Handbook of Concepts in Health, Health Behavior and Environmental Health / edited by Pranee Liamputtong.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Liamputtong, Pranee.

Series:

Springer International Handbooks in Public Health, 3091-3780

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical sciences.

Public health.

Clinical health psychology.

Well-being.

Environmental health.

Health Sciences.

Public Health.

Health Psychology.

Well-Being.

Environmental Health.

Local Subjects:

Health Sciences.

Public Health.

Health Psychology.

Well-Being.

Environmental Health.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2026.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2026.

Summary:

Health and illness are universal human experiences, yet how they are understood, perceived, and lived varies widely across individuals and populations. These differences are shaped by the social, cultural, and environmental contexts in which people live, as well as by the choices they make throughout the life course. Health behaviors—whether protective or harmful—play a pivotal role in shaping health outcomes. Behaviors such as dietary practices, alcohol use, smoking, physical activity, sexual health behaviors, medication adherence, preventive screening, and vaccination can either reduce vulnerability to disease or heighten health risks. Understanding these behaviors across both healthy and at‑risk populations remains a central priority in public health and is essential to improving population health worldwide. Equally important, individual behavior does not occur in isolation. As emphasized by the World Health Organization, health is profoundly shaped by the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. Social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental factors systematically influence health opportunities and outcomes, contributing to persistent health inequities. These broader determinants of health—and their intersections with individual behavior—form a central focus of this handbook and the wider series. This volume is the inaugural title in a handbook series on health behavior and illness prevention, commissioned by Springer in Singapore. It brings together authoritative, interdisciplinary perspectives on core health concepts, health behavior, environmental health, health promotion, health literacy, intervention design, and research methods. Structured across three books and multiple thematic parts, the series provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing health behavior and illness prevention at individual, community, and societal levels. The present handbook addresses foundational concepts of health, the nature and determinants of health behavior, and the environmental conditions that shape both. It integrates theory with practice and adopts a critical, equity‑focused perspective. Rather than privileging deficit‑based or individual‑blame models, the volume situates health‑compromising behaviors within broader structural and systemic contexts. For example, limited health literacy may reflect unequal access to education, which itself is often rooted in marginalization, poverty, and power imbalances. By unpacking these deeper drivers, the handbook advances a more just and nuanced understanding of health behavior. Contributors include leading researchers, educators, and practitioners specializing in health, health behavior, and environmental health. Their collective expertise enriches current understanding of health and illness prevention and offers evidence‑informed insights to support policy, practice, and research. This handbook will be an essential resource for students, scholars, and professionals across the health sciences who seek to advance health equity and improve population well‑being globally.

Contents:

Preface

Chapter 1. Introduction to health behavior and illness prevention – Pranee Liamputtong

Part 1: Theories and disciplines: Chapter 1: Behavior health science

Chapter 2: Health psychology

Chapter 3: Medical anthropology

Chapter 4: Health sociology

Chapter 5: Environmental science

Chapter 6: Eastern health concepts (eg. Mindfulness, Tai Chi, Yoga, etc)

Chapter 7: Religion and health

Chapter 8: Sports and health

Chapter 9: Social work and health

Chapter 10: Occupational therapy and health

Chapter 11: Physiotherapy and health

Chapter 12: Health education

Part 2: Concepts in Health Behavior and Health and Wellness Protection: Chapter 1: Health behavior and theories

Chapter 2: Hope and health

Chapter 3: Empathy

Chapter 4: Dignity

Chapter 5: Resilience

Chapter 6: Meaning-making and health

Chapter 7: Empowerment

Chapter 8: Sense of coherence

Chapter 9: Self-compassion

Chapter 10: Positive psychology

Chapter 11: Social inclusion/exclusion

Chapter 12: Self efficacy

Chapter 13: Equity and equality and health

Chapter 14: Wellness, well-being and health (mind, body, spirit and emotion)

Chapter 15: Social support and social capital

Chapter 16: Therapeutic landscapes and wellness

Chapter 17: Biographical disruption and health

Chapter 18: Transcending health values

Chapter 19: The life course concept and health

Chapter 20: Coaching and behavioral theories

Chapter 21: Cultural safety and health

Chapter 22: Cultural intelligence and health

Chapter 23: Spirituality and health

Chapter 24: Moral reasoning and health behavior. Part 3: Health Behavior: Chapter 1: Self-determination theory and health

Chapter 2: Health beliefs theory and health outcomes

Chapter 3: Social determinants of health and health behaviors

Chapter 4: Socio-economic status and theories of health behaviour

Chapter 3: Culture, behavior and health

Chapter 4: Health care seeking behavior and health outcomes

Chapter 5: Treatment adherence

Chapter 6: Psychology and behavioral change

Chapter 7: Health promoting and health compromising behavior

Chapter 8: Using behavioral science theories to for sleep health promotion

Chapter 9: Help-seeking behaviors in individuals with cancer and chronic diseases

Chapter 10: Health behavior and chronic diseases

Chapter 11: Cancer survivors and behavioral changes

Chapter 12: Vaccine hesitation and refusal: Understanding health behavior

Chapter 13: Behavior theories and vaccine intention

Chapter 14: The Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change and mask wearing

Chapter 15: Health Behavior Theory and eHealth Intervention Research in HIV

Chapter 16: Trauma‐informed theory of individual health behavior (TTB)

Chapter 17: Health behavior theories to promote cervical cancer screening uptake

Chapter 18: Health Inequality Theory and Understanding of the ‘Alcohol-Harm Paradox’. Part 4: Environment, Health Behavior and Illness Prevention: Chapter 1: Stress and health

Chapter 2: Environment and health

Chapter 3: Workplace health promotion program

Chapter 4: One health and human behavior

Chapter 5: Healthy cities and health

Chapter 6: Built Environment in Supporting Health Behavior Change

Chapter 7: Occupational heat exposure and health behavior

Chapter 8: Walkable environment and healthy urban living

Chapter 9: Air pollution and health impact

Chapter 10: Leisure, health and well-being

Chapter 11: What air pollution does to the health of residents in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Notes:

Print version record.

ISBN:

9789819720859

OCLC:

1611783899