The Psychology of Well Being

(Hardback)

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Along with biological and medical factors, psychological factors must also be considered in health and well being. Stress plays a major role in physical illness, and stress management is therefore critical to establishing good health and well being behavior. William Miley offers a biopsychosocial approach emphasizing the complex interactions between biologoical, psychological, social, and cultural factors. Lifestyles are a fertile ground for psychological intervention to maintain health and well being. This book focuses on contemporary lifestyle patterns offering positive behaviors to initiate and maintain healthy lifestyles and maintain well being.

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The book is suitable for undergraduates in social sciences, and medical and health studies. It should be also of value to postgraduates, medical and health practioners, and general readers.-Journal of Health Psychology
"The book is suitable for undergraduates in social sciences, and medical and health studies. It should be also of value to postgraduates, medical and health practioners, and general readers."-Journal of Health Psychology

Author Bio

WILLIAM M. MILEY is Professor of Psychology at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.