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Olga B. A. Van Den Akker - Reproductive Health Psychology - 9780470683378 - V9780470683378
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Reproductive Health Psychology

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Description for Reproductive Health Psychology Paperback. Bringing together the most up-to-date and relevant interdisciplinary research, this book provides a resource for health professionals and students studying social work or for the health professions. This is a complete guide with a comprehensive theoretical background in the psychology of reproductive health. Num Pages: 378 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JMM; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 580.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

‘This wide-ranging and well-researched book goes well beyond the traditional confines of reproductive psychology. It expertly interweaves evidence on the biological, psychological, social and cultural factors that affect the reproductive development, behaviours, and decision-making of both women and men. As well as the expected chapters on sexual development, pregnancy and birth, and artificial reproduction, it addresses sex and gender development across the lifespan, from childhood to old age; parenthood; and reproductive issues for under-represented groups such as homosexual men and women, intersex individuals, and those who are childless by choice. The book will be a valuable reference ... Read more
Christina Lee, Professor of Health Psychology, University of Queensland

‘This book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to psychological aspects of reproductive health throughout the lifespan. Drawing on psychological theory and a wealth of empirical research, the importance of psychological factors in reproductive health is clearly demonstrated, conceptualized within a broadly bio-psycho-social model. The coverage of a broad range of topics, from foetal growth to menopause, including adolescence, menstruation, contraception, abortion, fertility, pregnancy and post-natal experience along the way, is a great strength. This book will become a key resource for health psychologists, nurses, and medical students who wish to understand psychological aspects of reproductive experience. ’
Jane M. Ussher, Professor of Women’s Health Psychology, University of Western Sydney and Author of The Madness of Women: Myth and Experience

This much-needed resource brings together the most up-to-date and relevant research from a variety of disciplines to give a comprehensive account of the psychological factors surrounding reproductive health today. Olga van den Akker provides a multidisciplinary exploration of all stages of the reproductive life span, from embryonic, infant, child and adolescent sexual and reproductive development through reproductive and sexual health in adulthood and old age. The book addresses the psychological influences on and impacts of, sex, gender and reproduction as well as adjustment to life after sexual or reproductive success, failure or disease and disability. Together, the wide variety of topics are illuminating and challenging, fostering a deeper understanding of the context of reproductive health through the life span.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780470683378
SKU
V9780470683378
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1

About Olga B. A. Van Den Akker
Olga B.A. van den Akker is Professor of Health Psychology and head of Department at Middlesex University London. Since completing her BSc and PhD in Psychology, she carried out postdoctoral research at the Institute of Psychiatry and St. George’s and St. Mary’s hospitals London, and held senior academic posts at a number of other UK Universities. She currently carries out ... Read more

Reviews for Reproductive Health Psychology
"I thoroughly recommend this textbook to researchers in this field – as the author's hard work has made it a lot easier for the rest of us to grasp the evidence!" (Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 7 January 2013) "It is difficult not to appreciate the extensive work that has gone into researching and compiling evidence for ... Read more

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