Applied social psychology : understanding and addressing social and practical problems / editors, Jamie A. Gruman, University Of Guelph, Frank W. Schneider, University Of Windsor, Larry M. Coutts, L.M. Coutts and Associates, and Part-time instructor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. - Third edition. - Los Angeles : SAGE, (c)2017. - 1 online resource

Includes bibliographies and index.

This student-friendly introduction to the field focuses on understanding social and practical problems and developing intervention strategies to address them. Offering a balance of theory, research, and application, the updated Third Edition includes the latest research, as well as new, detailed examples of qualitative research throughout. The book begins with separate chapters that define the field, examine social psychological theory, review research methods, and consider the design and evaluation of interventions. Subsequent content chapters focus on the application of social psychological theory and knowledge to such areas as counseling, sports, media, health, education, organizations, criminal justice, community, environment, and diversity.



9781506353968 9781071800591 9781506353975


Social psychology.


Electronic Books.

HM1033 / .A675 2017