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Health Psychology
A Lifespan Approach
- Julie M. Gamble-Turner - Bournemouth University, UK
- Tara J. Cheetham-Blake - National Institute for Health and Care Research, UK
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February 2026 | 488 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Health Psychology: A Lifespan Approach offers a comprehensive exploration of health psychology theory, issues, and applications through a lifespan lens. Its biopsychosocial approach and chronological organisation examine the interactions of health and illness from preconception through to older age, with each chapter focusing on a specific life stage and highlighting mind-body interactions, health behaviours, and relevant interventions. Emphasis is placed on lifecourse health trajectories and how early life experiences – particularly adversity and social inequalities – shape later health outcomes.
Features include:
• Case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of theory
• ‘Under the Microscope’ boxes showcasing cutting-edge research
• Key terms and curated further reading to reinforce and expand learning
This essential textbook equips undergraduate and postgraduate students with the tools to understand and apply health psychology across the lifespan.
Julie M. Gamble-Turner is a Visiting Professor with the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University.
Tara J. Cheetham-Blake is a Research Manager at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Features include:
• Case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of theory
• ‘Under the Microscope’ boxes showcasing cutting-edge research
• Key terms and curated further reading to reinforce and expand learning
This essential textbook equips undergraduate and postgraduate students with the tools to understand and apply health psychology across the lifespan.
Julie M. Gamble-Turner is a Visiting Professor with the Department of Psychology at Bournemouth University.
Tara J. Cheetham-Blake is a Research Manager at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Chapter 1: Health across the lifespan and the lifecourse health trajectory
Chapter 2: Key concepts in lifespan health psychology
Chapter 3: Preconception, pregnancy, and prenatal health
Chapter 4: Infancy and early childhood (birth to three years)
Chapter 5: Health in middle childhood (three to 11 years)
Chapter 6: Puberty and the pubertal transition
Chapter 7: Health in adolescence (11–18 years)
Chapter 8: Health in emerging adulthood (18-25 years)
Chapter 9: Health in early adulthood (25-40 years)
Chapter 10: Health in midlife (40-65 years)
Chapter 11: Perimenopause and the menopausal transition
Chapter 12: Health in older age: younger to middle older age (65-80 years)
Chapter 13: Health in older age: octogenarians to centenarians
Chapter 14: Conclusion: the circle of life and health…