Prevention Psychology

Enhancing Personal and Social Well-Being

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Psychologists are increasingly engaged with and consulted by public agencies, school districts, and businesses to assist in the prevention of major problems (e.g., school violence, drug addiction, and employee stress). This book provides a broad overview of the science and practice of prevention, including practical guidance for developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs.The author reviewsthe history of preventionbehavior change theories that guide prevention programsrisk and protective factors to targetissues of social justice and prevention and professional issues related to ethics, education, and funding.Model programs from diverse settings are described, including those in education, health care, and community settings. This book offers a multidisciplinary perspective and an array of resources for prevention practitioners, scholars, and students from disciplines such as psychology, social work, education, the health sciences, and public policy.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-08-01
Mått:178 x 254 x 19 mm
Vikt:566 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:216
Förlag:American Psychological Association
ISBN:9781433817915

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John L. Romano, PhD, is a professor of educational psychology in the Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology Program at the University of Minnesota. He is also a licensed psychologist, and served two terms on the Minnesota Board of Psychology. Dr. Romano received his undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees from LeMoyne College (Syracuse, NY), Pennsylvania State University, and Arizona State University, respectively. He is cofounder of the Prevention Section of APA Division 7 (Society of Counseling Psychology), and he was the recipient of the Prevention Section's inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award in 2 5. Dr. Romano has also been recognized for Distinguished Contributions to Counseling Psychology by the Society of Counseling Psychology (2 ). Romano holds APA Fellow status in APA Divisions 7 and 52 (International Psychology). Dr. Romano was chairperson of the work group that produced the APA Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology. He has been principal investigator on several U.S. Department of Education school personnel training grants to promote safe and drug-free schools. Dr. Romano has received research awards from the American Counseling Association, and he has authored numerous publications on prevention. He has served on several journal editorial boards in the United States and abroad. As a former Peace Corps volunteer, Dr. Romano has maintained an international focus throughout his career, teaching and consulting abroad, and serving as assistant vice president for international scholarship at the University of Minnesota.

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AcknowledgmentsIntroductionHistory of PreventionPrevention Theories for Behavior ChangeProtective Factors: Promoting Strengths and Building Positive BehaviorsSocial Justice and Public Policy AdvocacyPrevention Applications in Educational SettingsPrevention Applications in Community and Medical SettingsRecommendations for Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Prevention InterventionsPrevention Ethics, Education, and FundingMapping an Agenda for the Future of Prevention PsychologyAppendix A: American Psychological Association Guidelines for Prevention in PsychologyAppendix B: Prevention ResourcesReferencesIndexAbout the Author