video game effects and aggression Melissa Burkley and Hart Blanton; 5. The social psychology of consumer behaviour Wolfgang Stroebe and Kees Keizer; 6. Social psychology and development aid Nina Hansen; 7. Social psychology and economic behaviour: heuristics and biases in decision making and judgement W. Fred van Raaij; 8. Applying social psychology to the classroom Pascal Huguet and Hans Kuyper; 9. Social psychology and environmental problems Linda Steg and Robert Gifford; 10. Social psychology of health and illness Arie Dijkstra and Alexander Rothman; 11. Social psychology and immigration: relations between immigrants and host societies Jan Pieter van Oudenhoven, Charles Judd and Colleen Ward; 12. Social psychology and mental health Pieternel Dijkstra and Abraham P. Buunk; 13. Explaining crime over the life-course Arjan Blokland; 14. The social psychology of organisations Dick de Gilder and Naomi Ellemers; 15. Social psychology and political behaviour Martin Rosema and Bert N. Bakker; 16. Social sport and exercise psychology Remco Polman, Erika Borkoles and Xavier Sanchez; 17. Social psychology and driving behaviour Ayca Berfu UEnal and Bryan E. Porter.