Applied social psychology : understanding and addressing social and practical problems / edited by Jamie A. Gruman, Frank W. Schneider, Larry M. Coutts. - 3rd ed. - New Delhi : Sage Publication, 2024. - xxi, 508 pages : ill. ; 25 cm.

Part I- Foundations Of Applied Social Psychology
1. Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology / Frank W. Schneider, Jamie A. Gruman, and Larry M. Coutts
2. Social Psychological Theory / Michelle A. Krieger, Greg A. Chung-Yan, and Shelagh M. J. Towson
3. Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology / Kenneth M. Cramer and Louise R. Alexitch
4. Intervention and Evaluation / Adam Lodzinski, Michiko S. Motomura, and Frank W. Schneider
Part II Applying Social Psychology To Arenas Of Life
5. Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology / Kenneth E. Hart and Phillip A. Ianni
6. Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams / Philip Sullivan, Deborah L. Feltz, and Lori Dithurbide
7. Applying Social Psychology to the Media / David R. Ewoldsen and Beverly Roskos
8. Applying Social Psychology to Health / Kathryn D. Lafreniere and Kenneth M. Cramer
9. Applying Social Psychology to Education / Louise R. Alexitch
10. Applying Social Psychology to Organizations / Larry M. Coutts and Jamie A. Gruman
11. Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System / David M. Day and Stéphanie B. Marion
12. Applying Social Psychology to the Community / Kathryn D. Lafreniere, Stewart Page, and Charlene Y. Senn
13. Applying Social Psychology to the Environment / Robert Gifford
14. Applying Social Psychology to Diversity / Catherine T. Kwantes and Sherry Bergeron
Part III Applying Social Psychology To One's Own Life
15. Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships / Ann L. Weber and Jennifer Dobson
16. Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom / Randolph A. Smith
17. Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism / Jamie A. Gruman, Kenneth E. Hart, and Phillip A. Ianni

A comprehensive introduction to the subject of applied social psychology which balances theory, research, and application. This edition of Applied Social Psychology presents an accessible, student-friendly introduction to the field which focuses on the practical problems of social psychology. It guides the student through the theoretical background on these problems and then explains how they can develop intervention strategies to address them. This book is unique in the way it blends theory and practice to give students an exhaustive overview of the subject. The Third Edition contains the latest research in the field as well as detailed examples of qualitative research throughout the chapters. KEY FEATURES: Detailed introduction to foundational theories that lay the groundwork for a thorough understanding of the subject as well as through practical application. Contains new sections and revised content in all chapters. Includes new research and intervention strategies relevant to application of social psychology in daily life. Each chapter has a detailed outline, summary and key terms section that makes the book easy to use

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