Health Behavior Theory Research and Practice 6th edition (sixth edition)

About this book

Health Behavior Theory Research and Practice 6th edition by Karen Glanz, Barbara K. Rimer, and K. Viswanath examines the major theories and research approaches used to understand and influence health behavior. The book connects behavioral science with public health practice, helping students analyze why people adopt or resist health related behaviors and how theory can guide effective interventions.

The 6th edition addresses individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and population level approaches to behavior change. Topics include the Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory, stages and processes of change, social networks, community engagement, health communication, culture, digital and social media, implementation, intervention design, and evaluation of real world health behavior programs.

This book is intended primarily for public health students and practitioners studying health behavior, health promotion, behavioral science, and intervention development. It is particularly useful for coursework and projects requiring students to select theoretical frameworks, analyze determinants of behavior, design health promotion strategies, evaluate interventions, and apply behavioral research to community and population health problems.

MPH students, public health students, health behavior students, health promotion students, researchers, and public health practitioners can use this edition to compare behavioral theories, plan interventions, interpret research, and connect theory with practical health improvement strategies. The 2024 6th edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for coursework, research, program planning, intervention development, and professional reference.