Online edition of 26 volume encyclopedia covering all fields of the social and behavioral sciences. Subjects covered include: aging, psychology, demography, education, gender studies, law, linguistics, public policy, sociology, urban planning, etc.
The International Encyclopedia of Communication Research MethodsThe International Encyclopedia of Communication Research Methods covers all communication research methods, from data collection to data analysis, from qualitative to quantitative, and from classical to modern approaches (such as psychophysiological measures, implicit association tests, and the analysis of big data). It introduces new and advanced methods and measurement tools that have been developed in other fields but which may be useful to communication scholars.
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Mental Health and Mental DisordersServing as an indispensable resource for students and general-interest readers alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive view of mental health that covers both mental well-being and mental illness. * Provides exhaustive content that affords readers a holistic understanding of mental health and mental disorders * Features extensive cross-referencing that allows readers to easily see connections and relationships between different entries * Offers end-of-entry further readings that serve as a gateway to additional information for study * Reflects on common perceptions and portrayals of mental health through a variety of pop culture-oriented entries that focus on subjects such as television shows and movies
Call Number: REF RC 437 .M47 2016
ISBN: 9781440803826
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in PsychologyDrawing together a team of international scholars, The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Psychology examines the contemporary landscape of all the key theories and theorists, presenting them in the context needed to understand their strengths and weaknesses.
Call Number: Ref BF 121 .S234 2016 v. 1 & 2
Encyclopedia of Sport and Exercise PsychologyEntries explore the theory, research, and application of psychology as it relates to sport and fitness in a manner that is accessible and jargon-free to help readers better understand human behavior in sport and exercise settings.
Call Number: Ref. GV 706.4 .E5 2014 v.1 & 2
ISBN: 9781452203836
Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and MedicineThis third edition of the much acclaimed Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine offers a fully up-to-date, comprehensive, accessible, one-stop resource for doctors, health care professionals, mental health care professionals (such as psychologists, counsellors, specialist nurses), academics, researchers, and students specializing in health across all these fields. The new streamlined structure of the book features brief section overviews summarising the state of the art of knowledge on the topic to make the information easier to find. The encyclopaedic aspects of the Handbook have been retained; all the entries, as well as the extensive references, have been updated. Retaining all the virtues of the original, this edition is expanded with a range of new topics, such as the effects of conflict and war on health and wellbeing, advancements in assisted reproduction technology, e-health interventions, patient-reported outcome measures, health behaviour change interventions, and implementing changes into health care practice.
Includes full-text access to key resources from the American Psychiatric Association, including DSM-5 and related resources as well as journals and eBooks.