2003
DOI: 10.1177/1359105303008002659
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Towards a Critical Health Psychology Practice

Abstract: The field of critical psychology is exerting an influence in the way various sub-disciplines within psychology operate. In this article we use a critical psychology framework to review the field of health psychology. Through the use of values, assumptions and practices we review progress in health psychology and offer recommendations for aligning contemporary practices with current thinking in critical psychology. We discuss typical expectations, critical formulations and critical practice for interventions wi… Show more

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“…In response, social psychologists and sociologists have proposed that if we are serious about fostering social justice then we must address the power of the media to name and define communities and relationships between such groups (Couldry & Curran, 2002;Prilleltensky & Prilleltensky, 2003). Analyses of media representations can extend our understanding of how social power relations beyond the borders of a specific community can support or undermine that community (Hodgetts, Masters, & Robertson, 2004).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…In response, social psychologists and sociologists have proposed that if we are serious about fostering social justice then we must address the power of the media to name and define communities and relationships between such groups (Couldry & Curran, 2002;Prilleltensky & Prilleltensky, 2003). Analyses of media representations can extend our understanding of how social power relations beyond the borders of a specific community can support or undermine that community (Hodgetts, Masters, & Robertson, 2004).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Recent discussions within the critical health psychology literature called to widen the scope of health psychology to encompass micro to macro levels of intervention (Vinck, Oldenburg, & von Lengerke, 2004); to adopt a pluralistic approach that utilizes multiple theoretical perspectives, research strategies, skills and competencies (Marks, 2006); to avoid methodolatry (Chamberlain, 2000); to bring issues of power and social injustice to the fore (Campbell & Murray, 2004;Marks, 1996Marks, , 2002Marks, , 2008Prilleltensky & Prilleltensky, 2003); and to act and utilize our theories and methods to help improve the health of the world's marginalized and dispossessed (Murray & Campbell, 2003). With ethics at its core, CHP can bring promising contributions in understanding health inequities and social injustice and its impact on health and well-being (Hepworth, 2006).…”
Section: Protecting the Rights Of Migrant Workersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…If psychologists are serious about fostering social justice then we need to address the power of such media to identify and frame social issues (Prilleltensky & Prilleltensky, 2003). Analyses of media are necessary because the resources marginalized groups and communities have to address social inequalities are heavily influenced by public and policy agendas that are often formulated beyond local contexts (Hodgetts, Masters, & Robertson, 2004).…”
Section: Homeless People From Public Deliberations Regarding Their Nementioning
confidence: 99%