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PSY 102 Grand Canyon
Research literature in Health Psychology
PSY102
PSY 102 Grand Canyon
Research literature in Health Psychology
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Research Project
Directions
The purpose of this
assignment is to examine the research literature in Health Psychology and how
this is applied to chronic health issues.
Choose a chronic health
issue individuals experience (e.g. diabetes, fibromyalgia, asthma, addiction)
that is often seen by health psychologists. MY CHOICE PARKINSON'S DISEASE.
Write a
1,250-1,500-word essay that addresses the following:
a) What problems are
often experienced by individuals and their families as a result of this illness
(e.g. anxiety, depression, stigma, stress, non-adherence)?
b) How can
psychological theory be applied to describe the source of the problem and to
treat the issue for the individual?
i) You may choose the
psychological theory/theories you wish to apply (e.g. stress theories,
adherence theories, health promotion theories, and social norms theories, as
long as they are discussed in the literature).
c) What issues are
discussed in the literature regarding this health issue? What research is
currently being examined on the topic?
d) How can health
psychology/health psychologists aid individuals, families, and/or communities
in coping with the illness?
Utilize a minimum of
six outside scholarly sources (peer-reviewed journal articles obtained from the
GCU library). Certain websites (e.g. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, American Psychological Association) may be used in addition to the
six peer-reviewed journal articles.
Prepare this assignment
according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the
Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
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