Applied Social Psychology: Understanding and Managing Social Problems Linda Steg, Kees Keizer and Abraham P. Buunk is an English-language textbook aimed at applied social psychology. This book focuses on understanding and addressing various social problems through social-psychological theories and interventions.
The book discusses how social psychology can be used in practice to analyze and tackle societal issues, such as health, immigration, economic and political behavior, the environment, organizations, and education. The expanded edition also includes new chapters on consumer behavior, traffic behavior, criminal behavior, sports, and development aid.
Each section covers the main problems, the role of human behavior, influencing factors, and effective behavior-change techniques. The book is suitable for students and professionals in higher education who want to delve into applied social psychology and its application to real social problems.
This handy reference work includes, for each chapter, a glossary of terms, reflection questions, and literature references, making it a valuable source for study and practice.
Topics connect with social psychology, applied social, and the analysis of social problems.