Addictions
A Social Psychological Perspective
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Psychology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781317299707 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | December 22, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781317299707 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | December 22, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The current volume brings together social psychological theories and concepts and discusses their relevance to understanding substance use and addiction. It identifies convergence points between traditional perspectives on addiction and social psychological theory and research. This coexistence, which acknowledges the value of the conceptual and methodological advancements in each relevant field and attempts to integrate them, promotes scientific understanding and a more effective prevention and treatment of addiction.
The current volume brings together social psychological theories and concepts and discusses their relevance to understanding substance use and addiction. It identifies convergence points between traditional perspectives on addiction and social psychological theory and research. This coexistence, which acknowledges the value of the conceptual and methodological advancements in each relevant field and attempts to integrate them, promotes scientific understanding and a more effective prevention and treatment of addiction.
