Applying social psychology : from problems to solutions Abraham P Buunk and Mark Van Vugt

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: 1.Applying Social Psychology -- Example of the Application of Social Psychological Theories -- Other Relevant Decisions -- Applying Social Psychology: The PATH from Problem to Intervention -- Problems with Applying Theories -- Conclusion -- 2.The Problem Phase: From A Problem To A Problem Definition -- Introduction -- Key Questions for a Problem Definition -- Research for a Problem Definition -- Completing the Problem Definition -- 3.The Analysis Phase: Finding Theory-Based Explanations For Problems -- Introduction -- Specifying the Outcome Variable -- Requirements for the Outcome Variable -- The Divergent Phase: Generating Explanations -- Theoretical Approaches under Investigation: The Case of Safe Sex Promotion -- The Convergent Phase: Reducing the Number of Explanations -- 4.The Test Phase: Developing And Testing The Process Model -- Introduction -- Formulating a Process Model -- Heuristics for Developing a Process Model

This is a highly practical text, which can be used by introductory and advanced level students who want to learn how to analyse practical problems and develop solutions based upon social psychological theory and research.