Applied Social Psychology [Hardcover]

This comprehensive and accessible textbook overviews the applications of social psychology to a wide range of problems and issues in contemporary society. With internationally respected contributors who survey the major developments in their fields, this practical guide incorporates advice, examples and reading lists.

The first part of the book outlines a number of general frameworks that inform the applications of social psychology, namely language, attitudes, decision-making and survey research; Part Two focuses on major behavioural domains, including health and economic behaviour; Part Three explains the relationship between social psychology and social institutions, highlighting, for instance, the media, law and politicThis comprehensive and accessible textbook overviews the applications of social psychology to a wide range of problems and issues in contemporary society. With internationally respected contributors who survey the major developments in their fields, this practical guide incorporates advice, examples and reading lists.

The first part of the book outlines a number of general frameworks that inform the applications of social psychology, namely language, attitudes, decision-making and survey research; Part Two focuses on major behavioural domains, including health and economic behaviour; Part Three explains the relationship between social psychology and social institutions, highlighting, for instance, the media, law and politicPART ONE: GENERAL FRAMEWORKS IN APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Attitudes and Behaviour - Antony S R Manstead
Judgement and Decision-Making - Joop van der Pligt
Survey Research - Norbert Schwarz
Collecting Data by Asking Questions
Language in Applied Contexts - Klaus Fiedler and G[um]un R Semin
PART TWO: FOCAL BEHAVIOUR DOMAINS
Health-Impairing Behaviours - Wolfgang Stroebe and John ló!