ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Discover the fascinating world of environmental psychology, a field of science that studies the mutual relationships between humans and their environment. This book is a compendium of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand how the physical and social environment affects our behaviors, emotions, and cognitive processes. It is ideal reading for students, practitioners, and anyone interested in improving the quality of life in a sustainable way.

• Comprehensive discussion of key issues in environmental psychology
• Practical tips on actions for health in the environment
• Analysis of the specifics of the functioning of the elderly
• Psychoprophylaxis of the discussed problems
• Detailed characteristics of the social environment, its resources and threats
• Discussion of psychological mechanisms regulating human behavior
• A lot of attention is paid to the health problems of the social environment

This book, written by experienced specialists, is an invaluable source of knowledge for nurses and nursing students at medical academies. It is also an excellent material for students of other faculties who are studying various types of environmental interventions. This publication is characterized by clear language and an accessible style, which makes even complex issues understandable to a wide audience. Thanks to numerous examples and case studies, the reader has the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understand how theory translates into practice.

The authors of the publication analyze in detail the characteristics and structure of the social environment, paying attention to its resources and potential threats. They also discuss the psychological mechanisms that regulate human behavior in a given environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the psychological specificity of such environments as school, family, workplace or place of residence. Thanks to this, the reader can better understand how various aspects of the environment affect their daily functioning.

The textbook pays a lot of attention to the health problems of the social environment, such as alcoholism, drug addiction, nicotine addiction and violence in the family, at school and at work. The authors also discuss issues related to sexual harassment and mobbing. They also present issues useful in practical actions for health in the environment. This book is not only a source of knowledge, but also an inspiration to take actions to improve the quality of life in your environment.

Environmental psychology is a dynamically developing field, and this publication is an excellent introduction to its fascinating world. Regardless of whether you are a student, practitioner, or simply a person interested in the impact of the environment on our lives, this book will certainly prove to be a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration.

Technical information:

Author: Various

Publisher: PZWL

Year of publication: 2004

Number of pages: 322

Cover: Paperback

Format: 143x209 mm