Health psychology: a well-being and happiness science

Authors

  • Luis Oblitas Guadalupe Universidad Nacional autónoma de México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2008.v16.2733

Keywords:

Health psychology, well-being, happiness

Abstract

Health psychology is tackled, including its conceptual definition, as well as the biopsychosocial model characterizing it. This paper describes evidences on the narrow relationship between beahvior and health, in orden to have a better comprehension of health and disease, as well as of pathogenic and immunogenic behavioral agents. Behaviors promoting health, quality of life, and positive psychology are described in detail. The main applications in health and disease are also anayzed. In conclusion, health psychology is an excellent alternative to generate well.-being and happiness.

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Author Biography

Luis Oblitas Guadalupe, Universidad Nacional autónoma de México

Licenciado y Magister en Psicología Organizacional por la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos - Perú. Magister en Psicología por la Universidad Santo Tomas - Colombia. Doctor en Psicología por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - México. Autor de los libros: Enciclopedia de psicología de la salud, 2005; Atlas de Psicología de la salud, 2005 y Psicología de la salud y enfermedades crónicas, 2006. Coautor de las obras: Terapia cognitivo conductual, 2005; Manual de Escalas y cuestionarios en Psicología clínica y de la salud, 2005, y Psicología de la salud infantil, 2006.

Published

2008-12-15

How to Cite

Oblitas Guadalupe, L. (2008). Health psychology: a well-being and happiness science. Avances En Psicología, 16(1), 9–38. https://doi.org/10.33539/avpsicol.2008.v16.2733