Essays on Health Psychology

Chang, N.-Y., & Liou, T.-Y. (2009). A study of Latino parenting culture and practices: listening to the voices of Latino parents. Hsiuping Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 12, 1-36. Retrieved from http://ir.hust.edu.tw/bitstream/310993100/1599/1/12-01.pdf The article studies culture and practices of childrearing in Latino families. As the authors write, “Traditional Latino parents, in general, may have more rigid parenting values compared to their Caucasian counterparts” (Chang & Liou, 2009, p. 1). The conducted study is based on the qualitative research. First, the authors provide a complete literature review regarding the main values of Latin culture and historical background of their living in ...

Introduction

Psychologists are involved in the study of social, emotional, and cognitive behavior and processes by observing, recording, and interpretation of how people relate not only to one another but also to their environments. In 2015, psychologists earned an average of $72, 580 per year. In 2014, psychologist’s job opportunities were projected to grow at 19% for the period 2014-2024. 19% is one of the fastest rates than the average. While some psychologists work independently, others conduct research, work with patients, and consult with their clients. Some of them work in collaboration with healthcare staff such as social workers ...

Abstract

The paper briefly describes the UN goals for sustainable development and focuses on its third goal related to health issues which are presented as being associated with psychological condition of an individual. The key point of the latter statement consists in that mental condition and physical health of people are interdependent and decline of physical state will definitely cause degradation of mental health of an individual. The paper also briefly reviews the main organizations which work on health issues together with the UN describing some of their projects. In conclusion, the author suggests some ideas for new projects which ...